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.
Business Daily
Successful Entrepreneurs: What Does It Take?
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
What does it take to be a successful entrepreneur? Is it a skill that you can teach? Or does it require a natural talent? Show more
Witness History
The Storming of the Red Mosque
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
When armed militants took over a mosque in central Islamabad, they were protected by thousands of students who supported them. Government troops were sent in to end the siege. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
HARDtalk
Mohamoud Nur - Mayor of Mogadishu, 2010 - 2014
23 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
What persuaded him to leave life in London to take up the post and what hope does he hold for Somalia? Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
What is coincidence and why do we attach meaning to it? Jo Fidgen hears World Service listeners’ gripping coincidence stories. Show more
More or Less
Will we Die Before our Parents?
11 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Will the current generation have a shorter life span than their parents due to obesity? Plus, have bonuses in The World Cup improved performances? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Brazil's drug woes; Eduard Shevardnadze dies; Australia hands back asylum seekers
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The world is our Newsroom, join us as we find out what is happening right now around the world.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
From Kurdish Child Bride to Mayor
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Berivan Kilic escaped a violent marriage, went back to school and then took to politics to become co-mayor of her town in south-east Turkey. 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
Ukraine Rebels Dig into Donetsk
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Ukraine plans Donetsk blockade; Shevardnaze remembered; abuse victim describes meeting Pope Francis. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The daily drama of money and work from the BBC.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Lucy Williamson looks at what we think innocence is in the 21st Century, and how this shapes childhood in the UK and South Korea. 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.
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
World Business Report
US Air Travel Security Crackdown
29 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Uncharged electrical devices are no longer welcome on planes. We assess the implications. Also, how should gold prices be set? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
World Have Your Say
What's Changed in Ukraine?
25 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
What is it like in the cities being re-taken by Ukrainian forces in the east of the country? And what is driving Ukraine's success in winning them back? Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
From Brasil, Ben James talks to pundits, reporters and fans from around the world about the latest action at the World Cup.
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.
General anaesthetics have been used in operating theatres for over 150 years. Yet as Linda Geddes reports scientists are only now really understanding how they work. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
HARDtalk
Mohamoud Nur - Mayor of Mogadishu, 2010 - 2014
23 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
What persuaded him to leave life in London to take up the post and what hope does he hold for Somalia? Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
World Business Report
US Air Travel Security Crackdown
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Uncharged electrical devices are no longer welcome on planes. We assess the implications. Also, how should gold prices be set? Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
Italy and Brazil
11 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Alan Johnston considers the terrible risks to migrants trying to cross the Mediterranean Sea and enter the EU; Katy Watson in Sao Paulo meets people who sell, use and fight crack Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
Ghani leads in early Afghan count
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Ashraf Ghani tops Afghan poll; UK child abuse inquiry; Tour de France rolls into London
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
From Kurdish Child Bride to Mayor
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Berivan Kilic escaped a violent marriage, went back to school and then took to politics to become co-mayor of her town in south-east Turkey. 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
US Air Travel Security Crackdown
29 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Uncharged electrical devices are no longer welcome on planes. We assess the implications. Also, how should gold prices be set? 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.
Lucy Williamson looks at what we think innocence is in the 21st Century, and how this shapes childhood in the UK and South Korea. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Business Matters
More Transparency Needed in Gold Pricing
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
A summit is being held asking for more transparency in the way the price of gold is decided - and what the criticisms of the current system are. 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.
General anaesthetics have been used in operating theatres for over 150 years. Yet as Linda Geddes reports scientists are only now really understanding how they work. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
From Kurdish Child Bride to Mayor
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Berivan Kilic escaped a violent marriage, went back to school and then took to politics to become co-mayor of her town in south-east Turkey. 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.
Meet New York City's rookie taxi drivers, immigrants mastering the art of driving and charming passengers into better tips. Show more
