The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newsday
18/08/2023 04:06 GMT : Canada wildfires: Yellowknife city evacuation deadline looms
50 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for years
Canada is having its worst wildfire season on record, with firefighters in Canada battling more than 1000 active fires burning across the country. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Science In Action
The science behind the Hawaii fire
29 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
The science behind the devastating fires that consumed Lahaina on the Hawaiian island of Maui. Climate change is considered a factor. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newsday
18/08/2023 05:06 GMT : Residents of Yellowknife flee wildfires in Canada's Northwest Territories
50 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for years
Angry people have been turned away from packed evacuation flights leaving Yellowknife as the fire advances. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newsday
18/08/2023 06:06 GMT : Firefighters in Canada battle its worst wildfire season on record
50 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for years
Canada counts more than 1,000 active fires burning across the north of the country. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
HARDtalk
Sam Rainsy: Has Cambodia's opposition been outfoxed?
23 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
Stephen Sackur speaks to exiled Cambodian opposition leader Sam Rainsy. He has tried and failed to engineer the downfall of the country's ruler, Hun Sen, for decades. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Business Daily
Picture perfect cakes and cafes
18 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
How tastes and habits are changing when it comes to buying and eating cakes and puddings. Show more
Witness History
The Wizard of Oz: The stolen ruby slippers
9 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
In 2005, ruby slippers from the movie 'The Wizard of Oz' were stolen from the Judy Garland Museum in Minnesota, USA. 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.
Science In Action
The science behind the Hawaii fire
29 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
The science behind the devastating fires that consumed Lahaina on the Hawaiian island of Maui. Climate change is considered a factor. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Real Story
How should the world engage with the Taliban?
49 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
Can the world engage with the Taliban while also keeping up the pressure to improve women's rights? 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
German, soldier, Jew
27 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
Confronting the challenges modern Jewish soldiers face serving in the German military. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Fifth Floor
Peshawar's school for Afghans
41 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
Free schooling for the children of Afghan refugees: BBC Urdu’s Nazish Faiz meets the teacher running a free school in Peshawar, two years after the Taliban takeover in Afghanistan Show more
Witness History
The Wizard of Oz: The stolen ruby slippers
9 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
In 2005, ruby slippers from the movie 'The Wizard of Oz' were stolen from the Judy Garland Museum in Minnesota, USA. 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.
Science In Action
The science behind the Hawaii fire
29 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
The science behind the devastating fires that consumed Lahaina on the Hawaiian island of Maui. Climate change is considered a factor. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
18/08/2023 13:06 GMT: Canada Fires: Yellowknife residents ordered out
50 minutes
on BBC World Service East Asia
Canada's minister for environment and climate change tells us "It is by far the worst forest fire season in our history". Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
HARDtalk
Sam Rainsy: Has Cambodia's opposition been outfoxed?
23 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
Stephen Sackur speaks to exiled Cambodian opposition leader Sam Rainsy. He has tried and failed to engineer the downfall of the country's ruler, Hun Sen, for decades. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
World Business Report
First broadcast 18/08/2023 14:32 GMT : China property giant Evergrande files for US bankruptcy protection
27 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
Evergrande, China’s property giant has filed for bankruptcy protection in the US as the real estate crisis in China deepens. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
BBC OS
2023/08/18 16:06 GMT: Starvation in Ethiopia's Tigray region
50 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for years
What's behind the starvation deaths in Tigray? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Witness History
The Wizard of Oz: The stolen ruby slippers
9 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
In 2005, ruby slippers from the movie 'The Wizard of Oz' were stolen from the Judy Garland Museum in Minnesota, USA. 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
18/08/2023 20:06 GMT: British nurse found guilty of baby murders
50 minutes
on BBC World Service East Asia
Lucy Letby’s conviction makes her the most prolific child killer in modern Britain. 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 Real Story
How should the world engage with the Taliban?
49 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
Can the world engage with the Taliban while also keeping up the pressure to improve women's rights? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Business Matters
China property giant Evergrande files for US bankruptcy protection
50 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
Global business news, with live guests and contributions from Asia and the USA. 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.
Witness History
The Wizard of Oz: The stolen ruby slippers
9 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
In 2005, ruby slippers from the movie 'The Wizard of Oz' were stolen from the Judy Garland Museum in Minnesota, USA. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Real Story
How should the world engage with the Taliban?
49 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
Can the world engage with the Taliban while also keeping up the pressure to improve women's rights? Show more
