Τα καλύτερα Russian Course podcast (2024)

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Bonus: The Global Story - Will Netanyahu change course? 27:14

6h ago27:14

27:14

A bonus episode from The Global Story podcast. Israel has been rocked by huge protests after six hostages being held in Gaza were shot and killed last weekend. Fury at the Netanyahu government’s handling of negotiations with Hamas has prompted a wave of public indignation which has spilled into the streets. We examine whether or not the demonstrati…

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Thousands protest in France over President Macron's choice of conservative PM 28:55

18h ago28:55

28:55

Left-wing parties called for protests after Michel Barnier was appointed as French prime minister on Thursday. Also: the Oscar winning lyricist Will Jennings dies aged 80.Από τον BBC World Service

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The Happy Pod: Doggy paddling the waves 27:03

1d ago27:03

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We dive into the unusual world of dog surfing and meet some of the surfers who take part in the sport's World Championships. Also, why the British rescue team are revisiting Morocco one year on from the earthquake.Από τον BBC World Service

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US-Turkish protestor killed in West Bank as Israeli forces opened fire 24:14

2d ago24:14

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The Israel Defence Forces say it is investigating after Aysenur Ezgi Eygi was shot at a protest in Beita. Also: Starliner capsule heads home to Earth without stranded astronauts.Από τον BBC World Service

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China to end foreign adoptions 27:35

2d ago27:35

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China says it's ending overseas adoptions, creating uncertainty for those mid process. The growing cyber crime of sextortion. The US child deaths linked to declining bat population and the perils of sneezing.Από τον BBC World Service

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France’s new PM in 'precarious situation': French economist Jean Pisani-Ferry 12:34

2d ago12:34

12:34

The nomination of Michel Barnier, a veteran of both French and EU politics, to the post of French prime minister, is “a surprise and a delicate gamble” by French president Emmanuel Macron. That’s according to our guest in Talking Europe, economist and political analyst Jean Pisani-Ferry. He tells Armen Georgian that the new French government will n…

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Von der Leyen 2.0 Commission takes shape: Gender parity under scrutiny amid big political in-tray 11:11

2d ago11:11

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It hasn’t been smooth sailing this summer for Ursula von der Leyen, who was voted in as EU Commission president for a second term in July. She had asked national capitals to put forward two candidates for her new Commission, one female and one male, so that she could ensure full gender parity in her 27-member college. But some governments have flat…

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Blinken visits Haiti to hear of progress on gang violence 34:15

3d ago34:15

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The US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, has urged Haiti's interim government to set up an electoral council to organise presidential elections. Also: is there a link between noise and infertility?Από τον BBC World Service

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Ugandan athlete dies after being set on fire by ex-boyfriend 31:04

3d ago31:04

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Ugandan athlete, Rebecca Cheptegei, dies after being set on fire by ex-boyfriend. Also on this podcast: France names its new prime minister, and the country where the police are on the lookout for men with beards.Από τον BBC World Service

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14 year old boy arrested after four killed in US school shooting 30:16

4d ago30:16

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Two pupils and two teachers died in the incident at Apalachee High school in Georgia. Also: animal groups say Russian "spy whale" was shot.Από τον BBC World Service

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Grenfell fire: How 'dishonesty' led to 72 'avoidable' deaths 32:05

4d ago32:05

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Survivors of the 2017 disaster say the report shows they were "failed by calculated dishonesty and greed". Also: There've been widespread Russian missile and drone strikes on Ukraine, The Pope is in Indonesia calling for inter-faith unity, we look at the multi-billion dollar business of 'manifesting' and the worldwide smash hit Beetlejuice is back.…

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Zelensky says Russia will be held accountable for Poltava attack 29:47

5d ago29:47

29:47

President Zelensky says Russia will be held accountable for a deadly missile attack in Poltava. Also: Prague honours the man who saved Jewish children from the Nazis, and NY governor's ex-aide charged as Chinese agent.Από τον BBC World Service

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Russia launches a deadly missile attack on Ukraine 30:17

5d ago30:17

30:17

At least forty people are killed in a deadly Russian missile attack as President Putin visits Mongolia - where he could be arrested. Also: the boss of Volkswagen goes on trial and we hear about Sikh superheroes.Από τον BBC World Service

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Benjamin Netanyahu won't make concessions to Hamas 30:18

6d ago30:18

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Pressure mounts on the Israeli prime minister, following the killing of six hostages. Also: the Mayor of Paris provokes protests saying she wants the Olympic rings to stay on the Eiffel Tower forever; and how to hold a fashion show in a war zone.Από τον BBC World Service

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General strike in Israel amid calls for hostage release deal 32:16

6d ago32:16

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Hundreds of thousands strike in Israel to pressurise PM Netanyahu to secure a hostage release deal with Hamas. Also: Analysis of Germany's regional elections, and how boys are flooded with violent social media content.Από τον BBC World Service

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German far-right's 'historic' victory 30:16

7d ago30:16

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Germany's AfD becomes first far-right party to win state election since Nazi era. Also: the mysterious death of the 'Russian spy whale', and the South African beauty queen crowned Miss Nigeria after a nationality row.Από τον BBC World Service

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Bonus: The Global Story - Are ultra-processed foods impossible to avoid? 22:56

7d ago22:56

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This is a bonus episode from The Global Story asking - Are ultra-processed foods impossible to avoid? Research into ultra-processed foods suggests they could be linked to health problems including cancers, heart disease, obesity and depression - but scientists are yet to agree on how they actually affect us. Often mass-produced, and containing mult…

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UN begins mass polio vaccination campaign in Gaza 31:00

8d ago31:00

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Israel and Hamas agree to localised pauses in fighting to enable more than 600,000 Palestinian children to be vaccinated. Also: The weight loss drug that studies suggest can treat other illnesses linked to heart failure, arthritis, Alzheimer's and even cancer, and the armless Paralympic archer.Από τον BBC World Service

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The Happy Pod: The sky is no limit at 102 26:22

8d ago26:22

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We meet Manette, the 102 year old who has become the Britain's oldest skydiver. Also: as the Paralympics get underway, we hear the stories of inspiring athletes including USA swimmer, Ali Truwit, who was attacked by a shark. Presenter: Rachel Wright. Music composed by Iona Hampson.Από τον BBC World Service

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Teenager among those killed in Russia strike on Kharkiv 31:53

9d ago31:53

31:53

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russian attack on Kharkiv could have been prevented if international donors allowed their weapons to be used inside Russia. Also: do marmoset monkeys call each other by name?Από τον BBC World Service

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Kamala Harris insists her values haven't changed in first campaign interview 30:51

9d ago30:51

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In her first TV interview of the US election campaign, Kamala Harris sets out her vision for president and promises to 'turn the page'. Also: tributes to New Zealand's Māori King who’s died, and carbonara in a can.Από τον BBC World Service

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Iran has increased its stockpile of enriched uranium 25:33

10d ago25:33

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The IAEA says Tehran now has almost enough of the uranium material to make four nuclear bombs if enriched further. Also: Ukraine F-16 fighter jet crashes just weeks after it was donated by NATO allies.Από τον BBC World Service

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EU's top diplomat proposes sanctions against Israeli ministers 27:40

10d ago27:40

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The EU's top diplomat Josep Borrell wants some Israeli ministers sanctioned for anti-Palestinian 'hate messages'. Also: hopes for a cancer vaccine, and dancing round the clock in Buenos Aires at the World Tango Festival.Από τον BBC World Service

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Trump rally shooter spent months researching potential targets 30:53

11d ago30:53

30:53

The FBI said the gunman who tried to kill Donald Trump last month had searched extensively online for events by the former US president and Joe Biden. Also: the 2024 Paralympics opening ceremony lights up Paris.Από τον BBC World Service

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Multilingual Friends - Episode 21 1:18:14

11d ago1:18:14

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Israel launches major operation in occupied West Bank 27:55

11d ago27:55

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At least nine Palestinians have been killed as Israel raids cities in the north of the West Bank. Also: Japan issues an emergency warning as a powerful typhoon approaches, and Paris prepares to host the Paralympics.Από τον BBC World Service

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Ukraine to present 'victory plan' to US 32:40

12d ago32:40

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said their incursion into Russia's Kursk region is part of a "victory plan" that he will present to the White House. Also: have Swiss scientists made a chocolate breakthrough?Από τον BBC World Service

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Ukraine warns that the Russian military is building up forces on eastern front 29:49

12d ago29:49

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The head of Ukraine's military, Oleksandr Syrsky, has warned that the Russians are building up their forces near the strategically important town of Pokrovsk. China's Foreign Minister, Wang Yi, says he's hoping for substantive discussions with the US National Security Advisor, Jake Sullivan as they meet for the first time in eight years. And Britsh…

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Six killed in 'massive' Russian air attack on Ukraine 30:01

13d ago30:01

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At least six people were killed and dozens wounded in Russia's biggest air attack on Ukraine of the war so far. Missiles and drones were fired into more than half of Ukraine's regions. Also, the WHO sets out plans to curb the spread of mpox and, four privately trained astronauts prepare to test a new type of space suit.…

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Ukraine: President Zelensky pleads for help after massive wave of Russian strikes 30:57

13d ago30:57

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The president says Russia targeted his country with some two hundred missiles and drones. Also: dozens killed in multiple attacks in Pakistan’s Balochistan, and England's first overseas manager, Sven-Göran Eriksson dies aged 76.Από τον BBC World Service

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Israel and Hezbollah exchange fire in the biggest clash in 10 months 30:20

14d ago30:20

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Israel says it carried out a pre-emptive strike in Lebanon. Hezbollah said it retaliated for the death of a top leader. Also: Telegram has condemned the arrest of its founder, and is Mont Blanc getting dangerous?Από τον BBC World Service

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Bonus: The Global Story - Mohammed bin Salman: The unstoppable prince? 29:15

14d ago29:15

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This is a bonus episode from The Global Story. Mohammed bin Salman: The unstoppable prince? After ruthlessly outmanoeuvring hundreds of rivals, Mohammed bin Salman has become the most powerful man in Saudi Arabia. The crown prince believes his sweeping vision for the country will bring in investment, top flight sport and visitors from around the wo…

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Special Podcast: Israel - Hezbollah strikes 14:03

14d ago14:03

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Israel's military says it launched a wave of pre-emptive air strikes against Hezbollah targets in Lebanon. It said it hit more than two-hundred sites, after detecting Hezbollah preparations for strikes on Israeli territory. Hezbollah says it's started "phase one" of an attack on Israel - in retaliation for the killing of one of its leaders last mon…

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Islamic State claim responsibility for Germany stabbing 30:24

15d ago30:24

30:24

Islamic State has claimed responsibility for a mass stabbing in Germany, saying it was to avenge suffering in Gaza. Also: French police arrest a man in connection with an explosion outside a synagogue.Από τον BBC World Service

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The Happy Pod: Uniting generations with a splash 27:24

15d ago27:24

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We hear about a huge summer water fight that brings joy to young and old at a preschool with a difference. All Seasons in Minnesota is run inside a care home for older people -- where the children learn from their elders, and make them smile.Also: How breastfeeding women helped an Orangutan at Dublin Zoo learn to care for her baby.The first person …

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Robert Kennedy Junior backs Trump for US President 29:19

16d ago29:19

29:19

RFK - Robert F Kennedy Junior - suspends his US presidential campaign and backs Donald Trump. Also: rescue efforts continue in flood-struck Bangladesh, and the jelly that plays computer games.Από τον BBC World Service

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Kamala Harris officially accepts Democrats' nomination for US presidency 32:24

16d ago32:24

32:24

Kamala Harris has officially accepted the Democrats' nomination for the US presidency. Also: India's prime minister has embraced Ukraine's president on a visit to Kyiv, and an Australian transgender woman wins a landmark discrimination case.Από τον BBC World Service

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Anticipation grows as Harris set to deliver convention speech 28:18

17d ago28:18

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Kamala Harris will formally accept the Democratic Party's nomination for US president. Also: ousted Bangladeshi leader Sheikh Hasina has her diplomatic passport revoked; and Trinidad and Tobago redraws its coat of arms.Από τον BBC World Service

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The Indonesian government appears to shelve controversial election law plans 29:24

17d ago29:24

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The Indonesian parliament appears to drop controversial plans to change the election laws, as protests took place in cities across the country. The authorities used water cannon after some demonstrators tried to tear down the gates of the parliament complex. Also, Tim Walz speaks to the Democratic National Congress in Chicago after formally accepti…

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Hezbollah fires dozens of rockets from Lebanon into Israel 26:07

18d ago26:07

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A day of heavy exchanges between the Israeli military and Hezbollah in Lebanon. Also: a report says Brazil has lost more than a third of its natural areas since records began, and new video releases at Gamescom.Από τον BBC World Service

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Obama says US is ready for a new chapter with Harris 29:26

18d ago29:26

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Barack and Michelle Obama electrify Democrats at the party convention but warn of a tight race for the White House. Also: a new law in Hungary could make Ukrainians homeless, and Jennifer Lopez files for divorce from Ben Affleck.Από τον BBC World Service

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Gaza peace deal still in the balance after Blinken ends trip to region 27:47

19d ago27:47

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The US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, said there was no more time to waste to reach a Gaza ceasefire deal. Also: Africa's main public health agency announces plans to make 10m mpox vaccines available for use across the continent, and researchers say drone swarms could stop wildfires.Από τον BBC World Service

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President Joe Biden makes his farewell address to the Democratic National Convention 29:39

19d ago29:39

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President Biden wept as he handed the baton to his Vice President, Kamala Harris, during the Democratic National Convention. Also, Israel retrieves the bodies of six hostages as Anthony Blinken is on his latest peace mission; and testimony from Muslim Rohingyas as they are bombed by both sides in Myanmar's civil war.…

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Democratic National Convention begins in Chicago 33:30

20d ago33:30

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Kamala Harris will be officially confirmed as party's presidential candidate at the event but pro-Palestinian demonstrations threaten to disrupt the unity message. Also: UK tech tycoon Mike Lynch among missing after yacht sinks off the coast of Sicily, and the talk show host Phil Donahue dies aged 88.…

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