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04/04/2026 00:01 GMT
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
04/04/2026 00:06 GMT
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04/04/2026 00:30 GMT
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Why the Royal visit to the US is dividing Brits
King Charles will visit Washington DC amid growing tensions between the US and the UK.
The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.
04/04/2026 01:30 GMT
Are the Democrats ready to win back Congress?
We speak to Obama's former adviser about the party’s chances in the midterms
04/04/2026 02:01 GMT
Outlook Mixtape: Bedtime Stories
Magic rivers, a storytelling granny, and the origins of a children's classic (76)
The first commercially successful electronic cigarette
In May 2004, pharmacist Hon Lik's vape went on sale in China
04/04/2026 04:30 GMT
Samsung
2. Move fast and break things
Samsung survives an early scandal on its way to becoming a global tech giant
How likely is ‘likely’?
Adam Kucharski explains what people really mean when they use probability language
04/04/2026 05:01 GMT
Tehran says two US planes shot down
Iranian officials are offering rewards to find the crew member 'alive'
04/04/2026
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
04/04/2026 12:01 GMT
US and Iran search for downed American airman
The missing airman was aboard a US F-15 fighter jet that was downed in southern Iran.
04/04/2026 15:30 GMT
Arnold Schwarzenegger: Muscles, movies, money
Arnold Schwarzenegger, from Mr Universe to cinematic superstar and billionaire investor