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World Service,754 episodes

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Space Jams: Why is it so tricky to blast off from Earth?
It’s literally rocket science.
02 Jul 2024,13 mins
Why the strength of the US dollar has a big impact on you
Wherever you live, you can't escape the impact of the world’s most important currency
01 Jul 2024,14 mins
Is Uganda and Tanzania’s oil pipeline worth the human impact?
Protests against it have been spreading globally
28 Jun 2024,13 mins
Julian Assange: Who is he and what did he do?
The man behind Wikileaks and mega leaks of secret information is now free
27 Jun 2024,11 mins
How do you evacuate whales from a warzone?
Two captive belugas have been resettled from Ukraine to Spain
26 Jun 2024,12 mins
Why are there protests in New Caledonia?
It’s all about a voting reform bill
25 Jun 2024,11 mins
Why do some Hajj pilgrims go to Saudi Arabia without official permits?
The government says at least 1,301 people died during the Islamic pilgrimage
24 Jun 2024,11 mins
Kenya’s Gen Z protests: What are they about?
And why does President Ruto want to raise taxes?
21 Jun 2024,11 mins
Why’s everyone talking about Ozempic and Wegovy?
Weight loss drugs are in demand - we explain why
20 Jun 2024,14 mins
Panda express: Why does China send pandas around the world?
Only a lucky few get to have them in their zoos
19 Jun 2024,10 mins
Japa Syndrome: Why are so many young people leaving Nigeria?
The Yoruba word for escape has become shorthand for moving abroad
18 Jun 2024,14 mins
Could nuclear be the answer to our power problems?
It has its positives but nuclear still makes a lot of us nervous
17 Jun 2024,15 mins
Feel the burn: Why does spicy food hurt so much?
Denmark has recalled some types of Buldak noodles - so we tried them!
14 Jun 2024,13 mins
Have you ever been ghosted like Billie Eilish?
…and why does it hurt so much?
13 Jun 2024,13 mins
Why is pregnancy so dangerous in Nigeria?
We also explain how Sierra Leone has managed to bring its maternal mortality rate down
12 Jun 2024,13 mins
Why is feminism taboo in South Korea?
And how is it linked to TikTok’s 4B movement?
11 Jun 2024,12 mins
Why is ‘All Eyes on Papua’ spreading across social media?
Indonesia has been urged to protect Papua’s indigenous groups and their forests
10 Jun 2024,11 mins
How Junior Pope’s death got Nollywood looking at its safety record
The actor died in a boat incident after filming a Nigerian movie
07 Jun 2024,16 mins
Help! My phone’s been stolen
We explain what criminals want from your phone and where it goes.
06 Jun 2024,12 mins
Everest: How dangerous is it really?
Spoiler alert: Very
05 Jun 2024,14 mins
Africa and FGM: When will it end?
The Gambia could be about to reverse its ban, but elsewhere rates are going down
04 Jun 2024,12 mins
Why has South Africa fallen out of love with the ANC?
Once led by Nelson Mandela, the party had its worst election result since apartheid ended
03 Jun 2024,14 mins
Donald Trump guilty verdict: What just happened?
Could Trump go to prison, can he still become president and what did he actually do?
31 May 2024,9 mins
All Eyes on Rafah: What does it mean?
We explain how the AI generated image went viral on Instagram
30 May 2024,16 mins
Is climate change making plane turbulence worse?
Severe turbulence is rare but it seems to be becoming more common
29 May 2024,12 mins
How the far right is using TikTok in Germany
The Alternative für Deutschland party (AfD) uses viral content to reach young people
28 May 2024,11 mins
Is South Korea stealing Chinese culture?
Some people say K-pop group IVE has appropriated Chinese traditions in a new music video
27 May 2024,12 mins
In hot water: What’s turning the world’s coral white?
What are people in Zanzibar and Bali doing to try to bring coral back to life?
24 May 2024,14 mins
Why are Gen Z protesting in Georgia?
They’re demonstrating against a new law the government is trying to bring in
23 May 2024,11 mins
B-girl Raygun explains breakdancing ahead of the Paris Olympics
The 2024 Summer Games welcome breaking for the first time
22 May 2024,15 mins