The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newsday
04/03/2021 05:06 GMT : Study finds nearly all Covid-19 deaths happening in countries with high obesity rates
53 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
The study recommends prioritising obese people in vaccination programmes. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newsday
04/03/2021 06:06 GMT : US House of Representatives passes police reform bill named after George Floyd
53 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
The legislation would ban chokeholds, end racial profiling and establish a database to track police misconduct. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newsday
04/03/2021 07:06 GMT : US House of Representatives passes policing reform bill named after George Floyd
53 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
The legislation would ban chokeholds, end racial profiling and establish a database to track police misconduct. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Inquiry
Why did Alexei Navalny return to Russia?
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
After surviving an assassination attempt, the opposition leader returned to Russia - and was immediately arrested and jailed. What does he have to gain by returning home? Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Business Daily
Covid: Healthcare worker burnout
18 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
A year of crisis has taken a toll on those tasked with caring for the sick and elderly Show more
Witness History
The Sharpeville massacre
9 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
In March 1960, South African police shot dead 69 black protestors, sparking worldwide outrage Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Documentary
Biden's world
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Meet the team devising President Biden’s foreign policy. Show more
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The Food Chain
How to feed a footballer
30 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
How football affects food for players and the people around them. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Forum
Making waves: the history of swimming
40 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Rajan Datar plunges into an exploration of how swimming through the ages has reflected changes in society, with Professor Kevin Dawson, Mikael Rosén, Howard Means and Bonnie Tsui. Show more
Sporting Witness
Zimbabwe's Paralympic pioneer
9 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
The incredible story of how Elliot Mujaji won the first ever Paralympic gold medal for his country in Sydney in 2000. 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.
Health Check
Pregnancy and Covid-19 vaccination
30 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Viral spread reduced by the Pfizer jab; Covid-19 vaccines and pregnant women; paying people to be immunised; winter river surfing for health Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
The Cuban dad who became a lifeline for Chernobyl's children
44 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Manuel Barriuso went from literature professor to medical translator to help victims of Chernobyl. His sons Sebastián and Rodrigo made a film about his work called Un Traductor. 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
04/03/2021 14:06 GMT: Opponents of the coup in Myanmar continue to demonstrate
53 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
Opponents of the coup in Myanmar have defied the military and continued to demonstrate despite the increasing use of lethal force. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
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World Business Report
First broadcast 04/03/2021 15:32 GMT : German airline Lufthansa posts record loss
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
The German airline Lufthansa has posted a record $8.1bn annual loss. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
BBC OS
2021/03/04 16:06 GMT: Myanmar: Funerals and more protests
53 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
Demonstrations continue, despite the killing of dozens of people by security forces Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
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Health Check
Pregnancy and Covid-19 vaccination
30 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Viral spread reduced by the Pfizer jab; Covid-19 vaccines and pregnant women; paying people to be immunised; winter river surfing for health Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
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 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
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 Business Report
First broadcast 04/03/2021 22:32 GMT : Italy blocks AstraZeneca vaccine exports to Australia
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Italy has blocked the export of an AstraZeneca vaccine shipment to Australia. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Witness History
The Sharpeville massacre
9 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
In March 1960, South African police shot dead 69 black protestors, sparking worldwide outrage Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Forum
Making waves: the history of swimming
40 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Rajan Datar plunges into an exploration of how swimming through the ages has reflected changes in society, with Professor Kevin Dawson, Mikael Rosén, Howard Means and Bonnie Tsui. Show more
Sporting Witness
Zimbabwe's Paralympic pioneer
9 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
The incredible story of how Elliot Mujaji won the first ever Paralympic gold medal for his country in Sydney in 2000. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Business Matters
Italy blocks AstraZeneca vaccine exports to Australia
53 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Italy has blocked the export of an AstraZeneca vaccine shipment to Australia. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
HARDtalk
Khin Zaw Win: Protests in Myanmar
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
We speak to Khin Zaw Win, a prominent political prisoner under the previous junta. What do the people of Myanmar want now - and what are they likely to get? Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
World Football
Chinese Super League uncertainty and Fifa Council
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
With the Chinese Super League champions, ceasing operations just 108 days after winning the title we look at whether more clubs could follow before the new season starts in April. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
The Cuban dad who became a lifeline for Chernobyl's children
44 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Manuel Barriuso went from literature professor to medical translator to help victims of Chernobyl. His sons Sebastián and Rodrigo made a film about his work called Un Traductor. Show more
Witness History
The Sharpeville massacre
9 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
In March 1960, South African police shot dead 69 black protestors, sparking worldwide outrage Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Tech Life
The new “space race” for chips
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
A close look at how the latest silicon chips are made and why they represent “the new space race” at the heart of US-China rivalry. Presented by Rory Cellan-Jones. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Science In Action
Uncovering history with Little Foot's skull
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Neanderthal hearing was similar to our own, CO2 emissions in 2020, the Brazilian COVID variant and scanning Little Foot’s skull at the Diamond Light Source. Show more
