The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newsday
18/07/2023 04:06 GMT : Extreme heat warnings across the USA
50 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for years
Nearly 900 fires are currently burning across Canada, many of them in the western province of British Columbia. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newsday
18/07/2023 05:06 GMT : Europe gripped by extreme temperatures
50 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for years
The UN weather agency said the European heatwave could continue into August and such weather was happening more due to global warming. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newsday
18/07/2023 06:06 GMT : Millions under smoke advisory due to Canada wildfires
50 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for years
Air quality in the north and eastern US is rapidly declining as hundreds of wildfires burn out of control. Show more
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People Fixing The World
Eating invasive species
23 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
When plants and animals invade new areas, can we 'eat them to beat them'? Show more
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Business Daily
Australia and New Zealand: The perfect sporting hosts?
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The 2023 Women's World Cup is the latest in a long line of major events to be staged in the region. We find out why hosting big tournaments matters so much to the economy. Show more
Witness History
The ‘Barricades’ of Latvia
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
People from across Latvia took to Riga's streets in 1991, to show their desire for independence from the Soviet Union. More than 500,000 people barricaded landmarks in the city. Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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The Documentary
Kew Gardens: Botany and the British empire
27 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew is re-examining its past and preparing for the future. 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.
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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In the Studio
Gregory Doran: Staging Shakespeare’s Cymbeline
27 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Behind the scenes of the Royal Shakespeare Company’s new production Show more
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Outlook
The Mexican family band and the magic of the wooden monster
41 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The Mexican marimba band Son Rompe Pera went from humble street players to worldwide acclaim Show more
Witness History
The ‘Barricades’ of Latvia
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
People from across Latvia took to Riga's streets in 1991, to show their desire for independence from the Soviet Union. More than 500,000 people barricaded landmarks in the city. 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
18/07/2023 13:06 GMT: Ukraine war: offensive not going as 'fast as hoped'
50 minutes
on BBC World Service Online
Quick results are proving 'practically impossible' says Ukrainian General Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
People Fixing The World
Eating invasive species
23 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
When plants and animals invade new areas, can we 'eat them to beat them'? Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
World Business Report
First broadcast 18/07/2023 14:32 GMT : Counting the cost of record heat
27 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
As the week sees the world's 2 hottest days on record, we find out how economies are adapting to the extreme heat. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
BBC OS
2023/07/18 16:06 GMT: Taylor Swift breaks US chart records
50 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for years
Taylor Swift is now the first woman to have four albums in the US Top 10 chart at the same time. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Witness History
The ‘Barricades’ of Latvia
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
People from across Latvia took to Riga's streets in 1991, to show their desire for independence from the Soviet Union. More than 500,000 people barricaded landmarks in the city. 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.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
18/07/2023 20:06 GMT: North Korea detains US soldier who 'defected' across border
50 minutes
on BBC World Service Online
A serving US army soldier crossed the heavily-fortified border from South Korea into North Korea without permission, the US government says. Show more
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 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.
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.
Business Matters
US and China: will relations stabilise?
50 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Earlier this week John Kerry, the US special envoy on climate, arrived in China to revive efforts to combat global warming. 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 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.
Outlook
The Mexican family band and the magic of the wooden monster
41 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The Mexican marimba band Son Rompe Pera went from humble street players to worldwide acclaim Show more
Witness History
The ‘Barricades’ of Latvia
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
People from across Latvia took to Riga's streets in 1991, to show their desire for independence from the Soviet Union. More than 500,000 people barricaded landmarks in the city. 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.
On the Podium
Molly Seidel: The unlikely medallist
45 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Olympic bronze against the odds, in only Molly Seidel's third ever marathon. Her success came after years of battling an eating disorder – a struggle with which she still lives. Show more
