What in the World

BBC World Service

Helping you make sense of what’s happening in your world. Big stories, small stories and everything in between. Understand more, feel better. Five days a week, Monday to Friday.

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Friday · 12 min
Why are we talking about the World Cup again?
Selling a stake in Fifa competitions is proving as controversial as hydration breaks
Thursday · 14 min
Why is everyone ditching alcohol?
Mixers are out, matchas are in (or is it a bit more complicated…)
Wednesday · 11 min
Why Gen Z love birdwatching apps
Ca-caw, tweet tweet, twit-twoo, etc
Tuesday · 12 min
Why are rich people obsessed with owning dinosaur bones?
When did we decide fossils were a collector's item?
July 27 · 8 min
OpenAI went rogue. What now?
No, this is not the plot of a sci-fi film. We promise.
July 24 · 10 min
A simple guide to India’s ‘cockroach’ protests
We explain the cockroach-themed CJP protests swarming India’s cities
July 23 · 8 min
Why Chinese actors are being replaced with AI
Tools like ByteDance’s C-Dance 2.0 are being used to make mini tv series
July 22 · 11 min
Why is The Odyssey so controversial?
Christopher Nolan’s IMAX film has faced a lot of criticism online
July 21 · 11 min
Why more young men are trying to quit porn
Online movements are encouraging men to stop watching porn
July 20 · 10 min
Meet the Likweli: The orange-lipped monkey hidden in DR Congo
Scientists have discovered a new monkey with a funky roar
July 17 · 10 min
Why football fans feel devastated when their team loses
Emotions are high ahead of the World Cup final
July 16 · 9 min
Why being a tattoo artist was illegal in South Korea for so long?
For decades, only licensed doctors were allowed to ink tattoos in Korea
July 15 · 9 min
How periods can affect your ADHD
A first of its kind study is looking at the link between ADHD and hormonal changes
July 14 · 9 min
How a $2m treatment cured my sickle cell disease
We speak to Daniel who has been cured of sickle cell
July 13 · 11 min
The Polygamist: How the Netflix show is starting conversations in South Africa
The show portrays a family broken by secrets and lies
July 10 · 11 min
Should you wear earplugs to concerts?
And do earplugs make or break your live music listening experience?
July 9 · 10 min
Are maybelaterships the new situationships?
...and what do they say about modern dating?
July 8 · 11 min
China says no to AI boyfriends
New Chinese regulations on AI companions will take effect next week
July 7 · 9 min
How dangerous is extreme heat?
Heatwaves can lead to heatstroke and dehydration
July 6 · 13 min
Why is West Africa experiencing extreme rainfall and floods
How are climate change and infrastructure issues both contributing to the flooding?