The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newsday
22/07/2021 04:06 GMT : Death toll climbs in China floods
50 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The Chinese province of Henan saw a year's worth of rain in just a few days, and the flooding has left at least 25 people dead. We have the latest on the rescue operation. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newsday
22/07/2021 05:06 GMT : Rescue operation underway after China floods
50 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
After catastrophic flooding in the Chinese province of Henan, we'll have the latest as rescuers attempt to find missing people. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newsday
22/07/2021 06:06 GMT : The search for missing people in China's floods
50 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
After dramatic pictures of people on flooded underground trains and record-breaking rainfall, we have live reports from China. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Inquiry
Can China raise its birth rate?
23 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
China hopes to stop its workforce shrinking with a new three-child policy. But will couples actually want more children? Can China raise its birth rate? Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Business Daily
The future of the Afghan economy
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
What will the US withdrawal from Afghanistan mean for the economy? Show more
Witness History
When war came to Darfur
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
How a 13-year-old boy's life was changed by the war in Darfur in Sudan Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Assignment
Dangerous liaisons in Sinaloa
27 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
In the Mexican state of Sinaloa, the tentacles of ‘narco cultura’ extend deep into the lives of local women. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Health Check
Could the flu vaccine protect against severe Covid-19?
26 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Flu vaccine protection against Covid-19; Covid vaccination for Downs Syndrome; Winter viruses in summer. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Forum
Ida Pfeiffer: 19th Century globetrotter
40 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The eccentric female traveller and collector who circumnavigated the globe twice and broke the mould for female explorers. Show more
Sporting Witness
The first Tokyo Olympics
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
How a new modern Japan emerged on the world stage at the 1964 Olympic Games 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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The Food Chain
Should 'junk food' sponsor sport?
31 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The fizzy drink and burger brands backing everything from the Olympics to junior football. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
Recording my first album as a man
41 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
After a lifetime in the rock-and-roll business singer-songwriter Cidny Bullens finally decided to transition aged 61. Show more
Witness History
When war came to Darfur
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
How a 13-year-old boy's life was changed by the war in Darfur in Sudan 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 latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
22/07/2021 13:06 GMT: China floods: a Zhengzhou resident's story
50 minutes
on BBC World Service Online
Hundreds of thousands of people moved to safer ground. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Inquiry
Can China raise its birth rate?
23 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
China hopes to stop its workforce shrinking with a new three-child policy. But will couples actually want more children? Can China raise its birth rate? Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
World Business Report
First broadcast 22/07/2021 14:32 GMT : Concerns over US-German Nord Stream 2 deal
27 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
We hear why Ukraine is concerned by a US-German deal over the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
BBC OS
2021/07/22 16:06 GMT: OS conversations: Tokyo Olympic volunteers
50 minutes
on BBC World Service Online
We hear from those who've joined the Tokyo Games as volunteers Show more
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Witness History
When war came to Darfur
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
How a 13-year-old boy's life was changed by the war in Darfur in Sudan 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.
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.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Science In Action
Your molecular machinery, now in 3D
34 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
DeepMind publishes 350,000 of the molecular structures which make all living things tick. Plus, Covid-19 vaccination strategy reimagined, and seismic sensitivities of elephants. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
22/07/2021 20:06 GMT: Japan prepares for Olympic Ceremony
50 minutes
on BBC World Service Online
Japan opens the Olympics as Tokyo records highest number of Covid cases in six months. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Inquiry
Can China raise its birth rate?
23 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
China hopes to stop its workforce shrinking with a new three-child policy. But will couples actually want more children? Can China raise its birth rate? Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
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.
BBC News
22/07/2021 23:01 GMT: The 2020 Olympic Games begin
5 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for years
The 2020 Tokyo Olympic Stadium have begun with a subdued opening ceremony. Show more
The Forum
Ida Pfeiffer: 19th Century globetrotter
40 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The eccentric female traveller and collector who circumnavigated the globe twice and broke the mould for female explorers. Show more
Sporting Witness
The first Tokyo Olympics
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
How a new modern Japan emerged on the world stage at the 1964 Olympic Games Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Business Matters
Major firms hit by global internet outage
50 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Several popular websites were sent offline due to a problem connecting users. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
HARDtalk
Fikile Mbalula: Is South Africa's government being confronted with its own failure?
23 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
South Africa is facing its deepest political crisis of the post-apartheid era. Days of violence and looting saw more than 200 people killed and thousands arrested. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Science In Action
Your molecular machinery, now in 3D
34 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
DeepMind publishes 350,000 of the molecular structures which make all living things tick. Plus, Covid-19 vaccination strategy reimagined, and seismic sensitivities of elephants. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
Recording my first album as a man
41 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
After a lifetime in the rock-and-roll business singer-songwriter Cidny Bullens finally decided to transition aged 61. Show more
Witness History
When war came to Darfur
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
How a 13-year-old boy's life was changed by the war in Darfur in Sudan Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Tech Life
Fresh questions over Pegasus spyware
23 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
How the Pegasus software from Israel’s NSO Group has kept ahead of smartphone makers’ attempts to block it. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
