The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newsday
08/07/2022 04:06 GMT : Japan ex-PM Shinzo Abe shot at campaign event
50 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
The former PM Shinzo Abe has been taken to hospital after being shot, Japanese media say. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newsday
08/07/2022 05:06 GMT : Shinzo Abe: Japan's ex-PM shot during a campaign event
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on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaReports say Mr Abe, who is 67, was shot twice from behind and fell to the ground bleeding. Show more
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Newsday
08/07/2022 06:06 GMT : Shinzo Abe: former Japanese PM shot, suspect detained
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on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaThe former Japanese Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe, is reported to be in a grave condition. Show more
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HARDtalk
Nury Turkel: Will the world stand up for China's Uyghurs?
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Nury Turkel is a key leader in the effort to pressure China to end the repression of the Uyghurs, but is his campaign doomed to fail? Show more
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Business Daily
The business of streaming games
18 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Videos and live streams of other people playing computer games can be a massive money spinner, we explore why, and take a look at how the gaming industry continues to evolve. Show more
Witness History
The US’s first gay election candidate
9 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
In 1961 the first openly gay person ran for public office in the United States. He was called Jose Sarria and he was a drag queen. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Tech Life
How Wimbledon has gone high tech
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Tech Tent goes to the Wimbledon tennis championships and finds out about its powerful AI systems, growing social media presence - and first forays into virtual worlds. Show more
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Science In Action
Long Covid ‘brain fog’
30 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
New insights into cause of Long Covid brain fog. Plus asteroid Bennu, Malaysian farmers helping plant conservation biology, and a new theory explaining the rise of the dinosaurs. Show more
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The Real Story
How the Supreme Court is reshaping the US
49 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
There have already been major rulings on abortion and the environment. What’s next? Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Fifth Floor
Reporting the Afghan earthquake
41 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Reporting from the earthquake zone, and stories of survivors. Show more
Witness History
The US’s first gay election candidate
9 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
In 1961 the first openly gay person ran for public office in the United States. He was called Jose Sarria and he was a drag queen. 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
08/07/2022 13:06 GMT: Shinzo Abe assassinated
50 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
The former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe has died at the age of 67 after being shot while making a campaign speech in the western city of Nara. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
HARDtalk
Nury Turkel: Will the world stand up for China's Uyghurs?
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Nury Turkel is a key leader in the effort to pressure China to end the repression of the Uyghurs, but is his campaign doomed to fail? Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
BBC OS gives a vibrant account of the day’s events with explanation and reaction from those involved.
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BBC OS
2022/07/08 16:06 GMT: Shinzo Abe: Japan ex-leader assassinated
50 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for years
We bring you the latest developments and get reaction from people in Japan 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.
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
08/07/2022 20:06 GMT: Japan in shock over former PM's assassination
50 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
Japan's former premier Shinzo Abe was shot at a political rally. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Witness History
The US’s first gay election candidate
9 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
In 1961 the first openly gay person ran for public office in the United States. He was called Jose Sarria and he was a drag queen. 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 Real Story
How the Supreme Court is reshaping the US
49 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
There have already been major rulings on abortion and the environment. What’s next? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Business Matters
Twitter takeover: Musk $44bn bid is off the table
50 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Elon Musk has pulled out of his $44bn bid to buy Twitter, alleging multiple breaches of the merger agreement. 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.
Witness History
The US’s first gay election candidate
9 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
In 1961 the first openly gay person ran for public office in the United States. He was called Jose Sarria and he was a drag queen. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Real Story
How the Supreme Court is reshaping the US
49 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
There have already been major rulings on abortion and the environment. What’s next? Show more
