The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newsday
08/02/2024 05:06 GMT : New evidence of a warming world
50 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the CaribbeanAvailable for 9 months
New evidence from the EU's climate service, Copernicus, highlights that for the first time, the world was 1.5 degrees warmer than pre- industrial levels for a whole year. Show more
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Health Check
Getting vaccinations to remote South Sudan
26 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the CaribbeanAvailable for over a year
In the midst of flooding, doctors attempt to combat a Hepatitis E outbreak by boat. Also, dementia patients who actually have liver disease and rabies deaths in India. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newsday
08/02/2024 06:06 GMT : Iraqi militia leader killed in continuing US retribution
50 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the CaribbeanAvailable for 9 months
An American drone strike has killed three members of an Iranian-backed militia in Baghdad, including a leader of the group, Kataib Hezbollah. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newsday
08/02/2024 07:06 GMT : Carbon emissions still too high to meet climate goal
50 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the CaribbeanAvailable for 9 months
The world has exceeded the 1.5 degrees global warming target for a full year, in one of the strongest signs yet that the landmark Paris climate accords will be broken. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Inquiry
Are Ethiopians losing faith in their Orthodox Church?
23 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the CaribbeanAvailable for over a year
Are Ethiopians losing faith in their Orthodox Tewahedo Church? This follows splits in the church after the recent civil war in Tigray, on top of existing historic tensions. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Business Daily
The global quest to boost productivity
18 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the CaribbeanAvailable for over a year
From tackling the long commute to sleeping on the job - we look at the diverse ways businesses are attempting to become more productive Show more
Witness History
How Rosa Parks took a stand against racism
9 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the CaribbeanAvailable for over a year
In 1955, Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on the bus for a white passenger and sparked the end of segregation in the United States. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Newsroom
08/02/2024 09:06 GMT
23 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the CaribbeanAvailable for 9 months
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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Assignment
Is Ireland’s reputation for tolerance under threat?
27 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the CaribbeanAvailable for over a year
Tensions are rising in Ireland over refugees as the government says the country is struggling to accommodate them. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Unexpected Elements
Deep in thought
50 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the CaribbeanAvailable for over a year
The news of a microchip implanted in a human skull is sparking conversations about the future of humanity and how private our thoughts really are. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Newsroom
08/02/2024 11:06 GMT
23 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the CaribbeanAvailable for 9 months
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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The Food Chain
Detroit's urban farmers
32 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the CaribbeanAvailable for over a year
Meet the people growing food on vacant land in this US city. Show more
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Outlook
The ultimate birdwatcher: Facing swamps, snakes and sceptics
41 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the CaribbeanAvailable for over a year
Armed with a canoe and a camera, Bobby Harrison has spent 50 years in the Arkansas swamps trying to prove the existence of the elusive ivory-billed woodpecker. Show more
Witness History
How Rosa Parks took a stand against racism
9 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the CaribbeanAvailable for over a year
In 1955, Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on the bus for a white passenger and sparked the end of segregation in the United States. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Newsroom
08/02/2024 13:06 GMT
23 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the CaribbeanAvailable for 9 months
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
08/02/2024 14:06 GMT: Putin challenger barred from Russian election
50 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the CaribbeanAvailable for 9 months
Russia's election commission has rejected anti-war challenger Boris Nadezhdin as a candidate in next month's presidential vote. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Inquiry
Are Ethiopians losing faith in their Orthodox Church?
23 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the CaribbeanAvailable for over a year
Are Ethiopians losing faith in their Orthodox Tewahedo Church? This follows splits in the church after the recent civil war in Tigray, on top of existing historic tensions. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
World Business Report
First broadcast 08/02/2024 15:32 GMT : China: Consumer prices plunge at fastest rate in 15 years
27 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the CaribbeanAvailable for over a year
Consumer and producer prices in China register annual declines at their fastest pace in 15 years in January. Show more
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BBC OS
2024/02/08 16:06 GMT: World breaches 1.5C threshold for entire year
50 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the CaribbeanAvailable for 9 months
New data shows that global warming has, for the first time, exceeded 1.5C degrees for a full year. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
BBC OS
2024/02/08 17:06 GMT: Being kidnapped in Nigeria
50 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the CaribbeanAvailable for 9 months
Two people share their experiences of being kidnapped in Nigeria. Show more
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Sport Today
2024/02/08 GMT
27 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the CaribbeanAvailable for 9 months
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.
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Science In Action
Particle physics v climate change
27 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the CaribbeanAvailable for over a year
Should CERN be spending $17 billion on a new atom smasher whilst the world literally burns? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Newsroom
08/02/2024 22:06 GMT
14 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the CaribbeanAvailable for 9 months
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
Sports News
08/02/2024 GMT
9 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the CaribbeanAvailable for 9 months
BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
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World Business Report
First broadcast 08/02/2024 22:32 GMT : Pakistan vote hit by mobile shutdown
27 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the CaribbeanAvailable for over a year
Authorities in Pakistan suspended calls and mobile data during a controversial election. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
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The Food Chain
Detroit's urban farmers
32 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the CaribbeanAvailable for over a year
Meet the people growing food on vacant land in this US city. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Unexpected Elements
Deep in thought
50 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the CaribbeanAvailable for over a year
The news of a microchip implanted in a human skull is sparking conversations about the future of humanity and how private our thoughts really are. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Business Matters
Vladimir Putin's first interview to Western media since war in Ukraine
50 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the CaribbeanAvailable for over a year
The Russian leader talks to American commentator Tucker Carlson about his plans on Ukraine. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Newsroom
09/02/2024 02:06 GMT
23 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the CaribbeanAvailable for 9 months
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Tech Life
Health Tech
27 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the CaribbeanAvailable for over a year
We're looking at health tech. Our reporter gets hands-on with a new ultrasound system in Kenya helping to keep mothers healthy during pregnancy. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
The ultimate birdwatcher: Facing swamps, snakes and sceptics
41 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the CaribbeanAvailable for over a year
Armed with a canoe and a camera, Bobby Harrison has spent 50 years in the Arkansas swamps trying to prove the existence of the elusive ivory-billed woodpecker. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Newsroom
09/02/2024 04:06 GMT
23 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the CaribbeanAvailable for 9 months
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Heart and Soul
Religion in the 21st Century: Buddhism
27 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the CaribbeanAvailable for over a year
What does it mean to be a Buddhist today? Show more
