The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Newsroom
Spain toTake Direct Rule Decision on Catalonia
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
An emergency cabinet meeting will decide whether to take control or part control of Catalonia. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Egyptian security forces clash with Islamist militants in the country's Western Desert; Spain's cabinet to meet over Catalonia; parliamentary elections in the Czech Republic Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Iraqi federal troops fought Kurdish Peshmerga forces for control of last remaining district under Kurdish control; the American antifascist groups taking on the far right Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Weekend
Spanish PM To Make Catalonia Announcement
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
Spain's PM Mariano Rajoy says measures to intervene in Catalonia will be aimed at restoring the rule of law; theatre show using Shakespeare scenes to highlight plight of migrants Show more
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 Cultural Frontline
The Saudi Artist Putting Women in the Driving Seat
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
The Saudi digital artist bringing her aspirations alive through her imagery at a time of social change. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Sportshour
Coming of Age for Women in Sport
30 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
In a week, where women's sport has hit the headlines, we'll speak to an athlete who says women are encouraged more than ever to speak out more about their grievances. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Newsroom
Spain Expected to Remove Catalan Autonomy
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
Emergency meeting of Spanish cabinet expected to begin taking direct control of Catalonia. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
In the Balance
Innovators - The Secrets of Jugaad
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Ever heard of the concept of "jugaad"? It's a Hindi term meaning cheap innovation. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Prime Minister announces plan for fresh elections in Catalonia. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Global Beats
Wonderful Women
53 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
As part of the 100 Women season, Global Beats looks at some of the astonishing female talent we've featured in the last three years. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Live sport from around the world with news, interviews and analysis.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Live sport from around the world with news, interviews and analysis.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Live sport from around the world with news, interviews and analysis.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Newsroom
Spain Pushes To Remove Catalan Leaders
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy says that Catalan parliament's powers will be curbed. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Trending
Street Battles in America
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Street battles in America are on the rise between far right supporters and hard left groups known as “antifa”. Show more
Over to You
Can BBC Somalia Help Millions Affected by Drought?
9 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
The BBC Somalia editor tells Rajan his hopes for new programme, Ogaal, and listener, Carol Ross from Las Vegas is the latest to take part in How I Hear It. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Global Questions
Trump's America: A Nation Divided?
50 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
A year ago South Carolina decisively voted for Donald Trump to be the US President - what have voters made of his first year in office? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Mixed prayer groups have been growing in Orthodox Jewish communities. As part of the Reformation in Christianity season, Emma Barnett meets the women looking to change Judaism Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
Catalan Leader Accuses Spanish Government of Authoritarian Coup
53 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
The Catalan leader Carles Puidgemont has condemned Madrid's decision to sack the Catalan government as an "authoritarian coup". Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
From Our Own Correspondent
The Forgotten Ones
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Stories from Beijing's Metro as China's Congress met; matters of life and death in Pakistan; the Samaritans of the West Bank and the US & British soldiers in Russia back in 1917. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Newsroom
Catalan Leaders Defy Direct Rule
14 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
The region's President says Catalonia won't accept Madrid's plan to curb their autonomy. 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.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Inquiry
Is the Pope Catholic?
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
The fierce debate dividing the Roman Catholic Church about the role of the Pope and what it means to be a Roman Catholic. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The World This Week
Re-making the Middle East
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
IS lost Raqqa; the Kurds lost Kirkuk. A new world is taking shape, but old enmities remain. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Science In Action
Detecting a ‘Bling Nova’
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Detecting a ‘Bling nova’ and why do whales and dolphins have relatively big brains like humans? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Newsroom
Spanish Government Plans Condemned by Catalan Leader
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
Catalonia's leader responds to Madrid's plan to remove his government; An Argentinian activist's death prompts concerns; Sean Penn demands Netflix changes El Chapo documentary Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Partula tree snails are the size of a human thumbnail, but these icons of evolution have been driven to extinction in their French Polynesian homeland. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The Cultural Frontline
The Saudi Artist Putting Women in the Driving Seat
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
The Saudi digital artist bringing her aspirations alive through her imagery at a time of social change. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Documentary
A New Church for the Red State
50 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Caroline Wyatt uncovers Russia’s answer to Martin Luther, a reforming priest who brought revolution to the Orthodox Church as the Bolsheviks seized power 100 years ago Show more
