BBC: World News & Stories2026.9.0 - App Store

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:
- Stream BBC News Channel
- Acclaimed documentaries
- Binge-worthy early access podcast episodes
- News, analysis and features
- Access across all your devices

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

Version History Performance updates and bug fixes. 2026.9.0 Sep 28 Performance updates and bug fixes. 2026.8.0 Sep 4 This update adds early access podcast episodes to BBC subscription, as well as performance updates and bug fixes. 2026.7.0 Aug 12 Performance updates and bug fixes. 2026.6.0 Jul 21 Performance updates and bug fixes. 2026.5.0 Jun 22 Performance updates and bug fixes. 2026.4.0 Jun 4 Performance updates and bug fixes. 2026.3.1 May 15 Performance updates and bug fixes. 2026.3.0 May 5 Performance updates and bug fixes. 2026.2.1 Apr 8 Performance updates and bug fixes. 2026.2.0 Mar 30 Performance updates and bug fixes. 2026.1.1 Mar 24 Performance updates and bug fixes. 2026.1.0 Mar 2 Performance updates and bug fixes. 2025.10.1 Feb 9 Performance updates and bug fixes. 2025.10.0 Feb 2 This update includes something BIG: Now watch on-demand documentaries from BBC and beyond — from history and true crime to biographies and global affairs — right inside your BBC app (subscription required). This release also contains performance updates and bug fixes. 2025.9.1 Jan 8 This update includes something BIG: Now watch on-demand documentaries from BBC and beyond — from history and true crime to biographies and global affairs — right inside your BBC app (subscription required). 2025.9.0 Jan 7 Performance updates and bug fixes. 2025.8.2 11/10/2025 Performance updates and bug fixes. 2025.8.1 11/04/2025 Performance updates and bug fixes. 2025.7.0 10/22/2025 Performance updates and bug fixes. 2025.6.0 09/15/2025 You can now highlight text in articles and use your device’s built-in look up options like web search and translation.This release also includes general bug fixes and improvements. 2025.5.0 07/29/2025 Performance updates and bug fixes. 2025.4.1 07/16/2025 This release also includes general bug fixes and improvements. 2025.4.0 06/30/2025 You can now download podcast episodes for offline listening by logging into your BBC Account.

This release also includes general bug fixes and improvements. 2025.3.0 05/12/2025 Performance updates and bug fixes. 2025.2.0 03/31/2025