| 00:00 | 00:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 00:06GMTThree days of national mourning for former president Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani in Iran. 00:20GMTBBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world. 00:30GMTThe latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 00:32GMTTwo child prodigies turned world-class pianists on their personal and musical journeys
| 00:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 00:06GMTPresident-elect Trump is to make his son-in-law Jared Kushner one of his senior advisers. 00:20GMTBBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world. 00:30GMTThe latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 00:32GMTHow drones are fundamentally changing the face of warfare
| 00:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 00:06GMTTrump's attorney general nominee, Jeff Sessions, defends his record at committee hearing 00:20GMTBBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world. 00:30GMTThe latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 00:32GMTThe relationship between Islam and coffee
| 00:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 00:06GMTDonald Trump has angrily dismissed claims that Russia has compromising material on him 00:20GMTBBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world. 00:30GMTThe latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 00:32GMTOne night of terror at Dhaka's Holey Artisan Bakery in July 2016
| 00:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 00:06GMTThe world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen 00:20GMTBBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world. 00:30GMTThe latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 00:32GMTWe chat to the Brazilian defender Dante and also look ahead to the Africa Cup of Nations
| 00:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 00:06GMTAs crisis deepens in Gambia, President-elect, Adama Barrow, leaves 00:20GMTBBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world. 00:30GMTThe latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 00:32GMTObama is the first US president to author an article in Science magazine.
| 00:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 00:06GMTThe death - and funeral - of former president Rafsanjani propel Iran into a new era.(R) 00:30GMTThe latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 00:32GMTA case of stolen identity, betrayal and a secret life
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| 01:00 | 01:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 01:06GMTAs motor industry bosses meet in Detroit, what could President Trump mean for the sector? 01:30GMTThe latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 01:32GMTThe story of how one crop came to be the world's most important ingredient.(R)
| 01:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 01:06GMTAnother twist in the VW emissions scandal in the US.
| 01:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 01:06GMTKey members of incoming President Trump's team are being confirmed in Washington.
| 01:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 01:06GMTThe incoming President talked Russia, hacking, his business empire and the Mexican wall.
| 01:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 01:06GMTFiat accused of not telling US authorities about emissions software in diesel engines
| 01:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 01:06GMTTakata Corporation to plead guilty to criminal wrongdoing for exploding airbags
| 01:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 01:06GMTCongressman John Lewis involved in row with Donald Trump; Brazil prison riot 01:20GMTBBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world. 01:30GMTThe latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 01:32GMTThe hunt for Martians on the Red Planet continues – but has life already been taken there?(R)
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| 02:00 | 02:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 02:06GMTWhat does it take to do one of the most powerful jobs in the world? 02:50GMTHow effective was BBC Urdu’s series on so-called honour killings?(R)
| 02:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 02:06GMTZhu Lifei from China has set up a business to break up extra-marital affairs.(R)
| 02:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 02:06GMTAmericans Dan Futrell and Isaac Stoner tried to solve a 30-year-old mystery in Bolivia.(R)
| 02:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 02:06GMTSikh Rana Singh Sodhi's brother was shot in a hate crime after the 9/11 attacks on NYC(R)
| 02:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 02:06GMTBongani Njoli is one of South Africa's most in demand voiceover artists.(R)
| 02:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 02:06GMTFrom revolutionary to regime critic: the two lives of former Iranian president Rafsanjani(R)
| 02:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 02:06GMTAir in China, coal in Norwegian Svalbard, democracy in DR Congo and Cuba's year of shocks 02:30GMTThe latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 02:32GMTLipika Pelham meets members of the Bahá'i to find out more about their faith
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| 03:00 | 03:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 03:06GMTJan Kizilhan has helped Yazidi female victims from Iraq to start a new life 03:30GMTThe latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 03:32GMTIn the countries where it’s legal, why do people choose to bear arms?(R) 03:50GMTHow much water do we need and how much is too much?(R)
| 03:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 03:06GMTThe story of the search for extra-terrestrial life 03:30GMTThe latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 03:32GMTWhat will President Trump mean for international deals to avert climate change?(R)
| 03:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 03:06GMTHow different and unpredictable is President Donald Trump going to be? 03:30GMTThe latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 03:32GMTKeeping refugees digitally safe in a crisis(R)
| 03:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 03:06GMT11/22Is Tunisia’s approach to what women can and can't do an example for other Arab countries? 03:30GMTThe latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 03:32GMTTackling the twin health threats of over and under-use of medicine around the world(R)
| 03:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 03:06GMTHow much responsibility does the SPLM rebel group bear for the suffering in South Sudan? 03:30GMTThe latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 03:32GMTA massive, environmentally important peatland has been discovered in northern Congo(R)
| 03:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 03:06GMTHow a homeshare scheme is matching older people and students in Paris. 03:30GMTThe latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 03:32GMTAll three presenters are all in Sydney to discuss the state of Australian cricket.
| 03:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 03:06GMTA history of how the White House and the press corps learned how to live with each other
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| 04:00 | 04:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 04:06GMTIran's former president, Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani, has died at 82.
| 04:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 04:06GMTJared Kushner, if confirmed by Congress, will help formulate key US policies.
| 04:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 04:06GMTBe a 'jealous guardian of our democracy' - urges President Obama to US citizens
| 04:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 04:06GMTAmerica's intelligence boss says US spy agencies have nothing to do with Russia "leaks"
| 04:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 04:06GMTGambian President-elect Adama Barrow offers "direct talks" with Yahya Jammeh
| 04:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 04:06GMTAmid the poor economic conditions, corruption and conflict, what lies ahead for Ukraine?(R)
| 04:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 04:06GMTA royal visit boosts landmine campaigners, Turkey's headscarf pioneer and spying in WW1
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| 05:00 | 05:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 05:06GMTThe late Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani was 'a great man of the Islamic revolution'. 05:30GMTThe latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 05:32GMTTwo child prodigies turned world-class pianists on their personal and musical journeys(R)
| 05:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 05:06GMTSupreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, to pray for the dead at Mr Rafsanjani's funeral 05:30GMTThe latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 05:32GMTHow drones are fundamentally changing the face of warfare(R)
| 05:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 05:06GMTInequality and racial divisions remain threats to democracy - warns President Obama 05:30GMTThe latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 05:32GMTThe relationship between Islam and coffee(R)
| 05:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 05:06GMTUS intelligence top official rejects suggestions that agencies were behind Russia "leaks" 05:30GMTThe latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 05:32GMTOne night of terror at Dhaka's Holey Artisan Bakery in July 2016(R)
| 05:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 05:06GMTGambia's Adama Barrow president-elect calls for direct talks with Yahya Jammeh 05:30GMTThe latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 05:32GMTWe chat to the Brazilian defender Dante and also look ahead to the Africa Cup of Nations(R)
| 05:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 05:06GMTThe death - and funeral - of former president Rafsanjani propel Iran into a new era. 05:30GMTThe latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 05:32GMTObama is the first US president to author an article in Science magazine.(R)
| 05:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 05:06GMTWith work on HS2 close to starting, what does big infrastructure mean for business?(R) 05:30GMTThe latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 05:32GMTHow artists are reacting to and reflecting the approaching Presidency of Donald Trump(R)
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| 06:00 | 06:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 06:06GMTTalks aimed at reunifying Cyprus will begin in Geneva shortly amid renewed hope of a deal
| 06:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 06:06GMTAkbar Hashemi Rafsanjani is being buried in the crypt of the founder of the revolution.
| 06:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 06:06GMTPresident Obama makes final appeal to Americans to safeguard democracy by taking part.
| 06:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 06:06GMTThe project aims to fight "fake news"
| 06:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 06:06GMTThe winner of the country's election wants to speak to outgoing president Yahya Jammeh
| 06:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 06:06GMTTalks aimed at solving the political crisis in The Gambia continue.
| 06:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 06:06GMTSome 70 countries meet in Paris to discuss ways to restart Middle East dialogue.
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| 07:00 | 07:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 07:06GMTCyprus has been split into a Greek Cypriot south and a Turkish Cypriot north since 1974.
| 07:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 07:06GMTSupreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei prays at the funeral of ex-President Rafsanjani
| 07:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 07:06GMTIn a farewell speech to supporters in Chicago, Mr Obama urged Americans to unite.
| 07:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 07:06GMTWe hear the latest about lurid and unsubstantiated accusations against Donald Trump
| 07:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 07:06GMTThe President-elect says he's ready for direct talks with outgoing President Yahya Jammeh
| 07:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 07:06GMTWhat are the Trump administration's likely Middle East policies?
| 07:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 07:06GMTThe moral and ethical questions behind giving robots 'electronic personhood'.
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| 08:00 | 08:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 08:06GMTSince Turkey invaded in 1974, Cyprus has been split into Greek and Turkish zones. 08:30GMTThe latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 08:32GMTOne leading forecaster says the new US President will bring on "geopolitical recession". 08:50GMTIn 1999 a Turkish woman MP appeared in parliament wearing a headscarf. It caused uproar.
| 08:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 08:06GMTMr Rafsanjani - Iran's former president - was 82-years-old when he died of a heart attack 08:30GMTThe latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 08:32GMTDivorce is big business these days. Is there a better alternative to expensive lawyers? 08:50GMTHow British code-breakers exposed a German plot against the United States in 1917
| 08:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 08:06GMTAfter two terms of a black president, Mr Obama admits race remains 'often divisive' 08:30GMTThe latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 08:32GMTSight to the blind and hearing for the deaf: The commercial potential of bionics. 08:50GMTA victim of abuse at the hands of the Chicago police tells his story.
| 08:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 08:06GMTThe project is meant to fight "fake news" 08:30GMTThe latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 08:32GMTCritics say measures by Trump to separate himself from his business don't go far enough. 08:50GMTHow Britain's most famous Royal brought the danger landmines to the world's attention.
| 08:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 08:06GMTThe country has one of the highest murder rates in the world. 08:30GMTThe latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 08:32GMTThe president of MIT explains what he expects from Mr Trump's administration 08:50GMTWhat exactly goes on during the months between election and inauguration?
| 08:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 08:06GMTA girl stolen as a newborn in Florida has been found alive after more than 18 years. 08:30GMTThe latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 08:32GMTThe most abundant crop on earth is maize. We ask if we consume too much of it.
| 08:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 08:06GMTSeveral Democratic Party politicians will not attend Donald Trump's inauguration. 08:30GMTThe latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 08:32GMTA case of stolen identity, betrayal and a secret life(R)
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| 09:00 | 09:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 09:06GMTSigourney Weaver talks about her role in the Alien films.(R)
| 09:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 09:06GMTWhat does it take to do one of the most powerful jobs in the world?(R) 09:50GMTThe story of the first black African to compete at the Winter Olympics.
| 09:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 09:06GMTAcclaimed Norwegian writer Karl Ove Knausgaard talks about his book A Death in the Family(R)
| 09:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 09:06GMTShould we really be drinking eight glasses of water a day, and why do people own guns?
| 09:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 09:06GMTAmid the poor economic conditions, corruption and conflict, what lies ahead for Ukraine?
| 09:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 09:06GMTHow a homeshare scheme is matching older people and students in Paris.(R) 09:30GMTThe latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 09:32GMTWith work on HS2 close to starting, what does big infrastructure mean for business?
| 09:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 09:06GMT11/22Is Tunisia’s approach to what women can and can't do an example for other Arab countries?(R) 09:30GMTThe latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 09:32GMTTracking the hackers - Who is Guccifer 2.0?(R) 09:50GMTPost-truth played a role in the US Elections but how did the BBC handle it?
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| 10:00 | 10:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 10:06GMTThe leaders of Cyprus meet in Geneva for UN-led talks on re-unification
| 10:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 10:06GMTHundreds of thousands of Iranians turn out in Tehran to mourn the ex-president
| 10:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 10:06GMTUS president-elect says accusations are a witch hunt. Also: VW set to plead guilty
| 10:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 10:06GMTEuropean politicians vote on rules for how humans will interact with AI machines
| 10:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 10:06GMTFormer UK ambassador to Russia was asked about dossier. Also: Is incorrect news, fake?
| 10:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 10:06GMTHow mental toughness developed on the football field helped one former player kick cancer
| 10:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 10:06GMTAir in China, coal in Norwegian Svalbard, democracy in DR Congo and Cuba's year of shocks(R) 10:30GMTThe latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 10:32GMTLipika Pelham meets members of the Bahá'i to find out more about their faith(R)
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| 11:00 | 11:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 11:06GMTSyrian president says his forces are on the road to victory.
| 11:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 11:06GMTTens of thousands attend the funeral of Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani
| 11:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 11:06GMTUS president-elect blasts intelligence agencies over 'compromising' material
| 11:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 11:06GMTKremlin says US tanks and the army's presence in Poland, are a threat to Russian security
| 11:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 11:06GMTPresident Obama awarded an emotional Joe Biden with the highest US civilian honour
| 11:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 11:06GMTEfforts continue to persuade the defeated incumbent, Yahya Jammeh, to step down. 11:30GMTThe latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 11:32GMTThe hunt for Martians on the Red Planet continues – but has life already been taken there?
| 11:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 11:06GMTThe world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen 11:30GMTThe latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 11:32GMTWhy do we feel regret – is it right to live with it, or should we get over our mistakes?(R) 11:50GMTLow cost, functional and brilliantly efficient, one is produced every three seconds(R)
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| 12:00 | 12:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 12:06GMTZhu Lifei from China has set up a business to break up extra-marital affairs.
| 12:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 12:06GMTAmericans Dan Futrell and Isaac Stoner tried to solve a 30-year-old mystery in Bolivia.
| 12:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 12:06GMTSikh Rana Singh Sodhi's brother was shot in a hate crime after the 9/11 attacks on NYC
| 12:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 12:06GMTBongani Njoli is one of South Africa's most in demand voiceover artists.
| 12:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 12:06GMTFrom revolutionary to regime critic: the two lives of former Iranian president Rafsanjani
| 12:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 12:06GMTThe death - and funeral - of former president Rafsanjani propel Iran into a new era.(R) 12:30GMTThe latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 12:32GMTHow artists are reacting to and reflecting the approaching Presidency of Donald Trump
| 12:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 12:06GMTA panel of experts discuss Italy’s pressing challenges with a public audience in Rome.(R)
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| 13:00 | 13:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 13:06GMTThe leaders of Cyprus are meeting in Geneva for UN-led talks 13:30GMTThe latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 13:32GMTTwo child prodigies turned world-class pianists on their personal and musical journeys(R)
| 13:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 13:06GMTHundreds of thousands turn out to honour former Iran president; FIFA to expand World Cup 13:30GMTThe latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 13:32GMTHow drones are fundamentally changing the face of warfare(R)
| 13:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 13:06GMTUnverified reports in US media allege that Moscow has video of Mr Trump with prostitutes 13:30GMTThe latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 13:32GMTThe relationship between Islam and coffee(R)
| 13:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 13:06GMT1000s of troops, tanks, and armoured vehicles are deployed along NATO's eastern frontier 13:30GMTThe latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 13:32GMTOne night of terror at Dhaka's Holey Artisan Bakery in July 2016(R)
| 13:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 13:06GMTThe world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen 13:30GMTThe latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 13:32GMTWe chat to the Brazilian defender Dante and also look ahead to the Africa Cup of Nations(R)
| 13:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 13:06GMTJohn Negroponte: Barack Obama and Donald Trump should have never known about the dossier
| 13:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 13:06GMTFrance hosts international conference to discuss Israeli-Palestinian peace process
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| 14:00 | 14:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 14:06GMTGreek and Turkish leaders of Cyprus begin talks aimed at reunifying the divided island.
| 14:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 14:06GMTHuge crowds attend ex-president's funeral in Iranian capital Tehran
| 14:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 14:06GMTDonald Trump denies unsubstantiated allegations about him in US media
| 14:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 14:06GMTWho is Christopher Steele, revealed as man who compiled sensational Trump allegations
| 14:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 14:06GMTSeries of explosions at a military airport on outskirts of Damascus
| 14:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 14:06GMTJoin Nick Luscombe as he concludes our Global Beats East Asia season with a musical feast from Japan.
| 14:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 14:06GMTA history of how the White House and the press corps learned how to live with each other(R)
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| 15:00 | 15:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 15:06GMTJan Kizilhan has helped Yazidi female victims from Iraq to start a new life(R) 15:30GMTThe latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 15:32GMTWill the football World Cup be expanded to 48 teams?
| 15:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 15:06GMTThe story of the search for extra-terrestrial life(R) 15:30GMTThe latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 15:32GMTMore on the news that 16 more teams will be added to each World Cup from 2026.
| 15:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 15:06GMTHow different and unpredictable is President Donald Trump going to be?(R) 15:30GMTThe latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 15:32GMTWith 2017 AFCON starting in three days all eyes are on Gabon's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
| 15:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 15:06GMT11/22Is Tunisia’s approach to what women can and can't do an example for other Arab countries?(R) 15:30GMTThe latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 15:32GMTWe speak to 2015 finalist with Ghana, Andre Ayew, ahead of the 2017 tournament in Gabon.
| 15:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 15:06GMTRory Cellan-Jones finds out how Silicon Valley is preparing for the new US President. 15:30GMTThe latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 15:32GMTBBC sports correspondents tell the story behind today's top sporting news, with interviews and reports from across the world.
| 15:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 15:06GMTSportsworld is live from Libreville ahead of the opener between Gabon and Guinea-Bissau.
| 15:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 15:06GMTRay BLK talks about being the winner of the BBC's Sound of 2017.
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| 16:00 | 16:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 16:06GMTAre award ceremonies the place to express political views?
| 16:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 16:06GMTIs expanding football's World Cup from 32 teams to 48 teams a good idea?
| 16:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 16:06GMTLive coverage of President-elect Donald Trump's first press conference for six months
| 16:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 16:06GMTHow do you want journalists to cover the presidency of Donald Trump?
| 16:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 16:06GMTAfter stories of neglect and abuse, what is it like being old in China?
| 16:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 16:06GMTSwansea v Arsenal from the Liberty Stadium.
| 16:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 16:06GMTManchester United v Liverpool from Old Trafford.
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| 17:00 | 17:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 17:06GMTZhu Lifei from China has set up a business to break up extra-marital affairs.(R)
| 17:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 17:06GMTAmericans Dan Futrell and Isaac Stoner tried to solve a 30-year-old mystery in Bolivia.(R)
| 17:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 17:06GMTSikh Rana Singh Sodhi's brother was shot in a hate crime after the 9/11 attacks on NYC(R)
| 17:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 17:06GMTBongani Njoli is one of South Africa's most in demand voiceover artists.(R)
| 17:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 17:06GMTFrom revolutionary to regime critic: the two lives of former Iranian president Rafsanjani(R)
| 17:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 17:06GMTThe days top stories from the Premier League and Africa Cup of Nations.
| 17:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 17:06GMTManchester United v Liverpool from Old Trafford.
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| 18:00 | 18:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 18:06GMTUN-brokered Cyprus talks aim to end 40 years of division 18:30GMTThe latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 18:32GMTFord and Fiat Chrysler will build in the US, but BMW is committed to new plant in Mexico.
| 18:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 18:06GMTSenator Jeff Sessions appears before Senate committee 18:30GMTThe latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 18:32GMTFrom 2026 the World Cup will expand from 32 to 48 teams.
| 18:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 18:06GMTUS president-elect blames intelligence agencies for leaking alleged compromising material 18:30GMTThe latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 18:32GMTPresident-elect Donald Trump has detailed measures to avoid conflicts of interest.
| 18:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 18:06GMTJames Mattis says NATO under its biggest attack since World War Two 18:30GMTThe latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 18:32GMTDonald Trump has criticised pharmaceutical companies over prices for drugs.
| 18:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 18:06GMTThe AU says it will no longer recognise the president of The Gambia when his term expires 18:30GMTThe latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 18:32GMTThe Netherlands Deputy Prime Minister says support for EU freedom of movement is waning.
| 18:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 18:06GMTGovernment troops take Mosul University from I-S group, Row over Serbian train in Kosovo 18:30GMTThe latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 18:32GMTObama is the first US president to author an article in Science magazine.(R)
| 18:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 18:06GMTThe days top stories from the Premier League and Africa Cup of Nations.
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| 19:00 | 19:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 19:06GMTPentagon says US special forces carried out successful raid against IS leaders in Syria 19:30GMTThe latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 19:32GMTTwo child prodigies turned world-class pianists on their personal and musical journeys(R)
| 19:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 19:06GMTSenator Jeff Sessions denies racist sympathies; FIFA's plans to expand World Cup 19:30GMTThe latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 19:32GMTHow drones are fundamentally changing the face of warfare(R)
| 19:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 19:06GMTTrump on relations with Russia, Mexico wall and avoiding conflicts of interests; 19:30GMTThe latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 19:32GMTThe relationship between Islam and coffee(R)
| 19:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 19:06GMTUS Defence Secretary nominee says Russian president trying to split NATO 19:30GMTThe latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 19:32GMTOne night of terror at Dhaka's Holey Artisan Bakery in July 2016(R)
| 19:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 19:06GMTAfrican Union says won't recognise President Jammeh as Gambia's leader from Thursday 19:30GMTThe latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 19:32GMTWe chat to the Brazilian defender Dante and also look ahead to the Africa Cup of Nations(R)
| 19:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 19:06GMTHow artists are reacting to and reflecting the approaching Presidency of Donald Trump(R) 19:30GMTThe latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 19:32GMTTracking the hackers - Who is Guccifer 2.0? 19:50GMTLow cost, functional and brilliantly efficient, one is produced every three seconds
| 19:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 19:06GMTOutgoing director of CIA, John Brennan, says Trump doesn't understand Russia's intentions 19:30GMTThe latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 19:32GMTLipika Pelham meets members of the Bahá'i to find out more about their faith(R)
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| 20:00 | 20:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 20:06GMTJan Kizilhan has helped Yazidi female victims from Iraq to start a new life(R) 20:30GMTThe latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 20:32GMTWhat will President Trump mean for international deals to avert climate change?
| 20:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 20:06GMTThe story of the search for extra-terrestrial life(R) 20:30GMTThe latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 20:32GMTKeeping refugees digitally safe in a crisis
| 20:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 20:06GMTHow different and unpredictable is President Donald Trump going to be?(R) 20:30GMTThe latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 20:32GMTTackling the twin health threats of over and under-use of medicine around the world
| 20:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 20:06GMT11/22Is Tunisia’s approach to what women can and can't do an example for other Arab countries?(R) 20:30GMTThe latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 20:32GMTA massive, environmentally important peatland has been discovered in northern Congo
| 20:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 20:06GMTHow much responsibility does the SPLM rebel group bear for the suffering in South Sudan?(R) 20:30GMTThe latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 20:32GMTWhy do we feel regret – is it right to live with it, or should we get over our mistakes? 20:50GMTWere 90,000 Christians killed because of their faith in 2016?
| 20:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 20:06GMTA panel of experts discuss Italy’s pressing challenges with a public audience in Rome.
| 20:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 20:06GMTJoin Nick Luscombe as he concludes our Global Beats East Asia season with a musical feast from Japan.(R)
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| 21:00 | 21:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 21:06GMTParliament in Ankara debates a proposal to introduce an executive presidency
| 21:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 21:06GMTPresident Obama gives his last major speech before handing over to Donald Trump.
| 21:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 21:06GMTMr Trump denied unsubstantiated, compromising allegations contained in a leaked dossier
| 21:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 21:06GMTFormer spy chief: ‘The job of the Intelligence community is not to be popular’
| 21:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 21:06GMTNewshour’s Owen Bennett-Jones on Joe Biden’s last visit to Ukraine
| 21:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 21:06GMTThirty nations and France's Francois Hollande gather in Mali for Africa-France summit
| 21:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 21:06GMTIsraeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu calls Paris meeting 'rigged'
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| 22:00 | 22:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 22:06GMTUS forces mount raid against Islamic State in Deir Ezzor, eastern Syria 22:30GMTThe latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 22:32GMTFord and Fiat Chrysler will build in the US, but BMW is committed to new plant in Mexico.
| 22:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 22:06GMTFBI director James Comey, says there's "no doubt" Russians hacked voter data 22:30GMTThe latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 22:32GMTThe World Bank said the pace of growth would remain slow without more investment spending
| 22:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 22:06GMTDonald Trump accuses US intelligence agencies of putting out false claims 22:30GMTThe latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 22:32GMTPresident-elect Donald Trump has detailed measures to avoid conflicts of interest.
| 22:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 22:06GMTTrump's nominees for CIA and defence secretary warn of Russia threat 22:30GMTThe latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 22:32GMTDonald Trump has criticised pharmaceutical companies over prices for drugs.
| 22:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 22:06GMTUS House votes to start the process of repealing the Affordable Care Act 22:30GMTThe latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 22:32GMTThe Netherlands Deputy Prime Minister says support for EU freedom of movement is waning.
| 22:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 22:06GMTThe story of the search for extra-terrestrial life(R) 22:30GMTThe latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 22:32GMTThe most abundant crop on earth is maize. We ask if we consume too much of it.(R)
| 22:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 22:06GMTAir in China, coal in Norwegian Svalbard, democracy in DR Congo and Cuba's year of shocks(R) 22:30GMTThe latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 22:32GMTWith work on HS2 close to starting, what does big infrastructure mean for business?(R)
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| 23:00 | 23:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 23:06GMTSigourney Weaver talks about her role in the Alien films.(R)
| 23:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 23:06GMTWhat does it take to do one of the most powerful jobs in the world?(R) 23:50GMTThe story of the first black African to compete at the Winter Olympics.(R)
| 23:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 23:06GMTAcclaimed Norwegian writer Karl Ove Knausgaard talks about his book A Death in the Family(R)
| 23:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 23:06GMTShould we really be drinking eight glasses of water a day, and why do people own guns?(R)
| 23:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 23:06GMTAmid the poor economic conditions, corruption and conflict, what lies ahead for Ukraine?(R)
| 23:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 23:06GMTAstronomers predict a massive Red Nova explosion visible to the naked eye around 2022
| 23:00GMTThe latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 23:06GMTA royal visit boosts landmine campaigners, Turkey's headscarf pioneer and spying in WW1(R)
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