BBC World Service Europe and the Middle East Schedule Tuesday 26 May 2026

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—26/05/2026 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—26/05/2026 00:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—26/05/2026 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  
  The Global Story—Ebola: How worried should the world be?
  
  The WHO says the Ebola outbreak may be spreading faster than originally thought (R)
5. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—26/05/2026 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—26/05/2026 01:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
7. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—26/05/2026 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 01:32GMT
  
  Assignment—Sierra Leone: The diamond that saved a thousand lives
  
  The diamond that brought light, a school and healthcare to one African village
9. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—26/05/2026 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 02:06GMT
  
  Outlook—I was one of 15 wives, until art helped me escape
  
  How the skills she learnt as a child gave Nigerian artist Mama Nike a way out (R)
11. 02:50GMT
  
  Witness History—The Mexican song that captivated lovers during World War II
  
  In 1944, Besame Mucho topped the charts with its daring plea for a passionate kiss (R)
12. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—26/05/2026 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 03:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—26/05/2026 03:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
14. 03:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—26/05/2026 03:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 03:32GMT
  
  In the Studio—Sydney fireworks, the return
  
  Behind the scenes of the Sydney fireworks
16. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—26/05/2026 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—US military says it has launched new strikes on southern Iran
  
  US Central Command said in a statement the strikes were taken in "self-defence"
18. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—26/05/2026 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—US attacks Iranian missile launch sites and ships trying to lay mines
  
  Iran says it had downed what it called a "hostile" stealth drone
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—26/05/2026 06:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Newsday—America's top diplomat says Iran deal still possible despite strikes
  
  US military said it attacked Iranian missile launch sites and ships trying to lay mines
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—26/05/2026 07:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  People Fixing The World—The dogs that bring hope
  
  Rescued street dogs in Uganda help survivors find comfort, healing and renewed hope.
5. 07:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—26/05/2026 07:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 07:32GMT
  
  Business Daily—Biohacking: Where fad meets finance?
  
  The industry that promises to optimise you with supplements, treatments and gadgets (R)
7. 07:50GMT
  
  Witness History—Mexico: The election that ended one‑party rule
  
  In 2000, Vicente Fox won the Mexican presidency, ending 71 years of one‑party rule
8. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—26/05/2026 08:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 08:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—26/05/2026 08:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
10. 08:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—26/05/2026 08:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
11. 08:32GMT
  
  Assignment—Sierra Leone: The diamond that saved a thousand lives
  
  The diamond that brought light, a school and healthcare to one African village (R)
12. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—26/05/2026 09:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 09:06GMT
  
  The Arts Hour—Sandra Oh, star of Killing Eve and Grey’s Anatomy
  
  Killing Eve star Sandra Oh on her UK Theatrical debut (R)
14. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—26/05/2026 10:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 10:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—26/05/2026 10:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 10:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—26/05/2026 10:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 10:32GMT
  
  The Global Story—Is the US losing the EV race?
  
  Through brands like BYD, China has become the global leader in electric vehicles.
18. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—26/05/2026 11:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 11:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Nobody wanted to work with me, now I make hit records
  
  Blind music producer Cobhams Asuquo faced discrimination until he showed how good he was
20. 11:50GMT
  
  Witness History—Mexico: The election that ended one‑party rule
  
  In 2000, Vicente Fox won the Mexican presidency, ending 71 years of one‑party rule (R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—26/05/2026 12:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—26/05/2026 12:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 12:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—26/05/2026 12:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 12:32GMT
  
  In the Studio—Sydney fireworks, the return
  
  Behind the scenes of the Sydney fireworks (R)
5. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—26/05/2026 13:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 13:06GMT
  
  Newshour—US launches strikes on Iran, targeting missile sites and boats
  
  Iran has issued a new warning, after the US carried out air strikes
7. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—26/05/2026 14:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 14:06GMT
  
  People Fixing The World—The dogs that bring hope
  
  Rescued street dogs in Uganda help survivors find comfort, healing and renewed hope. (R)
9. 14:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—26/05/2026 14:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 14:32GMT
  
  Business Daily—Biohacking: Where fad meets finance?
  
  The industry that promises to optimise you with supplements, treatments and gadgets (R)
11. 14:50GMT
  
  World Business Express—Former F1 boss on Ferrari's electric gamble
  
  Ferrari's share prices have dipped about 7% since the company announced it's new EV.
12. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—26/05/2026 15:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 15:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—Ebola needs 'swift response' to prevent catastrophe
  
  The director-general of the WHO is due to arrive in DR Congo today
14. 16:00GMT
  
  BBC News—26/05/2026 16:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 16:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—Iran condemns US strikes as 'gross violation' of ceasefire
  
  The US has carried out new attacked on Iran, saying they are "self-defence strikes"
16. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—26/05/2026 17:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 17:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Nobody wanted to work with me, now I make hit records
  
  Blind music producer Cobhams Asuquo faced discrimination until he showed how good he was (R)
18. 17:50GMT
  
  Witness History—Mexico: The election that ended one‑party rule
  
  In 2000, Vicente Fox won the Mexican presidency, ending 71 years of one‑party rule (R)
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News—26/05/2026 18:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—26/05/2026 18:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—26/05/2026 18:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  Sport Today—2026/05/26 GMT
  
  BBC sports correspondents tell the story behind today's top sporting news, with interviews and reports from across the world.
5. 19:00GMT
  
  BBC News—26/05/2026 19:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  
  Assignment—Sierra Leone: The diamond that saved a thousand lives
  
  The diamond that brought light, a school and healthcare to one African village (R)
7. 19:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—26/05/2026 19:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  
  Tech Life—Teaching in the AI world
  
  What is the role of a teacher once AI arrives in the school classroom?
9. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—26/05/2026 20:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Iran accuses US of breaching ceasefire
  
  Iran accused the US of breaching their ceasefire, warning it was ready to retaliate
11. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—26/05/2026 21:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 21:06GMT
  
  People Fixing The World—The dogs that bring hope
  
  Rescued street dogs in Uganda help survivors find comfort, healing and renewed hope. (R)
13. 21:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—26/05/2026 21:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 21:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—BP sack boss over 'bullying' behaviour
  
  Oil Giant BP has fired its chairman over his 'bullying' behaviour
15. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—26/05/2026 22:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—26/05/2026 22:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
17. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—26/05/2026 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
18. 22:32GMT
  
  In the Studio—Sydney fireworks, the return
  
  Behind the scenes of the Sydney fireworks (R)
19. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—26/05/2026 23:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20. 23:06GMT
  
  The Arts Hour—Sandra Oh, star of Killing Eve and Grey’s Anatomy
  
  Killing Eve star Sandra Oh on her UK Theatrical debut (R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—27/05/2026 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—27/05/2026 00:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—27/05/2026 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  
  The Global Story—Is the US losing the EV race?
  
  Through brands like BYD, China has become the global leader in electric vehicles. (R)
5. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—27/05/2026 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—27/05/2026 01:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
7. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—27/05/2026 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 01:32GMT
  
  The Climate Question—Should we mine the deep ocean?
  
  What is deep‑sea mining? And is it a climate solution or an environmental hazard? (R)
9. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—27/05/2026 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 02:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Nobody wanted to work with me, now I make hit records
  
  Blind music producer Cobhams Asuquo faced discrimination until he showed how good he was (R)
11. 02:50GMT
  
  Witness History—Mexico: The election that ended one‑party rule
  
  In 2000, Vicente Fox won the Mexican presidency, ending 71 years of one‑party rule (R)
12. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—27/05/2026 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 03:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—27/05/2026 03:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
14. 03:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—27/05/2026 03:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 03:32GMT
  
  Good Bad Billionaire—Toto Wolff: Mercedes's billion-dollar F1 boss
  
  How Toto Wolff became the most successful boss in Formula One
16. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—27/05/2026 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Dozens killed in Israeli strikes on Lebanon
  
  Israeli strikes across southern and eastern Lebanon.
18. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—27/05/2026 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Israeli strikes kills dozens in Lebanon
  
  Israel said it was intensifying operations despite a truce with Hezbollah.

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