The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newsday
18/03/2021 05:06 GMT : Tanzanian leader John Magufuli dies at 61
53 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
The Tanzanian leader who was sceptical about Covid-19 vaccines had not been seen in public for two weeks. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newsday
18/03/2021 06:06 GMT : Tanzania announces national mourning for President Magufuli
53 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
Speculation about the cause of Mr Magufuli's death rages on as a Covid-sceptic who shunned mask wearing and decided against a vaccine program for Tanzania. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newsday
18/03/2021 07:06 GMT : President Magufuli: Heart condition blamed for death in office
53 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
Tributes have been pouring in for Tanzania's President John Magufuli who died on Wednesday aged 61. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Inquiry
Why do Italy’s governments keep collapsing?
23 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
As Mario Draghi forms Italy’s 65th government in 73 years, we ask why Italian politics is so unstable. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Business Daily
Josephine’s story: Starting a business
18 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
In Africa’s largest urban slum, a single mother struggles to survive lockdown - episode two. Show more
Witness History
Mars-500 isolation experiment
9 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
Why six men were locked inside a spacecraft on earth for 520 days Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Assignment
Scotland's contested identity
27 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
As the Scottish National Party calls for another referendum on leaving the UK, Lucy Ash travels from Dundee to Orkney hearing both sides. What's changed since the poll in 2014? Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The Food Chain
The food that broke through lockdown
29 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
Four stories of love, friendship and food during lockdown. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Forum
Adventures with dentures: The story of dentistry
39 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
The painful early roots of a profession we all rely on. Show more
Sporting Witness
When Col Gaddafi's son played football in Italy's Serie A
9 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
In 2003, Italian top-flight side Perugia made a new and unusual signing: Al-Saadi Gaddafi, the son of Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi. 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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Health Check
Vaccine and blood clots
26 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
Are concerns over blood clots and the Oxford AstraZeneca vaccine justified; Tanzania’s hidden epidemic; Covid vaccine side effects and your immune response; Haitians in Chile Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
How did this diver cheat death?
44 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
Diver Chris Lemons became tangled in a cord when he was at the bottom of the North Sea in Scotland. He managed to survive for around 35 minutes without any air. 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
18/03/2021 14:06 GMT: Europe's vaccine fears
53 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle East
European regulator set to report on safety concerns over AstraZeneca Covid vaccine. Show more
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World Business Report
First broadcast 18/03/2021 15:32 GMT : US-China talks in Alaska
27 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
The US and China are holding their first high level talks since Joe Biden was inaugurated. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
BBC OS
2021/03/18 16:06 GMT: Tanzania's President Magufuli dies
53 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle East
There had been rumours he had contracted Covid-19. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Witness History
Mars-500 isolation experiment
9 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
Why six men were locked inside a spacecraft on earth for 520 days Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
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.
Science In Action
International science at sea
35 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
As the UK government puts a cap on overseas development spending, international research collaborations feel the pinch. 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
BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
World Business Report
First broadcast 18/03/2021 22:32 GMT : US-China talks in Alaska
27 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
The US and China are holding their first high level talks since Joe Biden was inaugurated. 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 food that broke through lockdown
29 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
Four stories of love, friendship and food during lockdown. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Forum
Adventures with dentures: The story of dentistry
39 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
The painful early roots of a profession we all rely on. Show more
Sporting Witness
When Col Gaddafi's son played football in Italy's Serie A
9 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
In 2003, Italian top-flight side Perugia made a new and unusual signing: Al-Saadi Gaddafi, the son of Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Business Matters
Top US and Chinese officials meet in Alaska
53 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
It will be their first face to face talks since Joe Biden took office Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
HARDtalk
Stephen King: Are you afraid of the dark?
23 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
Stephen King has written more than 60 books and sold close to 400 million copies. He's been writing for half a century – how has our appetite for fear evolved? Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
World Football
Cuba's Jorge Corrales and Wolfsburg's Kevin Mbabu
27 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
Cuban footballer Jorge Corrales discusses an historic moment for the national team. And the Wolfsburg defender Kevin Mbabu talks about their impressive season so far. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
How did this diver cheat death?
44 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
Diver Chris Lemons became tangled in a cord when he was at the bottom of the North Sea in Scotland. He managed to survive for around 35 minutes without any air. Show more
Witness History
Mars-500 isolation experiment
9 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
Why six men were locked inside a spacecraft on earth for 520 days Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Tech Life
Uber’s u-turn on drivers
23 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
The ride-hailing giant says it will pay UK drivers a minimum wage and other benefits. Will other gig-economy firms be forced to follow suit? Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Science In Action
International science at sea
35 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
As the UK government puts a cap on overseas development spending, international research collaborations feel the pinch. Show more
