World Service Schedule

Eternal horizons

In the Nepalese Himalaya, one of the rarest funeral rites, the Sky Burial, is practised

Science down under

The Unexpected Elements team takes a trip down under to discover some Australian science.

17/01/2026 01:06 GMT

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The post-World War II era is over. What comes next?

Did the rules-based order ever exist and what could replace it if it goes away?

17/01/2026 02:06 GMT

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Alyssa Healy to retire: Elyse Villani on her Australia teammates legacy

We are joined by Elyse Villani who played with Healy in numerous World Cups for Australia

Claudette Colvin: A teen’s revolutionary act of defiance

Remembering the civil rights icon who refused to give up her bus seat before Rosa Parks

Afghan Star

In 2005, a TV show to find new musical talent was launched in Afghanistan

Science down under

The Unexpected Elements team takes a trip down under to discover some Australian science.

17/01/2026 05:06 GMT

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5. The Book of Gramarye

Hawkin risks his life for ancient knowledge

South Korea study does not show Covid vaccine causes cancer

Influencers claim that this study shows that covid jabs cause cancer. That is not true

Blair and Rubio on Trump's Gaza 'Board of Peace'

The US president will act as chairman of the board which forms part of his 20-point plan

The future of Greenland

What are Nato’s options if the US uses force against Greenland?

White House names members Gaza Board of Peace

Members of the board will supervise temporary governance of the territory

Surviving an Avalanche

Stories from people who've been buried by snow

Can Denmark convince Trump not to “conquer” Greenland?

White House talks on Greenland end in “fundamental disagreement”

Taking control

From growing up on Skid Row to controlling your destiny and achieving sporting success

17/01/2026 11:06 GMT

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The Child Cancer Scam

5. The agency

We go to Israel where this shape-shifting organisation is registered

Hungary

Jonny Dymond chairs a debate with leading Hungarian politicians and academics

Yoweri Museveni declared winner of Uganda election

Allegations of widespread voter fraud from opposition leader

17/01/2026 18:06 GMT

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5. The Book of Gramarye

Hawkin risks his life for ancient knowledge

Senna’s first Formula 1 win

In 1985, Ayrton Senna won his first Formula 1 race in torrential rain

Is nuclear disarmament set to self-destruct?

Is the future of arms control at risk?

The Happy Pod: The injection that saved my sight

The new sight-saving treatment inspired by one woman's determination not to go blind

Kaouther Ben Hania on her film The Voice of Hind Rajab

Nikki Bedi talks to Tunisian director Kaouther Ben Hania about her new film.

US to impose tariffs on European countries

Trump says European allies opposed to his plans to buy Greenland will face 10% tariffs

17/01/2026 22:06 GMT

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Gemy and General Remy

Gemy and General Remy are thrilling Sierra Leone and Mauritius with very different vibes

Taking control

From growing up on Skid Row to controlling your destiny and achieving sporting success