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Iran protests: What’s happening? - BBC World Service
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- Iran protests: What’s happening? - BBC World Service
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- 8:59
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- The streets of Iran have been filled with protesters for the last few weeks. What initially started as dissatisfaction over the economy has turned into a nationwide uprising which keeps escalating.
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The Iranian security forces have responded by firing tear gas into the crowds of people. According to human rights groups, hundreds of demonstrators have reportedly been killed. Amongst those confirmed dead is fashion student Rubina Aminian, whose family have been able to identify her body. But information out of the country remains sparse, as the government has shut off the internet.
Now the US President Donald Trump has weighed in on the protests, threatening military intervention. We’re joined by Ghoncheh Habibiazad, a senior reporter at BBC Persian - she explains why people are protesting and what life is like for young people in the country.
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- Fuse ODG : ‘Afrobeats made kids so proud to be African' - This is Africa podcast, BBC World Service
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- 35:41
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Fuse ODG is widely recognised as an early adopter and global ambassador of the Afrobeats movement. Breakout hits like Azonto and Antenna helped bring African sounds to mainstream audiences worldwide.
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In this podcast episode, Fuse ODG sits down with DJ Ed and talks about his new album S.O.N.A. – Spirit of New Africa - and the single 54 Countries, which he says is aimed at educating people about the diversity of the continent. He also talks about working with Ed Sheeren, and their shared Grammy award, and his thoughts on rejecting the Bob Gelof’s invitation feature on the re-release of the Band Aid song Do They Know It’s Christmas.
He reflects on struggling with his African Identity growing up between Ghana and the UK, his mission to reframe the narrative around Africa, the importance of empowering young Africans to tell their own stories,.
They discuss some...
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- Are SUVs a climate problem? - The Climate Question podcast, BBC World Service
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- 24:10
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Have you noticed that cars are getting bigger: taller, wider and harder to park?
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Sports Utility Vehicles, or SUVs, now dominate global car sales. And it’s not just petrol cars, many new electric vehicles are getting bigger too. That size matters for emissions, cities, safety and the climate.
In this episode of The Climate Question from the BBC World Service, Jordan Dunbar asks whether the global shift towards bigger cars is creating a new climate problem. He’s joined by Theo Leggett, the BBC’s International Business Correspondent, and Anjani Trivedi, Global Business Correspondent at The Economist, to unpack why SUVs have become so popular, and so profitable.
They explore the rise of “car-spreading” or “autobesity”, why manufacturers favour larger vehicles, and what happens when electrification meets ever-heavier cars. According to the International En...
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- The rise of romantasy 💘📖 - BBC World Service #shorts
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- 0:52
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- ACOTAR, Fourth Wing, Fate & Flame… all of these popular book series belong to the romantasy genre.
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It combines elements of romance and fantasy, so think mythical creatures and high drama, all ending with a hard-earned happily ever after. It’s also big on BookTok, with over a million videos using the hashtag.
BBC journalist Maia Davies talks us through the explosion in sales.
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- 🇳🇬📸 JD 'Okhai Ojeikere: Documenting Nigerian hairstyles - BBC World Service #shorts
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- 1:34
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Do you recognise these iconic black and white photographs? They're the work of one of Nigeria's top photographers, JD 'Okhai Ojeikere.
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He started documenting women’s hairstyles in 1968 and built up a portfolio of around 2,000 negatives revealing the elaborate ways African women styled their hair.
"My dad realised that hairstyles stood out. He was intrigued by societal changes," explains JD's son Amaize Ojeikere, who's also a photographer.
JD started capturing braids, twists and puffs back in 1968, shortly after Nigeria gained independence.
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- Why Persian speaking leaders turn to verse - The Global Jigsaw podcast - BBC World Service
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- 36:21
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Across Iran, Afghanistan, and Tajikistan, millions share a language and a passion for poetry. But with its abundance of lovers and wine, Persian poetry sits uneasily with Iran’s theocratic leaders.
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We explore their complicated relationship with this facet of Persian identity, and how they occasionally turn to verse to secure popular appeal.
00:00 Introduction
02:38 The Persian language in Iran, Afghanistan and Tajikistan
09:47 Poetry in the Persian blood - Shahnameh, Ferdowsi, Rudaki, Rumi, Hafez
21:20 Poetry in politics - Khomeini, Khamenei
33:23 Poetry today
Presenter: Krassi Ivanova Twigg
Producer: Kriszta Satori
Video producer: Suniti Singh
Broadcast on 25 December 2025
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- After Venezuela, what next for Trump? - The President's Path podcast, BBC World Service
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- 24:18
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- A look at how Donald Trump’s actions in Venezuela have sparked talk of further operations.
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Caitríona Perry, Sumi Somaskanda and Bernd Debusmann look at the US operation that led to the seizure of Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro.
Every weekend, The President’s Path explores the state of US politics — in Washington and beyond. We dig into the key issues shaping America and uncover what’s on the minds of those closest to power. You can contact us at: path@bbc.co.uk
00:00 What exactly happened in the operation?
02:45 Who governs Venezuela now?
05:52 Narco-terrorism, oil, or regime change?
07:21 Is Trump redefining US power through ‘peace via strength’?
10:15 Which country could be next: Cuba, Mexico, Colombia?
11:44 Could Venezuela’s fall trigger a domino effect in Cuba?
12:55 Is Trump’s uneasy truce with Colom...
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- Should Travis Head open for Australia? - BBC World Service #shorts
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- 0:31
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Former Australia opener Matthew Hayden tells Stumped how Travis Head was "on fire" at the Ashes - has he cemented his place as Australia's opening batter?
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- Singapore has the world’s best passport. So what? - Asia Specific podcast, BBC World Service
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- 20:15
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Singapore doesn’t just have the best passport in Asia. By some metrics, it has the best passport in the world. What does that really mean though?
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Singaporeans can travel to 193 countries without a visa. Chinese, in contrast, can travel to just over 80 countries visa-free. In fact, the top three countries with the strongest passport are all in Asia - Singapore, Japan, and South Korea.
How did they rise to the top - and remain there for almost two decades? What are the material benefits - and trappings - for the passport holders? And what does a strong passport say about how the country practices diplomacy?
In this Asia Specific podcast, host Mariko Oi, who holds a Japanese passport, chat to BBC senior journalist Derek Cai, who holds a Singapore passport. Also on the podcast is BBC Indonesia’s Famega Syavira who holds an Indonesian passport - which ranks 68th ...
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- All the single ladies, put your hands up - BBC World Service
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- 13:26
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Single girlies, put your hands up!!! Because haven’t you heard? It’s chic to be single. Think solo trips, personal growth for yourself and no one else, and as Miley Cyrus says, you can buy yourself flowers.
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If you are single, you aren’t alone - by 2030, 45% of women in the US aged between 25 and 44 will be single according to US data.
Whilst getting into a relationship has historically been seen as the end goal, it seems that increasingly even if women are in one, they don’t post about their boyfriends. Attitudes to being single are changing - especially for women in heterosexual relationships - many are embracing the single life on social media a bit more
We hear from Chanté Joseph, the author of that viral Vogue article with the big question ‘is having a boyfriend embarrassing now?’.
Three single women tell us their takes on singledom a...
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- The Ashes: Matthew Hayden on what is next for England and Australia? - Stumped, BBC World Service
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- 21:37
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- We are joined by former Australian opener and Ashes winner Matthew Hayden for out post-Ashes debrief
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He tells us if Travis Head should continue opening for Australia, why Steve Smith is so prolific in the Ashes and if he can see England captain Ben Stokes return to Australia in four years’ time.
00:00 Introductions
01:00 Hayden on whether the Ashes lived up to the hype
01:55 Hayden on Joe Root
04:14 Hayden on if Stokes will play in Australia again
07:03 Hayden on Steve Smith
10:00 Hayden on Travis Head and whether he should continue opening
12:37 Hayden on who Australia should build around for the next Ashes
15:00 Hayden on Cameron Green being selected in the IPL
16:10 Hayden on of England should change their personnel
18:45 Hayden on Australia coach Andrew McDonald
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- Are personality tests helpful? - BBC World Service #shorts
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- 1:11
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Are you an extrovert or an introvert? Do you enjoy small talk with strangers or do you do everything you can to avoid catching their eye? Our culture has analysed personality types for forever.
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These days the internet is full of tests that attempt to define who you are by answering questionnaires, but the reality is more complicated. We go through these trends with Claudia Hammond, a psychologist and BBC presenter.
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- Why people learn English - BBC World Service
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- 10:42
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- English is the most widely spoken language globally, both online and IRL. In fact, 1.5 billion people speak it. However, only around 25% of those are native speakers.
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So how did English become so dominant? Why do people learn it at school? And how have hybrid versions of English, like Spanglish (Spanish-English) or Hinglish (Hindi-English), developed? Georgie Thorman from BBC Learning English joins us to chat through everything we need to know.
English is also the most dominant language online and is the lingua franca (dominant language) of pop culture. AI is trained on vast amounts of information taken from the internet. So does this mean that as AI use increases, English will gain even more ground? We invited linguist and AI expert Linda Heimisdóttir onto the pod to explain.
Plus, we hear from three young people about why they chose to learn English. Are you l...
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- How English is taking over the internet - What in the World podcast, BBC World Service
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- 11:30
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- English is the most widely spoken language globally, both online and IRL. In fact, 1.5 billion people speak it. However, only around 25% of those are native speakers.
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So how did English become so dominant? Why do people learn it at school? And how have hybrid versions of English, like Spanglish (Spanish and English) or Hinglish (Hindi-English), developed?
Georgie Thorman from BBC Learning English joins us to chat through everything we need to know.
English is also the most dominant language online and is the lingua franca (dominant language) of pop culture. AI is trained on vast amounts of information taken from the internet. So does this mean that as AI use increases English will gain even more ground? We invited linguist and AI expert Linda Heimisdóttir onto the pod to explain.
Plus, we hear from four young people about why they chose to learn En...
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- Four quick fixes for dealing with extreme heat 🥵 - BBC World Service #shorts
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- 2:25
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Extreme heat is the deadliest of all climate impacts. Over a billion people worldwide are vulnerable to extreme heat and its predicted that by 2050 ten new air conditioners will be bought every second for the next 30 years.
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Urban Climatologist Radhika Khosla explains the four things we should do reduce cooling emissions on The Climate Question podcast.
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- Why does Donald Trump want Venezuela’s oil? - BBC World Service
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- 7:32
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- The United States produces more oil than any other country. So why does President Donald Trump want more - and how does Venezuela fit into this?
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Here, we take a deep dive into the world of oil and explain how it has shaped the US and the global order.
00:00 The US is the world’s biggest oil producer – why does it want more?
00:34 Not all oil is the same
01:52 The key to understanding the US oil industry
02:36 America’s shale oil boom and the economics of oil
03:28 The relationship between the US and Venezuela
04:04 The turning point: Hugo Chavez and Nicolás Maduro
04:38 Why Trump says Venezuela has stolen their oil
05:15 Nicolas Maduro and his wife are seized and taken to the US
05:46 What role do Russia, Iran and China play?
06:34 What happens to Venezuela’s oil now?
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- Why does Donald Trump want Greenland? 🇬🇱 - BBC World Service #shorts
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- 1:03
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Tensions are rising at the top of the world as the Arctic warms faster than anywhere else on earth.
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Russia and NATO have increased their military presence in the region, China is expanding its influence, and countries are vying for resources the melting ice may reveal.
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- Brick phones are so back - BBC World Service
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- 13:20
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Brick phones are making a comeback… but it’s not just down to Y2K nostalgia.
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There’s growing concern around how dependent we are on our smartphones - screen time apps are getting more popular, devices to lock you out of your apps are on the market and some people are even getting rid of their smartphones completely. So, why are so many of us doing a digital detox? And do we even need to?
BBC journalist Chelsea Coates explains where this growing trend is coming from, plus she takes us through the data on smartphones and young people.
We hear from Elias Wachtel, who reported on this for The Atlantic after giving up his smartphone, and Veda (@Sakuraopal) in Hong Kong, who went viral online after swapping her smartphone for a flip phone to cut her screen time. And Professor Andy Przybylski, who specializes in Human Behaviour and Technology at the University of ...
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- How a homeless single mum became a top scientist - Lives Less Ordinary podcast, BBC World Service
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- 35:04
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Once a homeless single mum of three, Ijeoma Uchegbu is now a Dame and a pioneering nanoparticle scientist – but the road to success was anything but easy.
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Ijeoma Uchegbu has dedicated her career to studying pharmaceutical nanoscience, seeking out ways to carry medicines to parts of the body that are notoriously hard to reach.
But as a schoolgirl in the UK her aspirations were to work in a shop and earn enough to go dancing at weekends. It was when her Nigerian parents took her back to their home country that she discovered a passion for science and a burning ambition.
She went to university aged 16, married and started a family of her own but when her marriage failed, desperate to do a PhD she moved back to the UK. By now Ijeoma was a single mum-of-three and they had one suitcase and £500 to start a new life.
Within weeks the family would be living in a h...
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- The Situation Room photograph - BBC World Service #shorts
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- 1:26
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Pete Souza was Chief Official White House Photographer during Barack Obama's presidency.
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His 2011 photo of the president surrounded by his national security team waiting for updates of the mission to kill or capture Osama Bin Laden has become one of his most famous.
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- How do journalists cover a disputed election in Myanmar? - Asia Specific podcast, BBC World Service
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- 20:59
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- A raging civil war, a popular former leader detained, and an exodus of citizens abroad aren't ideal conditions for holding an election. But Myanmar is holding one anyway.
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The country’s military junta government is pressing ahead with a three-stage vote that many outside observers say is a stage-managed process held in a climate of fear - entirely performative, with the result of the election a foregone conclusion.
With early polls confirming the military-backed party dominating, the question is why is the junta bothering? And will the vote, however flawed, change anything in a country that was plunged into a civil war since the 2021 coup?
To answer that on the podcast, we speak to BBC’s South East Asia correspondent Jonathan Head, who was invited to Myanmar to cover the first stage of the election. Also on the podcast is Soe Win Than, the editor of the BBC...
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- Does using AI impact the environment? - BBC World Service
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- 8:59
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- When you think of AI, you might think of funny generated pictures, help with your homework and dating advice. But, do you think of the effect using it might be having on the environment?
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AI firms usually have huge data centres, which power the technology. And with that great usage, comes great amounts of energy zapped up by AI companies.
There’s long been a rumour that every ChatGPT query you make uses one pint of water. So is there any truth to the claim? And is it damaging the world around us? We speak to tech reporter Laura Cress, who explains the environmental impacts of the technology.
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Presenter: Iqra Farooq
Producers: Imogen James, Benita Barden and Mora Morrison
Editor: Verity Wilde
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- Why romantasy books are having a moment - What in the World podcast, BBC World Service
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- 13:50
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- ACOTAR, Fourth Wing, Fate & Flame… all of these popular book series belong to the romantasy genre.
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It combines elements of romance and fantasy, so think mythical creatures and high drama, all ending with a hard-earned happily ever after. It’s also big on BookTok, with over a million videos using the hashtag. So why is the genre suddenly having a moment?
BBC journalist Maia Davies tells us what readers can expect from romantasy books - and why it’s big business for the publishing industry. Sarah Wendell, the founder of Trashybooks.com, tells us about the unique appeal romantasy holds for readers. And we hear from romantasy fans around the world, who tell us why they have fallen in love with the genre.
00:00 Coming up
00:27 Intro
01:38 A teaser reading – what romantasy feels like
03:21 What to expect from the genre
04:40 Popular tit...
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- The debate over the origins of Asian food - BBC World Service #shorts
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- 0:54
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- From kimchi to bibimbap, chicken rice to laksa, the origins of some of Asia’s favourite foods are subject to heated debates.
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So how did Asia end up with so many disputed cuisines, and why do people get so passionate about claiming ownership?
Asia Specific podcast host Mariko Oi is joined by journalists Derek Cai and Rachel Lee and chef and food journalist Jenny Dorsey.
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- The Future of France: A Republic under threat? - Global Eye, BBC World Service
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- 28:50
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- In this week’s episode of #BBCGlobalEye, we ask whether the French Republic, created to bring stability after years of upheaval, can still hold together today. Andrew Harding reports from Paris.
Plus, Sofia Bettiza reports on how Greenlandic parents across Denmark are fighting to be reunited with children forcibly taken into care. And we explore the surprising commodity at the centre of a global smuggling trade.
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00:00 Global Eye, Episode 14
01:37 Eye on France: Is the Republic holding on or breaking down?
06:16 Eye on Denmark: Greenlandic families fighting to get their children back
21:33 Eye on Sand Smuggling: How big is the market?
Global Eye is a weekly programme from the #BBCWorldService, bringing you forensic journalism from all corners of the world by the critically acclaimed #BBCEye investigative unit - and features expert global correspondents...
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- Venezuela: What just happened? - BBC World Service
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- 8:59
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Venezuela’s leader Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores are in custody in the US after President Trump has launched a series of strikes on Venezuela.
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It was all part of ‘Operation Absolute Resolve’ - a mission the Trump administration had secretly been planning for months.
Both Maduro and his wife have been charged with a list of drugs and weapons offences and are due to appear in court in New York later on Monday. President Trump has said the US will run Venezuela until he can organise a “safe, proper and judicious” transition of power. But how will this work?
In this episode, we explain why the US went ahead with the attack, whether it is legal, and what the future could hold for people living in Venezuela after the operation.
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- Are there any quick solutions for climate change? - The Climate Question podcast, BBC World Service
- Runtime
- 27:05
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Climate change can seem like a daunting problem, so we’re asking if there are any “quick fixes” out there!
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In this episode, The Climate Question does something a little different. Hosts Graihagh Jackson and Jordan Dunbar stage an imaginary cabinet meeting, with three “ministers” competing to deliver policies with the biggest climate impact in just five years.
Climate scientist and YouTuber Adam Levy, aka Climate Adam, pitches cuts to methane – the powerful greenhouse gas emitted by food and farming.
Radhika Khosla, an urban climatologist and adviser to national governments, argues building smarter and reducing air conditioning are the fastest levers.
And Jordan steps into the role of Transport Minister to make the case for buses, bikes and less traffic.
Together, the Climate Question cabinet explore whether these quick fixes...
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- Iran's drought crisis - BBC World Service #shorts
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- 1:17
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Iran is facing its worst drought in decades, with rainfall hitting a record low. Several of the reservoirs that supply water to the capital Tehran are almost empty: one of them, the Latian Dam is currently holding less than 10% of its capacity.
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The government is encouraging people in Tehran to use less water and putting heavy restrictions on water supplies, especially at night.
But Iran’s president, Masoud Pezeshkian, has also suggested another solution - relocating the capital.
BBC World Service journalist Ghoncheh Habibiazad outlines these plans and explains what other solutions Iran is using to tackle the problem. And the BBC’s climate and science correspondent Georgina Rannard explains how climate change is contributing to this drought - and what solutions Iran could use to mitigate water shortages.
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- 🍌🍷 Have you heard of banana wine? - BBC World Service #shorts
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- 0:59
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Banana farmers in Karonga, on the northern shores of Lake Malawi are suffering some of the worst effects of climate change.
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Rising water levels mean they’re already had to move inland – and now, extreme heat is making their banana crops ripen a lot quicker than they used to. Instead of throwing away the over-ripe bananas, they’re now turning them into delicious banana wine. We look at the process of turning bananas into wine and speak to the female farmers who say pivoting from subsistence farming to wine production has saved their jobs – and improved their lives.
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- Title
- Trump's global impact in 2025 - The President’s Path podcast, BBC World Service
- Runtime
- 24:23
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- A look back at the second half of this Trump administration’s first year in office.
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Caitríona Perry, Sumi Somaskanda, Bernd Debusmann and Courtney Subramanian discuss the moments that stood out to them in 2025.
00:00 Intro
01:15 What was in the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’?
02:38 Why did Mike Johnson send members of the House home early?
03:30 Why did Trump host Putin in Alaska?
05:30 Why did so many European leaders travel to the White House?
05:48 Why was the National Guard sent to Washington DC?
06:28 Was Trump inviting Putin to Alaska ‘vintage’ Trump?
07:34 Why did the US strike boats coming from Venezuela?
08:20 What was the impact of Charlie Kirk’s assassination?
09:35 What happened at the United Nations General Assembly?
12:05 How long was the US government shutdown?
12:51 Why is Trump demolishi...
- Title
- From Manchester to Melbourne: The tale of an epic Ashes adventure - BBC World Service #shorts
- Runtime
- 0:39
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Cricket fan and content creator Tommy Lamb, 18, spent 125 days travelling from Manchester to Melbourne in time for the Boxing Day Test - he tells Stumped whether it was worth it.
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- Inside South Korea's K-beauty obsession - Asia Specific podcast, BBC World Service
- Runtime
- 21:45
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- As South Korea's entertainment and cultural soft power surges abroad, the country's cosmetics industry, known as K-beauty, is also riding the wave of growing popularity.
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K-beauty skincare and makeup brands have gone mainstream in the US and UK, with sales worth billions of dollars and social media platforms driving global demand.
But behind the glossy packaging and viral trends is a society long associated with intense, high pressure beauty standards and widespread cosmetic surgery.
Asia Specific podcast host Mariko Oi is joined by the BBC's Asia Business correspondent Suranjana Tewari and the Asia Specific podcast team's Rachel Lee. We also hear from Melbourne-based beauty influencer Mia Chen on why K-beauty resonates so strongly with younger consumers.
00:00 Coming up
00:18 Introduction
01:32 Beauty influencer Mia Chen's favourite cosme...
- Title
- Switzerland ski resort fire: What we know so far - BBC World Service
- Runtime
- 8:58
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Just an hour and a half after the clock struck midnight on New Year’s Day 2026, a fire broke out in a bar in Crans-Montana, a ski resort in Switzerland.
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At least 40 people are confirmed to have died in the blaze and over 100 are injured. Most of the party goers were young people celebrating the start of the New Year. Patients as young as 15 are being treated for severe burns.
The exact cause of the fire has not yet been confirmed, but authorities have said that the fire was likely an accident and an investigation is already underway. In this episode, we explain what we know about what happened and we hear from people who were in the bar that night as well as BBC reporters covering the story.
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- The Ashes: The epic 125-day journey from England to Australia - Stumped, BBC World Service podcast
- Runtime
- 11:22
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Tommy Lamb joins the Stumped team to tell us about his mammoth trip to watch the Ashes.
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Back in September we spoke to 18-year-old cricket fan and content creator Tommy Lamb who was travelling from England to Australia to watch the Ashes without using an aeroplane. He has made it and witnessed the bonkers Boxing Day Test in Melbourne. He gives us his thoughts on if the 125-day journey was worth it to see a two-day Test match.
00:00 - Introductions
00:45 - Tommy on whether a plane was used
01:25 - Tommy on his time in hospital after a motorbike accident
02:50 - Was the 125-day journey worth it?
03:55 - Tommy on the two-day Boxing Day Test
05:00 - Challenges of the journey
05:55 - Tommy's highlights of travelling
07:15 - Tommy on what's next
10:24 - Tommy on the Sydney Test
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- Title
- Nigeria's Lojay on making music to make Africa proud - BBC World Service #shorts
- Runtime
- 0:34
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Nigerian Afrobeats star Lojay sits down with DJ Edu during his UK visit for an intimate conversation on his journey and music creativity.
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His monster hit “Mona Lisa”, produced by Sarz and remixed featuring US superstar Chris Brown back in 2021 Went on to amass hundreds of millions of streams worldwide, catapulting him onto the global stage. To date has collaborated with many of the best, including Davido, Wizkid, Ayra Starr and Fireboy DML and more recently Odeal and Tyla.
In this interview, Lojay speaks on the making of his recently released debut album XOXO, describing it as a journal, reflecting on his own experiences of love. He discusses taking his craft seriously, writing only from a place of honesty, and staying true to his own stories.
He also looks back on school days writing his first lyrics at the age of 10 and how his passion for music first begun...
- Title
- Becoming the Afghan Bruce Lee - Lives Less Ordinary podcast, BBC World Service
- Runtime
- 18:37
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Abbas Alizada, known as the 'Afghan Bruce Lee,' rose from a childhood in Kabul to international fame after a viral photo revealed his uncanny resemblance and self-taught kung fu skills. He went from underground training to global recognition, until everything changed when the Taliban returned to power.
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Born in Kabul in 1993, Abbas grew up as part of the Hazara ethnic minority during a period of violence and Taliban rule, when music and movies were banned. After the regime fell in the early 2000s he discovered the films of martial arts legend Bruce Lee, and became transfixed by his kung fu skills.
Unable to afford formal training, Abbas taught himself martial arts at home, spending years mastering Bruce Lee's movements. At 18, a photo of Abbas posing like his hero went viral, launching him into overnight fame and a career in films, commercials, and live performances across the M...
- Title
- Is fashion turning its back on body inclusivity? - BBC World Service
- Runtime
- 12:48
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Women’s appearances have often come under heavy scrutiny, especially their weight. The ideal body type has changed again and again. But in the wake of the body positivity movement of the 2010s, it seems like super skinny models are more prominent once more.
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There’s a lack of diversity being shown in the fashion industry and across social media. According to the Vogue business report for Spring/Summer 2026, there were fewer mid-size and plus-size models on the catwalks in 2025. So what’s behind it, and what could the effects be? Imogen James from the What in the World team gets into the trend.
We also hear from Norwegian model Karoline Bjornelykke, who has experienced working while very thin and being forced into diets, as well as being a curve model.
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- Do I need to heal my gut? - BBC World Service
- Runtime
- 12:54
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Gut health seems to be everywhere on social media right now. Top tips for healing your gut, diet advice including things like sea moss and bone broth, and lots and lots of supplements.
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But is there any truth to these suggestions, and should you care that much about your gut? Australian influencer Jade Chiang tells us why she works on her gut health. We get into what your gut microbiome actually is and whether you need to heal it with BBC science broadcaster Caroline Steel.
We also delve into trending food with microbiologist Alan Walker, who gives us some ideas on what actually works, and what you should skip.
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- Title
- Is fashion turning its back on body inclusivity? - What in the World podcast, BBC World Service
- Runtime
- 12:20
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Women’s appearances have often come under heavy scrutiny, especially their weight. The ideal body type has changed again and again. But in the wake of the body positivity movement of the 2010s, it seems like super skinny models are more prominent once more.
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There’s a lack of diversity being shown in the fashion industry and across social media. According to the Vogue business report for Spring/Summer 2026, there were fewer mid-size and plus-size models on the catwalks this year. So what’s behind it, and what could the effects be? Imogen James from the What in the World team gets into the trend.
We also hear from Norwegian model Karoline Bjornelykke, who has experienced working while very thin and being forced into diets, as well as being a curve model.
00:00 Coming up
00:18 Introduction
01:06 The body positivity movement
02:24 What do we m...
- Title
- China is building the world's biggest hydropower dam - BBC World Service
- Runtime
- 0:59
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- China has started work on the world’s biggest hydroelectric dam project. It’s going to cost over 150 BILLION dollars and send power down from the Himalayas all the way to Hong Kong.
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- Are you in need of the ultimate hangover cure? - BBC World Service #shorts
- Runtime
- 1:15
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Headache, nausea, aches and fatigue? If you've been over indulging, your hangover isn't the leftover alcohol in your body, it's the aftermath of how your body processes it.
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As your body breaks down alcohol, the toxic by-products affect blood flow to the brain and impair its function. In fact, studies have shown that hangovers can adversely affect a driver's performance to the same extent as alcohol.
Here's the BBC's Ruth Alexander with what to do - and what to avoid, to help you through the party season.
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- China’s invasion timetable for Taiwan - Asia Specific podcast, BBC World Service
- Runtime
- 21:37
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- China has given its clearest sign so far at how it would blockade and forcefully take Taiwan, with large-scale military drills surrounding the island.
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The live-fire drills disrupted thousands of airline passengers as Chinese forces simulated blockading ports and stopping cargo ships carrying American weapons to help the Taiwanese defend themselves.
China claims the drills show its military’s increasing ability to control the Taiwan strait, and force the self-ruled island under Beijing’s control.
But why do so many Taiwanese still doubt China’s leader Xi Jinping will really invade?
Asia Specific host Mariko Oi is joined by William Yang, Senior North-east Asia analyst for think tank Crisis Group, and Asia’s Specific’s Bill Birtles, a former Beijing and Taipei correspondent.
00:00 Coming up
02:20 What's new in these mil...
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- Why romantasy books are having a moment - BBC World Service
- Runtime
- 13:39
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- ACOTAR, Fourth Wing, Fate & Flame… all of these popular book series belong to the romantasy genre. It combines elements of romance and fantasy, so think mythical creatures and high drama, all ending with a hard-earned happily ever after. It’s also big on BookTok, with over a million videos using the hashtag. So why is the genre suddenly having a moment?
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BBC journalist Maia Davies tells us what readers can expect from romantasy books - and why it’s big business for the publishing industry. Sarah Wendell, the founder of Trashybooks.com, tells us about the unique appeal romantasy holds for readers. And we hear from romantasy fans around the world, who tell us why they have fallen in love with the genre.
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- What's the best way to cure a hangover? - The Food Chain podcast, BBC World Service
- Runtime
- 22:48
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- With the festive season happening in parts of the world, Ruth Alexander explores what’s actually happening in the body during a hangover, why some people suffer more than others, and whether common remedies make any real difference.
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How the body processes alcohol and why that can make you feel so bad is explained by Andrew Scholey, Professor of Human Psychopharmacology at Northumbria University in the UK and member of the Alcohol Hangover Research Group.
Marisa Moll, a registered nutritionist from Paraguay, shares her recommendations on what to consume before you drink alcohol to try to reduce the risk of a hangover.
And Jonathon Shears, Professor of English Literature at Keele University in the UK and author of The Hangover, a Literary and Cultural History, reflects on the cultural history of the hangover.
00:00 Introduction
02:20 What th...
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- Welcome to Banksy's Dismaland...Enjoy - BBC World Service #shorts
- Runtime
- 1:25
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Ten years ago the elusive artist turned a derelict swimming pool into a dystopian theme park in the UK.
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With attractions like a fire-ravaged castle and a police riot van sinking into a lake, it drew huge crowds and Hollywood stars.
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- How useful are your supplements? - BBC World Service
- Runtime
- 12:12
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Vitamin C, vitamin D, collagen, creatine, magnesium. All of them can be found in supermarkets, wellness shops and of course, online.
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These products, also known as supplements, have gained so much popularity that the global market has an estimated value of over $150 billion.
But do they actually work and what’s the science behind them? The BBC’s Digital Health editor Michelle Roberts unpacks some of the most popular supplements for us. Plus we hear from people around the world about why they’ve decided to include them in their diet.
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- Why is China building the world’s biggest dam? - The Climate Question podcast, BBC World Service
- Runtime
- 19:22
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- China has started work on the world’s biggest hydroelectric dam project. It’s going to cost over 150 BILLION dollars and send power down from the Himalayas all the way to Hong Kong.
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On this edition of The Climate Question, Hosts Graihagh Jackson and Jordan Dunbar hear about the huge scale of the Motuo Hydropower project from the BBC’s Laura Bicker in Beijing.
Laura describes how the dam will carve its way through the Tibetan plateau, dropping 2,000 metres in 50 kilometres. The power it generates will reach about 120 million households in Southeast China, including the electronics manufacturing hub of Guangdong Province.
But the Motuo project has alarmed China’s neighbours, including India and Bangladesh, who are worried about the implications for their water supply. And, as Jordan and Graihagh discuss, there are questions about the reliability of hydropowe...
- Title
- What can we learn from whale poo? - BBC World Service #Short
- Runtime
- 1:18
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- What whales can tell us about climate change — and how warming oceans may be affecting them in turn.
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- Born in Bethlehem in the middle of a war - BBC World Service
- Runtime
- 1:35
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- #BBCEye Investigations follows staff and expectant mothers through a year at the Holy Family Hospital, Bethlehem, which serves all women regardless of religion or ethnicity.
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- Title
- Has 2025 been a successful year for Donald Trump? - The President’s Path podcast, BBC World Service
- Runtime
- 24:21
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- A look back at the first six months of President Trump’s second term in office.
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Caitríona Perry, Sumi Somaskanda, Bernd Debusmann and Courtney Subramanian discuss the moments that stood out to them in 2025.
00:00 Intro
00:51 How quickly did President Trump start making changes?
02:18 How did Trump react to the Washington DC plane crash?
04:27 How did Elon Musk plan to save the government money?
05:29 Did Trump and Zelensky’s spat show a new way of dealing with world leaders?
09:10 What was the fallout from Signalgate?
10:57 What happened to Kilmar Abrego Garcia?
12:38 What happened on Liberation Day?
14:37 Does Trump prefer dealing leader to leader?
16:12 Has Trump transformed America’s relationship with the Middle East?
17:35 What concerns did people have about Qatar gifting Trump a luxury plane?
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