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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Dec 28, 2023 · 12 min
Are billionaires a good thing?
There’s thousands of them, but does their wealth trickle down?
Dec 27, 2023 · 12 min
The Nile: A big dam problem
Ethiopia is building a dam on the river but what does this mean for Sudan and Egypt?
Dec 26, 2023 · 13 min
Kush: The mystery drug that’s got Sierra Leone hooked
It’s cheap, it’s potent and nobody really knows what’s in it
Dec 25, 2023 · 14 min
Work hard, play hard
Which countries have the best and worst work-life balance?
Dec 22, 2023 · 15 min
Fascination and fear: Why are volcanoes a hot topic?
An eruption in Iceland has captured the world’s attention
Dec 21, 2023 · 13 min
Sudan: What’s happening in the world’s ‘forgotten war’?
We explain how Sudan got here and whether the war could end anytime soon
Dec 20, 2023 · 16 min
Why do farmers in Myanmar and Afghanistan grow opium?
Myanmar recently surpassed Afghanistan as the world’s top producer
Dec 19, 2023 · 14 min
AI deepfake porn: Could I be next?
As AI tech grows, more apps are being developed to create these fake images
Dec 18, 2023 · 13 min
Why are STIs on the rise in Europe?
More people are testing positive for chlamydia, gonorrhoea, and LGV
Dec 15, 2023 · 15 min
BTS: From singers to soldiers
All members of the K-pop band have enlisted in the South Korean military
Dec 14, 2023 · 16 min
Israel-Gaza: How and when might a ceasefire happen?
The BBC’s Jeremy Bowen gives his analysis on how the war might end
Dec 13, 2023 · 15 min
COP28: What’s the deal?
Nearly 200 countries have agreed a new global deal on climate change
Dec 12, 2023 · 14 min
Kashmir: What India’s Supreme Court ruling means
Jammu and Kashmir were given special status when they joined India
Dec 11, 2023 · 14 min
How progressive is the Pope?
Pope Francis’ more liberal stance on LGBTQ issues has caused rifts inside the church
Dec 8, 2023 · 15 min
Should rap lyrics be allowed as evidence in criminal trials?
Young Thug’s lyrics are being used as evidence against him in court
Dec 7, 2023 · 14 min
COP28: How to stop your climate anxiety flaring up
Activists share their strategies for dealing with feelings of despair about the planet
Dec 6, 2023 · 14 min
Tanzania floods: What’s it like to live through a landslide?
Dozens of people have been killed following torrential rain
Dec 5, 2023 · 15 min
Why are Venezuela and Guyana locked in a land dispute?
Venezuela has voted to claim Essequibo - an oil-rich region part of Guyana
Dec 4, 2023 · 13 min
Why has Russia’s Supreme Court labelled the LGBT movement “extremist”?
Some LGBT Russians told us they’re questioning their future in the country
Dec 1, 2023 · 13 min
Why did it take so long to rescue the Indian tunnel workers?
And what effect does being trapped underground have on your body and your mind?