The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newsday
24/04/2023 04:06 GMT : Sudan fighting: diplomats and foreign nationals evacuated
50 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for years
An increasing number of countries are evacuating their diplomats from Sudan, amid mounting criticism over a lack of plans to help other people who are stranded. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
CrowdScience
Do we have a sense of time?
35 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
CrowdScience listener Marie, in Sweden, has always had trouble with time. She wants to know if time is a sense, like our other senses. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newsday
24/04/2023 05:06 GMT : Sudan fighting: desperate foreign nationals seek escape
50 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for years
Foreign nationals are desperately trying to escape from Sudan as fighting between rival military armies continues. The Sudanese people trapped inside the country are scared. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newsday
24/04/2023 06:06 GMT : Sudan fighting: Diplomats and foreign nationals evacuated
50 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for years
As fighting continues to rage in Sudan an increasing number of countries are evacuating their diplomats, amid mounting criticism over a lack of plans to help others stranded. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
HARDtalk
John Cooper Clarke: Punk and poetry
23 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
Stephen Sackur speaks to the pioneering performance poet John Cooper Clarke. Where does his word magic come from? Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Business Daily
Is Mexico benefiting from the US-China trade war?
18 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
US-based multinationals are moving their operations closer to home. Show more
Witness History
Althea McNish: 'I designed fabrics for the Queen'
9 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
In 1966, Althea McNish designed fabrics for the Queen's tour of the West Indies when she visited Trinidad and Tobago.
Althea's designs were turned into dresses for the Queen. 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
Do we have a sense of time?
35 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
CrowdScience listener Marie, in Sweden, has always had trouble with time. She wants to know if time is a sense, like our other senses. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The History Hour
The history of dogs
51 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
We hear about the invention of the labradoodle, the first dog in space and how a Yorkshire terrier called Smoky became the world's first therapy dog. 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 making perfume
27 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
Perfumers from Colombia and Sweden tell Kim Chakanetsa about the inspiration and process behind special fragrances. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
I ran with the men, and changed history
41 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
Kathrine Switzer was attacked for running in the 1967 men-only Boston Marathon. Photos of the incident sparked a movement to allow women to run marathons officially. Show more
Witness History
Althea McNish: 'I designed fabrics for the Queen'
9 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
In 1966, Althea McNish designed fabrics for the Queen's tour of the West Indies when she visited Trinidad and Tobago.
Althea's designs were turned into dresses for the Queen. 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
Do we have a sense of time?
35 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
CrowdScience listener Marie, in Sweden, has always had trouble with time. She wants to know if time is a sense, like our other senses. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
24/04/2023 13:06 GMT: Humanitarian situation worsening in Sudan
50 minutes
on BBC World Service East Asia
Millions remain trapped without food, water or healthcare in the Sudanese capital Khartoum. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
HARDtalk
John Cooper Clarke: Punk and poetry
23 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
Stephen Sackur speaks to the pioneering performance poet John Cooper Clarke. Where does his word magic come from? Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
World Business Report
First broadcast 24/04/2023 14:32 GMT : South Korea asked not to fill chip gap
27 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
The US has asked South Korea to urge its chipmakers not to fill any market gap to support its policy on semi-conductor chip manufacture. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
BBC OS
2023/04/24 16:06 GMT: Kenya cult deaths
50 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for years
Kenyan police are investigating a preacher said to have told followers to starve to death. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Witness History
Althea McNish: 'I designed fabrics for the Queen'
9 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
In 1966, Althea McNish designed fabrics for the Queen's tour of the West Indies when she visited Trinidad and Tobago.
Althea's designs were turned into dresses for the Queen. 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
24/04/2023 20:06 GMT: Civilians and diplomats flee Khartoum
50 minutes
on BBC World Service East Asia
Lull in fighting sees people evacuate Khartoum 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
The history of dogs
51 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
We hear about the invention of the labradoodle, the first dog in space and how a Yorkshire terrier called Smoky became the world's first therapy dog. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Business Matters
Monday media mayhem
50 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
Fox News has parted ways with their top presenter Tucker Carlson, while rival network CNN terminated their contract with one of their leading hosts, Don Lemon. 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 Documentary
After the earthquake: Turkey’s election
27 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
Will February's deadly earthquake change Anatolia's support for President Erdogan? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
I ran with the men, and changed history
41 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
Kathrine Switzer was attacked for running in the 1967 men-only Boston Marathon. Photos of the incident sparked a movement to allow women to run marathons officially. Show more
Witness History
Althea McNish: 'I designed fabrics for the Queen'
9 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
In 1966, Althea McNish designed fabrics for the Queen's tour of the West Indies when she visited Trinidad and Tobago.
Althea's designs were turned into dresses for the Queen. 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.
Agatha Christie is the world's most translated author. And one of her most beloved characters, Miss Marple, is about to be resurrected with the help of 12 contemporary authors. Show more
