The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newsday
12/05/2020 04:06 GMT: US warned not to re-open economy too fast
53 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
US health official Anthony Fauci to tell Senate later today that re-opening economy could lead to needless suffering and death Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newsday
12/05/2020 05:06 GMT: Why was world not better prepared for Coronavirus?
53 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
We speak to the former head of the US Centre for Disease Control, Thomas Frieden Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newsday
12/05/2020 06:06 GMT: Spotlight on nurses in fighting Coronavirus
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Highlighting the work of nurses in fighting Covid-19. Show more
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Discovery
Science of Dad
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Dr Oscar Duke discovers how pregnancy, birth and childcare affect the father, bringing about profound physiological and hormonal changes Show more
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People Fixing The World
The breath of life
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
A clever way to provide life-saving oxygen Show more
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Business Daily
What strings should we attach to bailouts?
18 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Avoiding the mistakes of the past in post-corona government rescues Show more
Witness History
The first 24-hour children's helpline
9 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
When TV journalists and social workers set up the first free 24-hour helpline for kids, they revealed just how widespread child abuse was in the UK. 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 Documentary
Wuhan: The beginning of coronavirus Covid-19
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
In December 2019, Chinese doctors and officials grapple with a mysterious new virus. Show more
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The Arts Hour
Australian actor Chris Hemsworth
53 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Chris Hemsworth talks about his latest action movie, Extraction, and his struggles with home schooling in the lock down. 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
Tamara Kvesitadze, Kinetic artist
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
We follow the story of Sigh, a 60 foot kinetic sculpture by Georgian artist Tamara Kvesitadze, due to be installed in the Chinese city of Wuxi later this year. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
Blades, bullets and my escape from 'murder city'
44 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Jessel Recinos loved the skate park in his hometown in Honduras, but it was there that he got drawn into a gang and was shot. When he rediscovered rollerblading, a new life began. Show more
Witness History
The first 24-hour children's helpline
9 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
When TV journalists and social workers set up the first free 24-hour helpline for kids, they revealed just how widespread child abuse was in the UK. 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
12/05/2020 13:06 GMT: Coronavirus: Russia has second-highest number of confirmed infections after the US
53 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
Dimitry Peskov, a spokesman for President Putin, says he tested positive. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
People Fixing The World
The breath of life
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
A clever way to provide life-saving oxygen Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
World Business Report
First broadcast 12/05/2020 14:32 GMT: Saudi budget hit by oil price slide
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
A falling oil price has led to tax hikes and allowance cuts in Saudi Arabia. Show more
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The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
BBC OS
2020/05/12 16:06 GMT: Coronavirus Conversations: Feeling lonely
53 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
We connect to three people in Canada, the US and Australia about their feelings of loneliness during the pandemic. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
In the Studio
Tamara Kvesitadze, Kinetic artist
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
We follow the story of Sigh, a 60 foot kinetic sculpture by Georgian artist Tamara Kvesitadze, due to be installed in the Chinese city of Wuxi later this year. 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.
Digital Planet
Spain’s many COVID-19 apps
41 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Spain’s many COVID-19 tracing apps raise questions of privacy; AI helps treatment of ovarian cancer; robotic hands operate manual ventilators Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
12/05/2020 20:06 GMT: Fauci warns Senate against hasty reopening
53 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
Leading US infectious disease expert, Anthony Fauci, warns against reopening too soon Show more
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.
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 Arts Hour
Australian actor Chris Hemsworth
53 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Chris Hemsworth talks about his latest action movie, Extraction, and his struggles with home schooling in the lock down. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Business Matters
US virus expert warns against opening economy too soon
53 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Dr Anthony Fauci spoke of the 'serious consequences' of lifting measures too quickly Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Documentary
The Coronavirus Front Line
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
This is the account of one hospital’s race to help those made ill by the Coronavirus. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Digital Planet
Spain’s many COVID-19 apps
41 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Spain’s many COVID-19 tracing apps raise questions of privacy; AI helps treatment of ovarian cancer; robotic hands operate manual ventilators Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
1929. Violence threatens as tensions grow over Jerusalem’s sacred sites - and the ruling British seem powerless to prevent it. Episode three of the epic drama. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Gemma Cairney takes rising British jazz star Nubya Garcia to the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa for an Ethio jazz collaboration with local guitarist Girum Mezmur. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
Blades, bullets and my escape from 'murder city'
44 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Jessel Recinos loved the skate park in his hometown in Honduras, but it was there that he got drawn into a gang and was shot. When he rediscovered rollerblading, a new life began. Show more
Witness History
The first 24-hour children's helpline
9 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
When TV journalists and social workers set up the first free 24-hour helpline for kids, they revealed just how widespread child abuse was in the UK. Show more
