The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newsday
24/08/2021 04:06 GMT : Fighters resisting the Taliban
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on BBC World ServiceAvailable for over a year
G7 countries meet to discuss Afghanistan and Panjshir Valley mujahadeen prepare to fight Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
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The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newsday
24/08/2021 06:06 GMT : US deadline to leave Afghanistan
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on BBC World ServiceAvailable for over a year
The situation at Kabul airport remains tense, but US president Joe Biden says the evacuation operation is on track and should be completed by the August 31st deadline. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
People Fixing The World
Ways to save the planet: Swap concrete for wood
23 minutes
on BBC World ServiceAvailable for over a year
Wood is strong enough to build skyscrapers, while bamboo is the fastest growing plant in the world. We investigate how they can be used to help fix climate change. Show more
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The economy of Afghanistan is collapsing as remittances and foreign aid dry up Show more
Witness History
My father survived the sinking of the Titanic
9 minutes
on BBC World ServiceAvailable for over a year
How six Chinese sailors were rescued from the Titanic, but then faced racism in America. Their stories remained untold for decades. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
A photo of the gold-medal-winning team appears in a newspaper back in Spain. Some of the players are recognised by people who know them - and they're not disabled. Show more
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Discovery
The Life Scientific: Professor Martin Sweeting
27 minutes
on BBC World ServiceAvailable for over a year
How Martin Sweeting made a satellite on his kitchen table and persuaded NASA to launch it into space. Martin tells Jim Al-Khalili about his life and work. Show more
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Singer songwriter Billie Eilish on the challenges of changing her image and Pakistani author Awais Khan on telling hard truths. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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In the Studio
Tom Hunt: Dressage music for the Tokyo Paralympics
27 minutes
on BBC World ServiceAvailable for over a year
The British composer who’s creating music for Para Equestrian dressage competitors, Laurentia Tan and Natasha Baker. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin 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
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Newshour
24/08/2021 13:06 GMT: G7 leaders' emergency talks on Afghanistan
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on BBC World Service
British PM Boris Johnson expected to ask US to extend deadline to leave Afghanistan Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
People Fixing The World
Ways to save the planet: Swap concrete for wood
23 minutes
on BBC World ServiceAvailable for over a year
Wood is strong enough to build skyscrapers, while bamboo is the fastest growing plant in the world. We investigate how they can be used to help fix climate change. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
World Business Report
First broadcast 24/08/2021 14:32 GMT : VP Harris continues South East Asia tour in Vietnam
27 minutes
on BBC World ServiceAvailable for over a year
The US Vice President has already visited Singapore in an effort to reaffirm trade ties. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The seven leaders are virtually meeting to discuss the situation in Afghanistan. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Witness History
My father survived the sinking of the Titanic
9 minutes
on BBC World ServiceAvailable for over a year
How six Chinese sailors were rescued from the Titanic, but then faced racism in America. Their stories remained untold for decades. 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.
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Digital Planet
Why the Taliban love social media
46 minutes
on BBC World ServiceAvailable for over a year
The significance of their online presence in the psychological war Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
24/08/2021 20:06 GMT: US : Not extending Afghan withdrawal deadline
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on BBC World Service
The Taliban say they're stopping Afghan nationals from going to Kabul airport. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
People Fixing The World
Ways to save the planet: Swap concrete for wood
23 minutes
on BBC World ServiceAvailable for over a year
Wood is strong enough to build skyscrapers, while bamboo is the fastest growing plant in the world. We investigate how they can be used to help fix climate change. 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.
Singer songwriter Billie Eilish on the challenges of changing her image and Pakistani author Awais Khan on telling hard truths. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Business Matters
US: 'We will meet Afghanistan withdrawal deadline'
50 minutes
on BBC World ServiceAvailable for over a year
As people look to leave Afghanistan, we speak with the International Refugee Committee about measures to help those still in the country Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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Five communities consistently outlive the rest of the planet boasting members aged 100+. What can we learn from them? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
Undercover in a nursing home at the age of 83
41 minutes
on BBC World ServiceAvailable for over a year
Chilean Sergio Chamy answered an intriguing job advert which led him to go undercover in a home for the elderly. His findings surprised everyone. Show more
Witness History
My father survived the sinking of the Titanic
9 minutes
on BBC World ServiceAvailable for over a year
How six Chinese sailors were rescued from the Titanic, but then faced racism in America. Their stories remained untold for decades. 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.
