The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Live news, business and sport from around the world.
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The deliberate obfuscation of language. Why do we use jargon? Show more
Is the number of Catholic nuns rising? Tim Harford looks at the figures. Plus, comedian and mathematician Matt Parker addresses a listener’s query on finding a life partner. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Live news, business and sport from around the world.
Muhammad cartoon competition organizer Pamela Geller; Nepal's government calls an end to aid; Ethiopian Jews riot in Israel. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Why are global sales of vinyl records rising again after decades of decline? Plus we hear from a songwriter battling music streaming, and Jamaica's second-hand record market. Show more
Witness History
The Iranian Embassy Siege
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
In May 1980 British special forces stormed Iran's embassy in London to end a siege. The hostage-takers were an Iranian separatist group. Hear from some of the people they held. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The best global arts coverage from across the BBC. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Ethiopian Israelis clash with police, Arctic research from frozen-in ship, Living till you're 150, The man who is Big Bird
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.
Berta Caceres is defending the Gualcarque river from developers, Swedish Ugandan writer Johannes Anyuru, Egypt on a bike, Supreme Mary Wilson. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
HARDtalk
President of the Council on Foreign Relations - Dr Richard Haass
23 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Are we living in a new 'era of disorder' and what can be done about it? Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The deliberate obfuscation of language. Why do we use jargon? Show more
Is the number of Catholic nuns rising? Tim Harford looks at the figures. Plus, comedian and mathematician Matt Parker addresses a listener’s query on finding a life partner. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Journalist witnesses Aleppo attack; Arctic ice thinning; the man behind Big Bird
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
We hear from people in the rural village of Chautara as they discuss the aftermath of last week's earthquake with our team in Nepal. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
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.
Why are global sales of vinyl records rising again after decades of decline? Plus we hear from a songwriter battling music streaming, and Jamaica's second-hand record market. Show more
Why did hundreds of thousands of Chinese take to social media after the chief exec of Chinese telecoms giant company Xiaomi addressed a conference in India, in English Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The Conversation
Teachers: Claire Warlow and Jacque Kahura
27 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
How do you inspire 55 children who may have come to school hungry and unhappy? A Kenyan teacher shares her experience with a teacher from Wales Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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World Business Report
Facebook Opens up Internet.org Amid Net Neutrality Row
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg reacts to criticism of his free mobile data scheme. 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.
Discovery
Scotland's Forgotten Einstein, James Clerk Maxwell
27 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The story of the 19th Century Scottish scientist, James Clerk Maxwell, whose discoveries paved the way for a huge range of today's technology. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Berta Caceres is defending the Gualcarque river from developers, Swedish Ugandan writer Johannes Anyuru, Egypt on a bike, Supreme Mary Wilson. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
Israeli Soldiers say IDF Failed to Protect Civilians in Gaza
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Israeli soldiers say IDF failed to protect civilians, Le Pen senior suspended from Front National, protesters die in Burundi.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
HARDtalk
President of the Council on Foreign Relations - Dr Richard Haass
23 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Are we living in a new 'era of disorder' and what can be done about it? Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The Conversation
Teachers: Claire Warlow and Jacque Kahura
27 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
How do you inspire 55 children who may have come to school hungry and unhappy? A Kenyan teacher shares her experience with a teacher from Wales 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
Facebook Opens up Internet.org Amid Net Neutrality Row
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg reacts to criticism of his free mobile data scheme. 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.
Discovery
Scotland's Forgotten Einstein, James Clerk Maxwell
27 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The story of the 19th Century Scottish scientist, James Clerk Maxwell, whose discoveries paved the way for a huge range of today's technology. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Business Matters
McDonald's Announces Revival Recipe
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
McDonald's announces a plan to revive its fortunes, following six quarters of declining sales. Plus, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella talks gender equality and workplace diversity. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Berta Caceres is defending the Gualcarque river from developers, Swedish Ugandan writer Johannes Anyuru, Egypt on a bike, Supreme Mary Wilson. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
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The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Dominic Casciani examines Islamic State’s social media strategy and the attempts to combat it. Are the counter efforts working? Show more
Hidden California; UK election; Hugging immigrant Show more
