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Weekend
Parts of California to reach hottest temperatures ever recorded
50 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for years
A review of the week with the latest news. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Weekend
U.S Climate envoy John Kerry starts a four-day visit in China
50 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for years
A review of the week with the latest news. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Weekend
Desperate humanitarian situation in the Sudanese state of North Darfur
50 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for years
A review of the week with the latest news. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
From Our Own Correspondent
After Jenin
23 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
In the aftermath of the Israeli raid on Jenin, the BBC International Editor asks how long will international support continue for a solution to this decades old conflict? Show more
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Music Life
Becoming the people we want to be, with Gina Birch, Kathleen Hanna, Mark Moore, and Stephen McRobbie
29 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Gina Birch, Kathleen Hanna, Mark Moore, and Stephen McRobbie discuss how their teenage years influenced their path into music, and being at peace with themselves later in life. Show more
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More or Less
Are more adult nappies sold in Japan than baby ones?
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
We examine a claim related to the perception of Japan as an ageing society. Show more
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The Documentary
The Sir Salman Rushdie interview
23 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The Indian-born British-American author talks to Newshour’s Razia Iqbal. Show more
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Newshour
16/07/2023 12:06 GMT: John Kerry in Beijing for climate action talks
50 minutes
on BBC World Service Online
Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events. Show more
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The Climate Question
Climate Change and El Nino: Can we handle both?
27 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Scientists say an El Nino weather event has started and its effects will be felt everywhere. What's the link with Climate Change? And is it making it harder for us to prepare? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Arts Hour
Crime fiction author Karin Slaughter
50 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Nikki Bedi discusses this week’s cultural highlights with crime fiction author Karin Slaughter and film producer Catherine Bray. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Music Life
Becoming the people we want to be, with Gina Birch, Kathleen Hanna, Mark Moore, and Stephen McRobbie
29 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Gina Birch, Kathleen Hanna, Mark Moore, and Stephen McRobbie discuss how their teenage years influenced their path into music, and being at peace with themselves later in life. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Documentary
Women's football: Passion versus profit
50 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
What is the state of play for women’s football around the globe? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
HARDtalk
Laurence Boone: Can France's government deal with social divisions?
23 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Zeinab Badawi speaks to France’s Europe minister Laurence Boone. Does France’s government have a clear strategy to deal with deep social and economic divisions? Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Pick of the World
Why a Tina Turner song is big news in Australia
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
How a Tina Turner song became part of Australian pop culture, a flying electric car by 2025 - and the hawk that keeps the Wimbledon tennis tournament free of pigeons. Show more
Over to You
The transition from live radio show to podcast
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
We are now well into changes affecting Focus on Africa and its switch to being primarily a podcast with a radio airing later that same day. So how’s it going down with listeners? 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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Unexpected Elements
Nato and the left-handed universe
50 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
As Nato meets, we look at what science says about consensus decision-making, whether the universe is left-handed, and what chemistry can tell us about our ancient past. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
16/07/2023 20:06 GMT: Extreme weather warnings across America
50 minutes
on BBC World Service Online
Red alerts are issued across southern parts of America with temperatures reaching near record levels. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Climate Question
Climate Change and El Nino: Can we handle both?
27 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Scientists say an El Nino weather event has started and its effects will be felt everywhere. What's the link with Climate Change? And is it making it harder for us to prepare? Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Over to You
The transition from live radio show to podcast
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
We are now well into changes affecting Focus on Africa and its switch to being primarily a podcast with a radio airing later that same day. So how’s it going down with listeners? 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.
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From Our Own Correspondent
After Jenin
23 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
In the aftermath of the Israeli raid on Jenin, the BBC International Editor asks how long will international support continue for a solution to this decades old conflict? 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
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
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
People Fixing The World
The game that fixes cities
23 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
How cryptocurrency and blockchain are being used to try and solve some everyday problems. Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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The Conversation
Protecting communities from disasters
27 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Beatriz de la Pava meets two women on the frontline of disaster preparation. Show more
