The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
From Our Own Correspondent
New limitations for Hong Kong
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
The on-going clampdown in Hong Kong, 10 years on since conflict began in Syria, Australia’s #MeToo moment and the real van-lifers who inspired Oscar nominated ‘Nomadland’. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Weekend
More Sydney areas to evacuate over major flooding risk
53 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
The Premier of New South Wales in Australia has described the flooding in parts of Sydney as a once in fifty year event. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Weekend
Europe protests amid surge in coronavirus cases
53 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
Protesters take to the streets as European countries tighten restrictions. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Weekend
More Sydney areas to evacuate over flooding
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
The Premier of New South Wales in Australia has described the flooding in parts of Sydney as a once in fifty year event. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
From Our Own Correspondent
New limitations for Hong Kong
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
The on-going clampdown in Hong Kong, 10 years on since conflict began in Syria, Australia’s #MeToo moment and the real van-lifers who inspired Oscar nominated ‘Nomadland’. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Africa Life Clinic
Combatting mental illness
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Mental health issues for breastfeeding mothers and why swimming can help. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Why it’s a milestone for toddlers but a slippery slope for everyone else. 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.
World of Wisdom
World of wisdom: Love
50 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Life-lessons on recovering from trauma, coping with kids in lockdown, personal growth after bereavement and learning to love yourself. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
21/03/2021 13:06 GMT: Australia floods
53 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
Area north of Sydney experiences worst flooding in a century. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
BBC OS Conversations
Coronavirus: Reporting Covid-19
53 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
We speak to journalists who have spent the past year reporting on the coronavirus pandemic. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
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.
Comedians vs. the News
Live audience special with Enissa Amani and Anuvab Pal
32 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
It’s our live audience special! Jess and Eman are joined by comedians from India and Germany with a hilarious take on stories from our very funny listeners. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Music Life
You are what you make with Ibeyi, Kindness, Hiatus Kaiyote and Charlotte Day Wilson
36 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
A global gathering as part of the BBC World Service Festival, with Ibeyi, Kindness, Charlotte Day Wilson and Hiatus Kaiyote's Nai Palm discussing why they create. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
21/03/2021 21:06 GMT: Surprise US official visit to Kabul
53 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
Defence secretary Lloyd Austin, makes an unannounced stop ahead of troop withdrawal. Show more
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.
The story of an American mother living in the heart of the ISIS Caliphate. Show more
More or Less
Deciding when to suspend a vaccine
9 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Weighing up the risk of unproven side effects with stopping Covid-19. 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.
BBC OS Conversations
Coronavirus: Reporting Covid-19
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
We speak to journalists who have spent the past year reporting on the coronavirus pandemic. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Discovery
Patient zero: something in the water
26 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Patient Zero tells the stories of disease outbreaks: where they begin and why they happen. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
World Business Report
First broadcast 22/03/2021 01:06 GMT : Thousands evacuated from homes in Australia as floods worsen
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Days of torrential downpours have caused rivers and dams to overflow, damaging homes Show more
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HARDtalk
Baroness Minouche Shafik: What do we owe each other?
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Are we capable of putting the common good first in the face of rising inequality, a deepening climate crisis and the impact of the Covid
pandemic challenge? Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The Conversation
Women running restaurants
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Ana Roš and Amninder Sandhu on the challenges of adapting their businesses to the constraints of Covid-19. Show more
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Why it’s a milestone for toddlers but a slippery slope for everyone else. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The Cultural Frontline
The art that changed me during the pandemic
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
As part of the BBC World Service festival, South African comic Tumi Morake speaks to global stars and listeners about the art that’s inspired them during lockdown. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Climate Question
Climate justice in the courtroom
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Activists, investors and everyday people are increasingly pursuing climate litigation to exert pressure on companies. So can companies be held accountable for climate change? Show more
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CrowdScience
Can space exploration be environmentally friendly?
40 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Are the space junk and carbon footprint issues of extra-terrestrial endeavours solvable? We tackle several queries to find out. Show more
