The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newsday
08/09/2023 04:06 GMT : Mali in national mourning over river boat attack
50 minutes
on BBC World ServiceAvailable for years
The threat posed by Islamists has not abated despite the insistence from the military authorities that the arrival of Wagner mercenaries would turn the tide of their campaign. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newsday
08/09/2023 05:06 GMT : Mali mourns after attack on river boat and army base
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on BBC World ServiceAvailable for years
The Sahel region, of which Mali forms a part, has experienced an uptick in violence over the last decade, including from rival groups affiliated with al-Qaeda and ISIL. Show more
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Newsday
08/09/2023 06:06 GMT : Mali mourns after Islamist attacks
50 minutes
on BBC World ServiceAvailable for years
The Sahel region, of which Mali forms a part, has experienced an uptick in violence over the last decade, including from rival groups affiliated with al-Qaeda and ISIL. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
HARDtalk
Tobias Billström: Controversy in Sweden
23 minutes
on BBC World ServiceAvailable for over a year
Putin’s invasion of Ukraine pushed Sweden to seek Nato membership but the country is also grappling with a wave of gun violence and bombings instigated by violent crime gangs. Show more
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Business Daily
Business and Science: Communicating science
18 minutes
on BBC World ServiceAvailable for over a year
We meet the people building careers and businesses helping us understand complex theories. Show more
Witness History
Victor Jara: killed in Chile's coup
9 minutes
on BBC World ServiceAvailable for over a year
In 1973, General Augusto Pinochet deposed Chile's President Salvador Allende. The singer Victor Jara was killed. His widow, Joan Jara, spoke to Gideon Long in 2013. Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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Science In Action
Returning to the North Pole
28 minutes
on BBC World ServiceAvailable for over a year
Scientists aboard Polarstern are retracing their own footsteps, exploring sites that were last visited over a decade ago and documenting new regions of the Arctic. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Real Story
Iran, a year on from the death of Mahsa Amini
49 minutes
on BBC World ServiceAvailable for over a year
Mahsa Amini's death sparked months of protest in Iran. With its ageing leader, stuttering economy and intolerance of dissent can the Islamic Republic endure or will it evolve? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
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The Fifth Floor
Anti-government protests in Syria
41 minutes
on BBC World ServiceAvailable for over a year
How anger at living conditions in Syria has become direct criticism of President Bashar al-Assad. Show more
Witness History
Victor Jara: killed in Chile's coup
9 minutes
on BBC World ServiceAvailable for over a year
In 1973, General Augusto Pinochet deposed Chile's President Salvador Allende. The singer Victor Jara was killed. His widow, Joan Jara, spoke to Gideon Long in 2013. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Science In Action
Returning to the North Pole
28 minutes
on BBC World ServiceAvailable for over a year
Scientists aboard Polarstern are retracing their own footsteps, exploring sites that were last visited over a decade ago and documenting new regions of the Arctic. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
08/09/2023 13:06 GMT: Hong Kong battles flooding from record rains
50 minutes
on BBC World Service
Streets and subway stations were under water in Hong Kong, after waters rose quickly, as the region battles widespread flooding from record rains. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
HARDtalk
Tobias Billström: Controversy in Sweden
23 minutes
on BBC World ServiceAvailable for over a year
Putin’s invasion of Ukraine pushed Sweden to seek Nato membership but the country is also grappling with a wave of gun violence and bombings instigated by violent crime gangs. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
World Business Report
First broadcast 08/09/2023 14:32 GMT : Apple shares tumble after Chinese government tells staff not to use iPhones
27 minutes
on BBC World ServiceAvailable for over a year
Apple's stock market valuation has fallen by almost $200bn in two days after reports that Chinese government workers have been banned from using iPhones. Show more
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The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
BBC OS
2023/09/08 16:06 GMT: Protests continue in Syria
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on BBC World ServiceAvailable for years
Demonstrators have been tearing down a portrait of President Bashar al-Assad. Show more
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Witness History
Victor Jara: killed in Chile's coup
9 minutes
on BBC World ServiceAvailable for over a year
In 1973, General Augusto Pinochet deposed Chile's President Salvador Allende. The singer Victor Jara was killed. His widow, Joan Jara, spoke to Gideon Long in 2013. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
BBC sports correspondents tell the story behind today's top sporting news, with interviews and reports from across the world.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
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The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
08/09/2023 20:06 GMT: Does Bongo family still have influence in Gabon?
50 minutes
on BBC World Service
New prime minister speaks to Newshour about military coup. Show more
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The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
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The Real Story
Iran, a year on from the death of Mahsa Amini
49 minutes
on BBC World ServiceAvailable for over a year
Mahsa Amini's death sparked months of protest in Iran. With its ageing leader, stuttering economy and intolerance of dissent can the Islamic Republic endure or will it evolve? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Business Matters
African Union expected to join G20
50 minutes
on BBC World ServiceAvailable for over a year
Officials gathering at the G20 summit in Delhi say they expect the African Union to become the latest member of the organisation. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Witness History
Victor Jara: killed in Chile's coup
9 minutes
on BBC World ServiceAvailable for over a year
In 1973, General Augusto Pinochet deposed Chile's President Salvador Allende. The singer Victor Jara was killed. His widow, Joan Jara, spoke to Gideon Long in 2013. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Real Story
Iran, a year on from the death of Mahsa Amini
49 minutes
on BBC World ServiceAvailable for over a year
Mahsa Amini's death sparked months of protest in Iran. With its ageing leader, stuttering economy and intolerance of dissent can the Islamic Republic endure or will it evolve? Show more
