The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newsday
05/10/2023 04:06 GMT : Kaiser Permanente: Over 75,000 US healthcare workers go on strike
50 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for years
The largest health care strike in US history is underway, employees say they are overworked and underpaid. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Health Check
Malaria vaccine backed by WHO
26 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
Vaccine for malaria recommended by WHO; Women facing inequalities in cancer care around the world; Nobel Prize awarded to scientists behind technology that led to Covid vaccines Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newsday
05/10/2023 05:06 GMT : European leaders gather at a summit in Granada
50 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for years
Leaders will discuss the war in Ukraine and the migration crisis. Show more
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Newsday
05/10/2023 06:06 GMT : Sikkim: Race against time to save people after flash floods
50 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for years
A search and rescue operation is underway for more than 100 missing in north-east India after a cloudburst over a lake triggered massive floods. At least 14 people killed. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Inquiry
Why can’t Germany build enough homes?
23 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
The government wanted to build 400,000 new homes - but the country's house-builders are in crisis. Charmaine Cozier explores why Germany can’t build enough homes. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Business Daily
Fashion: Paying less for the wedding dress?
18 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
We find out how brides across the world are cutting back Show more
Witness History
The Amoco Cadiz oil spill
9 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
In 1978, the Amoco Cadiz tanker ran aground off the coast of France, releasing more than 220,000 tonnes of crude oil into the sea. Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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Assignment
Gabon’s dark football secret
27 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
For Assignment, BBC Africa Eye speaks to witnesses of a sexual abuse ring that plagued all levels of Gabonese football for three decades. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Unexpected Elements
Complete shutdown
50 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
How would it feel wake up years later? After the US narrowly avoided a government shutdown, we look at how complicated systems - such as living things - can just press pause. 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 Food Chain
Can you eat your way to 100?
28 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
What a centenarian’s diet looks like. Show more
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Outlook
The prison escape and the wooden keys
41 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
In 1978, anti-apartheid activist Tim Jenkin hatched an audacious prison escape plan. From his cell, he would make his own wooden keys and open the prison doors to freedom. Show more
Witness History
The Amoco Cadiz oil spill
9 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
In 1978, the Amoco Cadiz tanker ran aground off the coast of France, releasing more than 220,000 tonnes of crude oil into the sea. 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
05/10/2023 13:06 GMT: What's left in Nagorno-Karabakh?
50 minutes
on BBC World Service East Asia
The BBC goes inside the ethnic Armenian enclave Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Inquiry
Why can’t Germany build enough homes?
23 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
The government wanted to build 400,000 new homes - but the country's house-builders are in crisis. Charmaine Cozier explores why Germany can’t build enough homes. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
World Business Report
First broadcast 05/10/2023 14:32 GMT : The economic impact of the Cricket World Cup
27 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
More than US$250 million dollars will be spent on advertising during the tournament. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
BBC OS
2023/10/05 16:06 GMT: Warmest September on record
50 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for years
The world's September temperatures were the warmest on record. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Witness History
The Amoco Cadiz oil spill
9 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
In 1978, the Amoco Cadiz tanker ran aground off the coast of France, releasing more than 220,000 tonnes of crude oil into the sea. 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
05/10/2023 20:06 GMT: Ukraine seeks support as Russia carries out deadly attack in Kharkiv
48 minutes
on BBC World Service East Asia
Russia's bombing comes as President Zelensky attended a European leaders' summit in Spain. Show more
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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
Complete shutdown
50 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
How would it feel wake up years later? After the US narrowly avoided a government shutdown, we look at how complicated systems - such as living things - can just press pause. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Business Matters
WTO cuts world trade forecast by over 50%
50 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
The World Trade Organization has cut its forecast for global trade growth in response to rising interest rates that have dented consumer spending power in the US, Europe and Asia. 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
Where are we on the road to EV?
27 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
From manufacture to charging, Tech Life takes a look at EVs and finds out some of the challenges to rolling them out Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
The prison escape and the wooden keys
41 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
In 1978, anti-apartheid activist Tim Jenkin hatched an audacious prison escape plan. From his cell, he would make his own wooden keys and open the prison doors to freedom. Show more
Witness History
The Amoco Cadiz oil spill
9 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
In 1978, the Amoco Cadiz tanker ran aground off the coast of France, releasing more than 220,000 tonnes of crude oil into the sea. 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
Young Catholics on the Francis revolution
27 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
As hundreds of Bishops gather at the Vatican, as part of the biggest consultation in the history of the Catholic church, we bring young Catholics together to hear their thoughts. Show more
