Americas and the Caribbean Schedule
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Early
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00:00GMT
BBC News—07/08/2026 00:01 GMT
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
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00:06GMT
The Newsroom—07/08/2026 00:06 GMT
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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00:30GMT
BBC News Summary—07/08/2026 00:30 GMT
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
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00:32GMT
The Global Story—Will Hamas actually disarm?
Trump hailed the Board of Peace deal as a, "major milestone". Why has progress stalled? (R)
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01:00GMT
BBC News—07/08/2026 01:01 GMT
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
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01:06GMT
The Newsroom—07/08/2026 01:06 GMT
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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01:30GMT
BBC News Summary—07/08/2026 01:30 GMT
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
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01:32GMT
Tech Life—The future of flying?
Electric power is one of several cleaner alternatives to traditional aviation fuel. (R)
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02:00GMT
BBC News—07/08/2026 02:01 GMT
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
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02:06GMT
Outlook—The animals that set my mind free
Morad Tahbaz was a conservationist locked up in solitary confinement in Iran (R)
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02:50GMT
Witness History—When Taiwan’s ‘White Terror’ ended
In 1987 Taiwan finally lifted martial law after nearly four decades of authoritarian rule (R)
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03:00GMT
BBC News—07/08/2026 03:01 GMT
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
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03:06GMT
The Newsroom—07/08/2026 03:06 GMT
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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03:30GMT
BBC News Summary—07/08/2026 03:30 GMT
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
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03:32GMT
Heart and Soul—A Singer’s Search for Peace
A Lithuanian singer’s journey from New Age spirituality and ayahuasca to faith.
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04:00GMT
BBC News—07/08/2026 04:01 GMT
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
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04:06GMT
Newsday—Meta fined $567m in child safety ruling
The fine is for failing to warn the public about risks its platforms pose to children.
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04:30GMT
BBC News Summary—07/08/2026 04:30 GMT
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
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04:32GMT
BBC Inside Science—The state of our substrate: What is drought doing to our soil?
The surprising science of how drought affects the health of our soils. (R)
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05:00GMT
BBC News—07/08/2026 05:01 GMT
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
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05:06GMT
Newsday—Meta ordered to pay $567m for failing to protect minors
The fine is for failing to warn the public about risks its platforms pose to children.
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Morning
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06:00GMT
BBC News—07/08/2026 06:01 GMT
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
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06:06GMT
Newsday—Landmark fine against social media giant Meta
The fine is for failing to warn the public about risks its platforms pose to children.
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07:00GMT
BBC News—07/08/2026 07:01 GMT
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
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07:06GMT
The Interview—Carlos Acosta, dancer: Ballet is for everyone
Michael Berkeley speaks to ballet star Carlos Acosta about his life and career
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07:30GMT
BBC News Summary—07/08/2026 07:30 GMT
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
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07:32GMT
Business Daily—Taking stock: Global trade's new reality
Why is global trade proving so resilient despite the tariffs and trade restrictions?
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07:50GMT
Witness History—The origins of the all-inclusive holiday
How a holiday village in Majorca helped pioneer the all-inclusive holiday
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08:00GMT
BBC News—07/08/2026 08:01 GMT
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
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08:06GMT
The Newsroom—07/08/2026 08:06 GMT
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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08:30GMT
BBC News Summary—07/08/2026 08:30 GMT
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
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08:32GMT
BBC Inside Science—The state of our substrate: What is drought doing to our soil?
The surprising science of how drought affects the health of our soils. (R)
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09:00GMT
BBC News—07/08/2026 09:01 GMT
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
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09:06GMT
Unexpected Elements—Someone's always watching
Gen Z's new love of birdwatching has us on the lookout for some fascinating science.
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10:00GMT
BBC News—07/08/2026 10:01 GMT
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
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10:06GMT
The Newsroom—07/08/2026 10:06 GMT
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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10:30GMT
BBC News Summary—07/08/2026 10:30 GMT
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
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10:32GMT
The Global Story—Is it OK to talk about Ariana Grande's body?
Reactions to a new music video expose a fine line between care and criticism
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11:00GMT
BBC News—07/08/2026 11:01 GMT
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
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11:06GMT
Outlook—Outlook Mixtape: Eureka! part 2
Even more dreamers and tinkerers whose inventions travelled far beyond their expectations
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11:50GMT
Witness History—The origins of the all-inclusive holiday
How a holiday village in Majorca helped pioneer the all-inclusive holiday (R)
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Afternoon
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12:00GMT
BBC News—07/08/2026 12:01 GMT
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
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12:06GMT
The Newsroom—07/08/2026 12:06 GMT
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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12:30GMT
BBC News Summary—07/08/2026 12:30 GMT
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
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12:32GMT
Heart and Soul—A Singer’s Search for Peace
A Lithuanian singer’s journey from New Age spirituality and ayahuasca to faith. (R)
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13:00GMT
BBC News—07/08/2026 13:01 GMT
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
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13:06GMT
Newshour—Teen carries out mass shooting at Thai school
Teenager kills at least seven and injures more than 30 in Thailand school shooting
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14:00GMT
BBC News—07/08/2026 14:01 GMT
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
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14:06GMT
The Interview—Carlos Acosta, dancer: Ballet is for everyone
Michael Berkeley speaks to ballet star Carlos Acosta about his life and career (R)
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14:30GMT
BBC News Summary—07/08/2026 14:30 GMT
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
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14:32GMT
Business Daily—Taking stock: Global trade's new reality
Why is global trade proving so resilient despite the tariffs and trade restrictions? (R)
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14:50GMT
World Business Express—US creates fewer new jobs than expected
Overall, the US economy shed 23,000 jobs in July in a sign of a cooling labour market.
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15:00GMT
BBC News—07/08/2026 15:01 GMT
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
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15:06GMT
Outside Source—Thailand shooting: Teen kills seven people
A school shooting in Thailand has left seven people dead and many others injured
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16:00GMT
BBC News—07/08/2026 16:01 GMT
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
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16:06GMT
Outside Source—Ukraine war: Mood in Russia
Attacks between Russia and Ukraine have intensified in recent weeks
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17:00GMT
BBC News—07/08/2026 17:01 GMT
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
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17:06GMT
Outlook—Outlook Mixtape: Eureka! part 2
Even more dreamers and tinkerers whose inventions travelled far beyond their expectations (R)
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17:50GMT
Witness History—The origins of the all-inclusive holiday
How a holiday village in Majorca helped pioneer the all-inclusive holiday (R)
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Evening
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18:00GMT
BBC News—07/08/2026 18:01 GMT
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
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18:06GMT
The Newsroom—07/08/2026 18:06 GMT
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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18:30GMT
BBC News Summary—07/08/2026 18:30 GMT
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
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18:32GMT
Sport Today—2026/08/07 GMT
BBC sports correspondents tell the story behind today's top sporting news, with interviews and reports from across the world.
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19:00GMT
BBC News—07/08/2026 19:01 GMT
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
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19:06GMT
BBC Conversations—Ariana Grande and the public scrutiny of women
Fans and content creators share their experiences
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19:30GMT
BBC News Summary—07/08/2026 19:30 GMT
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
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19:32GMT
CrowdScience—Why is TB still killing people?
Tuberculosis kills over a million people every year, despite a vaccine and a cure. Why?
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20:00GMT
BBC News—07/08/2026 20:01 GMT
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
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20:06GMT
Newshour—Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan sign a defence pact
It commits all three countries to defending each other if attacked
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21:00GMT
BBC News—07/08/2026 21:01 GMT
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
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21:06GMT
The Interview—Carlos Acosta, dancer: Ballet is for everyone
Michael Berkeley speaks to ballet star Carlos Acosta about his life and career (R)
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21:30GMT
BBC News Summary—07/08/2026 21:30 GMT
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
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21:32GMT
Heart and Soul—A Singer’s Search for Peace
A Lithuanian singer’s journey from New Age spirituality and ayahuasca to faith. (R)
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22:00GMT
BBC News—07/08/2026 22:01 GMT
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
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22:06GMT
The Newsroom—07/08/2026 22:06 GMT
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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22:30GMT
BBC News Summary—07/08/2026 22:30 GMT
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
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22:32GMT
World Business Report—The USA's employment slump
American labour market figures are raising concerns as it's much worse than expected.
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23:00GMT
BBC News—07/08/2026 23:01 GMT
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
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23:06GMT
Unexpected Elements—Someone's always watching
Gen Z's new love of birdwatching has us on the lookout for some fascinating science. (R)
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Late
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00:00GMT
BBC News—08/08/2026 00:01 GMT
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
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00:06GMT
The Newsroom—08/08/2026 00:06 GMT
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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00:30GMT
BBC News Summary—08/08/2026 00:30 GMT
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
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00:32GMT
The Global Story—Is it OK to talk about Ariana Grande's body?
Reactions to a new music video expose a fine line between care and criticism (R)
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01:00GMT
BBC News—08/08/2026 01:01 GMT
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
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01:06GMT
The Newsroom—08/08/2026 01:06 GMT
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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01:30GMT
BBC News Summary—08/08/2026 01:30 GMT
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
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01:32GMT
Stumped—Smriti Mandhana on India’s winning culture
India legend Mandhana on life in The Hundred, T20 World Cup and historic Test at Lord's.
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02:00GMT
BBC News—08/08/2026 02:01 GMT
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
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02:06GMT
Outlook—Outlook Mixtape: Eureka! part 2
Even more dreamers and tinkerers whose inventions travelled far beyond their expectations (R)
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02:50GMT
Witness History—The origins of the all-inclusive holiday
How a holiday village in Majorca helped pioneer the all-inclusive holiday (R)
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03:00GMT
BBC News—08/08/2026 03:01 GMT
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
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03:06GMT
Unexpected Elements—Someone's always watching
Gen Z's new love of birdwatching has us on the lookout for some fascinating science. (R)
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04:00GMT
BBC News—08/08/2026 04:01 GMT
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
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04:06GMT
The Newsroom—08/08/2026 04:06 GMT
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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04:30GMT
BBC News Summary—08/08/2026 04:30 GMT
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
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04:32GMT
Dear Daughter—Surviving my daughter’s killing
When 19-year-old Ann was killed, her mother chose restorative justice
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04:50GMT
More or Less—How much of all the money in the world does Elon Musk have?
Calculating Elon Musk’s personal share of total global wealth
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05:00GMT
BBC News—08/08/2026 05:01 GMT
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
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05:06GMT
Weekend—New Colombian right-wing president sworn in
Abelardo de la Espriella promises to restore security by cracking down on cartels
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