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Nuclear tensions in the Middle East (Sun, 05 Oct 2025)
The narratives and the doctrines built on ever-growing suspicions and fears that are once again stirring the Middle East. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has not just threatened to redraw the map of Europe - it has transformed the global security landscape. The ripple effects have been felt way beyond the continent, reigniting fears not felt since the Cold War - of a new nuclear arms race. In this episode we go back to the beginnings of nuclear ambitions in the Middle East to weigh up the consequences for the world today. With contributions from Barry Sadid, Shaina Oppenheimer, Florence Dixon, and Nihan Kale.
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The Kremlin’s reporter (Sat, 04 Oct 2025)
Pavel Zarubin has access to President Putin that other journalists can only dream of. He interviews him regularly, and travels around the world covering huge geopolitical meetings, even posting to his vast social media audience from Putin's meetings with Donald Trump, Xi Jinping, and even from under the table of Putin's meeting with Kim Jong Un. BBC Russian's Elizaveta Fokht traces his career from truth seeking young reporter, to being the President's favoured journalist. Sana Mir is one of Pakistan’s most famous cricket players. She played for her country in 226 matches, captaining the team in 137 of them. Being a woman in cricket in Pakistan was not always easy for her, but she has been very outspoken about the sexism and body shaming she faced as a professional athlete. She recently was the first Pakistani woman to be inducted into the International Cricket Council’s hall of fame, and Nazish Fiaz of BBC Urdu went to interview her. This episode of The Documentary comes to you from The Fifth Floor, the show at the heart of global storytelling, with BBC journalists from all around the world. Presented by Faranak Amidi Produced by Rebecca Moore and Caroline Ferguson
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BBC News

The before and after images showing glaciers vanishing before our eyes (Sun, 05 Oct 2025)
They are melting like never seen before, changing landscapes around the world beyond recognition.
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Environment prize nominees 'heroes of our time', says William (Sat, 04 Oct 2025)
Fifteen projects are shortlisted for a chance of winning the top £1m prizes at next month's environmental awards ceremony in Rio de Janeiro.
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Vaccine breakthrough for deadly elephant virus (Fri, 03 Oct 2025)
A vaccine against a deadly disease that affects young elephants is shown to be effective in a world-first trial.
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BBC News

Taylor Swift says diss track is 'love letter to someone who hates me' (Sat, 04 Oct 2025)
Fans are convinced the pop star's song Actually Romantic is a response to a Charli XCX track.
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Meghan makes surprise appearance at Paris Fashion Week (Sun, 05 Oct 2025)
The Duchess of Sussex visits the fashion spectacle for the first time in more than a decade.
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They're making sex jokes in Saudi: Inside the controversial comedy festival (Sat, 04 Oct 2025)
A-listers including Dave Chappelle, Bill Burr and Jack Whitehall have faced a backlash over the event.
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