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What in the World

Helping you make sense of what’s happening in your world. Big stories, small stories and everything

Episodes

Total: 514

More than two years since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Western countries have ramped up

All of these African countries have suffered major internet disruption this month: Ivory Coast, Libe

Havana Syndrome has confused scientists ever since it first emerged in Cuba in 2016. The mystery ill

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Plane manufacturing giant Boeing has been making the headlines for all the wrong reasons. Videos of

Some women with afro and curly textured hair use chemicals to straighten their hair. But using these

Idris Elba, one of the actors rumoured to be the next James Bond, is leading a project to turn an is

The Philippines is one of the most at risk countries in the world from the effects of climate change

In Cameroon, 62 football players have been suspended from the domestic league for double identificat

At least six trans people have been killed in Mexico since the beginning of the year. Human rights g

Muslims around the world are observing the holy month of Ramadan. It's a month of fasting, reflectio

An online storm has engulfed Kate Middleton. Rumour and speculation have swirled ever since she unde

These days tickets for big music tours and sports events can sell out in a matter of seconds. And no

By the end of March, the Academy Awards and the Grammys will have finished, with hours of dedicate c

South Korea has had the world’s lowest birth rate for several years. And recent figures show that it

Senegal has a reputation as being a beacon of stability in West Africa. Even (whisper it) a bit bori

Doctors in Kenya have been on the streets protesting against the state of healthcare in the country.

Haiti is battling a wave of gang violence. On Sunday armed gangs stormed a major prison in the capit

If you’ve made a TikTok recently, you might not have been able to add your favourite artist’s music.

Shaikh Mohammad Sarfaraz, a young Indian man from Kolkata, thought he’d landed a great job in anothe