The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newsday
08/06/2023 04:06 GMT : Red Cross issues warning over landmines in dam-flooded Ukraine
50 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for years
The Red Cross is warning that landmines that were dislodged when Ukraine's Kakhovka dam was destroyed are likely to pose a significant threat. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Health Check
China's Covid-19 lockdown: What happened next?
26 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
China’s latest Covid-19 wave could rise to 65 million but lockdowns look unlikely. Low cost meningitis vaccine are being trialled in Mali and Gambia. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newsday
08/06/2023 05:06 GMT : Significant environmental fallout from Ukraine's destroyed dam
50 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for years
Ukrainian officials say 29 towns and villages along the Dnipro River have been flooded and hundreds of thousands of people have now been left without drinking water. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newsday
08/06/2023 06:06 GMT : Alarm raised over the worldwide effects of Ukraine's breached dam
50 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for years
Climate campaigners and humanitarian agencies cite food security and pollution worries over destroyed dam. Show more
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The Inquiry
Will hydrogen solve our energy needs?
23 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
Hydrogen can be used as fuel for large vehicles and trains. It can heat homes and power industry, The only by-product is water. Could it solve all our future energy needs? Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Business Daily
The tech supporting women's health
18 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
Femtech businesses are growing fast but how much of that growth is supporting women in parts of the world where access to healthcare can sometimes be difficult? Show more
Witness History
Last communist march before Hitler
9 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
On 25 January 1933 the last legal communist march was held in Berlin. Just a few days later Adolf Hitler became Chancellor of Germany. Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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Assignment
Ukraine: The men who don’t want to fight
27 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
Thousands of Ukrainian men are dodging the draft and risking their lives in the process. Some face either a swim across a fast-moving river or a trek over snow-covered mountains Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Unexpected Elements
Collapsing pensions and civilisations
50 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
The news you know, the science you don't. 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
How did TV cooking competitions get so big?
34 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
We delve into the global success of the cookery competition on television. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
Schooled at sea: My chaotic voyage to university
41 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
Suzanne Heywood spent her childhood sailing around the world facing storms, shipwrecks and isolation but she longed to return to England and win a place at Oxford University. Show more
Witness History
Last communist march before Hitler
9 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
On 25 January 1933 the last legal communist march was held in Berlin. Just a few days later Adolf Hitler became Chancellor of Germany. 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
08/06/2023 13:06 GMT: Zelensky visits Kherson after dam destruction
50 minutes
on BBC World Service South Asia
Ukrainian officials warn of serious long-term consequences for agriculture in the region. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Inquiry
Will hydrogen solve our energy needs?
23 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
Hydrogen can be used as fuel for large vehicles and trains. It can heat homes and power industry, The only by-product is water. Could it solve all our future energy needs? Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
World Business Report
First broadcast 08/06/2023 14:32 GMT : Wildfire smoke affecting US East Coast
27 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
Businesses in New York and North America are being affected by wildfire smoke from Canada, with millions of people being advised to stay indoors or wear a mask when outside. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
BBC OS
2023/06/08 16:06 GMT: Ukraine: Nova Kakhovka dam
50 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for years
Rescue efforts in Ukraine continue following Tuesday's breach of the Kakhovka dam. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Witness History
Last communist march before Hitler
9 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
On 25 January 1933 the last legal communist march was held in Berlin. Just a few days later Adolf Hitler became Chancellor of Germany. 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
08/06/2023 20:06 GMT: Canada wildfire smoke spreads
50 minutes
on BBC World Service South Asia
Firefighters are being sent to tackle wildfires as smog spreads across North America. 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
Collapsing pensions and civilisations
50 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
The news you know, the science you don't. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Business Matters
Wildfires: Inside Canada’s struggles to recruit firefighters
50 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
Canada has lost 30,000 firefighters since 2016. The Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs asks for efforts to boost recruitment amid the country's worst wildfire season on record. 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
Apple's big bet on virtual reality
26 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
Tech Life visits Apple HQ for the Vision Pro headset launch - and asks if it will take virtual reality mainstream, and if Apple can still make products that change the world. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
Schooled at sea: My chaotic voyage to university
41 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
Suzanne Heywood spent her childhood sailing around the world facing storms, shipwrecks and isolation but she longed to return to England and win a place at Oxford University. Show more
Witness History
Last communist march before Hitler
9 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
On 25 January 1933 the last legal communist march was held in Berlin. Just a few days later Adolf Hitler became Chancellor of Germany. 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
America's relief mission
27 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
How Florida's Baptist Relief provided support for local communities affected by Hurricane Ian. Show more
