World Service Schedule

Actor James Norton on Game of Thrones prequel, House of the Dragon

British actor James Norton on the popular Game of Thrones prequel, House of the Dragon

Will the new cancer vaccine survive RFK Jr’s America?

A promising scientific breakthrough amid research funding cuts

How do we save Africa's forests?

Environmentalist Wanjira Mathai on protecting some of the planet's most vital ecosystems

America’s most wanted: My family on the run, part 2

Zayd Ayers Dohrn’s parents handed themselves in, but life did not return to normal

Auschwitz: An SS officer’s photo album

In 2007, an abandoned photo album revealed the chilling normality of life in Auschwitz

Israel and the Palestinians: From 2010 to the present

The back-story of the Middle East conflict from 2010 to the start of the Gaza war

Dolly Parton dies at 80

Her team say her legacy is one of love, compassion and resilience.

Tributes paid to Dolly Parton who dies at 80.

Her team say her legacy is one of love, compassion and resilience.

Country star and philanthropist Dolly Parton dies at 80.

Her team say her legacy is one of love, compassion and resilience.

Joe Ngai, McKinsey: Domestic rivalry drives Chinese firms

Maura Fogarty speaks to Joe Ngai from McKinsey China about business in the region

Founders: Nasty Gal's 'girl boss' on shoplifting, empire building and life after bankruptcy

Sophia Amoruso on growing a company worth hundreds of millions but later faced bankruptcy

Peace People: The Northern Ireland campaign group born from tragedy

Mairead Corrigan and Betty Williams won the Nobel Peace Prize

How do we save Africa's forests?

Environmentalist Wanjira Mathai on protecting some of the planet's most vital ecosystems

China: The rise of a science superpower

Roland Pease analyses why China is on the brink of global scientific dominance

Canada’s Mark Carney fights back

Carney’s defiance of Trump is popular at home. But could it come at a cost?

How food helped me reconnect to my Somali roots

Hawa Hassan's journey from Somali refugee to TV chef

Peace People: The Northern Ireland campaign group born from tragedy

Mairead Corrigan and Betty Williams won the Nobel Peace Prize

Israel and the Palestinians: From 2010 to the present

The back-story of the Middle East conflict from 2010 to the start of the Gaza war

Hundreds missing after Nepal floods

Nearly 300 foreign tourists are among missing after devastating floods hit northern Nepal

Joe Ngai, McKinsey: Domestic rivalry drives Chinese firms

Maura Fogarty speaks to Joe Ngai from McKinsey China about business in the region

Founders: Nasty Gal's 'girl boss' on shoplifting, empire building and life after bankruptcy

Sophia Amoruso on growing a company worth hundreds of millions but later faced bankruptcy

Meta agrees $18bn settlement

The deal follows claims by 29 US states that Meta’s platforms harmed children.

Hundreds missing after floods in Nepal

This is the most devastating disaster in Nepal since the 2015 earthquake

Meta agrees to pay up to $18bn to settle social media case

The settlement requires Meta introduce certain rules for teenage users

How food helped me reconnect to my Somali roots

Hawa Hassan's journey from Somali refugee to TV chef

Peace People: The Northern Ireland campaign group born from tragedy

Mairead Corrigan and Betty Williams won the Nobel Peace Prize

2026/08/26 GMT

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

How do we save Africa's forests?

Environmentalist Wanjira Mathai on protecting some of the planet's most vital ecosystems

Understanding OCD

We take a deep dive into treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder

Meta agrees to restrict US teen use of its social media platforms

The Facebook and Instagram owner reached an $18bn settlement with US states

Joe Ngai, McKinsey: Domestic rivalry drives Chinese firms

Maura Fogarty speaks to Joe Ngai from McKinsey China about business in the region

Israel and the Palestinians: From 2010 to the present

The back-story of the Middle East conflict from 2010 to the start of the Gaza war

Meta agrees to pay up to $18Bn in record legal settlement

Facebook and Instagram owner was accused of having addictive products that harm children.

China: The rise of a science superpower

Roland Pease analyses why China is on the brink of global scientific dominance