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The harrowing details are just beginning to emerge of the Hamas incursion into southern Israel. Show more

The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.

Entire neighbourhoods of the Gaza Strip have been flattened in Israel's bombardments. Show more

The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.

Arab League foreign ministers meet today to attempt to agree a ceasefire in the conflict between Hamas and Israel. Show more

The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.

Stephen speaks to long-standing Israeli politician Danny Danon. Can a new conflict in the Middle East be contained and where does it end? Show more

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Ending subsidies has caused a spike the cost of petrol - we look at the impact on consumers and businesses - and the knock-on effect for neighbouring countries like Cameroon. Show more

In 1957, Ghana became the first country in sub-Saharan Africa to gain independence. The unveiling of a new flag marked a fresh start for Ghana. It was designed by Theodosia Okoh. Show more

The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.

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We report from a Maasai digging project in the greater Horn of Africa. The drought there is the worst for 40 years, made 100 times more likely by climate change. Show more

The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.

American writer Michael Chabon talks about his 2001 Pulitzer Prize-winning novel The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay. 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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After a perilous journey on a migrant boat attempting to leave Senegal, Baye Seyni Sène set up a school in Dakar to encourage young people to stay in the country. Show more

In 1957, Ghana became the first country in sub-Saharan Africa to gain independence. The unveiling of a new flag marked a fresh start for Ghana. It was designed by Theodosia Okoh. 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.

A fifth day of Israeli strikes in response to Hamas attacks on Saturday. Show more

The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.

Stephen speaks to long-standing Israeli politician Danny Danon. Can a new conflict in the Middle East be contained and where does it end? Show more

The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.

As the Israeli blockade continues, we look at how Hamas, which governs the Gaza Strip, gets its funding. Show more

The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.

The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.

Israel's forming an emergency government, which includes a "war cabinet". Show more

The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.

In 1957, Ghana became the first country in sub-Saharan Africa to gain independence. The unveiling of a new flag marked a fresh start for Ghana. It was designed by Theodosia Okoh. 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.

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.

The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.

Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events. Show more

The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.

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

BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.

The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.

The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.

American writer Michael Chabon talks about his 2001 Pulitzer Prize-winning novel The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay. Show more

The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.

As the conflict continues, we hear how a business tries to stay afloat in Israel.

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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.

Over 150 years since the end of the American Civil War, the battle for how communities memorialise history remains. Show more

The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.

After a perilous journey on a migrant boat attempting to leave Senegal, Baye Seyni Sène set up a school in Dakar to encourage young people to stay in the country. Show more

In 1957, Ghana became the first country in sub-Saharan Africa to gain independence. The unveiling of a new flag marked a fresh start for Ghana. It was designed by Theodosia Okoh. 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.

Fast growing cities will put increasing pressure on food security. Show more