What in the World
A podcast by BBC World Service
475 Episodes
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Katy Perry went to space but does that make her an astronaut?
Published: 4/18/2025 -
Why has Nigeria banned Afrobeats song Tell Your Papa?
Published: 4/17/2025 -
When is the right time to put your sick pet down?
Published: 4/16/2025 -
Are artificial reefs good for our oceans?
Published: 4/15/2025 -
Why North Sentinel island doesn’t want visitors
Published: 4/14/2025 -
Why do scientists want to bring back extinct animals?
Published: 4/11/2025 -
South Sudan conflict: Explained
Published: 4/10/2025 -
Why Taiwan is deporting Chinese influencers and “mainland wives”
Published: 4/9/2025 -
What is the International Criminal Court?
Published: 4/8/2025 -
Tariffs: Your super simple guide
Published: 4/7/2025 -
A rhino swinging from the sky? A secretly radioactive horn?
Published: 4/4/2025 -
Can reusable products solve period poverty?
Published: 4/3/2025 -
Why are international students being detained in the US?
Published: 4/2/2025 -
Shadow ships: What are they and why do countries use them?
Published: 4/1/2025 -
Myanmar earthquake: Why is it difficult to know the details?
Published: 3/31/2025 -
Why does Trump want Greenland to be part of the United States?
Published: 3/28/2025 -
Why the world buys India’s hair
Published: 3/27/2025 -
Who is protesting in Turkey and why?
Published: 3/26/2025 -
Fluoride: What you need to know
Published: 3/25/2025 -
Deepfake porn crisis: How it’s affecting schools in South Korea
Published: 3/24/2025
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