The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newsday
25/06/2020 04:06 GMT: George Floyd: Record numbers of black women run for office in Minnesota
53 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
We hear from three black women about their life changing decision Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newsday
25/06/2020 05:06 GMT: India struggles to cope with coronavirus spike
53 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
With over 456,000 cases and rates of infection rising fast, India is becoming one of the worst hit countries Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newsday
25/06/2020 06:06 GMT: India reports 16,000 new Covid-19 cases
53 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
We speak to one of the 2000 doctors fighting the outbreak in the capital Delhi, as this highest one day figure is released Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Inquiry
Why do we care about statues?
23 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
The killing of African American George Floyd ignited anti-racist protests globally - many centred on statues associated with colonialism and slavery. But why attack statues? Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Business Daily
Why your boss is incompetent
18 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
An explainer on why the wrong people get promoted Show more
Witness History
The Chilean economy and its 'Chicago Boys'
9 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
Thinkers trained in free-market economics in Chicago in the USA, came up with a plan for Chile's economy which was put into action after its military coup in 1973. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Assignment
Kenya’s locust hunters
27 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
Billions of desert locusts are swarming across East Africa - destroying crops and threatening livelihoods. It’s a race against time to prevent a plague. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Health Check
Faster cheaper Covid testing in Rwanda
27 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
Coronavirus pooled testing; lockdowns and Black Lives Matter; Taiwan nurses; Covid-19 and meat factories; pandemic sleep habits; migraine with aura and cardiovascular disease link Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Forum
Silk routes: 2000 years of trading
44 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
The history of the silk routes with Bridget Kendall, Valerie Hansen, Susan Whitfield and Tamara Chin. Show more
Sporting Witness
Cheerleading's first World Championships
9 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
The first Cheerleading World Championships were held in 2004 at Walt Disney World in Florida. 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 Food Chain
Is lockdown good news for fish?
27 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
What coronavirus means for ailing fish stocks. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
Ups and downs in a vertical world
44 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
Ian Powell is a sculptor and rock climber whose life was derailed by drugs. He went through years of homelessness and prison before art and climbing helped him rebuild his life. Show more
Witness History
The Chilean economy and its 'Chicago Boys'
9 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
Thinkers trained in free-market economics in Chicago in the USA, came up with a plan for Chile's economy which was put into action after its military coup in 1973. 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
25/06/2020 13:06 GMT: Coronavirus: New York imposes quarantine on eight US states
53 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern Africa
Quarantine measures have come into force in three US states, targeting visitors from other parts of the country where infection rates are surging. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
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World Business Report
First broadcast 25/06/2020 14:32 GMT: Bayer agrees to $10.9bn settlement over Monsanto’s weedkiller Roundup
27 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
The German chemical firm is to pay out nearly $11bn to settle cancer claims. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The Food Chain
Is lockdown good news for fish?
27 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
What coronavirus means for ailing fish stocks. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
BBC OS
2020/06/25 16:06 GMT: Coronavirus conversations: US quarantine orders
53 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern Africa
New quarantine rules imposed by three US states Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Health Check
Faster cheaper Covid testing in Rwanda
27 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
Coronavirus pooled testing; lockdowns and Black Lives Matter; Taiwan nurses; Covid-19 and meat factories; pandemic sleep habits; migraine with aura and cardiovascular disease link 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
25/06/2020 20:06 GMT: WHO warns of COVID-19 increase in Europe
53 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern Africa
The World Health Organisation warns of a big resurgence of coronavirus in Europe since lockdowns were eased. 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
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Forum
Silk routes: 2000 years of trading
44 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
The history of the silk routes with Bridget Kendall, Valerie Hansen, Susan Whitfield and Tamara Chin. Show more
Sporting Witness
Cheerleading's first World Championships
9 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
The first Cheerleading World Championships were held in 2004 at Walt Disney World in Florida. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Business Matters
Texas halts re-opening after coronavirus spike
53 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
Texas delays re-opening its businesses after coronavirus cases spike 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.
Science In Action
Record high temperatures – in the Arctic
26 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
Siberia has seen 38 degrees Celsius, 100 degrees Fahrenheit Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
Ups and downs in a vertical world
44 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
Ian Powell is a sculptor and rock climber whose life was derailed by drugs. He went through years of homelessness and prison before art and climbing helped him rebuild his life. Show more
Witness History
The Chilean economy and its 'Chicago Boys'
9 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
Thinkers trained in free-market economics in Chicago in the USA, came up with a plan for Chile's economy which was put into action after its military coup in 1973. 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.
Heart and Soul
The paddle-out
27 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
Surfers honour death with a paddle-out. Hear stories from Hawaii, Cape Town and Cornwall. Show more
