What in the World

BBC World Service

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Nov 30, 2023 · 15 min
The controversial climate summit held in an oil state: What is COP28?
We’re talking all things COP; what is it and what are people there hoping to achieve?
Nov 29, 2023 · 12 min
How TikTok is changing the music industry ft. Sofi Tukker
Their new song Veneno is an example of a viral remix
Nov 28, 2023 · 13 min
Why are so many historic celebrity sexual assault cases being filed now?
How a new law in the state of New York has led to a flurry of accusations
Nov 27, 2023 · 16 min
Israel-Gaza: The hostage and prisoner release explained
There’s been a four-day pause in fighting
Nov 24, 2023 · 15 min
Rammed earth: What is it and can it help tackle climate change?
Why an alternative construction technique is becoming increasingly popular
Nov 23, 2023 · 12 min
OpenAI: What’s going on and what does it mean for the future of AI?
The Silicon Valley drama raises big questions about AI’s use
Nov 22, 2023 · 14 min
Brazil heatwave: What’s it got to do with El Niño?
Taylor Swift’s Eras tour has been impacted
Nov 21, 2023 · 12 min
How a chainsaw wielding TV star became Argentina’s president
TikTok helped him reach young people
Nov 20, 2023 · 14 min
Fentanyl: Why is it killing so many young Americans?
The deadly drug has become the biggest killer of 18-45 year olds in the US
Nov 17, 2023 · 14 min
Gaza: Why is Al-Shifa hospital so important to both sides?
The biggest hospital in Gaza City has been raided by the Israeli military
Nov 16, 2023 · 15 min
Miss Universe: Can beauty pageants ever be inclusive?
New rules allow married women and mothers to compete
Nov 15, 2023 · 12 min
How people smugglers are using social media in Pakistan
They’re openly encouraging people to make illegal journeys
Nov 14, 2023 · 15 min
Cryptocurrency Explained
The good, the bad and the blockchain
Nov 13, 2023 · 15 min
How removing tattoos can help people cope with trauma
Dermatologists are using lasers to erase gang and trafficking tattoos
Nov 10, 2023 · 14 min
Is there a right way to be masculine?
How can you counter toxic masculinity online?
Nov 9, 2023 · 13 min
Marvel mishaps: Are we sick of superheroes?
The new MCU film, The Marvels, comes out this weekend and it's on track to underperform
Nov 8, 2023 · 15 min
Delhi smog: How India is tackling air pollution
Coal, cars and cooking fuels are all being looked at
Nov 7, 2023 · 13 min
Ukraine: Life in a warzone
Ukraine: Life in a warzone
Nov 6, 2023 · 12 min
Asexuality: Is it the 'invisible' sexual orientation?
Asexual people say they’re often misunderstood and dismissed
Nov 3, 2023 · 15 min
How do you tackle toxic behaviour in gaming?
Will a 'Good Game Playbook' reduce cases of abuse and harassment in gaming?