The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newsday
13/04/2020 04:06 GMT: Coronavirus: charities divert funds to fight pandemic in US
53 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
The US has over 555,000 virus cases and 22,000 deaths, many in New York. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newsday
13/04/2020 05:06 GMT: Spain partially lifts lockdown
53 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Spain is second only to the US for coronavirus infections but more people will now be allowed to go out to work. Show more
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Newsday
13/04/2020 06:06 GMT: Spain: some non-essential staff can return to work
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Is there a scientific case for the decision to ease Spain's lockdown? Or is this all just economics? Show more
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CrowdScience
How can I reduce stress?
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Psychologists and breathing experts explain how to manage stress, especially during these challenging times. Show more
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HARDtalk
Brian Cox: From poverty to Succession
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Scottish actor Brian Cox, star of the acclaimed HBO drama Succession, defied childhood poverty and tragedy to find success. Where does his fierce passion for acting come from? Show more
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Business Daily
The great coronavirus oil glut
18 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Demand for fuel has collapsed amid the coronavirus lockdowns, but the world keeps on pumping more crude and is fast running out of space to store it all. Show more
Witness History
Apollo 13
9 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
The 1970 Moon mission that almost ended in tragedy after an explosion on board the spaceship. Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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The Why Factor
Why do we keep open secrets?
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Open secrets exist in the business world, religion and even in families. Nastaran Tavakoli-Far asks why people keep quiet - even in the face of serious wrong-doing. Show more
More or Less
Should you wear a face mask?
9 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Tim Harford examines whether covering your mouth and nose with cloth offers protection against Covid-19. Show more
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The Documentary
Women of the World
50 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Kim Chakanetsa talks to the acclaimed authors Isabel Allende and Edna O’Brien. Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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The Conversation
The vagina myths
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Why is the vagina so often misunderstood and mistreated? Show more
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Outlook
I believe my dog’s nose saved my life
44 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Claire Guest is a psychologist and animal behaviourist. She had a special bond with her dog Daisy who alerted Claire to a lump in her breast, which may have saved Claire’s life. Show more
Witness History
Apollo 13
9 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
The 1970 Moon mission that almost ended in tragedy after an explosion on board the spaceship. 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.
More or Less
Should you wear a face mask?
9 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Tim Harford examines whether covering your mouth and nose with cloth offers protection against Covid-19. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
13/04/2020 13:06 GMT: Spain eases coronavirus lockdown
53 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
Manufacturing and construction workers return to work in Spain. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
HARDtalk
Brian Cox: From poverty to Succession
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Scottish actor Brian Cox, star of the acclaimed HBO drama Succession, defied childhood poverty and tragedy to find success. Where does his fierce passion for acting come from? 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 latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
BBC OS
2020/04/13 16:06 GMT: Coronavirus: Your questions answered
53 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
Our health expert answers your questions on the pandemic Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The Conversation
The vagina myths
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Why is the vagina so often misunderstood and mistreated? 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.
Discovery
Richard Wiseman
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Magician and Professor of Psychology, Richard Wiseman tells Jim Al-Khalili how to spot a liar and why some people are luckier than others. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
13/04/2020 20:06 GMT: Russia records largest daily increase in coronavirus cases
53 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
Moscow introduces a digital permit system to control people's movement Show more
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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
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The History Hour
How technology revolutionised our lives
53 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Memories of milestones from webcams to social networks, from the iPhone to home-shopping. Show more
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Business Matters
Countries differ on ending coronavirus lockdown
53 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
The World Health Organization has urged countries not to end lockdown prematurely Show more
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People Fixing The World
Making the world a quieter place
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
How sound barriers, noise sensors and a plan to stop people honking their car horns are all helping to make the planet more peaceful. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Discovery
Richard Wiseman
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Magician and Professor of Psychology, Richard Wiseman tells Jim Al-Khalili how to spot a liar and why some people are luckier than others. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Saeedeh Hashemi explores the upsides of ADHD for individuals and society. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
In the Studio
Kari Kola: Lighting up the world
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Inspired by the long dark winters of Finland, light artist Kari Kola attempts to create the largest illuminated artwork ever made among the mountains of Connemara in Ireland Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
I believe my dog’s nose saved my life
44 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Claire Guest is a psychologist and animal behaviourist. She had a special bond with her dog Daisy who alerted Claire to a lump in her breast, which may have saved Claire’s life. Show more
Witness History
Apollo 13
9 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
The 1970 Moon mission that almost ended in tragedy after an explosion on board the spaceship. Show more
