The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newsday
21/07/2021 04:06 GMT : China floods: people trapped on subway trains
50 minutes
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Flash floods in the Chinese city of Zhengzhou leave underground stations flooded, and cars and people swept away. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newsday
21/07/2021 05:06 GMT : China flooding: people up to their necks on the subway
50 minutes
on BBC World ServiceAvailable for over a year
Severe flooding in parts of central China has left subway stations and roads submerged. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newsday
21/07/2021 06:06 GMT : China floods: thousands evacuated from submerged subway trains
50 minutes
on BBC World ServiceAvailable for over a year
Severe flash floods have hit central China. The city of Zhengzhou saw more rain in one hour than the flood-stricken parts of Germany had in one day. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
HARDtalk
Laurent Lamothe: Can anything be done to end Haiti's suffering?
23 minutes
on BBC World ServiceAvailable for over a year
Stephen Sackur speaks to former Haitian Prime Minister, Laurent Lamothe. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Business Daily
The long shadow of Covid on kids' education
18 minutes
on BBC World ServiceAvailable for over a year
The pandemic has left an indelible mark on the education of children around the world Show more
Witness History
Surviving Norway's day of terror
9 minutes
on BBC World ServiceAvailable for over a year
Lisa Husby recalls running for her life as far-right extremist Anders Breivik went on a killing spree in a summer camp for young activists on Utøya island on 22 July 2011. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Can China challenge the dollar's dominant place in the global economy or will digital currencies prove more disruptive in the long term? Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Digital Planet
Internet shutdowns in Latin America
48 minutes
on BBC World ServiceAvailable for over a year
Internet shutdowns in Latin America. Also, the world’s first 3D-printed steel bridge unveiled in Amsterdam, and using machine learning to remotely monitor ecosystem sounds Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
How breaking, also known as break-dancing, originated on the inner city streets of New York to become a new Olympic sport. Presented by four-time breaking World Champion, BoxWon. 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.
One of only four Indian women to ever have won an Olympic medal, wrestler Sakshi Malik tells us how her success has changed attitudes to women's sport in India. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Punk's Palmolive grew up in Franco's Spain and played the drums with iconic punk bands The Slits and The Raincoats - but turned her back on music to embark on a religious quest Show more
Witness History
Surviving Norway's day of terror
9 minutes
on BBC World ServiceAvailable for over a year
Lisa Husby recalls running for her life as far-right extremist Anders Breivik went on a killing spree in a summer camp for young activists on Utøya island on 22 July 2011. 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
21/07/2021 13:06 GMT: China: commuters die in flooded train tunnel
50 minutes
on BBC World Service
The city of Zhengzhou was battered by more rain in a day than it usually gets in a year. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
HARDtalk
Laurent Lamothe: Can anything be done to end Haiti's suffering?
23 minutes
on BBC World ServiceAvailable for over a year
Stephen Sackur speaks to former Haitian Prime Minister, Laurent Lamothe. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
World Business Report
First broadcast 21/07/2021 14:32 GMT : China faces extreme flooding
27 minutes
on BBC World ServiceAvailable for over a year
Following several extreme weather events we ask if businesses can adapt to climate change. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
We speak to two people affected by the floods in Germany and Belgium. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Witness History
Surviving Norway's day of terror
9 minutes
on BBC World ServiceAvailable for over a year
Lisa Husby recalls running for her life as far-right extremist Anders Breivik went on a killing spree in a summer camp for young activists on Utøya island on 22 July 2011. 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.
Health Check
Could the flu vaccine protect against severe Covid-19?
26 minutes
on BBC World ServiceAvailable for over a year
Flu vaccine protection against Covid-19; Covid vaccination for Downs Syndrome; Winter viruses in summer. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Days of rain have caused widespread damage and led to 200,000 evacuations in China. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
HARDtalk
Laurent Lamothe: Can anything be done to end Haiti's suffering?
23 minutes
on BBC World ServiceAvailable for over a year
Stephen Sackur speaks to former Haitian Prime Minister, Laurent Lamothe. 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
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.
How breaking, also known as break-dancing, originated on the inner city streets of New York to become a new Olympic sport. Presented by four-time breaking World Champion, BoxWon. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Business Matters
China faces extreme flooding
50 minutes
on BBC World ServiceAvailable for over a year
Following several extreme weather events we ask if businesses can adapt to climate change. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
China hopes to stop its workforce shrinking with a new three-child policy. But will couples actually want more children? Can China raise its birth rate? Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Health Check
Could the flu vaccine protect against severe Covid-19?
26 minutes
on BBC World ServiceAvailable for over a year
Flu vaccine protection against Covid-19; Covid vaccination for Downs Syndrome; Winter viruses in summer. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Punk's Palmolive grew up in Franco's Spain and played the drums with iconic punk bands The Slits and The Raincoats - but turned her back on music to embark on a religious quest Show more
Witness History
Surviving Norway's day of terror
9 minutes
on BBC World ServiceAvailable for over a year
Lisa Husby recalls running for her life as far-right extremist Anders Breivik went on a killing spree in a summer camp for young activists on Utøya island on 22 July 2011. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
In the Mexican state of Sinaloa, the tentacles of ‘narco cultura’ extend deep into the lives of local women. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The Food Chain
Should 'junk food' sponsor sport?
31 minutes
on BBC World ServiceAvailable for over a year
The fizzy drink and burger brands backing everything from the Olympics to junior football. Show more
