The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newsday
19/06/2023 04:06 GMT : Greece boat disaster: BBC throws doubt on Coastguard account
50 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for years
BBC Verify report says capsized migrant ship's tracking data casts doubt on Greek account. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
CrowdScience
Why can’t I see images in my head?
38 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
CrowdScience listener Eileen can’t picture her memories in her head. She wants to know why and if there’s anything she can do about it. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newsday
19/06/2023 05:06 GMT : Will Anthony Blinken meet China's President Xi on his visit to Beijing?
50 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for years
The US secretary of state Anthony Blinken has met China's top diplomat Wang Yi on the second day of his visit to Beijing, but not his boss President Xi so far. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newsday
19/06/2023 06:06 GMT : Migrant boat disaster: Suspected traffickers appear in court
50 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for years
Nine Egyptian men were arrested after survivors said they took turns steering the boat, giving orders and communicating with the Greek coastguard. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
HARDtalk
Daniel Ellsberg: The dangers of military might
23 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
Another chance to listen to Stephen Sackur's 2022 interview with the Pentagon Papers whistleblower Daniel Ellsberg, who has died aged 92. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Business Daily
The rising popularity of surrogacy in Georgia
18 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
Demand has increased now Russia and Ukraine are no longer an option for couples. Show more
Witness History
Uprising in East Germany
9 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
When East German workers went on strike in protest at Soviet rule in 1953, demonstrations spread throughout the country.
But they were soon crushed by communist troops. 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
Why can’t I see images in my head?
38 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
CrowdScience listener Eileen can’t picture her memories in her head. She wants to know why and if there’s anything she can do about it. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The History Hour
Amazing photographs and the people who took them
52 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
We hear why Lee Miller was in Hitler's bath, shine a light on an unseen Africa and find out how the biggest names in jazz came together for one immortal portrait. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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The Conversation
Fifty years of the Women’s Tennis Association
27 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
Women in tennis enjoy greater equality than in many sports. Johanna Konta and WTA president Micky Lawler tell Kim Chakanetsa about the achievements and challenges. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Chrysta Bilton always knew her family was ‘different’, but discovering the truth about her mum and dad’s relationship changed her definition of family forever. Show more
Witness History
Uprising in East Germany
9 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
When East German workers went on strike in protest at Soviet rule in 1953, demonstrations spread throughout the country.
But they were soon crushed by communist troops. 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
Why can’t I see images in my head?
38 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
CrowdScience listener Eileen can’t picture her memories in her head. She wants to know why and if there’s anything she can do about it. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
19/06/2023 13:06 GMT: Greece migrant boat accused plead not guilty
50 minutes
on BBC World Service East Asia
Egypt nationals suspected of involvement in boat sinking near Greece plead not guilty. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
HARDtalk
Daniel Ellsberg: The dangers of military might
23 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
Another chance to listen to Stephen Sackur's 2022 interview with the Pentagon Papers whistleblower Daniel Ellsberg, who has died aged 92. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
World Business Report
First broadcast 19/06/2023 14:32 GMT : US-China relations: Co-operation or conflict?
27 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken seeks to thaw frosty US-China relations following trip to Beijing. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
BBC OS
2023/06/19 16:06 GMT: Uganda school attack: Three arrested
50 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for years
The Ugandan authorities say they've arrested three people in connection with an attack on a school on Friday. Show more
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Witness History
Uprising in East Germany
9 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
When East German workers went on strike in protest at Soviet rule in 1953, demonstrations spread throughout the country.
But they were soon crushed by communist troops. 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
19/06/2023 20:06 GMT: United Nations highlights risk of 'gender apartheid' in Afghanistan
50 minutes
on BBC World Service East Asia
We hear from the UN's special rapporteur on human rights in the country, Richard Bennett, who has raised concerns with the Taliban government. 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
Amazing photographs and the people who took them
52 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
We hear why Lee Miller was in Hitler's bath, shine a light on an unseen Africa and find out how the biggest names in jazz came together for one immortal portrait. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Business Matters
The biggest order in commercial aviation history
50 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
Indian carrier IndiGo agrees to buy 500 Airbus A320 aircraft in a deal worth roughly $55bn. 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.
Rebecca Henschke follows the trade in the torture of Macaque monkeys filmed and sold online. This programme contains disturbing material from the start. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Chrysta Bilton always knew her family was ‘different’, but discovering the truth about her mum and dad’s relationship changed her definition of family forever. Show more
Witness History
Uprising in East Germany
9 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
When East German workers went on strike in protest at Soviet rule in 1953, demonstrations spread throughout the country.
But they were soon crushed by communist troops. 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
Wayne McGregor: A brand new work
27 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
Eliza Lomas goes backstage at the Royal Opera House with Wayne McGregor as he takes dancers through their paces for a brand new work entitled Untitled: 2023. Show more
