The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Regional Variations (3)
The Compass
Outlook
The boss of Samsung - one of the world's biggest electronics companies - goes on trial. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Regional Variations (2)
Outlook
UN envoy to South Sudan criticises political leaders for failing to serve their people. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Regional Variations (3)
The Compass
Outlook
Accusations of ethnic cleansing in South Sudan. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
UN envoy in South Sudan says the country's leaders are failing their people. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Business Daily
Solving City Smog
18 minutes on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
Available for over a year
The cities with air pollution so bad it's healthier not to exercise outdoors, and the businesses using innovative technologies to clean them up. Show more
Witness History
Georgia O'Keeffe
9 minutes on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
Available for over a year
One of the world's most famous female artists died in March 1986. Witness hears from people who knew and worked with Georgia O'Keeffe. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Regional Variations (2)
The Compass
The Thought Show
Why are Hollywood Actresses Paid Less than Men?
49 minutes on BBC World Service Online
Available for over a year
Why are Hollywood actresses paid less than men? Sweden’s troll factory; and the art of listening – why it matters to our relationships. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Its wish comes as EU leaders are today expected to pledge support to counter Russian influence in the Balkans Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Abuja's international airport closes for six weeks for repairs Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Regional Variations (2)
The Thought Show
Outlook
From Rio Favela to State Governor
50 minutes on BBC World Service Online
Available for over a year
Benedita da Silva grew up in poverty in a favela in Rio de Janeiro but despite her difficult circumstances she became the country's first black female Governor of the state of Rio Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Newsroom
Malaysia: Diplomatic Ties with North Korea Won't Be Cut
23 minutes on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
PM Najib Razak says Kuala Lumpur must continue to communicate with Pyongyang, sex charges for Justin Bieber imposter, weight loss surgery for 500kg Egyptian woman Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Regional Variations (2)
Business Daily
Assignment
In Search of Henk and Ingrid
27 minutes on BBC World Service Online
Available for over a year
Why is liberal, tolerant Netherlands home to one of Europe's most successful anti-immigration, anti-Islamic party? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
Merkel Responds to Turkish Leader's 'Nazi' Jibe
23 minutes on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
Angela Merkel tells German parliament Erdogan's Nazi comparison is unacceptable Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Regional Variations (2)
The Compass
Focus on Africa
Kenyan Doctors Fired Despite Strike Deal
Some medics are being sacked as the three-month strike over pay ends Show more
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.
World Have Your Say
Weight Loss Surgery
50 minutes on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
Available for over a year
The global conversation between people who have had weight loss surgery Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Regional Variations (2)
Outlook
Focus on Africa
Could Joice Mujuru Become Zimbabwe's Next Leader?
The former vice-president speaks to Focus on Africa Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Newsroom
Poland Fails to Stop Donald Tusk EU Re-election
23 minutes on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
EU leaders have voted to re-elect Donald Tusk as President of the European Council, despite opposition from his native country, Poland. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
World Business Report
First broadcast 2017/03/09 18:32 GMT: Rise in farm invasions by herders in Kenya
27 minutes on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
Available for over a year
Economic hardship and political tension are being blamed for attacks by armed herders. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Regional Variations (2)
The Newsroom
Focus on Africa
UN Calls for South Sudan Arms Embargo
Soldiers on both sides of the civil conflict are alleged to have carried out atrocities Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Regional Variations (2)
Assignment
Science In Action
Unravelling the Mysteries of the Lut Desert
27 minutes on BBC World Service East and Southern Africa
Available for over a year
Exploring life in the hottest place on Earth. Moving the Archaeopteryx fossil, rethinking the cause of the Permian-Triassic extinction event and why bumblebees have smelly feet Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Regional Variations (2)
The Compass
Newshour
US Vows to Secure Release of ex-FBI agent
23 minutes on BBC World Service East and Southern Africa
Trump administration says it will bring home former agent Robert Levinson Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Regional Variations (3)
The Compass
Newshour
Assignment
In Search of Henk and Ingrid
27 minutes on BBC World Service East and Southern Africa
Available for over a year
Why is liberal, tolerant Netherlands home to one of Europe's most successful anti-immigration, anti-Islamic party? Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Regional Variations (2)
Science In Action
How will political backlash change the future global economy? In the first of a five part series, Economic Tectonics, the FT’s Martin Sandbu explains what the future may hold. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Newsroom
EU Summit 'Not Valid', says Polish PM
23 minutes on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
Donald Tusk's re-election as President of the European Council is opposed by his native Poland; attack in Duesseldorf; arrests of chimpanzee traffickers in West Africa Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
World Business Report
First broadcast 2017/03/09 22:32 GMT: EPA Chief Questions CO2 link to Global Warming
27 minutes on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
Available for over a year
The new head of the US Environmental Protection Agency, Scott Pruitt, says he doesn't agree that carbon dioxide is a primary contributor to global warming. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Thought Show
Why are Hollywood Actresses Paid Less than Men?
49 minutes on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
Available for over a year
Why are Hollywood actresses paid less than men? Sweden’s troll factory; and the art of listening – why it matters to our relationships. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Newsroom
Attack on Train Station in Germany
14 minutes on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
Five people have been injured in the attack at Duesseldorf's main station; Donald Tusk is re-elected as the President of the European Council for a second term Show more
BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
World Football
Russian Hooligans, Zambia's Forgotten Heroes and Atlanta United
27 minutes on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
Available for over a year
Should fans at next year's World Cup be fearful of hooliganism? We get a Russian view of fan violence. And, why are fans in Atlanta so excited about their brand new soccer team? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Business Matters
US Environmental Head Criticised for Global Warming Views
50 minutes on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
Available for over a year
Head of the EPA Scott Pruitt is criticised for saying carbon dioxide is not a primary contributor to global warming. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Regional Variations (3)
The Thought Show
HARDtalk
Outlook
From Rio Favela to State Governor
50 minutes on BBC World Service Online
Available for over a year
Benedita da Silva grew up in poverty in a favela in Rio de Janeiro but despite her difficult circumstances she became the country's first black female Governor of the state of Rio Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Regional Variations (2)
HARDtalk
Newsday
S Korea's President Removed From Office
50 minutes on BBC World Service Americas and the Caribbean
South Korea's president Park Geun-hye has been stripped of her powers after the country's Constitutional Court upheld parliament's vote to impeach her. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Regional Variations (3)
Outlook
HARDtalk
The ruling means that Park Geun-hye loses presidential immunity and could face criminal proceedings. Show more