World Service Schedule

Can you learn to love the foods you hate?

Exploring where food dislikes come from and whether they can be changed

The Media Show: The Epstein files

How journalists are reporting the latest Epstein data dump

Is time running out for Iran’s supreme leader?

John Simpson looks at the dangers facing the Iranian clerical regime

06/02/2026 01:06 GMT

The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen

Will Bad Bunny take on MAGA at the Super Bowl?

Why the NFL’s choice of the Puerto Rican star is proving controversial

06/02/2026 02:06 GMT

The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen

Driverless cars in the fast lane

We are living through a self-driving vehicle transformation.

Rescuing my twin, the famous artist we might never have known

True stories of ordinary people and the extraordinary events that have shaped their lives

Austria's wine scandal

In 1985, scientists discovered poisonous anti-freeze in bottles of fine Austrian wine

06/02/2026 04:06 GMT

The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen

From American Pastor to Whirling Dervish

Former U.S. Christian pastor, Ismail Fenter, fell for Rumi and became a whirling dervish.

US and Iran talks set to begin in Oman

Americans and Iranians are meeting amid fears of a military confrontation

US and Iran hold talks to avoid confrontation

Trump has repeatedly threatened military action if there's no diplomatic solution

US and Iranian envoys meet to discuss Iran's nuclear programme

There is a looming threat of American strikes if there is no agreement

Henrique Capriles, Venezuelan opposition leader: What comes next for Venezuela?

Norberto Paredes speaks to Henrique Capriles, a Venezuelan opposition leader

The ex-ballerina betting big on prediction markets

We speak to Luana Lopes Lara, whose firm Kalshi lets users trade on the outcome of events

My dad created Mr Men and Little Miss

In 1971, a question from his son led Roger Hargreaves to create Mr Men and Little Miss

06/02/2026 09:06 GMT

The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen

Where do forever chemicals come from?

New research on how forever chemicals get into our environment.

Let the games begin

How did one extra stitch cause a ski jumping scandal? -- Physics.

06/02/2026 11:06 GMT

The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen

Could the Epstein scandal topple the British Prime Minister?

Epstein revelations fuel UK political storm shaking Westminster

Outlook Mixtape: The boyband edition

Three stories of slick harmonies and choreographed moves – and the real lives behind them

My dad created Mr Men and Little Miss

In 1971, a question from his son led Roger Hargreaves to create Mr Men and Little Miss

06/02/2026 13:06 GMT

The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen

From American Pastor to Whirling Dervish

Former U.S. Christian pastor, Ismail Fenter, fell for Rumi and became a whirling dervish.

Iranian and US negotiators meet in Oman

President Trump is seeking to curb Tehran's nuclear and missile programme

Henrique Capriles, Venezuelan opposition leader: What comes next for Venezuela?

Norberto Paredes speaks to Henrique Capriles, a Venezuelan opposition leader

The ex-ballerina betting big on prediction markets

We speak to Luana Lopes Lara, whose firm Kalshi lets users trade on the outcome of events

The key questions on tech sell off

Why has the tech sector been hit this week?

US and Iran have agreed to more negotiations

Senior US and Iranian officials have held talks in Oman

The Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics open

Some 2,900 athletes from more than 90 countries will compete on snow and ice

Outlook Mixtape: The boyband edition

Three stories of slick harmonies and choreographed moves – and the real lives behind them

My dad created Mr Men and Little Miss

In 1971, a question from his son led Roger Hargreaves to create Mr Men and Little Miss

06/02/2026 19:06 GMT

The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen

Returning to Gaza

Palestinians who've been separated by war reflect on the opening of the Rafah crossing

Do multiple choice questions make us biased?

CrowdScience listener Griffith asks why a multiple choice quiz answer is rarely ‘a’.

The EU gets tough with TikTok

The EU's told TikTok to change its 'addictive design' or face fines

Henrique Capriles, Venezuelan opposition leader: What comes next for Venezuela?

Norberto Paredes speaks to Henrique Capriles, a Venezuelan opposition leader

From American Pastor to Whirling Dervish

Former U.S. Christian pastor, Ismail Fenter, fell for Rumi and became a whirling dervish.