The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newsday
21/08/2023 04:06 GMT : Storm Hilary battering southern California with heavy rains
50 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for years
Storm Hilary battering southern California with heavy rains. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
CrowdScience
What is the weight of the internet?
36 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
Simple question, tricky answer. CrowdScience tries to weigh the internet, but what is it? Just the electrons in the wires, or do we add modems, data centres, satellites, even us? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newsday
21/08/2023 05:06 GMT : Saudi border guards accused of killing hundreds of migrants
50 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for years
Saudi border guards are accused of killing hundreds of Ethiopian migrants attempting to cross from Yemen. Report by Human Rights Watch says many have been shot dead. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newsday
21/08/2023 06:06 GMT : Saudi border guards accused of killing hundreds of migrants
50 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for years
Human Rights Watch says killings mainly of Ethiopians along Yemeni border are systematic. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
HARDtalk
Jasvinder Sanghera: Abuse and the Church of England
23 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
Jasvinder Sanghera was hired by the Church of England to help them confront abuse allegations. But she and they are now at odds. What went wrong? Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Business Daily
Is Bangladesh ready for digital only banks?
18 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
Can you ensure financial inclusion for everyone when moving away from traditional banks? Show more
Witness History
Easter Rising in Ireland
9 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
On Easter Monday 1916, members of the Irish Volunteers and the Citizen’s Army occupied buildings in Dublin and proclaimed an Irish Republic. 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.
CrowdScience
What is the weight of the internet?
36 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
Simple question, tricky answer. CrowdScience tries to weigh the internet, but what is it? Just the electrons in the wires, or do we add modems, data centres, satellites, even us? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The History Hour
Judy Garland's legacy and the Benin Bronzes
52 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
We look at the legacy of the stage and screen actress Judy Garland with author Gerald Clarke.
And, how a chance encounter led to the return of two of the looted Benin Bronzes. 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 Conversation
Transforming lives through speech therapy
27 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
Beatriz De La Pava speaks to two speech and language therapists from Greece and South Africa who help people with speech and swallowing issues. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
Lost and Found: The prime minister's gold tooth
41 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
A daughter's fight to reclaim the remains of her father, Patrice Lumumba, a hero of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Show more
Witness History
Easter Rising in Ireland
9 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
On Easter Monday 1916, members of the Irish Volunteers and the Citizen’s Army occupied buildings in Dublin and proclaimed an Irish Republic. 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.
CrowdScience
What is the weight of the internet?
36 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
Simple question, tricky answer. CrowdScience tries to weigh the internet, but what is it? Just the electrons in the wires, or do we add modems, data centres, satellites, even us? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
21/08/2023 13:06 GMT: Saudi Arabia accused of killing and injuring Ethiopian migrants
50 minutes
on BBC World Service South Asia
Human Rights Watch report accuses Saudis of mass killings along the Yemeni border. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
HARDtalk
Jasvinder Sanghera: Abuse and the Church of England
23 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
Jasvinder Sanghera was hired by the Church of England to help them confront abuse allegations. But she and they are now at odds. What went wrong? Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
World Business Report
First broadcast 21/08/2023 14:32 GMT : BRICS: Over 50 countries gather in South Africa
27 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
Leaders from Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa are gathering this week to discuss plans for expansion, trades deals and de-dollarization. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
BBC OS
2023/08/21 16:06 GMT: Report: Migrants killed by Saudi border guards
50 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for years
Human Rights Watch has accused Saudi Arabia of killing Ethiopian migrants. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Witness History
Easter Rising in Ireland
9 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
On Easter Monday 1916, members of the Irish Volunteers and the Citizen’s Army occupied buildings in Dublin and proclaimed an Irish Republic. 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
21/08/2023 20:06 GMT: UK serial killer nurse gets whole life sentence
50 minutes
on BBC World Service South Asia
Lucy Letby receives a rare sentence from a UK court 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.
The History Hour
Judy Garland's legacy and the Benin Bronzes
52 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
We look at the legacy of the stage and screen actress Judy Garland with author Gerald Clarke.
And, how a chance encounter led to the return of two of the looted Benin Bronzes. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Business Matters
Storm Hilary hits California after lashing Mexico
50 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
Global business news, with live guests and contributions from Asia and the USA. 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.
Oritsé Williams hears from children who are unpaid carers for family members. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
Lost and Found: The prime minister's gold tooth
41 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
A daughter's fight to reclaim the remains of her father, Patrice Lumumba, a hero of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Show more
Witness History
Easter Rising in Ireland
9 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
On Easter Monday 1916, members of the Irish Volunteers and the Citizen’s Army occupied buildings in Dublin and proclaimed an Irish Republic. 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.
In the Studio
Nicola Benedetti: Running the Edinburgh International Festival
27 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
Nicola Benedetti starts her new job running an organisation and commissioning new works, including over 2000 artists from 48 countries. Show more
