The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newsday
28/08/2023 04:06 GMT : Is Ukraine's counter-offensive against Russia gathering pace?
50 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for years
Southeast of Zaporizhzhia, some Ukrainian units finally appear to have broken through Russia’s formidable first line of defence. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newsday
28/08/2023 05:06 GMT : Are Russian military lines being tested by Ukraine?
50 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for years
After three months of tough fighting and heavy losses, there are signs the Ukrainian offensive might be gathering pace. Show more
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Newsday
28/08/2023 06:06 GMT : Ukraine targets Russian lines in the south
50 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for years
There's been fierce fighting in the Zaporizhzhia region, with Ukrainian troops struggling to get through minefields, trenches and tank traps. Show more
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HARDtalk
Feargal Sharkey: Britain's dirty water problem
23 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Stephen Sackur speaks to Feargal Sharkey, a former punk rock star who's leading the campaign to clean up Britain's waterways. Can he reverse the tide of environmental degradation? Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Business Daily
Ireland's data centre boom
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
These tech powerhouses bring in money and jobs but can be environmentally problematic. Show more
Witness History
The Bristol bus boycott
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
In 1963, a group of black activists in England protested against racism by the local bus company in Bristol, which said they did not want to employ black drivers. 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.
CrowdScience
How do butterflies and moths fly?
27 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Why do butterflies and moths fly so erratically and yet so precisely? And how is it possible that these tiny insects can migrate thousands of miles across the world? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The History Hour
Ireland's 'ghost estates' and the first Rose of Tralee
51 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
When Ireland's economic bubble burst it left 'ghost estates' all over the country. We also hear how activist swimmers combatted a sexist tradition in Dublin. 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.
Lisa McBride and Raquel Heredia work to increase female representation at all levels in nuclear power generation. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
Lost and Found: The heartbeat from outer space
41 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Ann Druyan fell in love with Carl Sagan as they created Nasa’s historic Voyager Golden Record. Billions of miles from Earth, it sends out a ‘heartbeat’ signal Show more
Witness History
The Bristol bus boycott
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
In 1963, a group of black activists in England protested against racism by the local bus company in Bristol, which said they did not want to employ black drivers. 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.
CrowdScience
How do butterflies and moths fly?
27 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Why do butterflies and moths fly so erratically and yet so precisely? And how is it possible that these tiny insects can migrate thousands of miles across the world? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
28/08/2023 13:06 GMT: Protests erupt in Libya over foreign minster's contact with Israel
50 minutes
on BBC World Service Online
The Libyan foreign minister is reported to have been sacked for meeting her Israeli counterpart when the two countries don't have formal relations. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
HARDtalk
Feargal Sharkey: Britain's dirty water problem
23 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Stephen Sackur speaks to Feargal Sharkey, a former punk rock star who's leading the campaign to clean up Britain's waterways. Can he reverse the tide of environmental degradation? Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
World Business Report
First broadcast 28/08/2023 14:32 GMT : Evergrande's shares tank after resuming Hong Kong trading
27 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Shares of the Chinese property giant fell by almost 80% on its first day of trading since March last year. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
BBC OS
2023/08/28 16:06 GMT: Spain football: Rubiales' mother on hunger strike
50 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for years
A preliminary investigation has been opened into Luis Rubiales for kissing a player. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Witness History
The Bristol bus boycott
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
In 1963, a group of black activists in England protested against racism by the local bus company in Bristol, which said they did not want to employ black drivers. 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
28/08/2023 20:06 GMT: Spanish football bosses in urgent meeting
50 minutes
on BBC World Service Online
New twists in the World Cup kiss scandal: a criminal investigation, an urgent meeting and a reported hunger strike. 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 History Hour
Ireland's 'ghost estates' and the first Rose of Tralee
51 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
When Ireland's economic bubble burst it left 'ghost estates' all over the country. We also hear how activist swimmers combatted a sexist tradition in Dublin. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Business Matters
Evergrande: Shares in the crisis-hit Chinese developer plunge by 80%
50 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Global business news, with live guests and contributions from Asia and the USA. 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 Documentary
A new term in Myanmar
27 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
We hear how students in Myanmar have continued their education after the 2021 coup. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
Lost and Found: The heartbeat from outer space
41 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Ann Druyan fell in love with Carl Sagan as they created Nasa’s historic Voyager Golden Record. Billions of miles from Earth, it sends out a ‘heartbeat’ signal Show more
Witness History
The Bristol bus boycott
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
In 1963, a group of black activists in England protested against racism by the local bus company in Bristol, which said they did not want to employ black drivers. 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.
In the Studio
The making of the French Rugby World Cup kit
27 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Ahead of the 2023 Rugby World Cup, Rosa Johnston-Flint goes behind the scenes at the sportswear company Le Coq Sportif as they make and develop the host nation's new kit. Show more
