The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newsday
05/05/2022 04:06 GMT : Ukraine: How disabled children are coping in the war
50 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
We hear about the difficulties of caring for disabled children amid the conflict in Ukraine. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newsday
05/05/2022 05:06 GMT : Ukrainian fighters continue to fight in key Mariupol port city
50 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaThe commander of the Ukrainian forces holding out inside a steel plant in the city of Mariupol says they are fighting bloody battles with Russian soldiers there. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newsday
05/05/2022 06:06 GMT : Ukraine: invading Russian forces still fighting in Mariupol
50 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaThe commander of the Ukrainian forces holding out inside a steel plant in the city of Mariupol says they are fighting bloody battles with Russian soldiers there. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Inquiry
What’s the truth about Hunter Biden’s laptop?
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
A laptop alleged to belong to Hunter Biden has been scrutinised and argued over since being left at a computer shop in 2019. What is on the laptop and why is it so controversial? Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Business Daily
How the war in Ukraine has affected global tourism
18 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
We go to Turkey and The Seychelles to find out how businesses have seen a reduction in tourists from Russia and Ukraine, who usually make up 8% of the global tourism industry. Show more
Witness History
The chemistry of cannabis
9 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
How Israeli scientist Professor Raphael Mechoulam discovered the crucial compounds in one of the world's most widely-used drugs. 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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Health Check
Combined protection of Covid vaccination and prior infection
26 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Examining the protection from a hybrid combination of Covid vaccines and prior infection and advice for parents on how to cope when their children are having mental health problems Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Forum
Fertiliser and poison gas: The legacy of chemist Fritz Haber
41 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
The scientist who helped feed billions, and unleashed a new kind of death. Show more
Sporting Witness
Man City win their first Premier League
9 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Defender Micah Richards on the most exciting finale ever to the English football season. Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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The Food Chain
The hot sauce sensations
28 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
How Sriracha and Lao Gan Ma achieved global cult status. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
We discovered we were stolen as babies
41 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Maria Diemar and Daniel Olsson were adopted from Chile in the 70s and raised in Sweden. They thought their birth mothers gave them up willingly. Later, they discovered the truth. Show more
Witness History
The chemistry of cannabis
9 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
How Israeli scientist Professor Raphael Mechoulam discovered the crucial compounds in one of the world's most widely-used drugs. 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
05/05/2022 13:06 GMT: Ukraine: Fighting continues in Mariupol despite Russia ceasefire claim
50 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
Around 200 civilians are thought to remain trapped inside the plant Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Inquiry
What’s the truth about Hunter Biden’s laptop?
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
A laptop alleged to belong to Hunter Biden has been scrutinised and argued over since being left at a computer shop in 2019. What is on the laptop and why is it so controversial? Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
World Business Report
First broadcast 05/05/2022 14:32 GMT : Turks feel cost of living pinch as inflation soars
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Consumer prices in Turkey are 69.9% higher than a year ago. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
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BBC OS gives a vibrant account of the day’s events with explanation and reaction from those involved.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
BBC OS
2022/05/05 16:06 GMT: Ukraine's disabled children
50 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
Some disabled children have been left behind by their carers who fled the war in Ukraine 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.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
05/05/2022 20:06 GMT: Mariupol steelworks battle in final phase
50 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
Ukrainian defenders say Russian ground forces are inside the steelworks. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Witness History
The chemistry of cannabis
9 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
How Israeli scientist Professor Raphael Mechoulam discovered the crucial compounds in one of the world's most widely-used drugs. 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 latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Forum
Fertiliser and poison gas: The legacy of chemist Fritz Haber
41 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
The scientist who helped feed billions, and unleashed a new kind of death. Show more
Sporting Witness
Man City win their first Premier League
9 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Defender Micah Richards on the most exciting finale ever to the English football season. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Business Matters
Why has the Nasdaq had its worst day in years?
50 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Global markets fall after the UK and US increase interest rates 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.
World Football
Portugal's Dolores Silva and troubles in China
32 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Portugal captain Dolores Silva discusses her country's backdoor qualification for Euro 2022. Plus, why has boom turned to bust for Chinese football? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
We discovered we were stolen as babies
41 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Maria Diemar and Daniel Olsson were adopted from Chile in the 70s and raised in Sweden. They thought their birth mothers gave them up willingly. Later, they discovered the truth. Show more
Witness History
The chemistry of cannabis
9 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
How Israeli scientist Professor Raphael Mechoulam discovered the crucial compounds in one of the world's most widely-used drugs. 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.
