The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newsday
12/05/2022 04:06 GMT : Covid: North Korea admits to first outbreak
50 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
North Korea has ordered lockdowns across the country after officially acknowledging its first Covid outbreak. Show more
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Newsday
12/05/2022 05:06 GMT : Big decision on Nato membership looms in Finland
50 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaSpecial coverage from Finland which is expected to announce it wants to join Nato following the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February. Show more
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Newsday
12/05/2022 06:06 GMT : Finland: Big strategic change expected over Nato membership
50 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaThe government of Finland is expected to announce later whether it will apply to join NATO, abandoning its traditionally neutral stance. Show more
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The Inquiry
Will abortion be banned in America?
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Is the US Supreme Court about to rule that women no longer have a constitutionally protected right to abortion? Show more
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Business Daily
Eurovision: The price of performing
18 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
In today’s episode of Business Daily we'll hear about the economic impact of hosting Eurovision, and from performers whose careers have benefitted from taking part. Show more
Witness History
Egypt's bread riots
9 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
How huge unrest forced the Egyptian government to ditch a plan to increase bread prices in 1977. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Assignment
Cambodia: Returning the gods
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Cambodia has launched a legal campaign in the UK demanding the return of sacred statues which the government says were stolen in recent decades. Show more
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Health Check
New trial results of a fourth Covid booster
26 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Brand new results of a fourth Covid booster trial, with a mix and match approach including half doses, reveals good news for global vaccine rollout. Show more
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The Forum
Vikings and their quest for silver
39 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
How Viking trade and raids transformed medieval economy and society. Show more
Sporting Witness
The footballer trapped in Syria
9 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
How Nigerian Olaniyi Gideon was caught up in the Civil War in Syria while playing for a local club. 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 problem with wheat
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Are we too reliant on one crop for our nutritional needs? Show more
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Outlook
The Guantanamo Bay Muslim chaplain accused of being a spy
41 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
James Yee went from being the US army Muslim chaplain at the Guantanamo Bay detention camp to a prisoner accused of spying for extremists, and threatened with execution. Show more
Witness History
Egypt's bread riots
9 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
How huge unrest forced the Egyptian government to ditch a plan to increase bread prices in 1977. 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.
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Newshour
12/05/2022 13:06 GMT: Finland to apply for NATO membership
50 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
Amid international anxiety at Russia's Ukraine invasion, Finland confirms NATO ambition Show more
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The Inquiry
Will abortion be banned in America?
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Is the US Supreme Court about to rule that women no longer have a constitutionally protected right to abortion? Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
World Business Report
First broadcast 12/05/2022 14:32 GMT : Saudi Aramco is most valuable company
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Oil giant Saudi Aramco has overtaken Apple to become the world's most valuable company. Show more
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BBC OS gives a vibrant account of the day’s events with explanation and reaction from those involved.
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We're in Lappeenranta near the Russian border, as Finland's leader says it must join NATO Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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BBC sports correspondents tell the story behind today's top sporting news, with interviews and reports from across the world.
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Newshour
12/05/2022 20:06 GMT: New Sri Lanka Prime Minister amid economic crisis
50 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
Sri Lankan President Rajapaksa has sworn in Ranil Wickremesinghe as Prime Minister Show more
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Witness History
Egypt's bread riots
9 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
How huge unrest forced the Egyptian government to ditch a plan to increase bread prices in 1977. 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
Vikings and their quest for silver
39 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
How Viking trade and raids transformed medieval economy and society. Show more
Sporting Witness
The footballer trapped in Syria
9 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
How Nigerian Olaniyi Gideon was caught up in the Civil War in Syria while playing for a local club. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Business Matters
The cryptocurrency collapse
50 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Cryptocurrency markets are being rocked after a popular token lost 99% of its value. Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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World Football
Manuel Pellegrini, Cremonese and Cowdenbeath
32 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Real Betis coach Manuel Pellegrini talks about their cup success this season. Also on the programme, Cremonese defender Caleb Okoli reflects on their promotion to Serie A. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
The Guantanamo Bay Muslim chaplain accused of being a spy
41 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
James Yee went from being the US army Muslim chaplain at the Guantanamo Bay detention camp to a prisoner accused of spying for extremists, and threatened with execution. Show more
Witness History
Egypt's bread riots
9 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
How huge unrest forced the Egyptian government to ditch a plan to increase bread prices in 1977. 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.
