Live news, business and sport from around the world.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Live news, business and sport from around the world.
Live news, business and sport from around the world.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Is piracy bleeding the music industry dry or is copyright law outdated in the digital age? And, a report on the first e-libraries in the US and spending money to maximise happiness Show more
Witness History
Smoking and Lung Cancer
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
It wasn't until the 1950s that Sir Richard Doll's groundbreaking research first connected cigarette smoking with the huge rise in people suffering from lung cancer. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
HARDtalk
Sergei Guriev – Russian Economist
23 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Why has one of Russia's brightest economists, Sergei Guriev, chosen to live in exile? Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Digital Planet
Rio’s Operations Centre
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Is Rio de Janeiro's new high-tech Operations Centre in danger of invading people's privacy? Plus, a report on the new smart networked cars that will revolutionise German roads. Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
Lebanon and South Africa
11 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
How some Syrian refugees are finding a warm welcome in Hizbollah communities in northern Lebanon. And the challenges still facing South Africa. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
News and issues making the headlines each day.
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.
World Have Your Say
Australian PM Defeated in Leadership Vote
29 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Julia Gillard is ousted in the party leadership ballot by Kevin Rudd - the man she won it from. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
Bringing Hope to Migrants in Mexico
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Father Alejandro Solalinde has made it his mission to help the thousands of migrants bound for the US every year. His shelter provides food, medicine and a place to stay. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Interviews, news and analysis of the day's global events.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
Julia Gillard Ousted as Prime Minister in Australia
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Kevin Rudd back as Australian PM; Texas abortion debate; hunting Ed Snowden
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Who owns a song - the composer or the listener? Also on the programme: e-libraries' popularity in the US and happiness through deprivation. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Peter Day visits the Design of the Year Awards in London and finds how modern design is infiltrating many aspects of the way we live and work. 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.
Digital Planet
Rio’s Operations Centre
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Is Rio de Janeiro's new high-tech Operations Centre in danger of invading people's privacy? Plus, a report on the new smart networked cars that will revolutionise German roads. Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
Lebanon and South Africa
11 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
How some Syrian refugees are finding a warm welcome in Hizbollah communities in northern Lebanon. And the challenges still facing South Africa. 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.
World Business Report
EU Agriculture Policy Reform Agreed
29 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Sweeping changes to the EU's Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) have been agreed in Brussels. And we look at why Botswana will be auctioning off diamonds at home from now on. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
World Have Your Say
The US Supreme Court rules on same-sex marriages; and transgender rights
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Reaction to the US Supreme Court ruling that overturns a law defining marriage as between a man and a woman only. And a separate law case affirms the rights of transgender people. 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.
Health Check
Falling Diabetes Mortality
29 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Why fewer people are dying from diabetes in the UK & Canada; Are e-cigarettes safe and effective?; A new report finds under-nutrition costs African countries billions of dollars Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
HARDtalk
Sergei Guriev – Russian Economist
23 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Why has one of Russia's brightest economists, Sergei Guriev, chosen to live in exile? Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
World Business Report
EU agriculture policy reform agreed
29 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Sweeping changes to the EU's Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) have been agreed in Brussels. And we look at why Botswana will be auctioning off diamonds at home from now on. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
US Supreme Court allows same-sex marriages
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
US Court pro gay marriage ruling; Magdalene survivors award; Wimbledon insists on white
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
Bringing Hope to Migrants in Mexico
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Father Alejandro Solalinde has made it his mission to help the thousands of migrants bound for the US every year. His shelter provides food, medicine and a place to stay. 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.
World Business Report
EU Agriculture Policy Reform
29 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Sweeping changes to the EU's Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) have been agreed in Brussels. And we look at why Botswana will be auctioning off diamonds at home from now on. Show more
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.
Peter Day visits the Design of the Year Awards in London and finds how modern design is infiltrating many aspects of the way we live and work. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Business Matters
The Economics of Gay Marriage
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
As gay marriage gets a boost from the US supreme court, we examine the economic impact and find out why over 200 major businesses have given their support. 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.
Health Check
Falling Diabetes Mortality
29 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Why fewer people are dying from diabetes in the UK & Canada; Are e-cigarettes safe and effective?; A new report finds under-nutrition costs African countries billions of dollars Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
Bringing Hope to Migrants in Mexico
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Father Alejandro Solalinde has made it his mission to help the thousands of migrants bound for the US every year. His shelter provides food, medicine and a place to stay. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Live news, business and sport from around the world.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Peter Day visits the Design of the Year Awards in London and finds how modern design is infiltrating many aspects of the way we live and work. Show more
