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16/08/2026 00:30 GMT
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The Happy Pod: How Neil the Seal won hearts across the world
A 1,000 kg elephant seal has been causing a stir in Australia and online.
16/08/2026 01:30 GMT
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Three months since the outbreak was declared more than 1,900 people have died from Ebola
16/08/2026 02:01 GMT
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Spanish-American War 1898
How a war that began in Cuba saw the US acquire the Philippines, Guam and Puerto Rico
16/08/2026 03:30 GMT
16/08/2026 04:30 GMT
Tree of diplomacy
How botany has kept the US and China talking for decades
16/08/2026 05:01 GMT
Palestinian homeowner describes stressful week
Israeli settlers have besieged Palestinian homes in occupied West Bank
16/08/2026 06:01 GMT
Israeli settlers continue siege of occupied West Bank homes
Palestinian homeowner speaks of eight days siege ordeal in Qusra
16/08/2026 07:01 GMT
Russia and Ukraine exchange drone and missile strikes
Attacks targeted Kyiv and commercial warehouses outside Moscow.
16/08/2026 12:01 GMT
Rescue efforts continue in Indonesia
At least 51 casualties from the earthquake so far
16/08/2026 15:30 GMT
The creator of France's 'Untouchables' houses
Inclusive homes where accident survivors live alongside non-disabled people
16/08/2026 22:30 GMT
Ukraine and Russia’s recruitment war
Ukraine and Russia both face challenges recruiting fighters
16/08/2026 23:30 GMT
Should we be scared of AI viruses?
Researchers have announced synthetic viruses designed by artificial intelligence.
