BBC: World News & Stories

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Overview

BBC: World News & Stories is a News app from BBC Studios Distribution Ltd..

It is listed on both iOS and Android.

On the App Store, BBC: World News & Stories is free to install, is at version 2026.4.0, sits in the News category, carries a 12+ content rating, holds 4.5 from 72,243 ratings, and shows 10 screenshots.

On the Google Play, BBC: World News & Stories is free to install, sits in the NEWS_AND_MAGAZINES category, carries a Teen content rating, holds 3.3 from 436,825 ratings, and shows 10 screenshots.

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About BBC: World News & Stories

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 elections, BBC Verify, In-Depth and more. Stories videos covering business, technology, health, culture, arts, travel, Earth, more.

Live Coverage: Get live news and global sport updates.

Watch BBC News: Live stream the BBC News channel for 24/7 world coverage right from the app.

BBC Radio: Listen live to BBC World Service and Radio 4 while using the app or background audio when switching to another app. Catch up on demand with some previously aired shows via the 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 past episodes from news, politics, culture, true, crime, history, science sport.

BBC Videos: Watch BBC News videos, Sport and video stories about climate, sustainability, science, health, technology, entertainment and history.

Breaking News Alerts: Turn on breaking news notifications from BBC

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 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, send via SMS 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 BBC 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. 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 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

Store details

App Store

Price: Free
Rating: 4.5 from 72,243 ratings
Version: 2026.4.0
Category: News
Content rating: 12+

Google Play

Price: Free
Rating: 3.3 from 436,825 ratings
Category: NEWS_AND_MAGAZINES
Content rating: Teen

Screenshots

Frequently asked questions

Is BBC: World News & Stories free?: BBC: World News & Stories is free to install from the official App Store and Google Play listing.
What devices does BBC: World News & Stories run on?: BBC: World News & Stories is available on iOS and Android.
Who made BBC: World News & Stories?: BBC: World News & Stories is developed by BBC Studios Distribution Ltd..
How is BBC: World News & Stories rated?: On App Store it has 4.5 from 72,243 ratings; on Google Play it has 3.3 from 436,825 ratings. Each store's ratings are shown separately and are never combined.
Where can I get BBC: World News & Stories?: BBC: World News & Stories links to its official App Store and Google Play listings. findmyapps.net does not host downloads.