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Born in 1924 in Harlem, New York, James Baldwin's novels, essays and speeches articulated the racial oppression facing African-Americans. In works like Notes on a Native Son and The Fire Next Time, Baldwin expressed how colour is not a human or personal reality, but a political one. In Giovanni’s Room, a frank portrayal of a gay relationship, he draws on his own life as a gay man. In the wake of Black Lives Matter, the US continues to grapple with tension and division, with race and identity still huge cultural and social issues. Cianna Greaves looks at how Baldwin’s life and works still matter and inspire artists today, including Detroit based artist Sabrina Nelson, whose exhibition Frontline Prophet: James Baldwin has travelled across the US; curator Ashara Ekundayo; poet and founder The Baldwin Institute Achille Tekiang; writer and executive director of La Maison Baldwin, Tara Phillips; as well as French journalist, film-maker and graphic novelist Rokhaya Diallo.

A fragile truce between Israel and Hezbollah is holding, but both sides are on alert. In the US, Donald Trump's incoming cabinet have received bomb threats. Also: will Parisians embrace Les Misérables in French?

India's parliament has been suspended after clashes broke between the BJP and Congress party. The opposition party has been demanding answers regarding bribery charges related to Adani Group. How will US fraud charges affect Indian economy? Also, we look at Mexican trade deals with the US and hear from Jorge Castaneda, the former Mexican Foreign Minister. We find out how the busiest night of the year will be managed by one of the biggest airlines in the US. And why rapper Drake is accusing record label Universal Music and streaming platform Spotify of defamation.You can contact us on WhatsApp or send us a voicenote: +44 330 678 3033. We would love to hear from you!

The US envoy who brokered the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah tells us it opens the door for a broader peace in the Middle East.Also on the programme:Lord Cameron has become the first former prime minister to publicly back the bill that legalises assisted dying for terminally ill people with less than six months to live. We ask how sure doctors can be about when someone is likely to die.A bendy banana in the Oval Office? The crypto entrepreneur who paid almost £5 million for an artwork of a banana duct-taped to a wall tells us why Donald Trump would like it.

The US envoy who negotiated the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah says it may lead to both a deal with Hamas and a normalisation agreement between Israel and Saudi Arabia. Both Israel and Lebanon have told displaced people not to rush back to their homes, but thousands in Lebanon are rushing back home. Also in the programme: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu plans to appeal against the arrest warrants issued by the International Criminal Court; and German car giant Volkswagen struggles at home and abroad.(Photo: a woman stands among the rubble of her house after a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah took effect, in Tyre, Lebanon. Credit: Reuters)

Jim is forced to eat humble pie, and there’s a blast from the past for Eddie.

As Lebanese citizens return to the south of their country following the ceasefire, we delve into the challenges they face in securing food and rebuilding their lives.We’ll also take a closer look at Donald Trump’s pick to lead U.S. trade policy and what this choice could mean for global trade relations.There’s also the latest developments on the U.S. charges against one of India’s wealthiest and most influential businessmen, a case that has drawn international attention.Why is Thailand sending lemurs and tortoises back to Madagascar?We want to hear your views. Contact us on WhatsApp or send a voice note to +44 330 678 3033.

People across Lebanon are celebrating the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah that took effect early this morning -- but many are returning to their homes to find them destroyed. We hear from a Hezbollah MP and an Israeli politician.Also in the programme: Marine Le Pen in court; and the New Zealand seaside town suffering from a stench.(Picture: Lebanese soldiers ride vehicles as they arrive in Tyre, after a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah took effect. Credit: Reuters)

A ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah is in effect in Lebanon after a deal to end 13 months of fighting. Thousands of Lebanese civilians have started returning to their homes in the south.

Militant Islamists involved in another deadly attack in Nigeria’s Borno State. Why is the army still battling these insurgencies?South Africa opposition parties seek to revive impeachment proceedings against President RamaphosaWhy does President Felix Tshisekedi want to change the Congolese constitution?Presenter: Audrey Brown Producers: Rob Wilson, Nyasha Michelle, Sunita Nahar and Frenny Jowi Technical Producer: Chris Kouzaris Senior Producer: Paul Bakibinga Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi

Changes can 'entail' or 'bring about' an increase. These are some verbs that are commonly used with the noun 'increase'. You can learn these and more with Phil in this podcast.TRANSCRIPT Find a free transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/english_in_a_minute/241029FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followusLIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English Stories ✔️ Learning English ConversationsThey're all available by searching in your podcast app.

Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Joan Armatrading joins Nuala McGovern to discuss her 23rd studio album, How Did This Happen and What Does it Now Mean?Losing a baby in the early stages of pregnancy can be an extremely painful experience. Having to think about what you're going to tell your employer about why you're not able to come to work can compound the difficulty. In the UK you are not entitled to any time off work if you experience miscarriage in the first six months of pregnancy. But today, the Women and Equalities Select Committee is hearing evidence for the case of extending your right to bereavement leave to the first 24 weeks of pregnancy. Sarah Owen MP, Chair of that Committee is in the Woman's Hour studio.Baroness Lola Young of Hornsey has spent the last 20 years as an independent crossbench peer in the House of Lords, championing social justice causes such as the fight against modern slavery and promoting ethical fashion. She was also one of the first black women to enter the Lords. In her memoir Eight Weeks, she reflects on her childhood in the care system during the 1950s and 60s and the challenges she faced moving between foster care and children’s homes, and what she learnt from accessing her care records some fifty years later. After writing her Spinal Column for the Times newspaper since 2010 – the first just two weeks after breaking her neck and back in a riding accident - columnist and author Melanie Reid has decided it’s time to stop and has published the final one. She joins Nuala to discuss why she has made that decision and what her plans are now.Presenter: Nuala McGovern Producer: Kirsty Starkey

More problems at site of new maternity hospital in Belfast-almost 10 yrs behind schedule

The Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, has announced her Budget but what does it mean for yours?Money Box Live is breaking down what the Budget mean for your finances, from pensions and Inheritance Tax to the cost of a pint. We hear from the experts who are on hand to answer your questions and comments.Felicity Hannah is joined by Dr Arun Advani, Professor of Economics at the University of Warwick and Kirsty Stone a partner at the independent financial advisers, The Private Office.Presenter: Felicity Hannah Producer: Sarah Rogers Editor: Jess Quayle(This episode was first broadcast at 3pm on Wednesday the 30th of October 2024)

President Biden has welcomed a US and French-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon. He said the deal showed that peace was possible.

A bonus episode from The Conflict. Jonny Dymond brings together a carefully assembled panel of experts, academics and journalists to talk about the conflict in the region. They assess what has happened in history to lead us to this point. And, look at what history can teach us about what might happen next.

Following the announcement of 25% tariffs on all goods coming from Mexico and China, how will President elect Donald Trump employ tariffs during his presidency? The Israeli Cabinet has approved a ceasefire deal with Hezbollah in Lebanon. The sale of new homes in the US slumped in October to its lowest in almost two years. In the southern states, sales fell by 28% as the US recovers from Hurricane Milton and hurricane Helen. So what impact does climate change have on real estate?

US President Joe Biden has announced a US-brokered ceasefire between Israel and the Lebanese militia Hezbollah. The truce will kick in overnight and is scheduled to last for sixty days. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his government would “respond forcefully to any violation” of the deal.In the UK, the owner of Vauxhall has announced the closure of its van-making factory in Luton, putting 1,100 jobs at risk. Stellantis cited UK laws to impose a transition to electric vehicles as part of the reason. The government says it will consult on “flexibilities” to those rules.And the Macquarie Dictionary has a new word of the year. The dictionary’s committee describes the word as: “A very basic Anglo-Saxon term wrapped in affixes which elevate it to being almost formal; almost respectable”.

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President Biden has announced a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah to come into effect on Wednesday. He described it as a new start for Lebanon.