BBC World Service Online Schedule Tuesday 7 July 2026

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—07/07/2026 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  The Newsroom—07/07/2026 00:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 00:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—07/07/2026 00:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  The Global Story—Is Putin on the backfoot in Ukraine and in Russia?
  Putin’s rare admission: the war is causing “problems”(R)
5. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—07/07/2026 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  The Newsroom—07/07/2026 01:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
7. 01:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—07/07/2026 01:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 01:32GMT
  Assignment—China’s collapsing population
  Why is China’s population about to plummet and what could the consequences be?
9. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—07/07/2026 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 02:06GMT
  Outlook—My mother made me ill for years until a doctor unmasked her
  Teenager Nina Blom was so ill that she almost died but her sickness wasn’t what it seemed(R)
11. 02:50GMT
  Witness History—Jackie Kennedy renovates the White House
  In 1962, first lady Jackie Kennedy took the cameras on a tour of the restored White House(R)
12. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—07/07/2026 03:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 03:06GMT
  The Newsroom—07/07/2026 03:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
14. 03:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—07/07/2026 03:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 03:32GMT
  In the Studio—Karin Slaughter: thriller penned in mountain cabin
  Karin Slaughter on how she keeps readers awake at night
16. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—07/07/2026 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 04:06GMT
  Newsday—Nato leaders meet in Turkey
  Defence spending is high on the agenda.
18. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—07/07/2026 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 05:06GMT
  Newsday—Nato leaders gather in Turkey
  Defence spending is likely to be high on the agenda.
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  BBC News—07/07/2026 06:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  Newsday—Nato leaders gather in Turkey
  The US continues to pressure its allies to increase defence spending
3. 07:00GMT
  BBC News—07/07/2026 07:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  People Fixing The World—Finding hidden entrepreneurs
  The people turning life experience into business ideas with funding and other support
5. 07:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—07/07/2026 07:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 07:32GMT
  Business Daily—Follow the money: The Rolling Stones
  As they release a 25th album - should the Rolling Stones put out new music or just tour?
7. 07:50GMT
  Witness History—The immigrant workers who refused to pay rent in 1970s France
  Thousands of workers protested against rent hikes and living conditions in French hostels
8. 08:00GMT
  BBC News—07/07/2026 08:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 08:06GMT
  The Newsroom—07/07/2026 08:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
10. 08:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—07/07/2026 08:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
11. 08:32GMT
  Assignment—China’s collapsing population
  Why is China’s population about to plummet and what could the consequences be?(R)
12. 09:00GMT
  BBC News—07/07/2026 09:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 09:06GMT
  The Arts Hour—Indian film-maker Rohan Parashuram Kanawade
  Director Rohan Kanawade on his Marathi-language gay love film, Cactus Pears (Sabar Bonda)(R)
14. 10:00GMT
  BBC News—07/07/2026 10:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 10:06GMT
  The Newsroom—07/07/2026 10:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 10:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—07/07/2026 10:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 10:32GMT
  The Global Story—Trump, Fifa and the disappearing red card
  The US’ top striker was supposed to be suspended. Until Donald Trump got involved.
18. 11:00GMT
  BBC News—07/07/2026 11:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 11:06GMT
  Outlook—How an argument led to a lifelong adventure
  A furious email sparked an unlikely love story for Cristina Mittermeier and Paul Nicklen
20. 11:50GMT
  Witness History—The immigrant workers who refused to pay rent in 1970s France
  Thousands of workers protested against rent hikes and living conditions in French hostels(R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  BBC News—07/07/2026 12:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  The Newsroom—07/07/2026 12:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 12:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—07/07/2026 12:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 12:32GMT
  In the Studio—Karin Slaughter: thriller penned in mountain cabin
  Karin Slaughter on how she keeps readers awake at night(R)
5. 13:00GMT
  BBC News—07/07/2026 13:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 13:06GMT
  Newshour—Paris court upholds Le Pen's embezzlement conviction
  The ruling means Le Pen can technically run for the French presidency next year
7. 14:00GMT
  BBC News—07/07/2026 14:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 14:06GMT
  People Fixing The World—Finding hidden entrepreneurs
  The people turning life experience into business ideas with funding and other support(R)
9. 14:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—07/07/2026 14:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 14:32GMT
  Business Daily—Follow the money: The Rolling Stones
  As they release a 25th album - should the Rolling Stones put out new music or just tour?(R)
11. 14:50GMT
  World Business Express—Ethanol fuels row in India
  Motorists are angry that petrol in India must contain 20% ethanol alcohol.
12. 15:00GMT
  BBC News—07/07/2026 15:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 15:06GMT
  Outside Source—Trump criticises Nato ahead of Ukraine talks
  The Nato summit is expected to focus on Ukraine, as Russia increases its missile attacks
14. 16:00GMT
  BBC News—07/07/2026 16:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 16:06GMT
  Outside Source—Sudan: el-Obeid fighting 'disrupting aid'
  Local responders have been 'risking their lives' to deliver supplies in el-Obeid
16. 17:00GMT
  BBC News—07/07/2026 17:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 17:06GMT
  Outlook—How an argument led to a lifelong adventure
  A furious email sparked an unlikely love story for Cristina Mittermeier and Paul Nicklen(R)
18. 17:50GMT
  Witness History—The immigrant workers who refused to pay rent in 1970s France
  Thousands of workers protested against rent hikes and living conditions in French hostels(R)
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  BBC News—07/07/2026 18:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  The Newsroom—07/07/2026 18:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 18:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—07/07/2026 18:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  The Global Story—Trump, Fifa and the disappearing red card
  The US’ top striker was supposed to be suspended. Until Donald Trump got involved.(R)
5. 19:00GMT
  BBC News—07/07/2026 19:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  Assignment—China’s collapsing population
  Why is China’s population about to plummet and what could the consequences be?(R)
7. 19:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—07/07/2026 19:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  Tech Life—Too young to scroll?
  The impact screen time is having on younger children.
9. 20:00GMT
  BBC News—07/07/2026 20:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  Newshour—France's Le Pen loses court appeal but declares she'll run for President
  Le Penn lost her appeal against a conviction for misuse of European parliament funds
11. 21:00GMT
  BBC News—07/07/2026 21:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 21:06GMT
  People Fixing The World—Finding hidden entrepreneurs
  The people turning life experience into business ideas with funding and other support(R)
13. 21:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—07/07/2026 21:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 21:32GMT
  In the Studio—Karin Slaughter: thriller penned in mountain cabin
  Karin Slaughter on how she keeps readers awake at night(R)
15. 22:00GMT
  BBC News—07/07/2026 22:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 22:06GMT
  The Newsroom—07/07/2026 22:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
17. 22:30GMT
  On air
  Listen live
  BBC News Summary—07/07/2026 22:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
  Listen live
18. 22:32GMT
  World Business Report—SpaceX's lift-off moment stalls
  Why did SpaceX's shares fall after it was added to the Nasdaq 100?
19. 23:00GMT
  BBC News—07/07/2026 23:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20. 23:06GMT
  The Arts Hour—Indian film-maker Rohan Parashuram Kanawade
  Director Rohan Kanawade on his Marathi-language gay love film, Cactus Pears (Sabar Bonda)(R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—08/07/2026 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  The Newsroom—08/07/2026 00:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 00:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—08/07/2026 00:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  The Global Story—Trump, Fifa and the disappearing red card
  The US’ top striker was supposed to be suspended. Until Donald Trump got involved.(R)
5. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—08/07/2026 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  The Newsroom—08/07/2026 01:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
7. 01:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—08/07/2026 01:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 01:32GMT
  The Climate Question—How to build a climate friendly city
  More than seven bilion of us will be living in cities by 2050. What can mayors do?(R)
9. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—08/07/2026 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 02:06GMT
  Outlook—How an argument led to a lifelong adventure
  A furious email sparked an unlikely love story for Cristina Mittermeier and Paul Nicklen(R)
11. 02:50GMT
  Witness History—The immigrant workers who refused to pay rent in 1970s France
  Thousands of workers protested against rent hikes and living conditions in French hostels(R)
12. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—08/07/2026 03:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 03:06GMT
  The Newsroom—08/07/2026 03:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
14. 03:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—08/07/2026 03:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 03:32GMT
  The Documentary—How did we get here: Israel and the Palestinians
  Jonny Dymond and guests explore the complicated back-story of the Middle East conflict
16. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—08/07/2026 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 04:06GMT
  Newsday—08/07/2026 04:06 GMT
  Live news, business and sport from around the world.
18. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—08/07/2026 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 05:06GMT
  Newsday—08/07/2026 05:06 GMT
  Live news, business and sport from around the world.

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