The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newsday
03/04/2023 04:06 GMT : The killing of a pro-Kremlin military blogger is investigated as murder
50 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for years
The killing of a prominent pro-Kremlin military blogger is investigated as murder. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
CrowdScience
How do my ears sense direction?
37 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
How do we hear a sound and immediately know where it’s coming from? Presenter Anand Jagatia finds out what makes left, right, up and down, sound so different. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newsday
03/04/2023 05:06 GMT : A bomb has killed a well known military blogger in St Petersburg
50 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for years
A bomb has killed a well-known military blogger in the Russian city of St Petersburg. 25 people were wounded. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newsday
03/04/2023 06:06 GMT : Finland to join Nato military alliance on Tuesday
50 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for years
Finland will today become the newest member of the military alliance Nato. Show more
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HARDtalk
Geoffrey Robertson: The case for international justice
23 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
Stephen Sackur speaks to the renowned lawyer and author Geoffrey Robertson KC, who has long experience as an international human rights defender and a war crimes trial judge. Show more
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Business Daily
Happy Birthday barcode
18 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
The barcode turns 50. What next for one of the most important innovations in retail? Show more
Witness History
Escaping national service in Eritrea
9 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
The story of one young woman’s attempt to escape compulsory national service in Eritrea. 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 my ears sense direction?
37 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
How do we hear a sound and immediately know where it’s coming from? Presenter Anand Jagatia finds out what makes left, right, up and down, sound so different. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The History Hour
The godfather of manicures and India's Silicon Valley
50 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
We hear about Vietnam's manicure godfather, how Bengaluru became India's Silicon Valley and how the first ever photograph from a mobile phone was sent. 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 Conversation
Women reporting the world of sport
27 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
Sports journalists Sharda Ugra from India and Orla Chennaoui from Northern Ireland tell Beatriz de la Pava about their work covering cricket, cycling, Olympics and more. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
Mia, myself and I - the secret I kept until 60
41 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
It was only when she was 60 that Japanese-American lawyer Mia Yamamoto felt ready to begin her transition. Show more
Witness History
Escaping national service in Eritrea
9 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
The story of one young woman’s attempt to escape compulsory national service in Eritrea. 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 my ears sense direction?
37 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
How do we hear a sound and immediately know where it’s coming from? Presenter Anand Jagatia finds out what makes left, right, up and down, sound so different. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
03/04/2023 13:06 GMT: Russia arrests woman in connection with cafe killing
50 minutes
on BBC World Service East Asia
Darya Trepova has been detained in the hunt for the killers of pro-war blogger Vladlen Tatarsky in a blast at a St Petersburg cafe. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
HARDtalk
Geoffrey Robertson: The case for international justice
23 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
Stephen Sackur speaks to the renowned lawyer and author Geoffrey Robertson KC, who has long experience as an international human rights defender and a war crimes trial judge. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
World Business Report
First broadcast 03/04/2023 14:32 GMT : Production cut sends oil prices high
27 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
Economists have warned higher oil prices could make it harder to bring down the cost of living. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
BBC OS
2023/04/03 16:06 GMT: Donald Trump expected to fly to New York
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on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for years
Mr Trump is expected to travel to New York today ahead of his court hearing on Tuesday. Show more
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Witness History
Escaping national service in Eritrea
9 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
The story of one young woman’s attempt to escape compulsory national service in Eritrea. 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
03/04/2023 20:06 GMT: Donald Trump returns to New York to face charges
50 minutes
on BBC World Service East Asia
The former US President returns to his hometown to face charges over hush money payments Show more
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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
The godfather of manicures and India's Silicon Valley
50 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
We hear about Vietnam's manicure godfather, how Bengaluru became India's Silicon Valley and how the first ever photograph from a mobile phone was sent. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Business Matters
US Reaction to OPEC Oil Production Cut
50 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
Reaction from the US as the big exporters - Saudi Arabia, Iraq and several Gulf States - announce they're cutting oil production, after the US had called for an increase. 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.
Outlook
Mia, myself and I - the secret I kept until 60
41 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
It was only when she was 60 that Japanese-American lawyer Mia Yamamoto felt ready to begin her transition. Show more
Witness History
Escaping national service in Eritrea
9 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
The story of one young woman’s attempt to escape compulsory national service in Eritrea. 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
Nikita Gill: Imagining Hekate
27 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
The goddess of witchcraft gets poetic treatment Show more
