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12/08/2026 00:01 GMT
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12/08/2026 00:06 GMT
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
12/08/2026 00:30 GMT
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
China is a robot superpower – but are the people being left behind?
Are we entering the Chinese Century, or is the Chinese Dream already fading for some?
12/08/2026 04:01 GMT
Colombia death toll rises
Colombian officials say 240 people have been killed in earthquake the country.
12/08/2026
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Serial sex offender and double murderer Simon Levy given whole life sentence
Levy killed two women and raped another while on bail for other offences.
12/08/2026 13:01 GMT
IDF clashes with settlers surrounding Palestinian homes
The Israeli army moved in to try to force the settlers away from the houses near Nablus
Full coverage of the day's news
A round-up of the day's top news and sport with Emma Vardy and Sean Farrington.
12/08/2026 20:01 GMT
Solar eclipse visible across large parts of Europe
Millions in UK and Europe wowed by once-in-a-generation solar eclipse
Millions gather to view solar eclipse
Once in a generation solar eclipse enjoyed from Iceland to Spain
Tinie Tempah on why British nightlife must be saved
Insights and global interviews on the crucial news stories of the day. With Katie Razzall.
