BBC World is the BBC's commercially funded, international news and information channel, broadcast in English in more than 200 countries and territories across the globe. Its estimated weekly audience reach of 65 million makes it the BBC's biggest television service. Available in more than 282 million homes, 1.3 million hotel rooms, on 48 cruise ships, 36 airlines and 29 mobile phone platforms, BBC World broadcasts a diverse mix of authoritative international news, sport, weather, business, current affairs and documentary programming.

BBC World is at the heart of the BBC's commitment to global broadcasting. As an integral member of the BBC's Global News Division sitting alongside BBC World Service radio, BBC World delivers impartial, in-depth analysis of breaking news, as well as looking at the stories behind the news — not just what is happening, but why.

Find more news and resources from BBC World online at news.bbc.co.uk.