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When police in Turkey were called to a bank where the alarms were sounding, they had one unlikely culprit to deal with... Instead of arriving at a crime scene, they just found a small cat, meowing to get out. 🎧

When police in Turkey were called to a bank where the alarms were sounding, they had one unlikely culprit to deal with... Instead of arriving at a crime scene, they just found a small cat, meowing to get out. 🎧

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Three years after Punjabi hip-hop icon Sidhu Moose Wala was killed, BBC Eye investigates how he ended up on the wrong side of India’s most feared gang — and questions the gangster who says he ordered the hit. 🎧 Listen to the full podcast:

Three years after Punjabi hip-hop icon Sidhu Moose Wala was killed, BBC Eye investigates how he ended up on the wrong side of India’s most feared gang — and questions the gangster who says he ordered the hit. 🎧 Listen to the full podcast:

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BBC journalists try to do the 'Asian squat', a resting position frequently used by people in places like China, Japan, and much of Asia. 🎧 Click for more on cultural traditions around the world

BBC journalists try to do the 'Asian squat', a resting position frequently used by people in places like China, Japan, and much of Asia. 🎧 Click for more on cultural traditions around the world

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This woman suffered years of abuse, including being forcibly tattooed at home by her ex-partner until virtually no area of her body was ink-free. 🎧 Ending violence against women

This woman suffered years of abuse, including being forcibly tattooed at home by her ex-partner until virtually no area of her body was ink-free. 🎧 Ending violence against women

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🐱 The elusive Pallas's cat has been caught on film in the highlands of Nava, Larijan, in Iran's Mazandaran province. Majid Batebi, an Iranian nature explorer, captured the wild cat after setting up a camera trap. Native to Central Asia, the felines are slightly larger than domestic cats, and are rarely seen because of their secretive behaviour. 🎧

🐱 The elusive Pallas's cat has been caught on film in the highlands of Nava, Larijan, in Iran's Mazandaran province. Majid Batebi, an Iranian nature explorer, captured the wild cat after setting up a camera trap. Native to Central Asia, the felines are slightly larger than domestic cats, and are rarely seen because of their secretive behaviour. 🎧

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Meet Reggae the seal, who is going viral for this love of rubber ducks. The 32 year old Atlantic harbour seal plays with rubber seals as part of cognitive enrichment exercises. 🎧 Are humans the only animals to exercise?

Meet Reggae the seal, who is going viral for this love of rubber ducks. The 32 year old Atlantic harbour seal plays with rubber seals as part of cognitive enrichment exercises. 🎧 Are humans the only animals to exercise?

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This hospital at the centre of a child HIV outbreak in Pakistan is caught reusing syringes in a BBC investigation. 📺 Watch the full documentary on our YouTube channel:

This hospital at the centre of a child HIV outbreak in Pakistan is caught reusing syringes in a BBC investigation. 📺 Watch the full documentary on our YouTube channel:

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You know the song. But what do the Xhosa lyrics in Waka Waka mean? 🎶 South African singer-songwriter Zolani Mahola reveals she was inspired by a song from Cameroonian group Zangalewa. Zolani composed Waka Waka's iconic bridge with her band, Freshlyground, for Shakira's iconic Fifa World Cup anthem 🎧

You know the song. But what do the Xhosa lyrics in Waka Waka mean? 🎶 South African singer-songwriter Zolani Mahola reveals she was inspired by a song from Cameroonian group Zangalewa. Zolani composed Waka Waka's iconic bridge with her band, Freshlyground, for Shakira's iconic Fifa World Cup anthem 🎧

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“Every language offers a different window onto the world.” 🌍 Irish poet Ailbhe Ní Ghearbhuigh introduces us to 5 beautiful Irish phrases that offer more than just a glimpse into the Irish language. They invite us to see the world a little differently. Sometimes, discovering a new way of expressing an idea can open up a new way of seeing it. From poetic turns of phrase to feelings that are difficult to capture in English, Irish offers its own unique window onto the world. 🎧

“Every language offers a different window onto the world.” 🌍 Irish poet Ailbhe Ní Ghearbhuigh introduces us to 5 beautiful Irish phrases that offer more than just a glimpse into the Irish language. They invite us to see the world a little differently. Sometimes, discovering a new way of expressing an idea can open up a new way of seeing it. From poetic turns of phrase to feelings that are difficult to capture in English, Irish offers its own unique window onto the world. 🎧

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Francília and Luiza were going to be nuns but instead ended up marrying each other. They remain deeply Catholic and connect with others online who are questioning their sexuality. 🎧 The priest leading the way for LGBT rights in Poland

Francília and Luiza were going to be nuns but instead ended up marrying each other. They remain deeply Catholic and connect with others online who are questioning their sexuality. 🎧 The priest leading the way for LGBT rights in Poland

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Istanbul’s cats, loved for centuries, have now become one of the city’s most recognisable tourist attractions... 🎧 Why did cats start hanging out with humans?

Istanbul’s cats, loved for centuries, have now become one of the city’s most recognisable tourist attractions... 🎧 Why did cats start hanging out with humans?

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Japan is planning to introduce 'human fridges'. These cooling units are being rolled out in public spaces and in businesses to combat extreme heatwaves. 🎧 How is South East Asia dealing with extreme weather events?

Japan is planning to introduce 'human fridges'. These cooling units are being rolled out in public spaces and in businesses to combat extreme heatwaves. 🎧 How is South East Asia dealing with extreme weather events?

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This is the moment when Indonesian botanist Septian Andriki finally finds the rare plant he's been searching 13 years for - Rafflesia hasseltii. The UK and Indonesian team penetrated deep forests and came head to head with tiger trails to find the "world's most beautiful parasite" bloom at night 🎧 Hear the story of another intrepid plant-hunter.

This is the moment when Indonesian botanist Septian Andriki finally finds the rare plant he's been searching 13 years for - Rafflesia hasseltii. The UK and Indonesian team penetrated deep forests and came head to head with tiger trails to find the "world's most beautiful parasite" bloom at night 🎧 Hear the story of another intrepid plant-hunter.

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A homeowner was surprised to discover that a pigeon had built a nest in her makeup bag in her bathroom after she returned from a short trip. 🎧 More interesting facts about animals:

A homeowner was surprised to discover that a pigeon had built a nest in her makeup bag in her bathroom after she returned from a short trip. 🎧 More interesting facts about animals:

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Thousands of students have taken to the streets across Indonesia to protest budget cuts, including those to education and healthcare. In Semarang, the capital of Central Java, students threw cow dung at a government building. The President's office says the funding changes will not impact the education sector. 🎧 Hear more

Thousands of students have taken to the streets across Indonesia to protest budget cuts, including those to education and healthcare. In Semarang, the capital of Central Java, students threw cow dung at a government building. The President's office says the funding changes will not impact the education sector. 🎧 Hear more

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A BBC investigation has uncovered a network of hidden cameras secretly filming people in hotel rooms across China. 📺 Watch the full documentary on our YouTube channel:

A BBC investigation has uncovered a network of hidden cameras secretly filming people in hotel rooms across China. 📺 Watch the full documentary on our YouTube channel:

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After their wedding video was uploaded online, Rishabh Rajput and Sonali Chouksey were attacked by trolls for the colour of their skin. The couple spoke to BBC Hindi about the impact the online abuse has had on them and their families. 🎧 The fight to stop skin lightening in India

After their wedding video was uploaded online, Rishabh Rajput and Sonali Chouksey were attacked by trolls for the colour of their skin. The couple spoke to BBC Hindi about the impact the online abuse has had on them and their families. 🎧 The fight to stop skin lightening in India

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💃🕺 A married Cuban couple in their 70s has become a viral sensation with their dance moves. Celina Fajardo and Filiberto Padrón say many people criticise them for being “too old”, a common stereotype, but they believe age is just a number. 🎧

💃🕺 A married Cuban couple in their 70s has become a viral sensation with their dance moves. Celina Fajardo and Filiberto Padrón say many people criticise them for being “too old”, a common stereotype, but they believe age is just a number. 🎧

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Headteacher Rajendra Dawadi saved 900 pupils' lives from the Nepal floods - by quickly evacuating them just 10 minutes before the waters hit 🎧 More on Nepal's deadly floods

Headteacher Rajendra Dawadi saved 900 pupils' lives from the Nepal floods - by quickly evacuating them just 10 minutes before the waters hit 🎧 More on Nepal's deadly floods

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🇿🇦 This is South Africa's hospital train - Phelophepa, providing affordable healthcare. On board there's a general clinic, a pharmacy, a dentist, people can get their eyes tested and access mental health services 🎧

🇿🇦 This is South Africa's hospital train - Phelophepa, providing affordable healthcare. On board there's a general clinic, a pharmacy, a dentist, people can get their eyes tested and access mental health services 🎧

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The Crazy Horse Memorial has been under construction since 1948 and could one day become the world's largest mountain carving. But decades later, the project remains unfinished, and opinions about it are divided 🎧

The Crazy Horse Memorial has been under construction since 1948 and could one day become the world's largest mountain carving. But decades later, the project remains unfinished, and opinions about it are divided 🎧

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A drone flying over a forest in Estonia last weekend captured footage of a bear who had just woken from hibernation. 🎧 More on the science of shutting down

A drone flying over a forest in Estonia last weekend captured footage of a bear who had just woken from hibernation. 🎧 More on the science of shutting down

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