BBC World News brings international headlines, on-the-ground reporting and clear analysis around the clock. On this page you can watch BBC World News live immediately and use a simple running order to see what is on now, what follows next and the exact time tonight’s key segments begin. All timings are shown in UK time so you can plan around briefings, markets and major events.
How This Page Helps
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A live player that starts in seconds for instant coverage
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A Now, Next, Later strip so you always know where you are in the schedule
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Short, plain-English blurbs for each hour explaining the focus, guests and live hits
The Day’s Rhythm
Mornings set the agenda with headlines, overnight developments and first read business and markets. Late morning and early afternoon widen the lens with politics, science, health and regional spotlights. Late afternoon resets the lead stories, adds live press conferences and updates from correspondents. Evenings bring long-form reporting, global interviews and expert analysis; overnight returns to rolling coverage with a stronger international mix.
Regular Strands You May Encounter
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Global bulletins with live crosses to correspondents and editors
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Breaking news blocks carrying pressers, alerts and on-scene updates
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Business and markets at set times with data snapshots and clear explainers
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World sport headlines, fixtures and reaction segments
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Weather for key regions with travel and severe-conditions updates
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In-depth interviews and magazine hours that step back and explain why a story matters
When Major Stories Break
If a briefing overruns or a developing event replaces a planned hour, this page’s running order moves with it so start times remain accurate. Look for “live update” notes in the blurbs; those indicate continuous coverage rather than a standard segment.
Picture and Access
On supported devices you can expect high-definition video, clear studio graphics and steady audio from outside broadcasts. Streaming typically trails over-the-air reception by a few seconds; that small delay is normal and helps keep playback stable on variable connections. Programme availability and specific clips can vary by region and rights; access may change when you travel or if your device enforces regional settings.
Licence Note (UK)
In the United Kingdom, watching any television channel live — whether on a TV service or via an online stream — requires a TV Licence. On-demand viewing is treated differently; live channels fall under the licence rules.
Start Watching
Press play to join BBC World News live now. Use the running order to decide whether to jump in for a breaking update, a business slot, an in-depth interview or the evening wrap, and plan the rest of your viewing around the stories that matter to you.
