The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newsday
10/04/2023 04:06 GMT : China staging live-fire drills around Taiwan
50 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for years
China's military exercises around Taiwan began just hours after Taiwanese president, Tsai Ing-wen, returned home from a visit to the United States. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
CrowdScience
What does flying do to my body?
38 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
Listener and former flight attendant Sofia wants to know what happens to our bodies when we go up in an aeroplane. From jetlag to radiation, do we have anything to worry about? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newsday
10/04/2023 05:06 GMT : China simulates hitting 'key targets' in Taiwan
50 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for years
China's military exercises around Taiwan began just hours after Taiwanese president, Tsai Ing-wen, returned home from a visit to the United States. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newsday
10/04/2023 06:06 GMT : China practicing mock strikes and blockades of Taiwan
50 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for years
China's military exercises around Taiwan began just hours after Taiwanese president, Tsai Ing-wen, returned home from a visit to the United States. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
HARDtalk
Richard Neal: How Northern Ireland affects US-UK relations
23 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
Stephen Sackur speaks to Congressman Richard Neal. Will US/UK relations be tied to what happens next in Northern Ireland? Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Business Daily
The modern pilgrimage boom
18 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
How new pilgrim paths and trails are boosting local businesses. Show more
Witness History
Emperor Tewodros II
9 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
In 1868, Tewodros II of Ethiopia prepared to make a last stand against the British army in Magdala, his mountain top fortress. 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
What does flying do to my body?
38 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
Listener and former flight attendant Sofia wants to know what happens to our bodies when we go up in an aeroplane. From jetlag to radiation, do we have anything to worry about? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The History Hour
Escaping Eritrea and inventing Zumba
51 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
We hear about one woman's journey to escape Eritrea, how Zumba was invented by accident. Plus how a giant peace statue on a Japanese island, crumbled into a ghostly ruin. 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
Life lessons from two professional tree climbers
27 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
Kim Chakanetsa speaks to tree climbing champions - Josephine Hedger from the UK and Jess Hamer from Australia. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
Detainee EML019: My escape from Manus
41 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
How Prison Break – his favourite TV show – inspired Rohingya refugee Jaivet Ealom to make a daring bid for freedom after years in the notorious Manus Regional Processing Centre. Show more
Witness History
Emperor Tewodros II
9 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
In 1868, Tewodros II of Ethiopia prepared to make a last stand against the British army in Magdala, his mountain top fortress. 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
What does flying do to my body?
38 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
Listener and former flight attendant Sofia wants to know what happens to our bodies when we go up in an aeroplane. From jetlag to radiation, do we have anything to worry about? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
10/04/2023 13:06 GMT: China concludes military drills in South China Sea
50 minutes
on BBC World Service East Asia
Tensions high in the South China Sea as Beijing sends strong signal to Taiwan. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
HARDtalk
Richard Neal: How Northern Ireland affects US-UK relations
23 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
Stephen Sackur speaks to Congressman Richard Neal. Will US/UK relations be tied to what happens next in Northern Ireland? Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
World Business Report
First broadcast 10/04/2023 14:32 GMT : TikTok’s parent company Bytedance records huge profits
27 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
Bytedance, the parent company of TikTok has recorded 79% increase in its earnings to around $25 billion dollars 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
2023/04/10 16:06 GMT: Italy: Migrant rescue operations
50 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for years
The Italian coastguard is carrying out two rescue operations of boats carrying migrants. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Witness History
Emperor Tewodros II
9 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
In 1868, Tewodros II of Ethiopia prepared to make a last stand against the British army in Magdala, his mountain top fortress. 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
10/04/2023 20:06 GMT: President Joe Biden says he plans to run for a second term in 2024
50 minutes
on BBC World Service East Asia
US President Joe Biden has dropped another hint that he will seek re-election in 2024. 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
Escaping Eritrea and inventing Zumba
51 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
We hear about one woman's journey to escape Eritrea, how Zumba was invented by accident. Plus how a giant peace statue on a Japanese island, crumbled into a ghostly ruin. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Business Matters
Global funders face thorny issues at spring conference
50 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
The spring meetings of the IMF and the World Bank begin in Washington at a time of profound concern about persistent inflation, poverty, and the health of the banking system. 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
Detainee EML019: My escape from Manus
41 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
How Prison Break – his favourite TV show – inspired Rohingya refugee Jaivet Ealom to make a daring bid for freedom after years in the notorious Manus Regional Processing Centre. Show more
Witness History
Emperor Tewodros II
9 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
In 1868, Tewodros II of Ethiopia prepared to make a last stand against the British army in Magdala, his mountain top fortress. 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
Telling the John Hume story
27 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
A new musical marking 25 years since the Good Friday Agreement. Show more
