The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newsday
20/02/2024 05:06 GMT : US toughens language on the war in Gaza
50 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the CaribbeanAvailable for 8 months
The United States has put forward a draft resolution at the UN calling for a temporary ceasefire. Show more
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Discovery
The Life Scientific: Michael Wooldridge
27 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the CaribbeanAvailable for over a year
Michael Wooldridge, professor of Computer Science at the University of Oxford talks about the future of AI and why people ask him about The Terminator at parties. Show more
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Newsday
20/02/2024 06:06 GMT : US signals support for Gaza ceasefire as soon as feasible
50 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the CaribbeanAvailable for 8 months
The United States has proposed a draft resolution at the UN Security Council calling for a temporary ceasefire in Gaza as soon as feasible. Show more
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Newsday
20/02/2024 07:06 GMT : Gaza War: US drafts UN resolution calling for ceasefire
50 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the CaribbeanAvailable for 8 months
Washington has previously avoided using the word "ceasefire" during votes on the war between Israel and Hamas. Show more
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People Fixing The World
Making life easier for older people
23 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the CaribbeanAvailable for over a year
We're in the US and Spain to look at how life can be improved for ageing populations. Show more
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Business Daily
What happens when you run out of coins?
18 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the CaribbeanAvailable for over a year
The reasons behind the small change shortage in the Philippines. Show more
Witness History
Icelandic women's strike
9 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the CaribbeanAvailable for over a year
In 1975, 90% of Iceland’s women took part in a nationwide protest over inequality and forced normal life to an abrupt halt. Show more
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The Newsroom
20/02/2024 09:06 GMT
23 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the CaribbeanAvailable for 8 months
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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The Documentary
Two Years of War: Voices from Russia
27 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the CaribbeanAvailable for over a year
Oleg Boldyrev on how ordinary Russians are dealing with life in a country at war. Show more
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The Arts Hour
Tunisian director Kaouther Ben Hania
50 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the CaribbeanAvailable for over a year
Nikki is joined by Tunisian director Kaouther Ben Hania, who talks about her Oscar-nominated film Four Daughters, and cultural critic Ayesha Hazarika. Show more
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The Newsroom
20/02/2024 11:06 GMT
23 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the CaribbeanAvailable for 8 months
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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In the Studio
Brazilian Artist Vik Muniz
27 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the CaribbeanAvailable for over a year
Vik Muniz likes to trap and fool his audience with trickery and illusion. Show more
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Outlook
Surviving a serial killer
41 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the CaribbeanAvailable for over a year
How Kathy Kleiner Rubin lived and thrived after a horrific attack by Ted Bundy in 1978. It wasn’t her first brush with death or her last, but she refuses to be held back. Show more
Witness History
Icelandic women's strike
9 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the CaribbeanAvailable for over a year
In 1975, 90% of Iceland’s women took part in a nationwide protest over inequality and forced normal life to an abrupt halt. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Newsroom
20/02/2024 13:06 GMT
23 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the CaribbeanAvailable for 8 months
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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Newshour
20/02/2024 14:06 GMT: US proposes temporary ceasefire in Gaza
50 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the CaribbeanAvailable for 8 months
The US has put forward a draft UN Security Council resolution which calls for a temporary ceasefire in Gaza. Show more
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World Business Report
First broadcast 20/02/2024 15:32 GMT : Another day, another protest
27 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the CaribbeanAvailable for over a year
Polish farmers are protesting against the EU Green Deal and demanding the introduction of an import ban on Ukrainian agriculture products. Show more
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BBC OS
2024/02/20 16:06 GMT: Julian Assange's last-ditch bid to avoid US extradition
50 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the CaribbeanAvailable for 8 months
Lawyers for the Wikileaks founder have launched what could be his final bid to avoid extradition to the US to face trial over disclosing military secrets Show more
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BBC OS
2024/02/20 17:06 GMT: US proposes temporary ceasefire in Gaza
50 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the CaribbeanAvailable for 8 months
The US has vetoed an Algerian resolution at the UN demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, after proposing its own draft urging a temporary ceasefire. Show more
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Sport Today
2024/02/20 GMT
27 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the CaribbeanAvailable for 8 months
BBC sports correspondents tell the story behind today's top sporting news, with interviews and reports from across the world.
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Tech Life
Detecting audio deepfakes
27 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the CaribbeanAvailable for over a year
Voice cloning is becoming so sophisticated that even live phone calls can be generated by machine. Is it possible to protect yourself ? Show more
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The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Newsroom
20/02/2024 22:06 GMT
14 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the CaribbeanAvailable for 8 months
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
Sports News
20/02/2024 GMT
9 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the CaribbeanAvailable for 8 months
BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
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World Business Report
First broadcast 20/02/2024 22:32 GMT : South Africa heads to the poll amidst highest unemployment rate
27 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the CaribbeanAvailable for over a year
South Africa has scheduled their next general election for May 29th. The news comes on the same day that the country revealed it has the highest unemployment rate in the world. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
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In the Studio
Brazilian Artist Vik Muniz
27 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the CaribbeanAvailable for over a year
Vik Muniz likes to trap and fool his audience with trickery and illusion. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Arts Hour
Tunisian director Kaouther Ben Hania
50 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the CaribbeanAvailable for over a year
Nikki is joined by Tunisian director Kaouther Ben Hania, who talks about her Oscar-nominated film Four Daughters, and cultural critic Ayesha Hazarika. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Business Matters
Biden's re-election campaign raises $42 million
50 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the CaribbeanAvailable for over a year
US President Joe Biden raised more than $42 million for his presidential campaign and the Democratic Party in January. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Newsroom
21/02/2024 02:06 GMT
23 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the CaribbeanAvailable for 8 months
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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The Climate Question
Why is nuclear power back in fashion?
24 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the CaribbeanAvailable for over a year
Ghana is one of more than 20 countries which have pledged to triple nuclear energy as part of their climate plans. Why? And is the goal achievable? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
Surviving a serial killer
41 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the CaribbeanAvailable for over a year
How Kathy Kleiner Rubin lived and thrived after a horrific attack by Ted Bundy in 1978. It wasn’t her first brush with death or her last, but she refuses to be held back. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Newsroom
21/02/2024 04:06 GMT
23 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the CaribbeanAvailable for 8 months
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Hollywood Exiles
1. An American dream
36 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the CaribbeanAvailable for over a year
Charlie Chaplin was one of Hollywood’s first and biggest stars. He helped create the art and industry of movies. But by the 1960s, he was exiled - was it because of politics? Show more
