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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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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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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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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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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 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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🦆😍 Meet Merlin the duck - Mexico's World Cup 'ambassador'. People can't get enough of him waddling around Mexico City in the team's jersey and custom socks. The official Fifa mascot in Mexico may be Zayu the jaguar… but Merlin has clearly stolen the show. Sorry, Zayu. 🎧 More amazing animals on our YouTube channel

🦆😍 Meet Merlin the duck - Mexico's World Cup 'ambassador'. People can't get enough of him waddling around Mexico City in the team's jersey and custom socks. The official Fifa mascot in Mexico may be Zayu the jaguar… but Merlin has clearly stolen the show. Sorry, Zayu. 🎧 More amazing animals on our YouTube channel

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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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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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🦍One of Sir David Attenborough's most memorable moments? This encounter with a group of playful mountain gorillas in Rwanda in 1979. Happy 100th birthday Sir David! 🎉 🎧

🦍One of Sir David Attenborough's most memorable moments? This encounter with a group of playful mountain gorillas in Rwanda in 1979. Happy 100th birthday Sir David! 🎉 🎧

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During the Winter Olympics, millions of viewers were fascinated by a white-suited cameraman who glided onto the ice at the figure skating arena. That cameraman is Jordan Cowan - a former figure skater whose videos have changed how the world sees the sport. 🎧 Hear his story on More Than The Score:

During the Winter Olympics, millions of viewers were fascinated by a white-suited cameraman who glided onto the ice at the figure skating arena. That cameraman is Jordan Cowan - a former figure skater whose videos have changed how the world sees the sport. 🎧 Hear his story on More Than The Score:

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Why do we know so little about the Indus Valley people - a sophisticated civilisation believed to be bigger than both ancient Egypt and ancient Mesopotamia that existed for thousands of years. 🎧 How long will traces of our civilisation last?

Why do we know so little about the Indus Valley people - a sophisticated civilisation believed to be bigger than both ancient Egypt and ancient Mesopotamia that existed for thousands of years. 🎧 How long will traces of our civilisation last?

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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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🇮🇳📚Two million books, free for anyone to borrow and read. That's what Anke Gowda, a retired sugar factory worker from India's southern Karnataka state, has accumulated over the past five decades. "When you start reading books it is addictive, like tasting candy" 🎧 More about libraries

🇮🇳📚Two million books, free for anyone to borrow and read. That's what Anke Gowda, a retired sugar factory worker from India's southern Karnataka state, has accumulated over the past five decades. "When you start reading books it is addictive, like tasting candy" 🎧 More about libraries

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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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Every year, dozens of people on the outskirts Colombo, Sri Lanka, take part in this quirky event, carrying 35kg wooden beds over an 8km (5 miles) route. Organisers say the race reflects Piliyandala's long history of carpentry. 🎧 How did this carpenter become a blues musician?

Every year, dozens of people on the outskirts Colombo, Sri Lanka, take part in this quirky event, carrying 35kg wooden beds over an 8km (5 miles) route. Organisers say the race reflects Piliyandala's long history of carpentry. 🎧 How did this carpenter become a blues musician?

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In 1968, the crew of Apollo 8 were the first humans to orbit the Moon - the mission gave us the first colour photograph of Earth taken from there. 🎧 More on the history and legacy of Apollo 8:

In 1968, the crew of Apollo 8 were the first humans to orbit the Moon - the mission gave us the first colour photograph of Earth taken from there. 🎧 More on the history and legacy of Apollo 8:

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Since the start of Paris 2024, residents from this retirement home next to the Olympic Village keep a set routine. They sit outside and invite the athletes to come in, say hi and take a photo 📸 👋 🏃

Since the start of Paris 2024, residents from this retirement home next to the Olympic Village keep a set routine. They sit outside and invite the athletes to come in, say hi and take a photo 📸 👋 🏃

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