The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newsday
22/09/2020 04:06 GMT: US Covid-19 deaths near 200,000
53 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
It makes it the country with the highest number of deaths from the pandemic in the world. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newsday
22/09/2020 05:06 GMT: Covid-19: Britain expected to tighten rules
53 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Cases are rising sharply and new measures are due to be announced. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newsday
22/09/2020 06:06 GMT: UK: new measures expected to tackle rising Covid-19 cases
53 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
The British Prime Minister will be making a national address on Tuesday evening, UK time. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
People Fixing The World
How to prevent drowning
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
We hear about AI lifeguards spotting danger on Israel’s beaches, weather forecasts for fishermen on Lake Victoria, and creches to keep children safe in Bangladesh. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Business Daily
Craft beer in a pandemic
18 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
How is the craft beer industry faring during the coronavirus pandemic? Show more
Witness History
How Liberia wrote off its debts
9 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
How the Liberian president Ellen Johnson Sirleaf negotiated to write off billions of dollars of debt, which had been accumulated over two decades of civil war. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Nele and Ellie identified as transmen in their teens. Both are now reidentifying as female. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Discovery
The seeded cloud
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
"Could you make a machine to make it rain in minutes?" asks listener Alexander from Hampshire, aged 12. Rutherford and Fry dive into the clouded story of weather modification. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Arts Hour
Actor Hilary Swank
53 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Oscar winning actor Hilary Swank talks about how she prepared for her role as an astronaut in her timely new Netflix drama Away. 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
Bicycles of the future
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
We travel to Denmark to meet cutting edge bike designers Paul Harder Cohen and Mette Walsted Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
How the tigress of basketball fought back
44 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Malebogo Molefhe was the captain of Botswana's first ever women's basketball team. But when her abusive ex-partner shot and paralysed her, she didn’t think she’d ever play again. Show more
Witness History
How Liberia wrote off its debts
9 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
How the Liberian president Ellen Johnson Sirleaf negotiated to write off billions of dollars of debt, which had been accumulated over two decades of civil war. 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.
Discovery
The seeded cloud
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
"Could you make a machine to make it rain in minutes?" asks listener Alexander from Hampshire, aged 12. Rutherford and Fry dive into the clouded story of weather modification. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
22/09/2020 13:06 GMT: China critic jailed
53 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
Ren Zhiqiang called President Xi Jinping a 'clown' for his response to the corona virus outbreak Show more
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World Business Report
First broadcast 22/09/2020 14:32 GMT: UK restricts hospitality to combat coronavirus
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
UK prime minister Boris Johnson has announced new measures to tackle coronavirus. Show more
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The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
BBC OS
2020/09/22 16:06 GMT: Coronavirus restrictions in Europe
53 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
We look at the restrictions in Europe as governments attempt to curb coronavirus spikes 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
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
Keeping the structure of the internet safe
50 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Keeping the structure of the internet safe. Also EEG that works with Black African American hair and tech to monitor animal vital signs. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
22/09/2020 20:06 GMT: UK imposes new rules to combat Covid-19 rise
53 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
The British prime minister, Boris Johnson, has warned of a perilous turning point, as he announced new measures to combat the coronavirus resurgence. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
People Fixing The World
How to prevent drowning
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
We hear about AI lifeguards spotting danger on Israel’s beaches, weather forecasts for fishermen on Lake Victoria, and creches to keep children safe in Bangladesh. 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
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Arts Hour
Actor Hilary Swank
53 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Oscar winning actor Hilary Swank talks about how she prepared for her role as an astronaut in her timely new Netflix drama Away. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Business Matters
US presidential election: Focus on Florida
53 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
In this edition we look at the issues affecting voters in the key state of Florida. 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.
What effect could solar winds have on life on Earth? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
How the tigress of basketball fought back
44 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Malebogo Molefhe was the captain of Botswana's first ever women's basketball team. But when her abusive ex-partner shot and paralysed her, she didn’t think she’d ever play again. Show more
Witness History
How Liberia wrote off its debts
9 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
How the Liberian president Ellen Johnson Sirleaf negotiated to write off billions of dollars of debt, which had been accumulated over two decades of civil war. 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.
Digital Planet
Keeping the structure of the internet safe
50 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Keeping the structure of the internet safe. Also EEG that works with Black African American hair and tech to monitor animal vital signs. Show more
