The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Inquiry
Why Do US Cops Keep Killing Unarmed Black Men?
23 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Recent deaths of unarmed black men have triggered protests in a number of US cities. Activists claim they are evidence of racism and inequality in the justice system. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Trending
Can Social Media Cause PTSD?
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
BBC Trending speaks to the Indian doctor whose blog went viral. And is the Dad Bod – or daddy’s body – really the sexiest male body type? Show more
Sporting Witness
Wheelchair Racer Tanni Grey-Thompson
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
How the British wheelchair racer won her greatest victory at the 2004 Paralympic Games. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
A review of the week with the latest news.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
A review of the week with the latest news.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
A review of the week with the latest news.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Outlook
Rocket Builder, Greek Hero, Activist
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
A Kenyan shopkeeper with a passion for rockets; the man who saved 20 migrants from drowning; Mahenaz Mahmud, mother of murdered Pakistani activist Sabeen Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
From Our Own Correspondent
Under the Volcano
25 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Correspondents reflect on which tactics might work when fighting IS; tourism and politics in Barcelona; Zimbabwe's rulers and losers; and a volcanic explosion in Papua New Guinea Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Romero known as a saint for the Americas and now a saint for the whole world Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Assignment
Somalia: Back from the Brink
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Andrew Harding speaks to defectors inside the militant group al-Shabab and asks if Somalia is turning the tide against extremism. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Trending
Can Social Media Cause PTSD?
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
BBC Trending speaks to the Indian doctor whose blog went viral. And is the Dad Bod – or daddy’s body – really the sexiest male body type? Show more
Over to You
Reporting the Burundi Coup
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Was the BBC slower in its reporting of the attempted Burundi coup than social media updates – and if so, why? And, listeners react to a special edition of Global Beats. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
El Nino causes droughts, floods and has even been linked to an increased incidence of war. It's a weather event that happens every five years yet it is hard to predict. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
In the Balance
Climate Change: The Business End
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Business leaders say environmental concern is the big new driver in in their forward planning as they strive to be heard, ahead of the Paris Climate Summit taking place this year Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
Activists make rare Korea border crossing
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
30 women cross DMZ on Koreas' border; Malaysia mass graves found; Tabla star goes Celtic Show more
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The Inquiry
Why Do US Cops Keep Killing Unarmed Black Men?
23 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Recent deaths of unarmed black men have triggered protests in a number of US cities. Activists claim they are evidence of racism and inequality in the justice system. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The historical relevance of spice and the global network of commerce that comes with the flavouring our food. The world’s most popular spices and the hottest chilli pepper. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The final day relegation battle with Hull v Manchester United and Newcastle v West Ham Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The final day relegation battle with Hull v Manchester United and Newcastle v West Ham Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Reports, interviews and reaction from the final day of the English Premier League season. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Real Story
Nim The Chimp and Animal Rights
50 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Should animals (including primates) be entitled to rights - or just humane treatment? Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Romero known as a saint for the Americas and now a saint for the whole world Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The murder of the outspoken Salvadoran cleric, Archbishop Romero, a coup in Fiji, plus Lawrence of Arabia, Bob Marley's funeral and the sad Victorian curiosity, the Elephant Man Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
Is Iraq's army fit to fight IS?
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Is Iraq's army equipped to stop Islamic State? Myanmar population law targets 'migrants'; John Nash's Beautiful Mind remembered. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
From Our Own Correspondent
Under the Volcano
25 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Correspondents reflect on which tactics might work when fighting IS; tourism and politics in Barcelona; Zimbabwe's rulers and losers; and a volcanic explosion in Papua New Guinea Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
How the Y chromosome transforms a female embryo to a male one and the differences between men and women. Show more
Is it true that for every nine people executed in the US, there is one person exonerated? We ask if this is true, and how it differs from state to state. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The World This Week
US plans lie in ruins after IS scores stunning successes in Syria and Iraq
25 minutes
on BBC World Service Online
So-called Islamic State took the key targets of Ramadi in Iraq and Palmyra in Syria. The US says it's a temporary setback. But Charles Glass says US policy is incoherent. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The historical relevance of spice and the global network of commerce that comes with the flavouring our food. The world’s most popular spices and the hottest chilli pepper. 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.
Trending
Can Social Media Cause PTSD?
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
BBC Trending speaks to the Indian doctor whose blog went viral. And is the Dad Bod – or daddy’s body – really the sexiest male body type? Show more
Sporting Witness
Wheelchair Racer Tanni Grey-Thompson
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
How the British wheelchair racer won her greatest victory at the 2004 Paralympic Games. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Medellin used to be the most dangerous city on earth. Now Colombia's second city has become a top global tourist destination. Peter Day reports on its remarkable transformation. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Why myth and storytelling is important and what it tells us about ourselves. Show more
Over to You
Reporting the Burundi Coup
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Was the BBC slower in its reporting of the attempted Burundi coup than social media updates – and if so, why? And, listeners react to a special edition of Global Beats. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
In-depth, hard-hitting interviews with newsworthy personalities.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The Conversation
'Hijabistas': Hidaya Mohamad and Naballah Chi
27 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
'Are you bald under that'? The top five things never to ask a hijabi according to two fashion-loving Muslim women in Trinidad and Tokyo. Show more
Iraqis lack "will to fight", Nepal's quakes one month on, oil-starved Nigeria. Show more
