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BBC: World News & Stories

BBC: World News & Stories

Breaking News, Podcasts, Video

BBC Studios Distribution Ltd.

BBC: World News & Stories is developed and provided by BBC Studios Distribution Ltd..

Version9.0.6.1
Updated on 2025-09-25
Rating3.0
CategoryNews&Magazines
Package namebbc.mobile.news.ww
Downloads100+

BBC: World News & Stories Description

THE BBC APP: News, stories, audio, videos, documentaries and live coverage from our trusted global network of journalists.

BBC STORIES: The latest, breaking news headlines, articles, podcasts and videos, including coverage of world News, UK News, elections, BBC Verify, BBC In-Depth and more. Stories and videos covering business, technology, health, culture, arts, travel, Earth, and more.

LIVE COVERAGE: Get live news and live global sport updates.

WATCH BBC NEWS: Live stream the BBC News channel for 24/7 world news coverage right from the app.

BBC RADIO: Listen live to BBC World Service and Radio 4 while using the BBC app or background audio when switching to another app. Catch up on demand with some previously aired radio shows via the radio schedule page.

BBC PODCASTS: Listen to, save and follow on-demand podcasts such as The Global Story and World of Secrets. For offline listening, download episodes to your mobile device. Find current and past episodes from news, politics, culture, true, crime, history, science and sport.

BBC VIDEOS: Watch BBC News videos, BBC Sport videos and video stories about climate, sustainability, science, health, technology, entertainment and history.

BREAKING NEWS ALERTS: Turn on breaking news notifications from BBC News.

*NEW* DOCUMENTARIES: Now you can watch on-demand documentaries right in your BBC app. Stream acclaimed series and films from the BBC and beyond, including history, true crime, royalty, natural history, biographies and global affairs. (In-app purchase required)


MORE FEATURES:
- Save articles, podcasts, and videos for later in app on BBC.com
- Watch videos and listen to audio over cellular and wifi
- Share articles, stories, podcasts, and videos to social platforms like Facebook and WhatsApp, and send via SMS and email
- Audio playback controls with sleep timer and live rewind
- Increase your font size for improved readability
- Dark mode available for a dark-background reading experience
- Opt-in or opt-out of breaking news alerts

SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS:
A paid subscription includes unlimited access to:
- Live stream the BBC News channel
- Watch documentaries
- Podcasts and videos
- News, analysis and features

Access your subscription on devices where the BBC app is available and on BBC.com. Choose a monthly or yearly plan. Your subscription will auto-renew unless you cancel at least 24 hours before renewal. You can manage your BBC subscription in the Google Play Store.

ADDITIONAL INFO:
If you choose to receive breaking news alerts, a unique identifier relating to your device will be stored by Airship on behalf of the BBC to provide you with the service. You can choose to unsubscribe from breaking news alerts from BBC in your device’s ‘Notifications’ screen.

Our data processor AppsFlyer collects information on behalf of the BBC for attribution and analysis purposes. You can opt out from AppsFlyer tracking by filling out their ‘Forget My Device’ form: https://www.appsflyer.com/optout

The BBC will keep your information secure and not share it with anyone else in accordance with the BBC’s Privacy and Cookies Policy. To read the BBC’s Privacy Policy go to: https://www.bbc.com/pages/privacy-policy

If you install this app you accept the BBC Terms of Use at: https://www.bbc.com/pages/terms-of-use

Subscription terms may apply: https://www.bbc.com/pages/subscription-terms
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Comments about BBC: World News & Stories Android Version

The new layout is awful, looks like it was designed by someone in the marketing/advertising department instead of an experienced UX designer. The list of topics has disappeared, there's no longer the ability to choose what you want to read, the spacing is wasteful. Please revert to the previous version while you sort out the problems. Now open it once a day instead of multiple times and force stop it after closing because there's so much tracking. Not updating the Sport app.
Why does every redesign seem another step backwards. I love BBC news as it's one of the few places to get news without it being left or right. But all of the news apps seem obsessed with visuals and have to constantly evolve. I don't need nor want a glitzy interface. I don't need to see a stock photo of an airplane in order to read about an item in aviation for example. That was fine in kindergarten but as an adult you don't need an image with every article.
I made the mistake of updating the app after having been thoroughly satisfied with the features in the earlier versions. Now, it has almost none of its previous capabilities. For example, I can't tailor content to my interests. Unless the older version is restored, I will probably discontinue my use of it after MANY years of it being my main source of high-quality, verified online news.
The new layout is awful, looks like it was designed by someone in the marketing/advertising department instead of an experienced UX designer. The list of topics has disappeared, there's no longer the ability to choose what you want to read, the spacing is wasteful. Please revert to the previous version while you sort out the problems. Now open it once a day instead of multiple times and force stop it after closing because there's so much tracking. Not updating the Sport app.
Why does every redesign seem another step backwards. I love BBC news as it's one of the few places to get news without it being left or right. But all of the news apps seem obsessed with visuals and have to constantly evolve. I don't need nor want a glitzy interface. I don't need to see a stock photo of an airplane in order to read about an item in aviation for example. That was fine in kindergarten but as an adult you don't need an image with every article.
I made the mistake of updating the app after having been thoroughly satisfied with the features in the earlier versions. Now, it has almost none of its previous capabilities. For example, I can't tailor content to my interests. Unless the older version is restored, I will probably discontinue my use of it after MANY years of it being my main source of high-quality, verified online news.

Is BBC: World News & Stories safe for my device?

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Yes, BBC: World News & Stories follows the Google Play content guidelines to ensure safe use on your Android device.

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