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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January 20 · 8 min
Should women be included in conscription?
Denmark has made women over 18 eligible for military conscription
January 19 · 12 min
Where’s the worst place you’ve ever gotten sick?
Bet you cant beat space!
January 16 · 12 min
Are BTS still the K-pop kings?
The comeback is finally here - how is the ARMY feeling?
January 15 · 12 min
How ultra-processed foods impact the body
How bad are they?
January 14 · 10 min
Is Grok undressing you?
The AI chatbot and the fake nudes
January 13 · 12 min
Why some people claim the Moon landing was faked
We debunk the conspiracy theory Kim Kardashian and others believe
January 12 · 8 min
Iran protests: What’s happening?
What is life like for young people in Iran?
January 9 · 13 min
All the single ladies, put your hands up
Boyfriends are actually embarrassing now (according to Vogue)
January 8 · 10 min
Why people learn English
And how it’s taking over the internet
January 7 · 13 min
Brick phones are so back
Why are so many of us trying to quit our smartphones?
January 6 · 8 min
Does using AI impact the environment?
Think water usage, and lots of energy.
January 5 · 8 min
Venezuela: What just happened?
US forces have taken the country’s leader, Nicholas Maduro, into custody
January 2 · 8 min
Switzerland ski resort fire: What we know so far
At least 40 people have died after a fire in a bar in Crans-Montana
January 1 · 12 min
Is fashion turning its back on body inclusivity?
Fashion trends, Y2K aesthetic and weight loss drugs all have an impact.
Dec 31, 2025 · 12 min
Do I need to heal my gut?
You don’t need to take social media diet advice too seriously
Dec 30, 2025 · 13 min
Why romantasy books are having a moment
It looks like it’s happily ever after for the genre…
Dec 29, 2025 · 12 min
How useful are your supplements?
Some critics say it's better to try and eat a balanced diet
Dec 26, 2025 · 12 min
Are we in our nostalgia era?
Is your nostalgic dream really just good marketing?
Dec 25, 2025 · 11 min
Why are we obsessed with personality types and labels?
These days the internet is full of tests that attempt to define who you are.
Dec 24, 2025 · 11 min
Why is there so much seaweed on our beaches?
Sargussum seaweed is swamping up sandy beaches from Barbados to Spain