2026-02-04
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a region where local trends have global reach.
Korean skincare has taken off with the craze of K-pop.
And future challenges are shared.
Look at climate risks.
Asia was the most exposed region to sea level rise in the world.
The Asia-specific podcast explores one big story shaping the region,
with essential insight from those who know it best.
Asia-specific from the BBC World Service.
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I'm Alex Ritzen and at 18 Hours GMT these are our main stories.
Russia steps up its attacks on energy infrastructure in frozen Ukrainian cities ahead of planned peace talks.
Paris prosecutors raid the French offices of Elon Musk's ex.
The son of Norway's crown princess denies rape as his criminal trial begins.
Also in this podcast,
Spain's Prime Minister moves to protect young people from what he calls the digital Wild West.
Our children are exposed to a space of addiction, abuse, pornography, manipulation, violence.
We will no longer accept that.