BBC World Service News Internet Schedule Wednesday 25 February 2026

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—25/02/2026 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  The Arts Hour—Oscar nominated cinematographer Adolpho Veloso
  Oscar nominated Brazilian cinematographer Adolpho Veloso on filming Train Dreams(R)
3. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—25/02/2026 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  The Newsroom—25/02/2026 01:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
5. 01:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—25/02/2026 01:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  The Global Story—Inside Iran after the crackdown
  A rare look inside the country reckoning with a brutal crackdown and the prospect of war.(R)
7. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—25/02/2026 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  The Newsroom—25/02/2026 02:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
9. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—25/02/2026 03:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 03:06GMT
  Outlook—Sects, lies and videotape: a Syrian story, part 2
  Accused of spying in rebel-held Syria, Loubna Mrie faces peril and a shattering loss(R)
11. 03:50GMT
  Witness History—The Aga Khan meets Florence Nightingale
  In 1898, Florence Nightingale invited the Aga Khan around to her London home for tea(R)
12. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—25/02/2026 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 04:06GMT
  The Newsroom—25/02/2026 04:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
14. 04:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—25/02/2026 04:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 04:32GMT
  World of Secrets—The Darkest Web, 2. Man with the amazing memory
  2/6The agents make an incredible breakthrough in their search for the abused girl, Lucy
16. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—25/02/2026 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 05:06GMT
  Newsday—Trump delivers longest State of the Union address in recent history
  President Trump promoted his record on immigration and the economy in his state address
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  BBC News—25/02/2026 06:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  Newsday—Trump delivers patriotic State of the Union address
  Donald Trump hailed what he said was an American "turnaround for the ages"
3. 07:00GMT
  BBC News—25/02/2026 07:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  Newsday—Trump hails economic 'turnaround' in State of the Union
  He delivered a record breaking speech to a joint session of Congress
5. 08:00GMT
  BBC News—25/02/2026 08:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 08:06GMT
  The Interview—Boris Johnson and Sir Tony Radakin: Ukrainians are heroes
  Laura Kuenssberg speaks to Boris Johnson and Sir Tony Radakin about the Russia-Ukraine War
7. 08:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—25/02/2026 08:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 08:32GMT
  Business Daily—Are passengers ready for digital borders?
  Electronic travel authorisation schemes are becoming more common globally
9. 08:50GMT
  Witness History—The Japanese invasion of Malaya
  On 8 December 1941, thousands of Japanese troops landed on beaches near Kota Bharu
10. 09:00GMT
  BBC News—25/02/2026 09:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 09:06GMT
  The Newsroom—25/02/2026 09:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
12. 09:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—25/02/2026 09:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 09:32GMT
  The Climate Question—China's green energy revolution
  Has China managed to stop its greenhouse gas emissions from growing thanks to renewables?(R)
14. 10:00GMT
  BBC News—25/02/2026 10:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 10:06GMT
  The Documentary—The dream makers: The experimental new field of dream engineering
  Can the emerging field of dream engineering influence our thoughts as we sleep?(R)
16. 11:00GMT
  BBC News—25/02/2026 11:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 11:06GMT
  The Newsroom—25/02/2026 11:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
18. 11:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—25/02/2026 11:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 11:32GMT
  The Global Story—Ukraine’s defiance, four years on
  Perspectives on the war from those living on Ukraine’s front line
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  BBC News—25/02/2026 12:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  Outlook—Music was my salvation: the homeless man and the piano
  Francois was homeless when he learned to play a train station piano from scratch
3. 12:50GMT
  Witness History—The Japanese invasion of Malaya
  On 8 December 1941, thousands of Japanese troops landed on beaches near Kota Bharu(R)
4. 13:00GMT
  BBC News—25/02/2026 13:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
5. 13:06GMT
  The Newsroom—25/02/2026 13:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
6. 13:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—25/02/2026 13:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
7. 13:32GMT
  Tech Life—Hearing my voice again totally blew my mind
  Yvonne Johnson has motor neuron disease. AI is helping to return her lost voice.(R)
8. 14:00GMT
  BBC News—25/02/2026 14:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 14:06GMT
  Newshour—Trump's State of the Union address claims US in 'golden age'
  The US president's speech was the longest-ever State of the Union address
10. 15:00GMT
  BBC News—25/02/2026 15:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 15:06GMT
  The Interview—Boris Johnson and Sir Tony Radakin: Ukrainians are heroes
  Laura Kuenssberg speaks to Boris Johnson and Sir Tony Radakin about the Russia-Ukraine War(R)
12. 15:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—25/02/2026 15:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 15:32GMT
  Business Daily—Are passengers ready for digital borders?
  Electronic travel authorisation schemes are becoming more common globally(R)
14. 15:50GMT
  World Business Express—China and Germany’s leaders meet, seeking closer ties
  Germany’s chancellor, Friedrich Merz has met with Chinese President, Xi Jinping
15. 16:00GMT
  BBC News—25/02/2026 16:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 16:06GMT
  Outside Source—Trump's long State of Union speech
  President Trump delivered his longest speech to Congress - lasting one hour 47 minutes
17. 17:00GMT
  BBC News—25/02/2026 17:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 17:06GMT
  On air
  Listen live
  Outside Source—Mexico's drug cartel violence
  Residents in Mexico share how cartel violence affects their lives
  Listen live
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  BBC News—25/02/2026 18:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  Outlook—Music was my salvation: the homeless man and the piano
  Francois was homeless when he learned to play a train station piano from scratch(R)
3. 18:50GMT
  What in the World—How does cartel violence impact young people in Mexico?
  The death of drug lord El Mencho has prompted more unrest
4. 19:00GMT
  BBC News—25/02/2026 19:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
5. 19:06GMT
  The Newsroom—25/02/2026 19:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
6. 19:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—25/02/2026 19:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
7. 19:32GMT
  Sport Today—2026/02/25 GMT
  BBC sports correspondents tell the story behind today's top sporting news, with interviews and reports from across the world.
8. 20:00GMT
  BBC News—25/02/2026 20:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 20:06GMT
  Newshour—25/02/2026 20:06 GMT
  Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.
10. 21:00GMT
  BBC News—25/02/2026 21:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 21:06GMT
  The Climate Question—China's green energy revolution
  Has China managed to stop its greenhouse gas emissions from growing thanks to renewables?(R)
12. 21:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—25/02/2026 21:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 21:32GMT
  Health Check—Could a single vaccine block nearly all viruses?
  A universal nasal spray could protect against all coughs, colds, flu and certain bacteria
14. 22:00GMT
  BBC News—25/02/2026 22:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 22:06GMT
  The Newsroom—25/02/2026 22:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 22:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—25/02/2026 22:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 22:32GMT
  World Business Report—First broadcast 25/02/2026 22:32 GMT
  The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.
18. 23:00GMT
  BBC News—25/02/2026 23:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 23:06GMT
  The Interview—Boris Johnson and Sir Tony Radakin: Ukrainians are heroes
  Laura Kuenssberg speaks to Boris Johnson and Sir Tony Radakin about the Russia-Ukraine War(R)
20. 23:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—25/02/2026 23:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
21. 23:32GMT
  World of Secrets—The Darkest Web, 2. Man with the amazing memory
  2/6The agents make an incredible breakthrough in their search for the abused girl, Lucy(R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—26/02/2026 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  The Documentary—The dream makers: The experimental new field of dream engineering
  Can the emerging field of dream engineering influence our thoughts as we sleep?(R)
3. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—26/02/2026 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  The Newsroom—26/02/2026 01:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
5. 01:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—26/02/2026 01:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  The Global Story—Ukraine’s defiance, four years on
  Perspectives on the war from those living on Ukraine’s front line(R)
7. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—26/02/2026 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  The Newsroom—26/02/2026 02:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
9. 02:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—26/02/2026 02:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 02:32GMT
  The Documentary—Caught on camera: Exposing China’s spycam porn
  Hunting the criminals who are hiding cameras in hotel rooms to film people having sex
11. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—26/02/2026 03:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 03:06GMT
  Outlook—Music was my salvation: the homeless man and the piano
  Francois was homeless when he learned to play a train station piano from scratch(R)
13. 03:50GMT
  Witness History—The Japanese invasion of Malaya
  On 8 December 1941, thousands of Japanese troops landed on beaches near Kota Bharu(R)
14. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—26/02/2026 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 04:06GMT
  The Newsroom—26/02/2026 04:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 04:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—26/02/2026 04:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 04:32GMT
  The Food Chain—Small kitchens
  From city flats to Michelin-starred eateries - what it's like to cook in a tiny space.
18. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—26/02/2026 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 05:06GMT
  Newsday—26/02/2026 05:06 GMT
  Live news, business and sport from around the world.

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