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The Spanish-American War 1898
How a war that began in Cuba saw the US acquire the Philippines, Guam and Puerto Rico
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The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Is Kim Jong Un the real winner of the Iran war?
As Trump lashes out at Seoul over Iran, will he revive his relationship with North Korea?
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Special forces on trial
Was a detective murdered to cover up the alleged crimes of South Africa’s special forces?
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We wanted so much to live the joy of being free
How a Greek island beach transformed the life of Tzeli Hadjidimitriou and other women
Canada's controversial resettlement programme
In 1954, thousands from isolated fishing communities were relocated to 'growth centres'
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The regulars
Why some people frequent the same business again and again
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US debt passes $40tn
The government deficit has doubled over the last decade.
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US debt tops $40tn
The federal debt topped $40tn a new high-water mark.
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Kyiv under Russian missile attack
At least eight people have been killed in Russian missile strikes.
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Can elections restore Moroccans’ faith in their country?
How can Morocco politically engage its citizens?
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Power Players: The battle over AI's data centres
Not everyone wants these vast, energy-hungry facilities that power AI on their doorstep
'I created the duck cake from Bluey'
In 1980, an Australian birthday cake book was launched that would inspire generations
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The Media Show: The death of Jason Arday
Questions over press scrutiny of Jason Arday following the academic’s death
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What makes an expert?
We explore how the BBC World Service finds experts and decides who to trust
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Jason Arday, DEI, and the dilemma facing black academics
The professor’s life and death raise questions around the limits of inclusion.
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My people were declared extinct, but we’re still here
Hermany Molina traced her grandad’s past to a lost homeland, and changed Chile’s history
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Mayor of Kyiv says Ukraine needs more help
At least 15 people were killed in overnight Russian missile strikes
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Moderna shares get a shot in the arm after cancer vaccine results
Shares in the Covid vaccine maker soared on news it developed a vaccine for skin cancer
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America's $40tn debt: Your questions answered
US national debt has more than doubled in a decade
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Prince Harry and Meghan moving back to UK
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan are planning to move back to Britain
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BBC sports correspondents tell the story behind today's top sporting news, with interviews and reports from across the world.
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Is the era of the cancer vaccine upon us?
Has a personalised cancer vaccine become reality?
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Fears Ukraine will run out of missile defences
Russia is believed to be escalating its ballistic missile attacks
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America's $40 trillion debt
Can the world's biggest economy afford its record debt?
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The Happy Pod: How Neil the Seal won hearts across the world
A 1,000 kg elephant seal has been causing a stir in Australia and online.
