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James Naughtie’s Letter to America
Letter six
9 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
The dominant power in the 20th century, America’s alliances and rivalries now look so different.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Documentary
The Malawi tapes
50 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
Preserving the treasure trove of traditional harmonies, rhythms and instruments of Malawi. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Business Weekly
A veteran scientist's view on the planet's future
53 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
101 year-old environmentalist James Lovelock reflects on his career and climate change 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.
Zing’s in Cardiff, meeting Welsh-language sex podcaster Lisa Angharad. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Sportshour
"I asked myself ‘if it’s not me, then who is it?’”
49 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
Farid Noori on his dream of becoming the first mountain biker from Afghanistan to compete at an Olympics. 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.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
08/08/2020 12:06 GMT: Beirut explosion: Thousands take to the streets to vent anger against their leaders
53 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle East
Beirut is bracing for a large anti-government protest as anger keeps on mounting. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
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.
Trending
Did a state news agency troll its critics?
18 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
It aimed to become the “BBC of Mexico”. State news agency Notimex was turning over a new leaf. But now it’s been accused of attacking its critics online. Show more
James Naughtie’s Letter to America
Letter six
9 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
The dominant power in the 20th century, America’s alliances and rivalries now look so different.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Documentary
The Bomb
50 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
An explosion that changed history. Could one man have stopped it? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
08/08/2020 20:06 GMT: Angry Beirut protesters storm government buildings
53 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle East
Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
From Our Own Correspondent
Beirut seeks answers
23 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
The aftermath from the Beirut explosion, coronavirus surges in South Africa, the stigma of Covid-19 in Iran and the abandoned pets left behind in favour of a holiday in France. Show more
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
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The Why Factor
Why is it so hard to get people to pay tax?
23 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
Attitudes to tax are determined by some surprising factors - like whether we think our neighbours are tax dodgers, and even our gender and age. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Unexpected Elements
Counting the heat health threat from climate change
1 hour
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
Future heat death toll; the infections we catch from wildlife; do colds protect us from Covid-19; anglerfish sex and immunity Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Tech Life
The future for TikTok in the United States
23 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
Why the popular video app faces being bought out or banned Show more
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Jazz in Weimar Berlin, calypso in Cardiff Bay and the sounds of the Beguine in Paris. Clarke Peters uncovers the stories of black musicians in Europe up to the Jazz Age. 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.
Trending
Did a state news agency troll its critics?
18 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
It aimed to become the “BBC of Mexico”. State news agency Notimex was turning over a new leaf. But now it’s been accused of attacking its critics online. Show more
Over to You
Getting down to business with Covid-19
9 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
How has business coverage tackled the unprecedented situation in the wake of Covid? Plus technical gremlins for both Science in Action and The Inquiry - what went wrong? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Documentary
Worlds apart
50 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
If globalisation is on its last legs - again - what might the impacts be? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
From Our Own Correspondent
Beirut seeks answers
23 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
The aftermath from the Beirut explosion, coronavirus surges in South Africa, the stigma of Covid-19 in Iran and the abandoned pets left behind in favour of a holiday in France. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Zing’s in Cardiff, meeting Welsh-language sex podcaster Lisa Angharad. Show more
