The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newsday
08/07/2020 04:06 GMT: WHO: Airborne transmission of Covid may be possible
53 minutes
on BBC World Service News InternetAvailable for over a year
We speak to one of the scientists who signed a letter to the World Health Organisation and persuaded it to change its guidance. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newsday
08/07/2020 05:06 GMT: Scientists say Covid-19 can linger in the air
53 minutes
on BBC World Service News InternetAvailable for over a year
The World Health Organisation accepts arguments that this may be a way the virus is being transmitted, giving more support to the wearing of face masks. Show more
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Newsday
08/07/2020 06:06 GMT: Hong Kong's new 'security hotel'
53 minutes
on BBC World Service News InternetAvailable for over a year
New building opened which puts mainland Chinese security agents in the heart of Hong Kong for the first time. Show more
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HARDtalk
Halima Aden: Challenging supermodel stereotypes
23 minutes
on BBC World Service News InternetAvailable for over a year
Halima Aden is a refugee turned supermodel who challenges a host of stereotypes. Top models are deemed to have a look that attracts and sells. But how diverse is that look? Show more
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Business Daily
Rising tensions with China
18 minutes
on BBC World Service News InternetAvailable for over a year
Why does China seem to be upsetting countries around the world? Show more
Witness History
Montreal's 'Night of Terror'
9 minutes
on BBC World Service News InternetAvailable for over a year
When the city's police force went on strike over pay in 1969 there was looting and rioting in the streets. But the problems leading to the unrest had been building for a while. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Why did world leaders fail to work together to prevent the spread of Covid-19? Ian Goldin, professor of globalisation and development at Oxford University, examines the impact. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Digital Planet
Can we make the web a better space?
43 minutes
on BBC World Service News InternetAvailable for over a year
A special programme on Web Science. Could a better understanding of how the internet works allow us to improve it for humanity in the future? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
World Book Club
Bernardine Evaristo: Girl, Woman, Other
50 minutes
on BBC World Service News InternetAvailable for over a year
The novel offers an insight into life in today’s multi-cultural Britain and charts the lives of twelve very different characters. Mostly women, mostly black and British. Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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The story of Kathleen Cleaver. the Black Panther Party and Dianne Feinstein, trailblazing Californian politician who took over as mayor of San Francisco. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
Rufus Wainwright: My music and my mother
41 minutes
on BBC World Service News InternetAvailable for over a year
The life and times of singer-songwriter Rufus Wainwright, who took special inspiration from his mother, the celebrated Canadian folk musician Kate McGarrigle. Show more
Witness History
Montreal's 'Night of Terror'
9 minutes
on BBC World Service News InternetAvailable for over a year
When the city's police force went on strike over pay in 1969 there was looting and rioting in the streets. But the problems leading to the unrest had been building for a while. 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
08/07/2020 13:06 GMT: Hong Kong security law: Beijing security office opens in Hong Kong
53 minutes
on BBC World Service News Internet
Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events. Show more
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World Business Report
First broadcast 08/07/2020 14:32 GMT: What went wrong at Wirecard?
27 minutes
on BBC World Service News InternetAvailable for over a year
We ask how German electronic payment firm Wirecard fell foul of a big accounting scandal. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
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The story of Kathleen Cleaver. the Black Panther Party and Dianne Feinstein, trailblazing Californian politician who took over as mayor of San Francisco. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
BBC OS
2020/07/08 16:06 GMT: Coronavirus conversations: Turkmenistan
53 minutes
on BBC World Service News Internet
Does the Central Asian nation really have zero cases of Covid-19? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Witness History
Montreal's 'Night of Terror'
9 minutes
on BBC World Service News InternetAvailable for over a year
When the city's police force went on strike over pay in 1969 there was looting and rioting in the streets. But the problems leading to the unrest had been building for a while. 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.
Newshour
08/07/2020 20:06 GMT: US coronavirus cases exceed 3 million
53 minutes
on BBC World Service News Internet
United States surpasses 3 million coronavirus cases Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
HARDtalk
Halima Aden: Challenging supermodel stereotypes
23 minutes
on BBC World Service News InternetAvailable for over a year
Halima Aden is a refugee turned supermodel who challenges a host of stereotypes. Top models are deemed to have a look that attracts and sells. But how diverse is that look? 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 latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
World Book Club
Bernardine Evaristo: Girl, Woman, Other
50 minutes
on BBC World Service News InternetAvailable for over a year
The novel offers an insight into life in today’s multi-cultural Britain and charts the lives of twelve very different characters. Mostly women, mostly black and British. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Business Matters
Pressure on US schools to re-open
53 minutes
on BBC World Service News InternetAvailable for over a year
The Trump administration threatens to withhold funding for schools that don't co-operate 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.
Assignment
The missing bodies of Guayaquil
27 minutes
on BBC World Service News InternetAvailable for over a year
How families in Guayaquil are still searching for the remains of their loved ones, who died as the city’s health system collapsed during the Covid-19 pandemic. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
Rufus Wainwright: My music and my mother
41 minutes
on BBC World Service News InternetAvailable for over a year
The life and times of singer-songwriter Rufus Wainwright, who took special inspiration from his mother, the celebrated Canadian folk musician Kate McGarrigle. Show more
Witness History
Montreal's 'Night of Terror'
9 minutes
on BBC World Service News InternetAvailable for over a year
When the city's police force went on strike over pay in 1969 there was looting and rioting in the streets. But the problems leading to the unrest had been building for a while. 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.
Health Check
Cancer deaths rise predicted after Covid-19
27 minutes
on BBC World Service News InternetAvailable for over a year
Rise in cancer deaths predicted due to Covid-19 lockdown; Army uncovers poor care in Canadian care homes as they provide emergency care; Brain differences between owls and larks. Show more
