Stay informed any time, anywhere with the BBC app
The BBC app is your gateway to a world of news stories, videos, and live coverage delivered by our trusted global network of journalists.
Download the BBC app
Click here to download the BBC app from the App Store for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch.
Click here to download the BBC app from Google Play for Android devices.
If you're in the UK, you can download the BBC News app here.
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BBC Stories
The latest breaking news headlines, articles, and videos, including coverage of world news, UK news, elections, BBC Verify, and more. Now with more stories and videos covering business, innovation, culture, travel, Earth, and much more.
Live Coverage
Stay plugged into live news updates and global sports coverage through our Live section, ensuring you're always in the know. Watch the live BBC News channel 24 hours a day (Available in the USA and Australia).
BBC Audio
Listen to the latest episodes, news, updates & more with BBC Audio. Tune in for live coverage on BBC Radio 4 and BBC World Service. Browse the app while listening BBC podcasts like The Global Story and World of Secrets. From news, politics and culture to true crime, you’ll have full access to the latest and all past episodes in the BBC Audio archive.
BBC Video
Immerse yourself in a variety of captivating videos, including BBC News, BBC Sport, and engaging stories on climate, sustainability, science, health, technology, entertainment, and history.
Breaking News Alerts
Sign up for instant breaking news notifications delivered directly to your device, keeping you informed of critical updates as they happen.
More features
- Log into your BBC Account to save articles and videos for later on the app and BBC.com
- Watch videos and listen to audio over both cellular and Wi-Fi
- Follow podcasts and save episodes to your BBC Account
- Choose your settings to allow the app to automatically update in the background
- Control audio playback with live rewind and sleep timer
- Increase your font size for improved readability
- Choose dark-mode for a dark-background reading experience
- Share stories, podcasts, and videos to social platforms like Facebook and WhatsApp and send to friends via SMS and email
- Opt-in or opt-out of breaking news push notifications, you decide
Whether you're on the go or relaxing at home, the BBC app will help you stay informed, engaged, and connected.
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