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The Venezuelan government says 1,430 people are now known to have died following Wednesday's twin earthquakes, and many thousands are still missing. More international search and rescue teams have arrived in the country to help with efforts to find survivors. A 72-hour window of opportunity that rescuers believe is the best chance of finding people alive is ending. Also: the United States has laun...

نوستالژی چیست؟ نوستالژی یک حالت روانی از سر درماندگی‌ست یا نیرویی‌ست بسیج‌کننده و هویت‌ساز؟ نوستالژی چگونه در سال‌های اخیر در ایران رشد کرد و چه کارکردی یافت؟  میهمان‌ها: نغمه سهرابی، استاد تاریخ خاورمیانه اسفندیار طبری، مدرس فلسفه سیاسی

Every World Cup has its stand‑out personalities and talking points. This year, fans have been as delighted by Lionel Messi’s performance in the tournament, his sixth World Cup, and by the stand‑out style of DR Congo superfan Lumumba Vea, as they have been sometimes baffled by hydration breaks. But only a handful of moments are remembered throughout the decades. In 1986 in Mexico City, Diego Marado...

Fifa has introduced mandatory hydration breaks for this World Cup, essentially splitting the games into four quarters. The mandatory three-minute drinks stoppage at all 104 games has been introduced to help players cope with the stifling heat and humidity levels in Mexico, Canada and the United States. It has been criticised for allowing coaches to make tactical changes while broadcasters can - an...

We find out about bike buses - an increasingly popular way for children to cycle to school safely. They involve travelling in a large group, escorted by adults, and stopping for pick ups and drop offs along the way. The idea started in Spain and Portugal a few years ago, but has seen a recent boom - thanks in part to some celebrity supporters. Also: the woman who's been encouraging acts of kindnes...

The PCS union is calling for Capita to lose its contract to administer the Civil Service Pensions scheme six months after it took over. It follows problems which have seen thousands of retired civil servants waiting months for pension payments. The Union says it would like the contract to be managed by the government instead. Capita says it is making progress on getting things 'back to normal leve...

As Norway’s crown princess, Mette-Marit, convalesces from lung transplant surgery, we bring together patients and doctors to share their experiences of this major life-saving procedure. Since the 1980s, lung transplantations have become increasingly routine, but as every operation relies on suitable donor organs becoming available, the timing is always uncertain. “Everything was so quick, everythi...

New Yorkers breathed a sigh of relief at the news of a rent-price freeze for a million apartments. In a recent win for Mayor Zohran Mamdani, a housing board approved his pledge to prevent leases from going up and we hear about what this means for both the landlords and tenants. Our market expert also explains the potential pros and cons of this. And, as Europe's heatwave persists with temperatures...

Writer: Sarah Hehir Director: Sally Avens Editor: Jeremy Howe Brian Aldridge … Charles Collingwood David Archer … Timothy Bentinck Ruth Archer … Felicity Finch Helen Archer … Louiza Patikas Henry Archer … Blayke Darby Tony Archer … David Troughton Tom Archer … William Troughton Lilian Bellamy … Sunny Ormonde Susan Carter … Charlotte Martin Ian Craig … Stephen Kennedy Clarrie Grundy … Heather Bell...

June 25 marks a turning point in Kenya’s history. What started in 2024 as youth-led protests against the Finance Bill grew into nationwide demonstrations. Led largely by Gen Z, protesters demanded justice for the fallen, an end to corruption, and real economic change. More than 60 lives were lost in the historic anti-tax protests. In this episode we sit down with BBC reporters Akisa Wandera and Th...

Asia is bearing the brunt of the latest technology stock sell-off, as concerns that the excitement around artificial intelligence may have pushed prices too high. The late arrival of India's monsoon and below-average rainfall are causing concern for the country's 300 billion dollar agriculture sector. And King Charles’s property management firm, the Crown Estate, has made a profit of more than £1b...

Nolan talks to BBC NI Political Reporter Brendan Hughes and TUV MLA Timothy Gaston

Sitting on his grandad’s knee, a young Bhavik Haria was introduced to devotional Hindu music. Since childhood, he’s been hooked on the moving instruments and tales of gods and deities. Fast forward to his late 20s – and it was during the Covid pandemic that Bhavik realised how the landscape was changing in his community. Young people were no longer engaging with these bhajans. The instruments and...

FIFA is blocking logos from brands like Levi's, Heinz, and Beats at the World Cup. We find out why, and how the banned brands are turning the ban into a viral marketing moment. Micron Technology has overtaken Meta, Tesla, and Apple in market valuation, but most people have never heard of it. So what does this chipmaker actually do, and how much is it cashing in on the AI boom? The International Ma...

Ed attempts to keep the peace, and negotiations are made at Bridge Farm.

The United Nations has warned that nearly three million children could contract HIV by 2040, with more than half at risk of dying from AIDS-related illnesses if prevention and treatment efforts are not significantly expanded. The agency says the overwhelming majority of these infections are expected to occur in sub-Saharan Africa, where young people remain disproportionately affected by the epidem...

Nolan talks to Scott Cuthbertson, Rainbow Project CEO and DUP MLA Peter Martin

At the Hay Festival, Misha Glenny and guests discuss the impact of the Norman invasion on the people and land of Wales and across the modern border with England in what became known as The Welsh Marches, march being a term for a militarized borderland. Hay was one of the first Marcher lordships. Even before 1066, William the Conqueror knew that he would have to subdue the Welsh if he were to contr...

As the knockout stage of the men’s World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the USA draws closer, so too does the dreaded penalty shootout. Why do penalties bring so much drama and anxiety to both players and fans when they are used to decide tied games in knockout football? Former South African captain Amanda Dlamini looks back at the history of the shootout with penalty expert and author Ben Lyttleton. S...

Tourism is taking a hit as an intense heatwave grips Europe. Several countries have issued red weather alerts as temperatures soar. We hear from tourists and a tour guide sweating it out in Paris. Oil prices have fallen to their lowest point since the war began. But when will consumers feel it? Around the world, gamers are bracing to spend $80 on Grand Theft Auto VI. And we speak to the CEO of Pat...

Helen puts her foot in it, and Keira has a trick up her sleeve.

Police in South Africa have assured the safety of migrants and local businesses as civic organisations including the March and March anti-migrant group intensify calls for foreigners to leave. This precedes heightened tensions towards a June 30 deadline declared by the groups for migrants to leave the country. Meanwhile in Kuwait, the fate of domestic workers mainly from some African countries rem...

Record June temperatures have been recorded in several countries, with highs of 44C. As the continent swelters, workers struggle in the heat. Power failure in Russian occupied Crimea after more overnight drone raids by Ukraine. And prices for Grand Theft Auto 6 have been revealed.

Record June temperatures have been recorded in several countries, with highs of 44C. As the continent swelters, workers struggle in the heat. Power failure in Russian occupied Crimea after more overnight drone raids by Ukraine. And prices for Grand Theft Auto 6 have been revealed.

Nolan talks to political commentator Mick Fealty and Loyalist activist Jamie Bryson