The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Mexican activist killed; Being transgender in Egypt; Was Robin Hood really a good guy? Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Why do we travel? Science shows that it really does broaden the mind, but Mike Williams hears we also travel to re-invent ourselves, see how others live, and acquire memories. Show more
More or Less
Wrestlers: Dying Too Young?
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Are WWE stars more likely to die sooner than their non-wrestling peers? Is Nigeria the biggest consumer of champagne after France? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Libya talks; Ferguson anniversary; Shark-infested swim. Show more
Newsday
Eight Months Pregnant and Determined to Reach Europe
1 hour, 30 minutes
on BBC World Service Online
Migrant's story; Mexico activist killed; Pakistan floods. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Is Ukraine's $70 billion debt pile repayable? We hear about the world's worst recession and from Lucy Kellaway on 30 years spent working at the FT. When does loyalty go too far? Show more
Witness History
The World's Most Valuable T-Rex
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Peter Larson, president of the Black Hills Institute in South Dakota, tells us how his team discovered Sue the T-Rex, the most complete T-Rex fossil in the world. Show more
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"Inferiority, I've been very close to it all my life." - Marlon Brando Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Rebuilding trust after doping allegations; Exclusive interview with PPK leader, The world's best barista.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Man shot at Ferguson memorial, attack on Kabul airport, and Mexico activist killed. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
Surviving Arctic Crash and Polar Bears
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The Russian pilot who survived by ditching his helicopter in the Arctic Ocean and fighting off polar bears. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
HARDtalk
Ballet Dancer Sylvie Guillem
23 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
In the three decades she has performed, Sylvie Guillem has redrawn the boundaries of ballet. The soon retired dancer tells Hardtalk about her career and environmental activism. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Why do we travel? Science shows that it really does broaden the mind, but Mike Williams hears we also travel to re-invent ourselves, see how others live, and acquire memories. Show more
More or Less
Wrestlers: Dying Too Young?
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Are WWE stars more likely to die sooner than their non-wrestling peers? Is Nigeria the biggest consumer of champagne after France? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Attacks in Turkey kill six members of the security forces; A rally in Ferguson to remember the black teenager Michael Brown turns violent; A Chinese TV star crosses a red line. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest on a shooting at a rally in Ferguson, Missouri to mark the first anniversary of the killing of unarmed black teenager, Michael Brown. 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.
Is Raheem Sterling worth $75 million?
Former Manchester City midfielder Gary Owen has his say ahead of Sterling's competitive debut against West Bromwich Albion on Monday. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Is Ukraine's $70 billion debt pile repayable? We hear about the world's worst recession and from Lucy Kellaway on 30 years spent working at the FT. When does loyalty go too far? Show more
The Essential
BBC Trending: A Proposal To Cull Stray Dogs in Kerala Leads to Online Campaign
10 minutes
on BBC World Service Online
The Keralan government’s decision to cull stray dogs has led to a global campaign to boycott the state. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The Conversation
Being Transgender: Isis King and Abhina Aher
27 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
"I always knew I was different". Two transgender women discuss what it's like to transition from male to female and offer advice on dating and dealing with discrimination. Show more
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Afghanistan anger at Pakistan over bomb attacks, Swedish Ikea attack, NZ flag longlist. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
World Business Report
Japan Set for Nuclear Restart
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
As Japan prepares to reboot its nuclear programme, we ask if Fukushima’s lessons have been learnt. Plus, angry British farmers hold emergency talks over the falling price of milk. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
UK dismisses Rwanda spy chief case, choosing a New Zealand flag, WW2 bell recovered Show more
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Discovery
The Great Telescopes and Evolution
27 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Professor Simon Schaffer tells of the astronomers who grappled with evolution long before Darwin, and who tried to settle the argument using the biggest telescope in the world. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
Surviving Arctic Crash and Polar Bears
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The Russian pilot who survived by ditching his helicopter in the Arctic Ocean and fighting off polar bears. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Britain frees Rwanda's top spy; US consulate attacked in Turkey; Lettuce in space. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
HARDtalk
Ballet Dancer Sylvie Guillem
23 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
In the three decades she has performed, Sylvie Guillem has redrawn the boundaries of ballet. The soon retired dancer tells Hardtalk about her career and environmental activism. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The Conversation
Being Transgender: Isis King and Abhina Aher
27 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
"I always knew I was different". Two transgender women discuss what it's like to transition from male to female and offer advice on dating and dealing with discrimination. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
UK rejects Rwanda spy chief extradition, space-grown lettuce, scientists say music may help prevent epilepsy Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
World Business Report
Japan Set for Nuclear Restart
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
As Japan prepares to reboot its nuclear programme, we ask if Fukushima’s lessons have been learnt. Plus, angry British farmers hold emergency talks over the falling price of milk. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
UK dismisses Rwanda spy chief case, Mugabe speaks on Heroes' Day, epilepsy music study. Show more
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
The Great Telescopes and Evolution
27 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Professor Simon Schaffer tells of the astronomers who grappled with evolution long before Darwin, and who tried to settle the argument using the biggest telescope in the world. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Business Matters
Should Prostitution Be Decriminalised?
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The human rights group Amnesty International is voting on Tuesday on whether it should endorse the decriminalisation of prostitution? It has already faced a lot of criticism. Show more
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