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08:06 BST
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The Interview

Joe Ngai, McKinsey: Domestic rivalry drives Chinese firms

Maura Fogarty speaks to Joe Ngai, Chairman of the China region for consulting firm McKinsey, for a high-level insight into how the world’s second-largest economy functions.

Maura Fogarty speaks to Joe Ngai, Chairman of the China region for consulting firm McKinsey, for a high-level insight into how the world’s second-largest economy functions.

08:30 BST
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BBC News Summary

26/08/2026 07:30 GMT

The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.

The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.

08:32 BST
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Business Daily

Founders: Nasty Gal's "Girl Boss" on shoplifting, empire building and life after bankruptcy

Nasty Gal's "Girl Boss" on shoplifting, empire building and life after bankruptcy

Nasty Gal's "Girl Boss" on shoplifting, empire building and life after bankruptcy

08:50 BST
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Witness History

Peace People: The Northern Ireland campaign group born from tragedy

Gerry Grehan describes losing his niece and two nephews in 1976 and how it became a turning point in the campaign to end sectarian violence in Northern Ireland.

Gerry Grehan describes losing his niece and two nephews in 1976 and how it became a turning point in the campaign to end sectarian violence in Northern Ireland.

09:00 BST
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BBC News

26/08/2026 08:01 GMT

The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.

The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.

09:06 BST
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The Newsroom

26/08/2026 08:06 GMT

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

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

09:30 BST
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BBC News Summary

26/08/2026 08:30 GMT

The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.

The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.

09:32 BST
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The Climate Question

How do we save Africa's forests?

African forests are vital for food and economic development, as well as supporting animals and plants. We ask one of Africa’s top environmentalists how to protect them better.

African forests are vital for food and economic development, as well as supporting animals and plants. We ask one of Africa’s top environmentalists how to protect them better.

Morning

10:00 BST
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BBC News

26/08/2026 09:01 GMT

The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.

The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.

10:06 BST
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The Documentary

China: The rise of a science superpower

Roland Pease explores how decades of strategic investment and diligent educational reform have brought China to the brink of global scientific dominance.

Roland Pease explores how decades of strategic investment and diligent educational reform have brought China to the brink of global scientific dominance.

11:00 BST
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BBC News

26/08/2026 10:01 GMT

The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.

The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.