World Service Schedule

E.T. the Extra Terrestrial and the creator of Star Wars toys

An hour of historical reporting told by the people who were there.

Was Saudi Arabia involved in 9/11?

Twenty-five years on from 9/11, grieving families are fighting for answers.

Ukraine: Fighting Russia, fighting Russian

Is Russian an enemy language in Ukraine? Or just the language of millions of citizens?

'I didn't even like to say my own name'

How Rob Kenney turned from a shy teenager, abandoned by his parents, to a top Youtuber

Surviving the Long March

In 1935, thousands who had followed Mao Zedong on the Long March struggled to survive

Stitches in time: The Bayeux Tapestry

Preparations ramp up at the British Museum as the Bayeux Tapestry returns to England

Canada's retaliatory tariffs on US products come into effect

Canadian tariffs on a range of US goods are worth around 20 billion dollars

Britain says will ban goods made in Israeli settlements in the West Bank

The Foreign Secretary, Ed Miliband, said they wanted to "reset" its policy on Israel

UK government to announce restrictions on trade with West Bank settlements

The US Ambassador to Israel says the repercussions are going to be significant

Getting the homeless homed

Two projects creating safe places to stay for people without a home.

Follow the Money: Is a university degree worth the investment?

More students than ever are enrolled, but is the time and money rewarded with higher pay?

The 'moving' statue of Ballinspittle

In 1985, reports of a moving Virgin Mary statue drew thousands to a small Irish village

Ukraine: Fighting Russia, fighting Russian

Is Russian an enemy language in Ukraine? Or just the language of millions of citizens?

The Arts Hour. Indian comedian Kanan Gill

Nikki Bedi meets Kanan Gill, one of India's biggest comedians

Can Dubai’s luxe image survive the war with Iran?

As Iranian strikes hit Dubai, the city fights to control the narrative.

Remembering a giant of Uruguayan music

Rubén Rada took Afro-Uruguayan music to the world. He passed away in August aged 83

The 'moving' statue of Ballinspittle

In 1985, reports of a moving Virgin Mary statue drew thousands to a small Irish village

Stitches in time: The Bayeux Tapestry

Preparations ramp up at the British Museum as the Bayeux Tapestry returns to England

UK sanctions Israeli settlements in West Bank

British government announces import ban on goods from Jewish settlements in the West Bank

Getting the homeless homed

Two projects creating safe places to stay for people without a home.

Follow the Money: Is a university degree worth the investment?

More students than ever are enrolled, but is the time and money rewarded with higher pay?

Tariff tensions heat up

Canada's tariffs on a range of US goods comes into force

Paintings worth millions stolen from French museum

Thieves stole four paintings by French artist Pierre-Auguste Renoir, but abandoned two

Israel to shut UK consulate in response to sanctions

The move comes after the UK announced sanctions on Israeli settlements in the West Bank

Remembering a giant of Uruguayan music

Rubén Rada took Afro-Uruguayan music to the world. He passed away in August aged 83

The 'moving' statue of Ballinspittle

In 1985, reports of a moving Virgin Mary statue drew thousands to a small Irish village

2026/09/08 GMT

BBC sports correspondents tell the story behind today's top sporting news, with interviews and reports from across the world.

Ukraine: Fighting Russia, fighting Russian

Is Russian an enemy language in Ukraine? Or just the language of millions of citizens?

The copyright extortionists

Scammers demand money from Instagram users over fake copyright claims.

Israel announces counter-measures to UK sanctions

Israel announces the closure of the UK's consulate in East Jerusalem

Getting the homeless homed

Two projects creating safe places to stay for people without a home.

Stitches in time: The Bayeux Tapestry

Preparations ramp up at the British Museum as the Bayeux Tapestry returns to England

UK bans trade with Israeli West Bank settlements

The UK has announced sanctions on illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied territories

The Arts Hour. Indian comedian Kanan Gill

Nikki Bedi meets Kanan Gill, one of India's biggest comedians