Sporting Witness

Creating ‘HawkEye’ and goal line tech

In 2001, the technology was used in cricket for the first time before several controversial sporting moments led to it being introduced in tennis and football.

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11/05/2025 01:01 GMT

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The Newsroom

11/05/2025 01:06 GMT

The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen

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11/05/2025 01:30 GMT

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Health Check

Shingles vaccine lowers risk of heart disease

Shingles vaccine lowers heart disease risk; tackling schistosomiasis in Malawi; an "unparalleled" antivenom; advancing prostate cancer treatment; can a kiss transfer gluten?

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11/05/2025 02:01 GMT

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The Documentary

Tongue and talk: Keeping language alive in Africa

Justice Baidoo explores endangered languages like Twi and Ahanta across Africa

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11/05/2025 03:01 GMT

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From Our Own Correspondent

Fear and mistrust in the new Syria

The spectre of sectarian violence puts Syria's rebuild at risk. Plus: Poland prepares for the threat of war, and the families formed in Bergen-Belsen after World War Two.

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11/05/2025 03:30 GMT

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