Live News Schedule Friday 16 October 2026

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  BBC News
  The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.
2. 01:00
  BBC News—16/10/2026 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
3. 01:06
  The Newsroom—16/10/2026 00:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
4. 01:30
  BBC News Summary—16/10/2026 00:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
5. 01:32
  The Global Story—Why Trump is not going to war with the Houthis
  Saudi Arabia is under attack from the Houthis. Will the US intervene?(R)
6. 02:00
  BBC News
  The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.
7. 03:00
  BBC News
  The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.
8. 04:00
  BBC News
  The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.
9. 05:00
  BBC News—16/10/2026 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 05:06
  Newsday—Oregon school shooting
  Three children and a teacher killed at a primary school in the US state of Oregon.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—16/10/2026
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  BBC News
  The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.
3. 10:00
  BBC News
  The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.
4. 11:00
  BBC News
  The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  BBC News
  The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.
2. 13:00
  World at One—Settler violence erupts in the West Bank as the olive harvest begins
  We get a dispatch from a village where dozens of Palestinians have been injured.
3. 13:45
  BBC News
  The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.
4. 14:00
  BBC News—16/10/2026 13:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
5. 14:06
  Newshour—Israeli settlers attack West Bank olive harvesters
  As the Palestinian olive harvest begins, masked Israeli settlers go on the attack
6. 15:00
  BBC News
  The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.
7. 16:00
  BBC News
  The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.
8. 17:00
  PM—Trump and Zelensky's war of words continues
  We hear from the Ukrainian front line, where the consequences are being felt.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  5 Live Drive—16/10/2026
  A round-up of the day's top news and sport with Clare McDonnell and Chris Warburton.
2. 19:00
  BBC News
  The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.
3. 20:00
  Any Questions?—Paul Frew MLA, Chris Hazzard MP, Tina McKenzie, Sarah Owen MP
  Chris Page presents political debate from Belfast
4. 20:55
  This Week in History—October 12th to October 18th
  Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.
5. 21:00
  BBC News—16/10/2026 20:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 21:06
  Newshour—French president vows European support for Ukraine
  Tensions are growing between Kyiv and Washington.
7. 22:00
  The World Tonight—Trump blames Zelensky for Ukraine impasse as mid-terms loom
  With just over two weeks until elections: how do US voters react to geopolitical spat?
8. 22:30
  Newsnight—Burnham's budget plans
  We know how the party faithful are voting, but who has won over you? With Matt Chorley.
9. 23:00
  Stephen Nolan—with Connor Phillips 16/10/2026
  Connor Phillips sits in with the day's main news stories, topical debate and interviews.
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Late
1. 01:00
  BBC News—17/10/2026 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 01:06
  The Newsroom—17/10/2026 00:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 01:30
  BBC News Summary—17/10/2026 00:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 01:32
  The Global Story—America’s rogue ambassadors
  The US ambassador to Greece is not the only US diplomat causing a stir(R)
5. 02:00
  BBC News
  The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.
6. 02:30
  BBC News Summary—17/10/2026 01:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
7. 02:32
  Americast—Are Latino voters turning on Trump?
  And could they decide which party controls Congress?
8. 03:00
  BBC News
  The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.
9. 04:00
  BBC News
  The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.
10. 05:00
  BBC News
  The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.
11. 05:30
  BBC News Summary—17/10/2026 04:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 05:32
  The Climate Question—Are we ready for a super El Niño?
  This El Niño could become one of the strongest on record. What action can we take?

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