BBC World Service launches global news program featuring Arundhati Roy interview

BBC World Service has launched a new global news program covering politics, culture, technology and lifestyle. The first episode includes an interview with author Arundhati Roy on her mother's influence and writing, a discussion on whether higher salaries attract better politicians, and an analysis of 'influencer degrees' on social media. The program also features a two-minute news summary and guides on animations and video content.