BBC: World News & Stories

THE BBC APP: Your Gateway to Global News and More

Experience comprehensive coverage with The BBC App, featuring news, stories, videos, and live events from our trusted global network of journalists. Stay informed with the latest developments and delve into a variety of topics with ease.

BBC STORIES: In-Depth Coverage Across the Globe

Get the latest breaking news headlines, in-depth articles, and engaging videos, covering a broad spectrum of subjects:

• World News and UK News: Stay updated with global and local events, including elections and investigative journalism from BBC Verify.
• Business, Innovation, Culture, Travel, Earth: Explore more stories and videos on these diverse topics and much more.

LIVE COVERAGE: Stay Connected with Real-Time Updates

Follow live news updates and immerse yourself in live global sports events through our dedicated Live section. Experience the thrill of breaking news and sports as they happen.

BBC VIDEOS: A Visual Journey Through Key Topics

Watch a wide array of BBC videos:

• BBC News Videos and BBC Sport Videos: Keep up with the latest in news and sports.
• Video Stories: Dive into topics like climate, sustainability, science, health, technology, entertainment, and history.

BREAKING NEWS ALERTS: Be the First to Know

Sign up for Breaking News Alerts from BBC News, ensuring you receive important updates directly on your mobile device. Stay ahead with instant notifications.

FEATURES: Enhancing Your App Experience

• BBC Account: Log in to save articles and videos for later access on both the app and BBC.com.
• Video Streaming: Enjoy seamless video playback over cellular and wifi connections.
• Customizable Reading Experience: Increase font size for better readability and switch to dark mode for a comfortable reading environment.
• Share Content: Easily share stories and videos on social platforms like Facebook and WhatsApp, or send them via SMS and email.
• Notification Control: Opt-in or opt-out of breaking news push notifications at your convenience.

ADDITIONAL INFO: Privacy and Security

If you choose to receive push notifications, a unique identifier related to your device will be stored by Airship on behalf of the BBC to facilitate the service. You can unsubscribe from these notifications in your device's 'Notifications' screen.

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

The BBC is committed to keeping your information secure and will not share it with third parties, in line with our Privacy and Cookies Policy. By installing this app, you agree to the BBC Terms of Use.

What's New in Version 8.0.7.0

Last updated on Oct 10, 2024

• Performance Updates and Bug Fixes: We've enhanced the app's performance and squashed bugs to ensure a smoother experience for our users.