Six O'Clock News

BBC Radio 4

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National and International News from BBC Radio 4

9 HRS AGO

UK criticises Iran for firing missiles at Diego Garcia

The UK has criticised Iran after it fired missiles towards Diego Garcia. Farmers say the war will increase food prices. The former FBI Chief, Robert Mueller, has died.

16 min
1D AGO

Three victims of IRA bombs in England halt their civil court case

Three victims of IRA bombings in England have ended their civil court case against the former Sinn Féin leader, Gerry Adams. Also: The government has given its approval for UK bases to be used by the US to launch strikes on Iranian sites targeting the Strait of Hormuz. And Nasa’s huge Moon rocket has completed its four mile journey to the launchpad at Cape Canaveral in Florida.

31 min
2D AGO

Iran vows 'zero restraint' as it launches new attacks

Iran has warned it will show "zero restraint" if its energy facilities are again hit by airstrikes, as the focus of the war shifts to key oil and gas infrastructure across the Middle East. Also: The BBC finds multiple reports of sexual abuse of children taking place in minimarts in the West Midlands. And the King goes for a walk on England's new coastal path named after him.

31 min
3D AGO

The price of oil surges again

Iran has threatened to attack key energy sites belonging to its Gulf neighbours, after refineries on a gas field it shares with Qatar were hit with air-strikes. Also: UK health officials put out an urgent public health alert because of the meningitis outbreak in Kent. And the government of Senegal calls for an investigation after its football team was stripped of its Africa Cup of Nations title.

31 min
4D AGO

A senior US counter-terrorism official has resigned

A senior US counter-terrorism official has resigned from President Trump's government saying he cannot in good conscience support the war in Iran. Also: Some students at the University of Kent are to be offered the meningitis B vaccine, in response to the outbreak in the county. And the spy novelist, Len Deighton, has died at the age of 97.

31 min
5D AGO

Donald Trump has criticised the UK's response to the Iran war

President Trump has criticised the UK's response to the Iran war and the reluctance of some allies to help break the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Also: Hundreds of students queue at the University of Kent for antibiotics after two people die in a meningitis outbreak. And the government outlines more help for companies to take on young people.

31 min
6D AGO

Iran says it sees no reason for talks with US

The Iranian Foreign Minister says Tehran has "never asked for a ceasefire" in the war with Israel and America. Yesterday, President Trump said that Iran wanted to make a deal, but that he felt the terms were "not good enough". In Israel, an Iranian missile hits residential areas near Tel Aviv. Also: The government announces police-style measures to tackle fly tipping in England. And: Hollywood rolls out the red carpet ahead of the Oscars.

17 min

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“This is BBC Home Service...and now the news”

2019-09-16

MyKwest

Nothing makes me feel more like I’m back home across the pond enjoying a cosy cuppa than the excellent, detailed and impartial reporting of the Radio 4 News.
Why don’t you “post” these reliably? Again no podcast today.

2024-01-28

Manitoulin Bob

I love the Beeb and listening daily to the Six o’clock News is a great way to get impartial international news plus an overview of domestic British goings-on. But who is in charge of posting the news as a podcast? Once again today’s news was not posted as a podcast. So many public funds behind the Beeb that no one cares?? Happened again today…. And again today. Hello, hello…
BBC Six O'Clock News

2020-04-09

Debbbbbbbbi

Not any good to me 2 days later .......I need it today thank You