apps / 364147881
BBC: World News & Stories
Breaking News, Podcasts, Video
BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. · News · Free · US storefront
- rating
- 4.5 ★
- ratings
- 86K
- updated
- Sep 4, 2026
- released
- Apr 1, 2010
v2026.8.0
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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…
latest US reviews
★★★★★
Paywall or VPN
Decent balance on many subjects, but the app has caught paywall fever outside of the UK. For now, a VPN set to the UK will bypass this, but it’s annoying to have to use one for this app. Lost 2 stars for this.
— Old gamer0090
★★★★★
Lost podcast world in two minutes :(
The previous app was easy to navigate, although it had limited content. This app is more complicated and misses the best features of the old app, including 'The World in Two Minutes,' which I’ve been following for over 15 years. When I escalated the issue to support, they…
— SURFCEO
★★★★★
Biased reporting
massive downgrade vs Sounds. What were the morons at the BBC thinking? And the international news cannot be trusted. Sure they are good for news on health, science etc.
— Cham_Eli
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