The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newsday
18/01/2024 05:06 GMT : US carries out new strikes in Yemen
50 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for 9 months
A Houthi spokesman told the BBC his movement was at war with the US and Britain and the strikes would continue. Show more
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From rowing across the Atlantic Ocean to running across the Sahara Desert – the physical and mental challenges of taking part in ultra-endurance activities. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newsday
18/01/2024 06:06 GMT : Pakistan carries out strikes in Iran
50 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for 9 months
Earlier this week, Iran said it had targeted an insurgent group in the Pakistani part of Balochistan. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newsday
18/01/2024 07:06 GMT : Pakistan launches military strikes on Iran
50 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for 9 months
The foreign ministry said a number of people were killed during what it called highly coordinated and precision military operations in Sistan and Balochistan province. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Inquiry
Can Indonesia pull off relocating its capital?
23 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
Indonesia is moving its capital city – but will it be able to complete the challenge? Show more
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Business Daily
The business of bed bugs
18 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
Infestations in tourism hot spots, such as Paris, have made headlines - so how are businesses responding? Show more
British zoologist Bob Golding turned the University of Ibadan's zoo into one of Nigeria's biggest tourist attractions in the 1970s. His wife, Peaches Golding, looks back. Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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Assignment
Bulgaria: The people smugglers
27 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
The men who risk jail by smuggling migrants across Europe. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Unexpected Elements
Rulers and the rules of ageing
50 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
As France appoints a 34-year-old Prime Minister, we ask how stress and sleeplessness can age us and hear how measuring intelligence in young people isn't as easy as it might seem 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
How to invent an apple
28 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
The fascinating history and future of the apples you buy in the supermarket Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
Betting the family farm on rockstar dreams
41 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
Donnie and Joe Emerson’s dad took out a $100,000 loan against the family farm so they could record their album and become stars, but it flopped and the family almost lost it all. Show more
British zoologist Bob Golding turned the University of Ibadan's zoo into one of Nigeria's biggest tourist attractions in the 1970s. His wife, Peaches Golding, looks back. 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
18/01/2024 14:06 GMT: US launches further strikes against Houthis in Yemen
48 minutes
on BBC World Service East Asia
The US has carried out a fourth round of strikes on Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen Show more
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World Business Report
First broadcast 18/01/2024 15:32 GMT : Spotify calls Apple 'outrageous'
27 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
Spotify has branded Apple's recent decision to charge a 27 percent cut on transactions made outside its App Store in the US as outrageous. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
BBC OS
2024/01/18 17:06 GMT: Violence in the West Bank
50 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for 9 months
We talk about the violence in the occupied West Bank. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
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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 five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
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Science In Action
Swine fever in South East Asia
28 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
Swine fever has reached Borneo, devastating the local wild pig populations and having huge knock-on effects for the indigenous populations who rely on the animals for their meat. Show more
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.
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World Business Report
First broadcast 18/01/2024 22:32 GMT : US Congress passes stopgap bill again avoiding government shutdown
27 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
The third temporary funding measure will keep the lights on until early March. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The Food Chain
How to invent an apple
28 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
The fascinating history and future of the apples you buy in the supermarket Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Unexpected Elements
Rulers and the rules of ageing
50 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
As France appoints a 34-year-old Prime Minister, we ask how stress and sleeplessness can age us and hear how measuring intelligence in young people isn't as easy as it might seem Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Business Matters
Spotify attacks Apple over fees
50 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
Spotify has launched an outspoken attack on new transaction fees of up to 27% being levied by Apple in the US. 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
Technology and mental health
27 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
Technology can pose dangers to our mental health - cyberbullying, social media addiction and disinformation. But can tech help our mental wellbeing ? We explore the issues. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
Betting the family farm on rockstar dreams
41 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
Donnie and Joe Emerson’s dad took out a $100,000 loan against the family farm so they could record their album and become stars, but it flopped and the family almost lost it all. 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
Russia’s Africa crusade
27 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
How Moscow is using divisions within Orthodox Christianity to extend its power in Africa. Show more
