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Gadget Detective - A selection of free tech advice & tech news broadcasts by Fevzi Turkalp on the BBC & elsewhere
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The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.توسط BBC World Service
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Thousands of Palestinians have been returning to their homes in northern Gaza after Israeli forces withdrew from a key militarised zone that had cut the territory in half. Many of the returning people will find their homes reduced to rubble. Around 700,000 civilians fled their neighbourhoods at the time of Israel’s ground invasion of Gaza.The north…
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How is uncertainty over the future of TikTok in the US affecting influencers and businesses who rely on the platform? BBC Click’s Lily Jamali met content creator Peggy Shoo who has garnered millions of views sharing videos about milk. Not only have Peggy’s videos boosted her own following, but they have helped a local family dairy business too.Subs…
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Israeli forces say they have completed their withdrawal from the Netzarim corridor in central Gaza. The road separates north and south Gaza, and was controlled by Israeli troops. Their move was a condition of the ceasefire deal with Hamas, which this week saw the release of three Israeli hostages and 183 Palestinian prisoners.Subscribe here: http:/…
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A new “megaport” on Peru's coastline, that's part of China's Belt and Road initiative, has increased the frequency of its trips to Asia. With a direct route to China that cuts sailing times by some 10 days, the port aspires to become South America's gateway to Asia, bypassing North America entirely. Ritika Gupta, BBC's North America business corres…
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Orbiting above us are thousands of satellites - but before they can be sent to space, they’ve undergone years of testing. BBC Click’s Alasdair Keane takes a tour of the UK’s National Satellite Test Facility to find out what it takes to send a satellite to space.Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1rbfUogFor more news, analysis and features visit: www.bbc…
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Mufasa: The Lion King was created by a visual effects team, who used virtual reality to map out the Savannah and bring Mufasa to life. BBC Click speaks to Audrey Ferrara, MPC’s VFX Supervisor on the Disney blockbuster that has no sets and no locations.Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1rbfUogFor more news, analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com/news …
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Israel's prison service says that all 183 Palestinian prisoners due to be released today have now been freed. According to the Palestine Red Crescent Society, seven of them have been taken to hospital.The prisoners were released after Hamas freed three Israeli hostages.Or Levy, Ohad Ben Ami and Eli Sharabi will be reunited with their families in so…
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A judge has temporarily blocked President Donald Trump from placing 2,200 workers at the US Agency for International Development (USAID) on paid leave, hours before it was due to happen. Judge Carl Nichols issued a "limited" temporary restraining order, in response to a last-minute lawsuit filed by two unions trying to save the agency. The order wi…
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Three more Israeli hostages have been released by Hamas in Gaza in return for the freeing of Palestinian prisoners held in Israel. Eli Sharabi, Ohad ben Ami and Or Levy have been handed over to the Israeli military. Family members of the hostages say the three men look to be in poor condition. Israelis gathered in Hostages Square in Tel Aviv to wat…
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In this special episode recorded in the BBC’s Radio Theatre in London, Adam Fleming, Laura Kuenssberg, Chris Mason and Faisal Islam discuss the past and future of Brexit.We look at whether or not another outcome may have been possible for the United Kingdom. Could former Prime Minister Theresa May have survived Brexit as PM, or was her successor Bo…
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US President Donald Trump has ’signed a number of executive orders since his inauguration, resulting in a total reshaping of the way things are being done in US politics. In the run-up to the election, Trump batted away concerns that Project 2025, a conservative blueprint for dismantling federal government, could shape his second term. But Russell …
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In the three weeks since Donald Trump returned to the White House, Elon Musk has taken a wrecking ball to the federal government in what he has called "a revolution of the people". That revolution has included offers to buyout millions of federal employees, accessing sensitive data of millions of Americans and sweeping efforts to shut down federal …
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The UN Human Rights Chief has warned that the conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo risks spreading and the worst violence may yet be to come. Volker Turk spoke at an emergency session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva. Rwandan-backed M23 fighters took the city of Goma last week. There are reports of widespread human rights abuses, in…
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The International Criminal Court (ICC) has vowed to continue its judicial work after US President Donald Trump signed an order to impose sanctions on its staff. The ICC said it "stands firmly" by its personnel and the order seeks to harm its "independent and impartial" work. Trump's order accuses it of "illegitimate and baseless actions", after the…
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Thailand’s government said it is trying to shut down the criminal scam compounds which have proliferated along its border with Myanmar. Officials said they will do this by cutting electricity supplies and tightening banking and visa regulations. It has resulted in a frenzy of building over on the Myanmar side of the border, with the most ambitious …
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Keir Starmer sets out nuclear power plan and Kemi Badenoch's first major policy | BBC Newscast
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Today we look at what Keir Starmer and Kemi Badenoch had to say to Chris in the past 24 hours. Keir Starmer has announced plans to make it easier to build nuclear power stations in England and Wales, whilst Kemi Badenoch was interviewed about her new policy pledge to block benefits for migrants settling in the UK. And Adam and Chris are joined by h…
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US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order sanctioning the International Criminal Court, accusing it of "illegitimate and baseless actions targeting America and our close ally Israel". The measure places financial and visa restrictions on individuals and their families who assist in ICC investigations of American citizens or allies. Tr…
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Trump restates plan for US ‘takeover’ of Gaza, with Palestinians ‘resettled in region’ | BBC News
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US President Donald Trump has restated his plan for a US “takeover” of the Gaza Strip, after his idea was rejected by Palestinians and leaders around the world on Wednesday.On social media, Trump said Gaza "would be turned over to the United States by Israel at the conclusion of fighting".Palestinians "would have already been resettled in far safer…
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Swedish police said they are still investigating the motive behind the country's deadliest mass shooting, as local media begin reporting details about the gunman. Eleven people died in the shooting at an adult education centre in the city of Orebro, including the attacker, with at least six others injured. The suspect has been named in reports as 3…
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US President Donald Trump's proposal to resettle Gaza's population would only be temporary, Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said. It follows Trump's suggestion that the US could "take over" Gaza and resettle around two million Palestinians living there – an idea that has drawn criticism from the UN, human rights groups and Arab leaders. White Ho…
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Donald Trump has said that everyone loves his plan for the US to take ownership of the Gaza Strip and develop it, with Palestinians moved out of the territory."The US will take over the Gaza Strip and we will do a job with it too," Trump said on Tuesday during a joint conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.Trump made the comments…
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We look at what Donald Trump means when he says he wants to own Gaza.Adam, Chris, Paddy and Laura speak to international editor Jeremy Bowen, who goes through the reaction from across the world and what the consequences of the comments are.Everyone’s together in the BBC Radio Theatre at Broadcasting House on Newscast’s 5th birthday.They also talk a…
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The King and Queen of Sweden have visited the grounds of a shooting at an adult education centre in Orebro. Ten people were killed, plus the gunman who local media in Sweden have named as 35 year-old Rickard Anderson. The attacker shot at police during the attack and it's not known if he killed himself, but police say there is "a lot" to suggest th…
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Israel’s Prime Minister Netanyahu is the first foreign leader to meet with President Trump since his inauguration. The visit comes despite the International Criminal Court (ICC) issuing arrest warrants for Benjamin Netanyahu in November 2024 as well as Israel's former Minister of Defence Yoav Gallant. Hamas leaders have also faced war crimes allega…
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US President Donald Trump has hinted the European Union (EU) could be next to face tariffs, after he applied 25% levies on goods from Mexico and Canada along with an additional 10% tax on imports from China. Trump told the BBC that tariffs on EU goods imported into the US could happen "pretty soon". On trade with Britain, he said "The UK is out of …
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Swedish police have given an update on the mass shooting that happened on a school campus in Orebro on Tuesday. Ten people, plus the gunman, were killed. Police say they are still trying to work out the gunman's motive, the attacker was unknown to police - they did not say if he had gun licences. The shooting happened in Orebro, a city 200km (124 m…
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President Donald Trump says he wants US to 'take over' Gaza and resettle Palestinians | BBC News
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US President Donald Trump says he wants the US to "take over" Gaza, take a "long-term ownership position", and turn it into the "Riviera of the Middle East". At a White House news conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, he said: "The US will take over the Gaza Strip, and we will do a job with it too. We'll own it". Trump also sai…
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Swedish police have said at least 10 people have been killed and five others wounded in a campus shooting in the city of Örebro Police said investigating officers were in the process of identifying victims. They believe that a man they said was the “primary perpetrator” of the attack was among the dead. The authorities said there was no warning of …
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In this episode of Newscast, we look at what could be the start of a trade war between the US and China.After postponing tariffs on Canada and Mexico, President Trump has introduced a 10% tax on all goods imports from China. Early this morning Beijing announced it would impose a retaliatory 10% levy, albeit on fewer products.Adam is joined by Laura…
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Police in Sweden say "around 10" people have been killed in a shooting on a school campus in the central city of Orebro. The shooting happened at a school for adults, although there are children's schools on the site. Right now we are identifying the dead," Roberto Eid Forest, Orebro's chief of local police, says. Police believe the perpetrator is …
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President Donald Trump has agreed to hold off imposing 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico for 30 days, but not on China. After last-minute calls with Trump, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau agreed to reinforce his country's border with the US to clamp down on migration and the flow of the deadly drug fentanyl. Both Trump and Trudeau have portra…
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At least five people have been shot at an education centre in central Sweden, police have said. The shooting happened in Orebro, around 200km (124 miles) west of Stockholm, on Tuesday afternoon, at a school for adults. Four of the injured have undergone surgery in hospital, and one is critically injured. One of the people in hospital is thought to …
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Two Israeli soldiers have been killed, and six others injured, in a shooting at an army checkpoint in the occupied West Bank. The attack took place in the Palestinian city of Tubas, and comes as the UN agency for Palestinian refugees said a nearby camp in the city of Jenin is going in a “catastrophic direction”, as the Israeli military continues it…
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The alliance of rebel groups in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo have declared a humanitarian ceasefire starting on Tuesday. In a statement, the group - which includes the Rwanda-backed M23 rebels - cited "humanitarian reasons" for the ceasefire, after capturing territory in eastern parts of the country. The UN said at least 900 people have bee…
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Taking the ladders out of the swimming pool and setting the rug on fire and removing the door - we've all done it, right? Now, 25 years since the first game was released, professional Sims streamers Plumbella, TheEnglishSimmer and Xmiramira have revealed what's makes the game so special for them - and what the future may hold for the series. The tr…
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China has announced retaliatory tariffs on some American goods, as US tariffs on all Chinese goods come into force.The Chinese tariffs - due to begin on Monday - would put a 15% import tax on US coal and liquefied natural gas, plus 10% on crude oil, agricultural machinery, pick-up trucks, and some sports cars.Proposed US tariffs of 25% on Canadian …
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Today, we look at Sir Keir Starmer being the first UK Prime Minister to join a gathering of EU leaders since Brexit. Meanwhile, President Trump has unveiled his much promised tariffs. Starmer says the trip is part of what he calls a “reset” between the UK and European Union. It comes as President Trump says the US will “definitely” impose trade tar…
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Bill Gates has revealed just how much his charitable Foundation has now spent in its efforts to combat preventable diseases and reduce poverty. "I've given over 100 billion," he said in an interview with the BBC, "but I still have more to give." The co-founder of Microsoft and his fellow philanthropist Warren Buffett are combining their billions th…
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US President Donald Trump has confirmed he is delaying tariffs on imports from Mexico for a month. It comes after Mexico agreed to send 10,000 troops to the border to stem the flow of illegal drugs. Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum said the agreement also includes a commitment from the US to take steps to limit the flow of guns south. Trump had…
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The former president of Spain's football federation, Luis Rubiales, goes on trial on Monday, accused of sexual assault for kissing the player Jenni Hermoso at the 2023 World Cup. Hermoso is scheduled to appear as a witness on the opening day having travelled from Mexico, where she plays club football. The trial runs until 19 February. As Spain's pl…
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Daniel Khalife sentenced to 14 years in prison after spying for Iran and escape from jail | BBC News
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Daniel Khalife has been sentenced to 14 years and three months in prison after spying for Iran and escaping from HMP Wandsworth, in London. The judge sentencing Khalife said the ex-soldier "took payment on two occasions and travelled to meet intelligence officers from Iran in Turkey". Khalife, who fled Wandsworth Prison in September 2023, was caugh…
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Smart glasses are often praised for being the next step on from the smartphone. Maybe we’ll use them for calls and messages, and all sorts of information will flash up before our eyes, as sound is directed into our ears. This year, the Consumer Electronics Show floor in Las Vegas was awash with smart glasses. BBC Click’s Lara Lewington tested some …
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President Donald Trump has said that a deal "can be worked out" with the UK, after saying the US will "definitely" impose trade tariffs on the EU. His comments come after he already announced tariffs on goods from Canada, Mexico, and China. The 25% import tax on Canada and Mexico, and 10% on China, will begin on Tuesday. Trump has given a range of …
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Sick and wounded Palestinians have left Gaza for medical treatment in Egypt following the reopening of the Rafah border crossing after eight months.The World Health Organization (WHO) said on X that 34 children and three adults, along with 39 companions, crossed out of Gaza to receive treatment in Egypt.The key gateway between Gaza and Egypt had be…
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Once associated with gangsters, in South Korea tattoos still divide opinion. While they have grown in popularity, only licensed doctors can officially ink skin. So in the thriving underground scene in Seoul, many artists are, in effect, working illegally. BBC 100 Women meets the women tattoo artists who are navigating this precarious work and those…
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US President Donald Trump has announced new tariffs on all goods imported from America's three largest trading partners, China, Mexico and Canada.Trump said the US would impose tariffs beginning on Tuesday of 25% on Canada and Mexico as well as an additional 10% tax on China. Canadian energy faces a lower 10% tariff.He had threatened to impose the …
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Many hotels are now integrating AI into their operations as the tourism industry evolves. The founders of a new venture in Las Vegas claim they’ve created the first fully AI-powered hotel in the world. BBC Click’s Paul Carter has been checking out the new venture which is due to open in 2025. Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1rbfUogFor more news, anal…
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Israel releases 183 Palestinian prisoners and Hamas releases three Israeli hostages | BBC News
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Buses carrying freed Palestinian prisoners have arrived in the occupied West Bank and the Gaza Strip after leaving Israeli prisons. Large crowds gathered to welcome the freed prisoners, as Israel confirmed all 183 people due to be freed today have been released. This comes after the earlier release of three Israeli hostages - Yarden Bibas, Ofer Kal…
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Could US president Donald Trump help broker a peace deal between Ukraine and Russia? Victoria Derbyshire and Vitaly Shevchenko from Ukrainecast spoke to Fred Fleitz, a national security official in Trump's first administration, who is close to the president’s current Ukraine-Russia envoy.Listen to the full interview here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/soun…
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