What in the World
BBC World Service
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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.
Recent Episodes
JAN 30, 2026
Is the US going to attack Iran?
And if they do, what could happen next?
8 MIN
JAN 29, 2026
Why young Indians are ditching clubbing for devotional concerts
Bhajan clubbing is India’s latest cultural trend
8 MIN
JAN 28, 2026
Why is measles on the rise?
It‘s partly down to vaccine hesitancy
11 MIN
JAN 27, 2026
Why are we all so stressed?
And how to feel better
13 MIN
JAN 26, 2026
ICE explained: What powers do its agents have?
Agents have killed two people in Minneapolis this month
8 MIN
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