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World Business Report

Cyber crisis continues for second day, with race to secure world's websites

Websites around the world are down as engineers try to contain risk

Websites around the world are down as engineers try to contain risk

00:00 BST

BBC News

22/10/2026 23:01 GMT

The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.

The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.

00:06 BST

The Explanation

The Media Show: More cuts at the BBC

Our panel of politicians and current and ex-BBC execs reflect on the cuts announced so far. Plus a provocative new programme from Channel 4 about attitudes to disability.

Our panel of politicians and current and ex-BBC execs reflect on the cuts announced so far. Plus a provocative new programme from Channel 4 about attitudes to disability.

00:30 BST

BBC News Summary

22/10/2026 23:30 GMT

The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.

The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.

00:32 BST

Unspun World with John Simpson

Can Saudi’s safe-haven reputation survive Houthi strikes?

John Simpson analyses the toll on Saudi Arabia of ongoing attacks by the Houthis, and explores whether the Japanese will end their post-war pacifism.

John Simpson analyses the toll on Saudi Arabia of ongoing attacks by the Houthis, and explores whether the Japanese will end their post-war pacifism.