The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
London’s East End is a fast-changing part of the city. How can its neighbourhood community survive the changes? Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
How the world looks through American eyes, and the myriad and unexpected ways that the world influences the United States. 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.
In the Balance
The Longest Journey: Europe's Migration Crisis
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Thousands of illegal migrants are arriving in southern Europe, determined to stay. So what happens now? What will they do? Where will they go? And how can Europe share the load? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Disputed casualty figures in the Sri Lankan Civil War; two key Nigerian politicians die suddenly in quick succession; a KGB agent escapes to the West; and Gabriel Garcia Marquez. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Live Saturday morning global sports show with reports, debate and humour.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
We've been there before .. survivors' tales from Ireland and Iceland. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The Conversation
Lawyers: Jane Serwanga and Niranjali Amerasinghe
27 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
'Lawyers are highly vilified'. Lawyers from Kenya and Sri Lanka discuss negative stereotypes and using the law to take on the powerful, change lives and protect the environment. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Arts Hour
Caine Prize Winner, Kendrick Lamar, Pather Panchali
50 minutes
on BBC World Service Online
Zambian writer Namwali Serpell wins Caine Prize, rapper Kendrick Lamar on his career and Satyajit Ray's Indian cinema masterpiece Pather Panchali is 60 years old. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
Serb PM attack mars Srebrenica event
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Srebrenica 20th anniversary; Europe considers Greece plans; Wimbledon ladies final day Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
From Our Own Correspondent
Cities on the Edge: Iran, Iraq, Russia, South Sudan
25 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Reporters and writers visit a brighter but still nervy Baghdad; an off-brand "BBC" cafe in Aweil, South Sudan; Tehran's Espionage Museum; casinos under construction in Vladivostok Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
How the world looks through American eyes, and the myriad and unexpected ways that the world influences the United States. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
How countries and global organisations are adapting to a shifting world. Show more
Witness History
The Death of General Sani Abacha
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Nigeria's military ruler, General Sani Abacha, died suddenly of an apparent heart attack in 1998. We hear from his personal doctor. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
In Ukraine, whilst she reported on MH17, a miner gave the ID of a passenger to Natalia Antelava. A year on, she meets the passenger’s sister, and tries to find the miner. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Digital Planet
Could Bitcoin Solve Greeks’ Online Payment Problems?
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Bitcoin in Greece; Health hacking Biosensors; Hacking Parkinson’s; Solar Library. Show more
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How global warming is affecting Arctic tundra and how it could be adding to the problem 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.
Trending
Should you go online with allegations of domestic violence?
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
A shocking video by a woman with a black eye went viral this week - but is taking to social media to out alleged abusers always the right thing to do? Show more
Over to You
A New Audience for Pakistan
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
What’s brought a new wave of Pakistani listeners to BBC World Service English? And why Hardtalk’s interview with a South African politician divided audience opinion. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
HARDtalk
Former Head of the UN Enquiry - William Schabas
24 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Hardtalk speaks to William Schabas, who chaired the commission of inquiry into Gaza war. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The numbers in the news. Tim Harford looks at the numbers behind the tax system to tell the story of the Greek crisis. Which ones are home truths and which ones are myths? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The metal of modernity, spawning icons from the Chrysler Building to the Harley Davidson, chromium also has a dark side - as brought to light by Erin Brockovich. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
How the world looks through American eyes, and the myriad and unexpected ways that the world influences the United States. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
Bosnia apologises for Srebrenica protests, Boko Haram in Chad
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Bosnia apologises for Srebrenica protests, Boko Haram in Chad and skinny dipping record attempt
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
How global warming is affecting Arctic tundra and how it could be adding to the problem Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
A year on and Ukraine’s post-revolution government is still struggling to bring stability to the country while pushing for wide-sweeping reforms and rebuilding a crippled economy. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Inquiry
How Easy is it to Dope in Sport?
23 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
A rule-setter, a rule-tester and a rule-breaker from the world of doping look at who is winning the fight against performance-enhancing drugs. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Jane Little meets Ani Zoneveld to talk about being a female Imam and singing about her faith. 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.
Outlook
Outlook Weekend: Pick of the Week
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The widow of a Bangladeshi activist who saw her husband's murder, American child spelling star who pulled herself back from hard times,Thirty years translating for the Dalai Lama Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Disputed casualty figures in the Sri Lankan Civil War; two key Nigerian politicians die suddenly in quick succession; a KGB agent escapes to the West; and Gabriel Garcia Marquez. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
From Our Own Correspondent
Cities on the Edge: Iran, Iraq, Russia, South Sudan
25 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Reporters and writers visit a brighter but still nervy Baghdad; an off-brand "BBC" cafe in Aweil, South Sudan; Tehran's Espionage Museum; casinos under construction in Vladivostok Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
In the Balance
The Longest Journey: Europe's Migration Crisis
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Thousands of illegal migrants are arriving in southern Europe, determined to stay. So what happens now? What will they do? Where will they go? And how can Europe share the load? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
A year on and Ukraine’s post-revolution government is still struggling to bring stability to the country while pushing for wide-sweeping reforms and rebuilding a crippled economy. Show more
