BBC: World News & Stories

BBC: World News & Stories

By BBC Studios Distribution Ltd.

  • Category: News
  • Release Date: 2010-04-01
  • Current Version: 2026.2.1
  • Adult Rating: 12+
  • File Size: 97.50 MB
  • Developer: BBC Studios Distribution Ltd.
  • Compatibility: Requires iOS 15.5 or later.
Score: 4.50746
4.50746
From 72,164 Ratings

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. 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 App 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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Reviews

  • Moving toward Excellence

    5
    By Pauelo
    My “go to” News App! However I would ask that you PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE go back to the older APP layout. This layout is terribly boring and difficult to see all the articles…paging and clicking takes forever. I would like to see a return to more choices by topics in settings, and it would be so excellent if the videos would play while traveling overseas ! Thank you for making Women’s Sports a Focus - especially women’s football!
  • Autoplaying ads ruin the experience

    3
    By 10101010192847564
    Just deleted. Was trying to scroll through articles and listen to music. The stupid autoplaying ads constantly paused my music to play over it. This is unacceptable
  • Sudden Subscription

    1
    By Grunnykins
    Adding a subscription requirement for users based on location is wild. I can’t trust news networks in my own country and now I can’t even read articles from another. Deleting this app. :/
  • Not paying for news!

    3
    By No money no news
    Every time I try to open a story a subscription fee pops up. I love BBC coverage but I’m not paying for news - not with all the other subscriptions I already have. Money money money!
  • Advertisements but now want subscription

    1
    By 109;38;&&2/!339
    Used to be my go to for news and they’ve always had ads included. Now can’t read any articles without h paying for subscription. Deleted.
  • Spurious at best

    4
    By Tarquin Fintim Limbim
    The BBC app has now gone to a subscription service. Every story I click on, asks me to subscribe. The quality of reporting on this news site is so poor that there is no way I would consider subscribing. The BBC is in a downward spiral.
  • leftist sided

    1
    By Jc7272jc
    BBC News mostly interviews leftist American people. They speak down to the country and do not represent most of the American here.
  • Bye BBC! Paywall

    1
    By LynneinTN
    Deleting the app on all my devices as soon as I finish this review because of this asinine subscription business.
  • Used to be my favorite

    1
    By EmArtsy
    It seems very out of touch for this app to change to a paid subscription model at this time in history. People are struggling with higher costs of living and mental health challenges. Books are being banned and it’s hard to figure out where to find information that’s not regurgitated ai. You have an opportunity to bring international readers together and be a source of help. I don’t know what your criteria is for keeping articles behind paywalls but everything I have clicked on recently brings me to a subscription pop up. Your app feels like a waste of time now.
  • Paywall

    1
    By Danjou7
    Absolutely criminal to put all news behind a paywall in this day and age. There’s no other way to say it.

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