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We are the BBC's long-form audio department, producing investigative journalism, analysis and documentaries on BBC radio and podcasts. Find us on @BBCSounds.
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Joined May 2011
Warren Buffett is stepping down as CEO of his company, Berkshire Hathaway. Considered by many as the greatest investor who ever lived, he's criticised other masters of the finance world - and once made a massive bet to make a point about hedge funds.
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As Syria tries to rebuild after the fall of Assad, progress is stalling after a wave of sectarian violence. @LucyWilliamson travelled to Syria's coast, visiting communities that recently came under attack. 🎧 From Our Own Correspondent on @BBCSounds.
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What are 'rare earths' and why does everyone want them?. 🎧 The Briefing Room with @DAaronovitch on @BBCSounds.
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Diagnoses of autism have been rising exponentially. Arguments and conspiracy theories abound about why. So what's behind that steep upwards curve?. 🎧 The Autism Curve on @BBCRadio4.
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Are India and Pakistan on the brink of war over Kashmir?. 🎧 The Briefing Room with @DAaronovitch on @BBCSounds.
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RT @BBCAfrica: 'They aimed to kill' - #BBCAfricaEye identifies security forces who shot Kenya anti-tax protesters. .
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Netflix’s psychological drama 'Adolescence' has started a debate about teenage boys and misogyny in modern society. One stat quoted in the show is that 80% of women are only attracted to 20% of men. Where does this claim come from - and is it true?.
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From Our Own Correspondent…. In Latin America, Pope Francis stood in solidarity with priests often risking their lives to serve in communities under the control of drug cartels. @will__grant reflects on the late Pope’s legacy in Mexico. 🎧 @BBCSounds.
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The Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer wants the UK to become 'one of the great AI superpowers'. Is it possible to compete with the US and China? . 🎧 The Briefing Room with @DAaronovitch .
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From Our Own Correspondent. 🇺🇦 Ukraine 'more vulnerable than ever'. 🇪🇨 Ecuador, drugs and the Albanian mafia . 🇺🇸 Donald Trump's controversial deportations. 🇬🇠Ghana's porous border exploited by extremists. 🇮🇹 The ghosts of the past stalk Trieste.
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Profile: Jarvis Cocker. Beloved Britpop band Pulp have released their first new music in almost a quarter of a century - the single 'Spike Island'. 🎧 Listen on @BBCSounds .
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RT @JamWaterhouse: Back on From Our Own Correspondent to reflect on Ukraine’s vulnerability, as well as a White House unmoved by one of Rus….
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What cards does China hold in the trade war with the US?. What are the implications for China's own economy . - and for the rest of us?. 🎧 The Briefing Room with @DAaronovitch on @BBCSounds.
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Trump, tariffs and the rust belt. People in the town of Delta, Ohio have more on their minds than the impact of Donald Trump's trade tariffs. @mwendling meets a once tight-knit community, seemingly fraying at the seams. 🎧 From Our Own Correspondent.
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RT @BBCAfrica: The Democratic Republic of Congo is home to some of the world’s richest mineral reserves, powering everything from smartphon….
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📉 What is the error in the calculation Donald Trump used to work out his new tariffs? . 🚔 What happened when the government ordered a recount of bobbies on the beat?. 🥶 When is a tax freeze not a tax freeze?. 🎧 More or Less on @BBCSounds .
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What's Trump's tariff hokey-cokey all about?. The Briefing Room with @DAaronovitch. 🎧 Listen on @BBCSounds.
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RT @BBCAccessAll: Suspended Labour MP, John McDonnell, on his "hope" for a government U-turn over benefit cuts
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