The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The World This Week
The microbes forming a new kind of life
23 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle East
Scientists have made a new kind of DNA. It could change all our lives. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Boston Calling
On Trump’s Orders
27 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
Is Donald Trump “unfit” to be Commander in Chief? Show more
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Weekend
Trump suspends US refugee programme
50 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle East
Trump authorises 'extreme vetting'; North America's biggest diamond; John Hurt dies Show more
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Weekend
Trump Bans Syrians 'Until Further Notice'
50 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle East
Trump refuses closes border for Syrian refugees; Naked art gallery; Europe's borders Show more
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Refugees banned from entering US for four months; Trump and India; The sound of home. Show more
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The Food Chain
The Queen of Creole
27 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
Meet 94-year-old creole chef, Leah Chase. During her time she’s hosted US Presidents, civil rights activists, and music legends from Ray Charles to Michael Jackson. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Sportshour
The Wait Is Over: Japan get a Sumo Champion
27 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
After years of domination by wrestlers from first Samoa and then Mongolia, what does this mean for the sport, that has suffered numerous scandals and for Japan. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Newsroom
Serena Williams Sets New Tennis Record
23 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle East
Serena beats sister Venus in final; Trump's borders closure 'betrays US values'; British actor John Hurt dies at 77 Show more
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The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The Cultural Frontline
Giving Banned Music a New Voice
27 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
Norweigan singer Moddi explains why he chose to record 12 banned songs from around the world Show more
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UN and IOM urge Donald Trump to protect refugees Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
BBC Introducing
BBC Sound of 2017: The Nominees
50 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle East
Rag'n'Bone Man, Declan McKenna, Ray BLK and more nominees for the BBC Sound of 2017. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Sportsworld is live around the afternoon's FA Cup 4th round ties. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The day's top stories from the FA Cup, the Africa Cup of Nations and the Australian Open. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Newsroom
Trump Policy Change sees Arriving Passengers Refused Entry
23 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle East
President Trump facing legal challenge over order barring some Muslim migrants/refugees. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Boston Calling
On Trump’s Orders
27 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
Is Donald Trump “unfit” to be Commander in Chief? Show more
The Cultural Frontline
Giving Banned Music a New Voice
27 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
Norweigan singer Moddi explains why he chose to record 12 banned songs from around the world Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Trending
Robot News and Fake Facts
18 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
Tens of thousands of automated videos have appeared online recently. All feature photos of news events accompanied by a robotic voice. We investigate who’s making them and why. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Forum
Goethe: The story of colour
41 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
How colour affects our mood and thoughts: Goethe's views from his monumental Theory of Colours. With Bridget Kendall, Alexandra Loske, Victoria Finlay and Odette Steele Show more
Sporting Witness
South Korea's King of Computer Gaming
9 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
How Lim Yo-hwan, also known as Boxer, became one of the biggest names in eSports. Show more
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President Trump faces legal challenges to his executive order banning refugees from entering the United States 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
The Queen of Creole
27 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
Meet 94-year-old creole chef, Leah Chase. During her time she’s hosted US Presidents, civil rights activists, and music legends from Ray Charles to Michael Jackson. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Social genetics; Making metallic hydrogen; What makes us fat?; Human/Animal Chimeras; The Falklands Island wolf; Spotting fake health news; Altered States of Consciousness Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The World This Week
The microbes forming a new kind of life
23 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastScientists have made a new kind of DNA. It could change all our lives. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Newsroom
Protests Against New Immigration Order
14 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle East
President Trump says vetting process is 'working nicely' as hundreds of travellers get detained from seven mainly Muslim countries Show more
BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
CrowdScience
What is the Real Time?
29 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
Time is a slippery concept that scientists still do not fully understand. We explore the history of time-keeping and the science behind the most accurate clocks today. Show more
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From Our Own Correspondent
Departures
23 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
A Rohingya exodus and official denials from Myanmar; Yahya Jammeh leaves the Gambia; female Marines are made in the USA; and the Mediterranean time capsule of Northern Cyprus Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Heart and Soul
Making Faces
27 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
How renowned Pakistani bridal make-up artist Shamain Faruque channels religion through make-up. Show more
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The Documentary
The Woman who Exposed Russian Doping
50 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
Yuliya Stepanova and her family fear for their lives, after exposing the systemic Russian state sponsored doping programme, one of the greatest sporting scandals of all time. Show more
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The History Hour
The Aboriginal Tent Embassy
50 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
Indigenous rights in Australia, the invention of the microwave oven, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, and Desert Island Discs. Show more
