World Service Schedule

Bianca Raffaella: See what she can see

Registered blind, painter Bianca Raffaella's practice is shaped by the limits of sight

Director Chloé Zhao on her film Hamnet

Nikki Bedi interviews Oscar-winning director Chloé Zhao about her new film Hamnet

14/01/2026 01:06 GMT

The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen

Has Xi Jinping outsmarted his rivals?

The story of how China became a superpower.

14/01/2026 02:06 GMT

The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen

Are SUVs becoming a climate problem?

Ever larger cars are creating new challenges for emissions and the environment.

Beirut blast: The Girl Scout who saved a stranger’s life

Marina was driven by her mum's war-stolen wish to help victims of Lebanon’s port disaster

The creation of the modern kitchen

The modern kitchen was created by an Austrian architect in 1926

14/01/2026 04:06 GMT

The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen

Kennedy and Khrushchev

7. Eyeball to eyeball

President Kennedy addresses the nation and imposes a blockade on ships bound for Cuba

More than 2,000 reported killed in Iran protests

The news comes as President Trump promises protesters in Iran that 'help is on its way'.

Trump tells protesters in Iran 'help is on its way'

It's reported that death toll rises into the thousands.

Human Rights group says over 2,500 killed in Iran

The American-based human rights group Hrana says twelve are children.

Baroness Arminka Helic: Preventing sexual violence in war

Lucy Hockings talks to Baroness Arminka Helic, campaigner for refugees and victims of war

What's gone wrong with Iran's economy?

Anger over the falling value of the Iranian currency has triggered protests nationwide

Creating Cluedo

Blackouts during World War Two helped Anthony Pratt invent the popular family board game

14/01/2026 09:06 GMT

The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen

Are SUVs becoming a climate problem?

Ever larger cars are creating new challenges for emissions and the environment.

Looking for No Man's Land

Is there anywhere left on Earth that is unaffected by humans?

14/01/2026 11:06 GMT

The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen

Putin’s pursuit of Russian greatness

Putin’s mission to restore Russia to its Soviet-era glory.

Working for 'the Man' to rebel against my anti-Hollywood dad

Lloyd and Lily-Hayes Kaufman on cult horror filmmaking and life in the Tromaverse

Creating Cluedo

Blackouts during World War Two helped Anthony Pratt invent the popular family board game

14/01/2026 13:06 GMT

The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen

Kennedy and Khrushchev

7. Eyeball to eyeball

President Kennedy addresses the nation and imposes a blockade on ships bound for Cuba

Iran: Erfan Soltani’s family understand he’s about to be executed

The 26-year-old Iranian was detained during the protests last week and due to be executed

Baroness Arminka Helic: Preventing sexual violence in war

Lucy Hockings talks to Baroness Arminka Helic, campaigner for refugees and victims of war

What's gone wrong with Iran's economy?

Anger over the falling value of the Iranian currency has triggered protests nationwide

14/01/2026 GMT

Finance, economy and business news from BBC journalists around the world

What is the future for Greenland?

President Donald Trump insists the US needs Greenland for "national security"

Trump vows 'very strong action' if Iran executes protesters

Rights groups say thousands have been killed in a violent crackdown by the authorities

Working for 'the Man' to rebel against my anti-Hollywood dad

Lloyd and Lily-Hayes Kaufman on cult horror filmmaking and life in the Tromaverse

Creating Cluedo

Blackouts during World War Two helped Anthony Pratt invent the popular family board game

14/01/2026 19:06 GMT

The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen

2026/01/14 GMT

BBC sports correspondents tell the story behind today's top sporting news, with interviews and reports from across the world.

Are SUVs becoming a climate problem?

Ever larger cars are creating new challenges for emissions and the environment.

What effect does exercise really have on depression?

New review compares exercise, medication and psychological therapy in treating depression

Disagreement remains at talks over Greenland

Denmark says it is "absolutely not necessary" for the US to seize Greenland

14/01/2026 22:06 GMT

The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen

Could a cap on credit-card rates really hurt consumers?

President Trump wants to cap credit card interest rates at 10% for a year

Baroness Arminka Helic: Preventing sexual violence in war

Lucy Hockings talks to Baroness Arminka Helic, campaigner for refugees and victims of war

Kennedy and Khrushchev

7. Eyeball to eyeball

President Kennedy addresses the nation and imposes a blockade on ships bound for Cuba