The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newsday
18/05/2023 04:06 GMT : Dire warning on global warming from the United Nations
50 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for years
New research from the UN's World Meteorological Organization suggests the planet is going to miss globally agreed targets to reduce warming. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Health Check
Home testing kits for disease screening
27 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
Screening for disease at home; Nigerian doctor’s student memoir; Covid 19 is no longer an emergency; US School meal reform; Triathlete body shape might help in hot weather Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newsday
18/05/2023 05:06 GMT : New explosions in Kyiv and elsewhere in Ukraine
50 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for years
Kyiv's military administration said a missile attack had been launched from Russian strategic bombers over the Caspian Sea. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newsday
18/05/2023 06:06 GMT : Ukraine's capital comes under ninth attack this month
50 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for years
Kyiv authorities say the city was targeted by Russian cruise missiles but initial indications suggested all the incoming missiles had been destroyed. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Inquiry
Is Africa’s Great Green Wall failing?
23 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
The Great Green Wall was conceived to stop the spread of the Sahara desert across the Sahel region of Africa by 2030. But only 4% is complete. So is it failing? Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Business Daily
The world's fastest EV
18 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
Mate Rimac tells us how he designed and now produces the world's fastest electric car. Show more
Witness History
Creating New Zealand's national walking trail
9 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
In 2011, Geoff Chapple created a 3,000 km long walking trail in New Zealand. It was called Te Araroa. Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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Assignment
Hard times in the Big Easy
27 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
New Orleans is the murder capital of the United States - what are the causes and does anyone have a solution? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Unexpected Elements
Co-operation and cohesion
54 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
Social cohesion, cellular cohesion and glue. Science stories inspired by election news. 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 Food Chain
Is the food you’re eating what you think it is?
29 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
A visit to a spice testing lab reveals how fraudsters tamper with food to make money Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
I had a baby while leading the resistance from the mountains
41 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
Cecilia Oebanda was a resistance leader during the dictatorship of Ferdinand Marcos Sr. Now she's saving thousands of young people in the Philippines from human trafficking. Show more
Witness History
Creating New Zealand's national walking trail
9 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
In 2011, Geoff Chapple created a 3,000 km long walking trail in New Zealand. It was called Te Araroa. 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
18/05/2023 13:06 GMT: Rescue efforts continue after Italy floods
50 minutes
on BBC World Service South Asia
Rescue efforts are continuing in northern Italy following the devastating floods there - with thousands of families living in emergency shelters. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Inquiry
Is Africa’s Great Green Wall failing?
23 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
The Great Green Wall was conceived to stop the spread of the Sahara desert across the Sahel region of Africa by 2030. But only 4% is complete. So is it failing? Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
World Business Report
First broadcast 18/05/2023 14:32 GMT : Sudan conflict ‘damaging neighbouring economies’
27 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
The UN has made a record-breaking appeal for $3 billion worth of support for Sudan. But with thousands fleeing their homes, the conflict threatens a major regional crisis. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
BBC OS
2023/05/18 16:06 GMT: Lebanon's cost of living
50 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for years
What's life like for people living in Beirut in an economic crisis? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Witness History
Creating New Zealand's national walking trail
9 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
In 2011, Geoff Chapple created a 3,000 km long walking trail in New Zealand. It was called Te Araroa. 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
18/05/2023 20:06 GMT: Italy floods: Questions grow about the official response
50 minutes
on BBC World Service South Asia
More than 20 rivers have burst their banks in Italy, leaving 13 people dead. 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.
Unexpected Elements
Co-operation and cohesion
54 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
Social cohesion, cellular cohesion and glue. Science stories inspired by election news. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Business Matters
G7 announce the latest sanctions against Russia
50 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
Russian diamond imports to the UK will be banned in the latest sanctions following the invasion of Ukraine. 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.
Tech Life
Is Elon Musk's Twitter harming global political free speech?
28 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
The founder of Wikipedia, Jimmy Wales, tells us Elon Musk’s Twitter is making it harder for the internet to be open and free, and voice artists speak up about the threat from AI. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
I had a baby while leading the resistance from the mountains
41 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
Cecilia Oebanda was a resistance leader during the dictatorship of Ferdinand Marcos Sr. Now she's saving thousands of young people in the Philippines from human trafficking. Show more
Witness History
Creating New Zealand's national walking trail
9 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
In 2011, Geoff Chapple created a 3,000 km long walking trail in New Zealand. It was called Te Araroa. 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.
Heart and Soul
The emerging Muslim manosphere
27 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
Why are some young Muslim men being drawn into the toxic online space of the manosphere? Show more
