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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
What is Israel's plan for Gaza?. 🎧 The Briefing Room with @DAaronovitch on @BBCSounds.
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What is the long-term future for Gaza?
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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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How retiring Berkshire Hathaway boss Warren Buffett made his money and made a point
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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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As Syria tries to rebuild after the fall of Assad, sectarian violence fuels suspicion.
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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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Who dominates the market for rare earths and critical minerals?
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RT @BBCPaulAdams: From Our Own Correspondent - Protests in Israel and Gaza - BBC Sounds
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As some Israelis stand against the war, some Gazans voice rejection of Hamas
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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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What do the data showing a steep rise in autism diagnoses reveal - and hide?
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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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Tension between India and Pakistan rises following the killing of tourists in Kashmir.
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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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Dispelling an incel myth that featured in the Netflix drama Adolescence
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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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Pope Francis stood in solidarity with priests living in cartel-controlled communities.
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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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Can the UK become an AI superpower as the government hopes?
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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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Amid waning US support and increased Russian attacks, Ukraine's future is in the balance.
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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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Pulp's lead singer returns with new music
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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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Amid waning US support and increased Russian attacks, Ukraine's future is in the balance.
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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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What cards does China hold in the trade war with the US?
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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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People of a small town in Ohio have more on their minds than the impact of trade tariffs.
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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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Also, counting bobbies, freezing tax and electrocuting redheads
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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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David Aaronovitch and guests discuss the strategy behind Trump's tariff policy.
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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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