What in the World

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Ukraine takes the fight to Russia
It’s the biggest incursion since the war started
13 Aug 2024,14 mins
Paris Olympics Q&A: From viral mishaps to the Noah Lyles photo finish
We explain the key moments from the Summer Games
12 Aug 2024,15 mins
How AI is changing K-pop
Will digital groups replace humans?
09 Aug 2024,14 mins
Why do some of Africa’s most promising start-ups fail?
And what can you do to avoid the pitfalls and create a successful business?
08 Aug 2024,14 mins
How the search for Miss South Africa turned ugly
One contestant in this year's beauty pageant has faced backlash over her heritage
07 Aug 2024,11 mins
How did student protests bring down Bangladesh's Prime Minister?
Sheikh Hasina has resigned and fled to India
06 Aug 2024,12 mins
Oh rats! How cities from New York to Mombasa are taking on pests
I got 99 problems problems but pests ain’t one
05 Aug 2024,12 mins
Why are more people having surgery to be taller?
Despite the risks, leg-lengthening surgeries are on the rise
02 Aug 2024,15 mins
Venezuela elections: What you need to know
Observers say Maduro’s win was 'not democratic'
01 Aug 2024,14 mins
Your questions answered — from vaccines to vacations in North Korea
We’re celebrating one year of What in the World
31 Jul 2024,13 mins
Will Nigeria leave Afrobeats behind?
Candy Bleakz thinks the future is Street Pop
30 Jul 2024,13 mins
How South Sudan's basketball team is making history at the Paris Olympics
Former NBA star Luol Deng has been credited with the team’s success
29 Jul 2024,13 mins
How do you clean up an oil spill?
A tanker has sunk in the Philippines, creating a 3km long oil slick
26 Jul 2024,13 mins
How green are the Olympics?
And can the Paris 2024 Olympics really reduce emissions by half?
25 Jul 2024,13 mins
Sunscreen is safe - here’s why…
Debunking the TikTok trend
24 Jul 2024,14 mins
Why are the Taliban welcoming tourists to Afghanistan?
Foreign visitors have increased ten-fold since the Taliban takeover
23 Jul 2024,14 mins
Joe Biden has dropped out, so now what?
And is Kamala Harris gonna have a brat summer?
22 Jul 2024,11 mins
How do I become an Olympian?
Olympic athletes answer your questions
19 Jul 2024,13 mins
Why are students in Bangladesh protesting?
Police and students clashed at demonstrations over government job quotas
18 Jul 2024,13 mins
Mpox: What does the new strain mean for you?
Cases are on the rise again in Africa, with reports of a more dangerous strain
17 Jul 2024,12 mins
The Ambani wedding and India’s super rich
What does it tell us about wealth in India?
16 Jul 2024,12 mins
The attempted assassination of Donald Trump
How did the gunman get past security?
15 Jul 2024,13 mins
How are people making music in prison?
And could it help with rehabilitation?
12 Jul 2024,14 mins
Will AI really be worth the cost?
It uses loads of power and some think it won’t be as revolutionary as tech companies say
11 Jul 2024,14 mins
Why are some places fed up with tourists?
Protesters in Barcelona have been spraying tourists with water pistols
10 Jul 2024,11 mins
Tetanus Vaccines: What you need to know
Despite claims online, there’s no evidence the jabs make you infertile
09 Jul 2024,13 mins
Why France’s election result was a surprise
The National Rally was expected to win a majority
08 Jul 2024,12 mins
Are we falling out of love with dating apps?
The number of people downloading dating apps each year is going down
05 Jul 2024,11 mins
How do crowd crushes happen?
And what can you do to try to prevent them?
04 Jul 2024,13 mins
Tropical cyclones, hurricanes, typhoons: What's the difference?
Hurricane Beryl is headed towards Jamaica
03 Jul 2024,14 mins