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The Cultural Frontline
Literature in lockdown: Meron Hadero and Emilia Clarke
27 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Meron Hadero, the first Ethiopian writer to win The Caine Prize for African Writing, on how she found refuge on the page in the pandemic and why she writes about displacement. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Trending
Who is TikTok’s masked vigilante?
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Think you’re safe being an anonymous TikTok troll or cyber bully? Think again. The Great Londini could be your worst nightmare. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Weekend
United States plans evacuation of Kabul
50 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for years
As the Taliban close in on the Afghan capital, the US prepares to airlift out its staff Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Weekend
United States plans evacuation of Kabul
50 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for years
As the Taliban close in on the Afghan capital, the US prepares to airlift out its staff. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Weekend
United States plans evacuation of Kabul
23 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for years
As the Taliban close in on the Afghan capital, the US prepares to airlift out its staff. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Over to You
Striking the right note for the Proms
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
What are the challenges of broadcasting The Proms and its classical music globally? Plus, listeners give us their thoughts on series two of 30 Animals That Made Us Smarter. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Sportshour
Life after the Olympic flame goes out
49 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
How Olympic medallist Markus Rogan struggled for a new identity away from the world of sport 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.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Taliban offensive gets closer to Kabul. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin 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
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Sporting Witness
Kenya's Paralympic Record-Breaker
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
How blind runner, Henry Wanyoike, set world records and won Paralympic golds. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
BBC Proms on the World Service
Pergolesi's Stabat Mater
53 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for years
Highlights from the 2021 season of BBC Proms, the UK's greatest classical music festival. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
14/08/2021 20:06 GMT: Afghan conflict: Taliban take Mazar-e-Sharif
50 minutes
on BBC World Service Online
Taliban fighters have captured Mazar-e-Sharif, the last major city in northern Afghanistan Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Music Life
School first, music second with Vagabon, Vieux Farka Touré, Mary Lattimore and Mereba
29 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Vagabon, Vieux Farka Touré, Mary Lattimore and Mereba discuss the impact family can have on musical journeys, and the perks and perils of collaborating with other musicians. 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.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Unexpected Elements
Methane - a climate solution?
1 hour, 8 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Can reductions in this potent greenhouse gas help keep global temperature rises down? Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Cultural Frontline
Literature in lockdown: Meron Hadero and Emilia Clarke
27 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Meron Hadero, the first Ethiopian writer to win The Caine Prize for African Writing, on how she found refuge on the page in the pandemic and why she writes about displacement. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Trending
Who is TikTok’s masked vigilante?
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Think you’re safe being an anonymous TikTok troll or cyber bully? Think again. The Great Londini could be your worst nightmare. Show more
Over to You
Striking the right note for the Proms
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
What are the challenges of broadcasting The Proms and its classical music globally? Plus, listeners give us their thoughts on series two of 30 Animals That Made Us Smarter. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Afghans who fear for the future of their country Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
World of Wisdom
Self-help for the Spirit
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Spiritual advisors Sister Dang Nghiem, Dr Shefali Tsabary and Eckhart Tolle offer advice on wellbeing to members of the public from around the world. Show more
Sporting Witness
Kenya's Paralympic Record-Breaker
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
How blind runner, Henry Wanyoike, set world records and won Paralympic golds. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
World Questions
World Questions: Disability
50 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
What are the challenges and opportunities facing disabled people across the globe right now? Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Business Weekly
Climate change: a time to act
50 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report calls for rapid action by government and business. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
