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Discover the unsung heroines of science and their world changing inventions. (R)
Bee populations are declining - could eating honey help them? (R)
The people using mindfulness and meditation to improve mental and physical health. (R)
How the press functioned in Syria under Assad (R)
Two women on how the system responds when children break the law
It targeted a school sheltering displaced people in Gaza City
Many of the bodies were severely burned as large fires engulfed two classrooms
The US president has described his Russian counterpart as 'absolutely crazy'
Tim Franks speaks to a British-Syrian Alawite who fled sectarian violence in Syria
Essential to the green transition, modern tech, and defence systems, demand is soaring
The story of how one of the most iconic tunes in sport was created in 1992
Max Pearson presents a collection of this week's Witness History episodes
Two women on how the system responds when children break the law (R)
The surprising life story of the ex-President of Uruguay who died this month
The story of how one of the most iconic tunes in sport was created in 1992 (R)
The latest evacuation order comes ahead of what Israel calls an "unprecedented attack"
Tim Franks speaks to a British-Syrian Alawite who fled sectarian violence in Syria (R)
Two of the world's biggest energy firms are in court fighting over a new oil project
Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
BBC OS gives a vibrant of the day’s events with explanation and reaction from those involved.
Russia has launched a record number of drones into Ukraine
BBC sports correspondents tell the story behind today's top sporting news, with interviews and reports from across the world.
Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa. (R)
Israel has again ordered Palestinians to evacuate the city of Khan Younis in South Gaza.
The surprising life story of the ex-President of Uruguay who died this month (R)
United States and European Union agree to continue trade negotiations.
Max Pearson presents a collection of this week's Witness History episodes (R)
How a risk assessment tool is used by police in Spain to predict gender-based violence
We debunk the statements made by the US President
Using egg shell mosaics to tell the story of their life and their community
British police say incident is not connected to terrorism.
A US-backed group tasked with supplying aid to Gaza says it began operations on Monday
Tuesday 27 May 2025