The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Inquiry
Would Greece Be Better Off Out of the Euro?
23 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Some in Greece’s governing Syriza party think the country might be better off going it alone, and returning to the drachma. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Deen Squad are two new Muslim rappers who are building a huge global following online. But is their music halal? Show more
Sporting Witness
The Greatest Long Jump Competition Ever
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
In 1991, Americans Mike Powell and Carl Lewis took on the Long Jump world record. 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
Outlook Weekend: Pick of the Week
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Australia's first woman Prime Minister; Brazilian man who turned his home into a skate park; British poet Christopher Reid; Italian DJ Giorgio Moroder Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
From Our Own Correspondent
Everyday Struggles
25 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Insights into the 'layers of war' in Yemen, why some parents in China never buy toys, bereaved families of Nepali workers abroad, how Corfu is weathering the financial crisis. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The faith history of the Democratic Republic of Congo is richly entwined with its colonial past Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Talk of a new Cold War between NATO and Russia is raising awkward questions of loyalty for Russians in Estonia’s border city of Narva. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Deen Squad are two new Muslim rappers who are building a huge global following online. But is their music halal? Show more
Over to You
Closure of FM Broadcasts in Abu Dhabi
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Why have the BBC World Service decided to switch off their FM broadcasts in Abu Dhabi? Plus, the reasons behind your podcast problems. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Indian slum children who eat too much junk food in combination with nutrient-poor diets Show more
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The War That Changed the World
USA: Isolationism
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
How WW1 changed America's place in the world and its doctrine of exercising restraint in world affairs. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
Emergency Funding for Greek Banks
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Greek finance minister on the looming debt payment deadline, the black hole eating its neighbouring star, Formula E - the new sport of green motor racing Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Inquiry
Would Greece Be Better Off Out of the Euro?
23 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Some in Greece’s governing Syriza party think the country might be better off going it alone, and returning to the drachma. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
In the Balance
For Better or For Worse: the Greek Crisis
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
How can the sniffles of a small Mediterranean country cause nervousness the world over? The Greek crisis shows us the interconnectedness of us all. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Real Story
Argentina's Lessons for Greece?
50 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Is default such a bad option? We look at another country, Argentina, which went through its own economic crisis ending in default. What are the lessons for Greece? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Sunday's live sport action including the Fifa Women's World Cup and The Copa America. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Marking the 40th anniversary of Arthur Ashe lifting the Wimbledon men's singles title. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Lee James and guests look ahead to the Wimbledon Tennis Championships starting on Monday. 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 faith history of the Democratic Republic of Congo is richly entwined with its colonial past Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Marshal Tito shuns Stalin in 1948; saving the whale forty years ago; the downing of Air India Flight 182; Britain’s first black woman MP and the life of writer James Salter. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
Greece Imposes Capital Controls
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Greek banks will remain closed on Monday, Unmanned SpaceX rocket explodes minutes after launch, Burk Uzzle - the man photographing the 'visual craziness' of America's back roads. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
From Our Own Correspondent
Everyday Struggles
25 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Insights into the 'layers of war' in Yemen, why some parents in China never buy toys, bereaved families of Nepali workers abroad, how Corfu is weathering the financial crisis. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The Why Factor
Why do People Take Risks?
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Why do some people voluntarily expose themselves to risks? And why are so many of us bad at assessing them? Mike Williams speaks to three risk-takers to find out. Show more
The film Jurassic World broke the record for the biggest opening weekend taking $511m. In an age where the competition is fierce for cinemas why are films doing so well? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
EU leaders talked late into the night on migrants but the agreement they did reach did not go very far. And, neither leaders nor migrants are too happy about it. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
In the Balance
For Better or For Worse: the Greek Crisis
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
How can the sniffles of a small Mediterranean country cause nervousness the world over? The Greek crisis shows us the interconnectedness of us all. 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.
Deen Squad are two new Muslim rappers who are building a huge global following online. But is their music halal? Show more
Sporting Witness
The Greatest Long Jump Competition Ever
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
In 1991, Americans Mike Powell and Carl Lewis took on the Long Jump world record. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
World Business Report
Greece Gears Up for Crunch Time
25 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
After European funds are turned off, Greek banks will close and capital controls will be put in place, as Greece holds a referendum on the European Central Bank's bailout terms. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Global Business
MisBehaving with Richard Thaler
25 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Richard Thaler, one of the founding fathers of behavioural economics, sheds light on the choices people make and what can change how we behave. Show more
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The joys and perils of clay. With Chinese-American writer Huan Hsu, Irish ceramic artist Claire Curneen and British geologist Tim Jones. Show more
Over to You
Closure of FM Broadcasts in Abu Dhabi
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Why have the BBC World Service decided to switch off their FM broadcasts in Abu Dhabi? Plus, the reasons behind your podcast problems. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
HARDtalk
Writer and Publisher - Jürgen Todenhöfer
23 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Jürgen Todenhöfer spent 10 days inside IS controlled territory. What motivates the jihadist fighters? Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The Conversation
Singers: Lisa Fischer and Kanika Kapoor
27 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
What's it like to duet with Mick Jagger? How does it feel to have Bollywood's leading ladies mime to your music? Award-winning singers Lisa Fischer and Kanika Kapoor share stories Show more
Banks closed across Greece, Astronaut talks about life in space, Wimbledon starts Show more
