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2024-12-18

  US says it's cautiously optimistic that a deal to end fighting in Gaza is within reach

After months of deadlock, there are new signs that Israel and Hamas could be moving closer to a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal. Also: repairs are to be carried out on Venice's "slippery" glass bridge.
  BBC World Service author
2024-12-17

  Russia's chemical weapons chief killed in Moscow bomb blast

Igor Kirillov died in the explosion on Tuesday. Also; a powerful earthquake flattens buildings and cuts communications in Vanuatu, and how one letter was delivered to the wrong address thousands of kilometres away.
  BBC World Service author
2024-12-16

  The rebels turned rulers providing law and order in Syria

Syria's new rulers pledge to protect minority Alawite community in Latakia after recent attacks. Also: Germany’s chancellor loses vote of confidence, and hundreds of new species are found in Mekong in south east Asia.
  BBC World Service author
2024-12-16

  French ministers arrive in Mayotte after devastating cyclone

France to provide relief and security to people in Mayotte, after Saturday's destructive cyclone. Also: Western powers step up their engagement with the new rulers of Syria. And Serbia accuses journalists of spying.
  BBC World Service author
2024-12-16

  Hundreds, possibly thousands, feared dead in Mayotte cyclone

Hundreds, possibly thousands, are feared dead in cyclone-hit Mayotte in the Indian Ocean. Also: the previously unheard stories of women inside Iran’s Evin Prison, and the world's biggest iceberg - on the move again.
  BBC World Service author
2024-12-15

  The Global Story: The AI models invading our feeds

AI generated influencers are being criticised for creating unrealistic beauty standards and promoting unattainable lifestyle goals. But are their feeds any less 'real' than the enhanced profiles we have been exposed to for years?
  BBC World Service author
2024-12-15

  South Korea's president impeached

South Korea's Parliament impeaches President Yoon over failed martial law bid. The USA says it’s engaging with Islamists who ousted Syria’s President Assad - and cyclone Chido wreaks havoc on French territory Mayotte.
  BBC World Service author
2024-12-14

  The Happy Pod: The cafe spreading the joy of dance

We hear from a cafe in Massachusetts that spreads joy by asking customers to dance as they enter. Also: the toys made from cigarette butts; a community library destroyed by fire reopens; and Italy's festive Krampus Run.
  BBC World Service author
2024-12-14

  The secret police's grip on Syria under Assad

Revelations of how the secret police controlled society under Assad. Also: the mystery of huge drones spotted in the US, and how fidgeting can drive others mad - and what psychologists can do to help.
  BBC World Service author
2024-12-13

  Syria: thousands celebrate 'Victory Day'

Streets were packed and revolutionary music blared out across Syria to mark the end of the Assad regime. Also: health misinformation on the Diary of a CEO podcast, and why pets are the big winners this Christmas.
  BBC World Service author