The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newsday
13/07/2023 04:06 GMT : Thailand's reformist leader faces uncertain PM vote
50 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for years
Pita Limjaroenrat needs majority support from parliament to become prime minister, which means he must win backing from senators, who were appointed by his military opponents. Show more
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Health Check
Sickle cell disease: Fighting for the future
26 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
Global burden of Sickle Cell Disease; Treating African Sleeping Sickness; Companionship Alzheimer's project; Continuing to learn new skills with Dementia. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newsday
13/07/2023 05:06 GMT : Biden: 'We will not waver' in support for Ukraine
50 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for years
The US President said that when Vladimir Putin unleashed the war, he was counting on the break-up of Nato. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newsday
13/07/2023 06:06 GMT : Biden: Support for Ukraine ‘will not waver’
50 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for years
The US President said that when Vladimir Putin unleashed the war, he was counting on the break-up of Nato. Show more
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The Inquiry
How can we stop wildfires?
23 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
Canada is having its worst forest fires. Wildfires are increasing globally. Why are they worse than ever and what should we do about them? Show more
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Business Daily
Spanish election: How will young people vote?
18 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
We find out which parties and policies are impressing first-time voters. Show more
Witness History
When disposable nappies were invented
9 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
In 1947, after the birth of her third child, Valerie Hunter Gordon decided she was sick of the drudgery of cloth nappies and so she invented disposable nappies. Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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Assignment
Speaking for themselves
27 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
In South Africa, cultural activists are determined to reclaim a language – Afrikaaps – to restore the dignity and pride of a once disenfranchised Cape Flats community. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Unexpected Elements
Nato and the left-handed universe
50 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
As Nato meets, we look at what science says about consensus decision-making, whether the universe is left-handed, and what chemistry can tell us about our ancient past. Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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The Food Chain
What the wedding caterer is really thinking
27 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
The thrills and spills of putting on a celebratory feast. Show more
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Outlook
Shot out of the sky: My photo exposed a US political scandal
41 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
Lou got a tip off about a plane that had crashed deep in the Nicaraguan jungle, the photo that he took of the scene sparked a political firestorm. Show more
Witness History
When disposable nappies were invented
9 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
In 1947, after the birth of her third child, Valerie Hunter Gordon decided she was sick of the drudgery of cloth nappies and so she invented disposable nappies. 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
13/07/2023 13:06 GMT: Thailand's reformist leader fails to become PM
50 minutes
on BBC World Service South Asia
Pita Limjaroenra, a reformer who won Thailand's election in May, has failed to win enough votes in parliament to become prime minister. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Inquiry
How can we stop wildfires?
23 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
Canada is having its worst forest fires. Wildfires are increasing globally. Why are they worse than ever and what should we do about them? Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
World Business Report
First broadcast 13/07/2023 14:32 GMT : Actors on strike
27 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
Tens of thousands of Hollywood actors are preparing to strike after last-ditch talks between their unions and streaming giants broke down just hours before a major deadline. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
BBC OS
2023/07/13 16:06 GMT: Hollywood actors set to strike
50 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for years
Hollywood actors are preparing to strike alongside screenwriters after talks broke down. Show more
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Witness History
When disposable nappies were invented
9 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
In 1947, after the birth of her third child, Valerie Hunter Gordon decided she was sick of the drudgery of cloth nappies and so she invented disposable nappies. 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.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
13/07/2023 20:06 GMT: Hollywood begins its largest shutdown in 40 years
50 minutes
on BBC World Service South Asia
Hollywood actors have been ordered by their union to strike after weeks of talks with major studios and streaming giants collapsed Show more
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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
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
Nato and the left-handed universe
50 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
As Nato meets, we look at what science says about consensus decision-making, whether the universe is left-handed, and what chemistry can tell us about our ancient past. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Business Matters
Hollywood strikes: Actors decide to walk out
50 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
The Los Angeles-based Screen Actors Guild has officially gone on strike, marking the start of the largest shutdown Hollywood has seen for 40 years. 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
The changing social media landscape
27 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
Meta - the owner of Facebook - has launched Threads, a text-based social media app. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
Shot out of the sky: My photo exposed a US political scandal
41 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
Lou got a tip off about a plane that had crashed deep in the Nicaraguan jungle, the photo that he took of the scene sparked a political firestorm. Show more
Witness History
When disposable nappies were invented
9 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
In 1947, after the birth of her third child, Valerie Hunter Gordon decided she was sick of the drudgery of cloth nappies and so she invented disposable nappies. 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.
Antonia Bolingbroke-Kent follows Sipa Melo, a shaman in a remote corner of north-east India, as he tries to keep his culture alive in the shadow of the Himalayas. Show more
