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The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newsday
28/12/2022 06:06 GMT : Civilians in Ukrainian city of Kherson told to leave as Russian bombardments intensify
50 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastHundreds of people are fleeing the southern city. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newsday
28/12/2022 07:06 GMT : Civilians in the Ukrainian city of Kherson have been told to leave to save their lives
50 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastRussian bombardments in the region intensify. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
HARDtalk
Tova Friedman: Learning from history
23 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
Stephen Sackur speaks to Tova Friedman, one of the youngest survivors of Auschwitz, who has written a memoir and taken to social media to tell her story. Is the world listening? Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Witness History
Malta's bread strike
9 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
In 1977 the bakers of Malta went on an unprecedented strike. It sent shock waves through the Maltese people who couldn’t imagine life without their favourite food...bread. 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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Rajkumar Keswani uncovers a web of nepotism between Union Carbide, government officials and journalists. After he's tried every channel, his worst fears come to pass. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Documentary
Nelson Mandela: A legacy in music
50 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
Joan Armatrading gives an account of Mandela's life as a lover and an inspirer of music. 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 latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
Anick and Destin, the miracle conjoined twins of DR Congo
41 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
Born in a remote village, the operation to separate conjoined twins Anick and Destin was a first for DR Congo in 2017. Then all contact with the family was lost. Show more
Witness History
Malta's bread strike
9 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
In 1977 the bakers of Malta went on an unprecedented strike. It sent shock waves through the Maltese people who couldn’t imagine life without their favourite food...bread. 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.
Digital Planet
The Tech of 2022
41 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
The Digital Planet team look back on their favourite tech stories of 2022; tech in Ukraine, Cybersecurity in Africa, bionic eyes with no tech support and flight tracking apps. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
28/12/2022 14:06 GMT: Recently-liberated Kherson shelled by Russian forces
50 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle East
Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events. Show more
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World Business Report
First broadcast 28/12/2022 15:32 GMT : Chinese tourists flock to travel websites
27 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
China's relaxation of COVID-19 rules has had a positive impact on tourism so far. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
BBC OS
2022/12/28 16:06 GMT: Ukraine war: Shelling of Kherson
50 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for years
Civilians have been fleeing Kherson as Russia attacks intensify. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Witness History
Malta's bread strike
9 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
In 1977 the bakers of Malta went on an unprecedented strike. It sent shock waves through the Maltese people who couldn’t imagine life without their favourite food...bread. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Sport Today
2022/12/28 GMT
27 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for years
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.
Health Check
Can you knit away your worries?
26 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
Knitting classes for depression and anxiety; history of benefits of crafts; why it’s hard to study the impact of crafting; supporting prisoners’ mental health with embroidery 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
Sports News
28/12/2022 GMT
9 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for years
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 28/12/2022 22:32 GMT : How China reopening will hit global travel
27 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
The US is the latest country to enhance testing requirements for arrivals, after Beijing announced plans to reopen international travel in and out of China. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
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The Fake Paralympians
6. Fallout
27 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
Learning disability athletes are back at the Paralympics, but why - 21 years later - are they still feeling the impact of the cheating? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Business Matters
What happens when China's borders open?
50 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
The end of China's strict Covid travel rules has come as a relief to passengers and the tourism industry - but concerns have been raised about the virus spreading 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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Assignment
Fighting 'fat-phobia' in Brazil
27 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
Some Brazilian cities are starting to pass laws to fight discrimination against people who are obese. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Witness History
Malta's bread strike
9 minutes
on BBC World Service Europe and the Middle EastAvailable for over a year
In 1977 the bakers of Malta went on an unprecedented strike. It sent shock waves through the Maltese people who couldn’t imagine life without their favourite food...bread. 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.
