The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newsday
20/07/2023 04:06 GMT : Why are so many desperate migrants arriving on Italy's shores?
50 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for years
Why are so many desperate migrants crossing the Mediterranean sea and arriving on Italy's shores and what is the response to what's called, Europe's migration crisis? Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Health Check
A new era for Alzheimer’s drugs?
26 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
Global trial for Alzheimer’s drug donanemab; Compassion for midwives; Hearing aids can slow cognitive decline; Portable MRI scanner Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newsday
20/07/2023 05:06 GMT : Why are so many desperate migrants arriving on Italy's shores?
50 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for years
Why are so many desperate migrants crossing the Mediterranean sea and arriving on Italy's shores and what is the response to what's called, Europe's migration crisis? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Inquiry
Is Venezuela a failed state?
23 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
Can Presidential elections due next year rescue Venezuela from its current economic, political and humanitarian crisis? Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Business Daily
Women’s football boots: A bad fit?
18 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
We explore the need for more tailored equipment. Show more
Witness History
The birth of Barbie
9 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
The first Barbie doll, created by Ruth Handler, was sold in 1959 and the plastic creation went on to sell 350,000 in the first year. 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.
Assignment
Tunisia’s democratic dream
27 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
Is Tunisia’s democracy being dismantled by a president who claims he’s saving it from anarchy? With parliament dissolved and opponents jailed, what is the future for the country? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin 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 Food Chain
Africa's forgotten foods
32 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
Why are indigenous ingredients and dishes no longer popular? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
Sabira Merchant: A life lived head on
41 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
Sabira Merchant is an actor and etiquette trainer who is celebrated for founding the famous nightclub, Studio 29, in her home city of Mumbai, India. Show more
Witness History
The birth of Barbie
9 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
The first Barbie doll, created by Ruth Handler, was sold in 1959 and the plastic creation went on to sell 350,000 in the first year. 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
20/07/2023 13:06 GMT: Ukraine war: Port city of Odesa attacked
50 minutes
on BBC World Service East Asia
Wheat prices climb as Russia threatens ships. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Inquiry
Is Venezuela a failed state?
23 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
Can Presidential elections due next year rescue Venezuela from its current economic, political and humanitarian crisis? Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
World Business Report
First broadcast 20/07/2023 14:32 GMT : India bans rice exports
27 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
Shipments of non-basmati white rice will be banned to keep domestic prices down ahead of the general election expected early next 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
2023/07/20 16:06 GMT: Outrage in India after women paraded naked
50 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for years
We explain what is behind the violence in the state of Manipur. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Witness History
The birth of Barbie
9 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
The first Barbie doll, created by Ruth Handler, was sold in 1959 and the plastic creation went on to sell 350,000 in the first year. 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
20/07/2023 20:06 GMT: India shocked by Manipur violence video
50 minutes
on BBC World Service East Asia
Several Indian MPs have demanded a debate over the alleged sexual violence. There has been ethnic unrest in Manipur since May. 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.
Unexpected Elements
Barbie in Space
50 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
The news you know, the science you don't. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Business Matters
Wheat prices rise after Russia threatens ships
50 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
The UN have criticised attacks on military infrastructure near Ukrainian grain ports as Russia warns it would treat ships heading for Ukraine as potential military targets. 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.
Tech Life
The new world AI is making
28 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
DeepMind founder Mustafa Suleyman on his new start up. Why protestors want to pour cold water on Google's Uruguay data centre plans. And will AI aid music creativity or fakery? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
Sabira Merchant: A life lived head on
41 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
Sabira Merchant is an actor and etiquette trainer who is celebrated for founding the famous nightclub, Studio 29, in her home city of Mumbai, India. Show more
Witness History
The birth of Barbie
9 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
The first Barbie doll, created by Ruth Handler, was sold in 1959 and the plastic creation went on to sell 350,000 in the first year. 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
America’s atheist street pirates
27 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
The American atheists removing illegal religious signs from streets across the states Show more
