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Will voters punish Trump over affordability? - The President's Path podcast, BBC World Service
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- Will voters punish Trump over affordability? - The President's Path podcast, BBC World Service
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- 16:13
- Date posted
- 15 days ago
- Description
- As we race towards the midterms, The President’s Path team are out across the country looking at how the issue of affordability could decide November’s midterms.
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On this episode: Sumi Somaskanda, Caitríona Perry and Bernd Debusmann discuss how the issue of affordability is playing out in different parts of the US - and shaping voters views. Will voters punish the President and his team at the ballot box?
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
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- Does China copy or create in tech? - Asia Specific podcast, BBC World Service
- Runtime
- 19:25
- Date posted
- 16 days ago
- Description
- Electric vehicles, online shopping, and more – China’s ability to scale up and lower costs for the masses has never been disputed. But does China truly create inventions, or does it excel at perfecting pre-existing ideas?
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Critics have long accused China of copying, stealing and scaling up innovations from the West or Japan in recent decades. But is this accusation true?
Is the ability to scale and improve existing products part of the innovation process? And has China now created the ecosystem to facilitate more innovations of its own?
On this episode of Asia Specific, host Mariko Oi speaks to Kenneth Huang, professor at the National University of Singapore (NUS) in the Department of Industrial Systems Engineering and Management (ISEM) and Asia Specific journalist Derek Cai.
Also in this episode, David Hsu, a professor at Wharton University of ...
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- 🦆🎂 The story behind the duck cake from Bluey - BBC World Service #shorts
- Runtime
- 1:10
- Date posted
- 16 days ago
- Description
- Before Bluey made it famous, there was the original duck cake.
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Created by Agnes Lee for the 1980 Australian Women's Weekly Children's Birthday Cake Book, this humble cake became an icon in kitchens around the world.
More than a million copies of the book were sold, and generations of birthday memories were made because of it.
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- How flamingos in Albania sparked massive protests - BBC World Service
- Runtime
- 9:40
- Date posted
- 16 days ago
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- What began as a peaceful protest in Albania turned violent in October, as students took the lead, setting buildings on fire and clashing with police. They are demanding better university conditions, greater opportunities for young people – and an end to what they describe as a corrupt government.
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This all goes back to a proposal to build a huge, luxury tourist resort in Zvërnec, where there’s a flamingo reserve. US President Donald Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner, is among the investors. But locals were unhappy at the impact the proposals would have on the flamingos and the nature in the area. So, they began to protest.
The Flamingo Movement has grown, and crowds are now chanting not just about the environment, but schools, jobs and living standards. We hear from some protesters, including 23-year-old activist, Brunela, who has become known as “the girl who started ...
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- How do you solve Test cricket’s bad light problem? - Stumped podcast, BBC World Service
- Runtime
- 11:51
- Date posted
- 16 days ago
- Description
- How do you solve a problem like bad light?
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The Stumped team discuss what changes could be made to preserve play in poor lighting conditions. It's after the first Test between South Africa and Australia in Gqeberha as a contest being overshadowed by a number of repeated bad light stoppages, reducing the number of overs, and the relatively sparse crowd watching the game at Kingsmead on day one sparked some debate over the future of Test cricket in the country.
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00:08 Introductions
00:43 60 overs lost in the 1st Test
03:21 Could a pink ball be used for daytime T...
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- Why is the referendum in Alberta so important? - BBC World Service #shorts
- Runtime
- 1:16
- Date posted
- 16 days ago
- Description
- Alberta’s referendum next week contains 10 questions, including one on the province’s future in Canada. Voters are not being asked to choose independence directly, but whether to begin the process that could lead to a future referendum on separation.
#BBCGlobalEye explores why some Albertans want independence in the first place. Click through to watch now: https://youtu.be/4ZZTrbrVny0
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- Can airport scanners see you naked? - BBC World Service
- Runtime
- 13:31
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
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- Shoes on or off? Laptops in or out? And don’t get us started on the rules around liquids! Getting through airport security never seems to be simple.
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It’s there for a reason, of course. But there are so many rules and why do they seem to be different everywhere you go?
We’re joined by science journalist and presenter Caroline Steel to talk about everything from the miles long luggage belts our suitcases travel on, how x-ray scanners work, what they’re looking for and whether or not they can ACTUALLY see us naked.
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Presenter: Hannah Gelbart
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Editor: Emily Horler
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- What airport security staff actually see - What in the World podcast, BBC World Service
- Runtime
- 13:59
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
- Description
- Shoes on or off? Laptops in or out? And don’t get us started on the rules around liquids! Getting through airport security never seems to be simple. It’s there for a reason, of course. But there are so many rules and why do they seem to be different everywhere you go?
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We’re joined by science journalist and presenter Caroline Steel to talk about everything from the miles long luggage belts our suitcases travel on, how x-ray scanners work, what they’re looking for and whether or not they can ACTUALLY see us naked.
00:00 Introduction
01:00 How your checked bags get scanned
03:22 How body scanners work (and do they see you naked?)
04:54 Hand luggage 3D X-rays & CT scanners
06:05 How security staff are trained to stay alert
06:55 Why the 100ml liquid limit exists
08:00 Swab tests for explosives explained
09:27 Why security rules di...
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- Living with hypermobility - BBC World Service #shorts
- Runtime
- 0:58
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
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- Can being ultra-flexible be a sign of a health condition? Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders (HSD) cause joint hypermobility - which is when your joints have greater than normal range of motion.
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It means you might be able to bend your body in ways others can’t, but it can come with lots of health issues including digestive problems, joint pain and fatigue. It can take years to be diagnosed with HSD.
What in the World hear from Ana Simmons about how hypermobility affects her everyday life.
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- How fires in Indonesia are impacting Singapore’s air - BBC World Service
- Runtime
- 12:29
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
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- Singapore’s got a reputation for being one of world’s cleanest cities. But right now, it’s covered in a thick blanket of smog. And it’s recently seen its worst air quality levels for the year. The reason? Fires in nearby Indonesia.
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Indonesia’s seen its worst wildfire season in years. Huge areas of land have been burning for weeks. Fires are sometimes lit as a way to illegally clear land to make room for plantations - a process known as ‘slash and burn’. Hot and dry conditions caused by extreme weather mean the fires grow and spread easily.
We hear from people in Singapore and Indonesia about how the fires and resulting haze are affecting their daily lives. Plus, BBC reporters Tessa Wong in Singapore and Liza Tambunan in Indonesia explain how both countries are responding.
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- The far-reaching power of India's billionaire Gautam Adani - BBC World Service #shorts
- Runtime
- 1:32
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
- Description
- Gautam Adani’s businesses span almost every part of life in India.
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From energy to food, ports to mining, and drinks to weapons, the Adani group has widespread influence over millions of people day to day.
But as well as a huge pyramid of business interests, he also has cultural and political power, leading to a close relationship with the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Good Bad Billionaire presenters Simon Jack and Zing Tsjeng examine the extent of Adani's influence.
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- With politicians, do you get what you pay for? - Asia Specific podcast, BBC World Service
- Runtime
- 20:00
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
- Description
- Singapore’s prime minister Lawrence Wong will see his salary raised by about US$1.1m, bringing his annual remuneration to US$2.85m. The change is part of a broader pay increase for Singapore’s ministers - the first rise in 15 years.
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Singapore’s government has long viewed high salaries as a way to attract top talent and keep corruption at bay.
Lawrence Wong has pledged to donate the increased pay to charity for the next five years, but critics on social media have still branded the move as "tone deaf” amid public concerns about job security and the rising cost of living.
Wong is the highest paid political leader in the world, far surpassing the official salaries of major power leaders such as China’s Xi Jinping or the United States’ Donald Trump.
So is Singapore’s rationale sound - that higher salaries attract better politicians? And ...
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- Would you do an ‘influencer degree’? - BBC World Service
- Runtime
- 8:57
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
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- It’s no surprise more people want to become influencers - a study found that in 2024, YouTube content creators alone contributed £2.2bn to the UK’s economy. But… would you pay thousands to study how to be one?
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A growing number of universities around the world, like Arizona State University in the US, have started offering Content Creation courses. We hear from Martyna who is currently studying BA Content Creation at Nottingham Trent University in the UK.
So are these courses the best way to become an influencer? Or are they more about training to go into a career in online marketing?
BBC journalist Megan Lawton takes us through the stats and Daanish (@doctordaanish), a medical doctor and influencer, gives us his take on these degrees.
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- Canada: A Nation Divided? - Global Eye, BBC World Service
- Runtime
- 14:02
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
- Description
- Could Alberta leave Canada? Nadine Yousif reports from a province where demands for greater autonomy are fuelling a national debate over sovereignty, identity and Canada’s future.
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#BBCGlobalEye brings you in-depth journalism from expert global correspondents. Each episode explores a single international story, taking you to the heart of the issues shaping our world.
▶️ UK viewers can watch the full episode here: https://bbc.in/4jUg31S
00:00 Canada: A Nation Divided?
01:13 Alberta’s Push to Redefine Canada
02:25 The Sovereignty Debate Explained
04:10 Oil, Gas and the Environment
07:10 Is This Canada’s Brexit Moment?
08:08 The Case for Independence
08:45 What Would Separation Mean?
09:59 An Indigenous Albertan Perspective
11:21 US Relations and Alberta’s Future
12:05 Alberta vs Ottawa: Canada’s Futu...
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- Are content creator degrees worth the cost? - What in the World podcast, BBC World Service
- Runtime
- 10:29
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
- Description
- It’s no surprise more people want to become influencers. But… would you pay thousands to study how to be one?
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A study found that in 2024, YouTube content creators alone contributed £2.2bn to the UK’s economy.
A growing number of universities around the world, like Arizona State University in the US, have started offering Content Creation courses. We hear from Martyna who is currently studying BA Content Creation at Nottingham Trent University in the UK.
So are these courses the best way to become an influencer? Or are they more about training to go into a career in online marketing?
BBC journalist Megan Lawton takes us through the stats and Daanish (@doctordaanish), a medical doctor and influencer, gives us his take on these degrees.
00:00 Get ready with Hannah
00:40 Content creation student Martyna
03:36 How many unive...
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- Finding Nazi photos of Auschwitz - BBC World Service #shorts
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- 1:20
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
- Description
- In 2007, a photo album from Auschwitz, a World War Two concentration camp in Poland, arrived at the US Holocaust Memorial Museum.
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It portrayed the everyday lives of Nazi officers stationed there.
From parties to social gatherings, the scenes chillingly ignored the horrific reality of what was happening inside the camp.
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- The AI influencer who had lots of us fooled - BBC World Service
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- 10:23
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
- Description
- There’s just SOMETHING not quite right about that French influencer we’re seeing all over socials.
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His blonde bob, the suit he wears, and that moustache! His name is Jean Philanthrope, and his videos have wracked up millions of views. But, it turns out, he’s not real. He’s AI and he’s being used to promote a risky type of crypto called a Meme coin.
We speak to BBC Verify’s Marco Silva about how he investigates characters like this, how they work, and what you can do to keep yourself safe from falling for this kind of content. Artist and performer Nadir Josi also tells us his concerns about the ‘copy and paste culture’ of the internet, and what it means for the future of art.
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- Super El Niño: Are we ready? - The Climate Question podcast, BBC World Service
- Runtime
- 21:35
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
- Description
- This "Super" El Niño is expected to become the strongest on record. So is the world ready to cope with the floods, heatwaves and droughts expected to hit us within weeks?
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When a powerful El Niño strikes, it can devastate harvests, flood communities and kill thousands.
Can early warning systems, emergency planning and new infrastructure reduce the risks? Or will many communities remain exposed when the worst impacts arrive?
And what about the potential longer term effects of this "Super" El Niño on health and food supplies?
In this episode of The Climate Question, hosts Graihagh Jackson and Jordan Dunbar hear from Kenya and Peru about how communities are preparing.
Graihagh and Jordan's guests are BBC Nairobi Correspondent Thomas Mukhwana and Miguel Aristegui from the international development charity Practical Action.
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- The great lock-in lifestyle trend: Rat race or good for you? - BBC World Service #shorts
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- 1:08
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
- Description
- January isn’t the only time for new year’s resolutions any more. The end of the year is having a moment too.
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It's part of the great lock-in trend. There’s lots of content online about locking in for the last four months of the year - whether that’s working out more regularly or spending less time on your phone.
Adeja Shivonne, a lifestyle content creator based in New York City, tells What in the World's Hannah Gelbart why she thinks we can benefit from trying to improve our lives, and gives a few tips.
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- Why it took 30+ years for the contraceptive pill to be approved in Japan- BBC World Service #shorts
- Runtime
- 1:31
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
- Description
- Why did it take more than 30 years for the contraceptive pill to be approved in Japan?
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For decades, decisions about women's health in Japan were made without many women at the table. At one point, less than 10% of the country's parliamentary politicians were women.
It took until 1999 for the pill to be legalised. Japanese politician Yoriko Madoka says women need to have a stronger voice in the political decisions that affect their bodies and reproductive rights.
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- The 300mph motorsport where women keep winning 🏎️ - BBC World Service #shorts
- Runtime
- 1:31
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
- Description
- Susanne Callin is a two-time European champion in Top Fuel drag racing - often described as the fastest sport on the planet.
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Races begin with a bone-shaking roar, as the world's fastest-accelerating cars leave the starting line, flames bursting out of their exhaust pipes.
The cars surge to more than 300mph (483km/h) in races that last just four seconds, with drivers experiencing more g-force than an astronaut launching into space.
It is the only elite class of motorsport where women frequently beat men to major titles.
Women have won seven out of the past nine European Championships, while, until recently, female US driver Brittany Force held the world speed record in the sport. In comparison, it is 50 years since a woman even competed in a Formula 1 Grand Prix race.
Women account for about 10% of participants...
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- Could Trump deliver Democrats a midterm win? - The President's Path podcast, BBC World Service
- Runtime
- 16:00
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
- Description
- President Trump is not on the ballot at November’s midterms, but his poor approval ratings have Republicans paying close attention – and Democrats hopeful voters will head their way.
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On this episode: Sumi Somaskanda, Caitriona Perry and Bernd Debusmann
Democrats are eyeing some key midterms victories in races across the country, to secure control of either the US House, or Senate – or both – come November.
Recent polls appear promising, but what is deciding voters’ minds about who will get their vote... or if they even will head to the polls?
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 Introduction
00:29 The President’s Path...
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- Malaysia is repatriating Burmese migrants, but so far, not Rohingyas - BBC World Service #shorts
- Runtime
- 1:12
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
- Description
- Malaysia has begun sending migrants from Myanmar home, with the first group of almost 1,500 people arriving in southern Yangon in early October.
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Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says in total, 5,000 people will be sent home, and he describes the repatriations as ‘voluntary’, a claim human rights groups question.
While there's been a backlash in Malaysia particularly to the presence of more than 100,000 ethnic Rohingya migrants, it appears those sent back so far to Myanmar are from other ethnic groups.
Watch the full episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UgsPMKnRNqY&list=PLz_B0PFGIn4c3njIxB0KHuO8SS2mBMtUc
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- Why Japanese in Okinawa are furious - Asia Specific podcast, BBC World Service
- Runtime
- 17:50
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
- Description
- There have been fresh protests in Japan against the longstanding presence of US military forces, after a 20-year-old American military serviceman was arrested by Japanese police over a suspected murder of a woman.
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US Marine Lance Corporal Devin Jacob Ballard, accused of killing a 39-year-old Japanese woman Anna Yagi, is in Japanese custody on the island of Okinawa.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has registered an official protest with Washington, but some residents think that is not enough.
Okinawa hosts the largest US military presence in Japan. It is home to several US military bases and tens of thousands of American troops. The location of those bases has long been a political flashpoint for residents of the country’s southernmost prefecture.
Instances of crimes by US service personnel, ranging from drink-driving accidents to rapes...
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- Christa Pike: What happens when executions go wrong? - BBC World Service
- Runtime
- 10:46
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
- Description
- Last week, Christa Pike, a death row inmate in the US faced execution via lethal injection for a murder she committed in 1995.
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But after she was given two full doses of the drug pentobarbital, she survived. At the time of uploading this podcast, she remains awake in hospital and it’s unclear what went wrong with the attempted execution.
We hear the details from BBC reporters in the US, who have been covering this story including Brandon Drenon, Kayla Epstein and Nada Tawfik.
Not long after Pike’s recovery, the US Defence Secretary, Pete Hegseth, announced that an execution by firing squad in Fort Hood, Texas will be livestreamed to the public for the first time. The man on death row is Nidal Hasan, a former US Army major and he shot dead 13 unarmed US soldiers in 2009.
What does this all mean for the future of the death penalty in the US?
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- Harmanpreet Kaur: What is former India captain’s legacy? - Stumped podcast, BBC World Service
- Runtime
- 16:11
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
- Description
- The team discuss the legacy of Harmanpreet Kaur after she stepped down as India captain.
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Alison Mitchell, Jim Maxwell and Charu Sharma reflect on Harmanpreet’s captaincy, which saw India win their first global silverware, and ask whether Smriti Mandhana is the right person to take over?
We're coming to the end of our innings on Stumped YouTube, but you'll still be able to listen & download the podcast through BBC.com or by searching for Stumped wherever you get your podcasts.
And, of course, there's a whole playlist of previous episodes waiting for you to catch up on.
00:00 Introduction
00:53 Was Kaur's decision the right call?
02:40 Kaur's legacy as India captain
06:18 The personal cost of being captain
09: 50 Can Smriti Mandhana lead India onto success?
11:32 What does Mandhana need to improve the squad on?
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- Will data centre boom create jobs in Malaysia? - BBC World Service #shorts
- Runtime
- 1:14
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
- Description
- Malaysia has emerged as a major hub for data centre development in recent years, but the rapid expansion has also raised concerns among some communities over whether these projects will deliver meaningful job creation and long-term economic benefits.
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The AI boom is driving an unprecedented global expansion of data centres but the rapid growth is also sparking concerns over energy and water consumption, environmental impact and limited local job creation, as communities and governments grapple with the costs and benefits of the boom.
In this episode, host Mariko Oi speaks to freelance journalist Isaac Chong and AI strategist Bernard Leong about what data centres actually do, why AI is driving a global construction boom, and why Malaysia has become one of South East Asia’s largest data centre hubs.
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- How will Serbia’s future be decided? – BBC World Service #shorts
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- 1:28
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
- Description
- Prolonged student protests have troubled Vučić’s presidency over claims of alleged corruption. Vučić denies the charges and is highlighting his record as an international bridge-builder who has delivered Serbia's highest ever living standards. He recently stepped down from the post as president to run for Prime Minister.
#BBCGlobalEye finds out why the next election could decide Serbia’s long-term future.
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- Iraq and Turkey: Water for oil - The Global Jigsaw podcast, BBC World Service
- Runtime
- 28:45
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
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- Two rivers helped build civilisations. Now they are at the centre of a geopolitical struggle that casts a shadow over the future of the Middle East.
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For centuries, the Tigris and Euphrates carried goods, armies and ideas, shaping some of history's greatest empires. But today, a toxic mix of climate change, outdated irrigation methods and conflicting national interests is pushing these rivers to the brink.
As Turkey’s vast dam projects reduce downstream flows, Iraq is being forced into negotiations that go far beyond water, touching on security cooperation, trade routes and energy. This is the story of how water became a geopolitical bargaining chip.
00:00 Introduction
02:25 History of the rivers
05:16 The Marsh Arabs
06:10 The reasons for the crisis
10:02 Turkey’s water stress
10:54 Iraq's water stress
13:19 Iraq-Turkey rel...
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- Everyone is talking about the "great lock-in" - BBC World Service
- Runtime
- 11:31
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
- Description
- January isn’t the only time for new year’s resolutions anymore. The end of the year is having a moment too - as part of the great lock-in trend.
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There’s lots of content online about locking in for the last four months of the year - whether that’s working out more regularly, spending less time on your phone, or trying to get that promotion at work.
Some people call it a winter arc, a September reset or the fresh-start effect - why have so many of us decided this is the perfect time for self-improvement? And is striving for optimisation all the time necessarily a good thing?
We hear from Adeja Shivonne, a lifestyle content creator based in New York City, who shares how her great lock-in is going. And BBC journalist Melissa Hogenboom explains what the science says about how to successfully set new goals - and stick to them.
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- Why everyone is talking about a September reset - What in the World podcast, BBC World Service
- Runtime
- 12:36
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
- Description
- January isn’t the only time for new year’s resolutions any more.
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The end of the year is having a moment too - as part of the great lock-in trend. There’s lots of content online about locking in for the last four months of the year - whether that’s working out more regularly, spending less time on your phone, or trying to get that promotion at work.
Some people call it a winter arc, a September reset or the fresh-start effect - why have so many of us decided this is the perfect time for self-improvement? And is striving for optimisation all the time necessarily a good thing?
We hear from Adeja Shivonne, a lifestyle content creator based in New York City, who shares how her great lock-in is going. And BBC journalist Melissa Hogenboom explains what the science says about how to successfully set new goals - and stick to them.
00:00 Intro - What i...
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- Ready for flying taxis? 🚁🚕 - BBC World Service #shorts
- Runtime
- 1:45
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
- Description
- Aviation is being reimagined for a changing planet including the launch of vertical take-off passenger cars for city centres.
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Leaders in the field of aircraft engineering join BBC presenter Caroline Steel for The Engineers.
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- Drag racing: The 300mph motorsport where women keep winning - Global Women, BBC World Service
- Runtime
- 11:15
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
- Description
- Top Fuel drag racing is the world’s fastest sport. Drivers propel themselves down racetracks in nitromethane-fuelled cars whilst enduring more g-force than astronauts launching into space. It makes Formula One look slow.
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The highest speed ever hit in F1 is 232mph (373km/h) while a Top Fuel driver has reached 347mph (558km/h).
Drag racing is also one of the few sports where men and women compete against each other on a level playing field. Most motorsports are heavily male-dominated - no woman has competed in F1 for decades - but Top Fuel drag racing is an exception. And women don’t just compete - in Europe at least - they dominate the sport.
00:00 Introducing the world’s fastest sport – Top Fuel drag racing
01:26 "No, I’m not a boy racer on the road”
02:24 Time stops inside the dragster
03:48 Drag racing is a family affair
06:18...
- Title
- Prosecutors reopen investigation into Cornell rape case - BBC World Service #shorts
- Runtime
- 1:11
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
- Description
- New York state prosecutors have reopened an investigation into the alleged rape of a woman at Cornell University in 2024.
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The woman filed a lawsuit against the university alleging she was drugged and assaulted at a fraternity house. She also alleged that Cornell failed to adequately punish the men involved.
Cornell has said it supported presenting the case to a grand jury, while rejecting as "false" claims that it failed to punish those involved.
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- Title
- Are online gig spoilers ruining live music? - BBC World Service
- Runtime
- 9:54
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
- Description
- Film and TV show spoilers often come with a warning because people know they can be annoying.
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But when it comes to footage from concerts and gigs… those rules don’t really apply, as Olivia Rodrigo fans found out when clips of a surprise moment from her ‘Unraveled Tour’ went viral on socials.
You might have saved up for a ticket to see your favourite artist, found the perfect outfit and be counting down the days to the big show, but the chances are that you’ll know what’s going to happen way before you get there.
Fan clips of all the biggest moments, the surprises and the special guests are usually shared everywhere online and difficult to avoid. If you’ve been to a concert recently, you might have found it irritating if people are filming huge chunks of the show in front of you. Some artists like Phoebe Bridgers, are even banning phones from their ...
- Title
- Gautam Adani: The multiple mogul - Good Bad Billionaire podcast, BBC World Service
- Runtime
- 42:54
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
- Description
- Gautam Adani’s businesses span almost every part of life in India.
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Warning: This episode contains descriptions of violent scenes.
From energy to food, ports to mining, and drinks to weapons, the Adani group has widespread influence over millions of people day to day. From his early career as a diamond trader, Gautam built a reputation as always looking for the next opportunity.
But as well as a huge pyramid of business interests, he also has cultural and political power, leading to a close relationship with the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. BBC business editor Simon Jack and writer and podcaster Zing Tsjeng chart Adani’s journey from 1960s Gujarat to opening his first port in the middle of nowhere, to owning 10 private jets as one of the richest billionaires on the planet.
00:00 Tragedy at the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel
01:53 Gautam Adani...
- Title
- How were batteries invented? - BBC World Service #shorts
- Runtime
- 1:19
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
- Description
- Here's how a dead frog helped invent the battery 🐸⚡
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In the 1780s, a twitching frog leg kicked off a scientific rivalry, and it ended with a scientist licking his own invention to check it worked 👀
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- Why Malaysia is sending migrants back to war-torn Myanmar - Asia Specific podcast, BBC World Service
- Runtime
- 21:38
- Date posted
- 26 days ago
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- Malaysia has begun sending migrants from Myanmar home, with the first group of almost 1,500 people arriving in southern Yangon in early October. Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says in total, 5,000 people will be sent home, and he describes the repatriations as ‘voluntary’, a claim human rights groups question.
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The migrants being repatriated have been living in detention centres often in poor conditions, with no prospect of long-term residency as Malaysia is not a signatory to the UN Refugee Convention and does not legally recognise refugees or asylum seekers.
The country also treats all undocumented migrants as illegal immigrants, leaving them in legal limbo.
But human rights groups say returning to Myanmar isn’t much of an alternative. Burmese nationals returning to their home country run the risk of being conscripted into the local military ...
- Title
- Why are black holes still such a mystery? - BBC World Service
- Runtime
- 10:36
- Date posted
- 26 days ago
- Description
- Can we really get swallowed by a black hole? And what would actually happen if we did? Black holes are really mysterious and there is still so much we don’t know about them. So, grab your space helmet because we’re getting into some of the biggest questions scientists are still trying to answer.
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We speak to science journalist, Caroline Steel, to clear up some of the mysteries around black holes. How do they distort time? Are wormholes real?
We also hear from astrophysicist and postdoctoral researcher Rowina Nathan - she separates fact from fiction and busts some of the most common black hole myths, answering questions from members of the Cosmic Girls Foundation, a global community helping teenage girls engage with space, science and technology.
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- Serbia at a Crossroads - Global Eye, BBC World Service
- Runtime
- 5:25
- Date posted
- 26 days ago
- Description
- Sandra Maksimovic reports from Serbia, where a deadly infrastructure disaster has become the catalyst for the country's biggest political challenge in years.
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What began as a demand for accountability has grown into a nationwide student-led protest movement, exposing deep divisions over governance, transparency and Serbia's future direction.
As the country heads to the polls, we examine a nation increasingly divided between competing visions of what Serbia is and what it should become.
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- Title
- What happens if you fall into a black hole? - What in the World podcast, BBC World Service
- Runtime
- 11:54
- Date posted
- 26 days ago
- Description
- Can we really get swallowed by a black hole? And what would actually happen if we did?
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Black holes are really mysterious and there is still so much we don’t know about them. So, grab your space helmet because we’re getting into some of the biggest questions scientists are still trying to answer.
We speak to science journalist, Caroline Steel, to clear up some of the mysteries around black holes. How do they distort time? Are wormholes real?
We also hear from astrophysicist and postdoctoral researcher Rowina Nathan - she separates fact from fiction and busts some of the most common black hole myths, answering questions from members of the Cosmic Girls Foundation, a global community helping teenage girls engage with space, science and technology.
00:00 Introduction
00:58 How black holes form
01:59 Proving they exist
02:41 Falling i...
- Title
- Why do Filipinos love solar panels? - BBC World Service #shorts
- Runtime
- 1:00
- Date posted
- 26 days ago
- Description
- Demand for solar panels in the Philippines has soared. Jordan Dunbar from The Climate Question explores why...
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- Title
- Why are so many students protesting in France? - BBC World Service
- Runtime
- 8:59
- Date posted
- 27 days ago
- Description
- Across France, thousands of high school students are protesting. They say they’re doing it because of conditions in their schools - that classrooms are overcrowded, there’s not enough teachers and they can’t concentrate on exams because school buildings aren’t being maintained well enough.
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Five hundred schools are shut and some protests have turned violent, with riot police being deployed and some streets set on fire. Pupils, teachers and police have been injured. Many of the protesters are under 18 and at this point there is no sign of the demonstrations ending. So why is this happening?
We hear from French teenagers who have spent the last few days protesting about what they want to change and why this is so important to them. We also hear from BBC reporter Pierre-Antoine Denis and former student union president Manès Nadel.
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- Why batteries are key to our future - The Climate Question podcast, BBC World Service
- Runtime
- 21:37
- Date posted
- 27 days ago
- Description
- Giant battery farms are springing up from China to Texas. And that's great news because batteries are crucial for stopping blackouts AND speeding up the switch to cleaner energy!
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In 2025, we added record numbers of lithium-ion batteries to our electricity grids, helping to provide more reliable power and an alternative to wind and solar when these renewable technologies are not available.
China installed over half these new batteries, often in giant battery farms, followed by the United States and Europe. And with prices dropping fast, the boom is likely to continue!
But is battery development moving fast enough to help us meet our climate goals? And what about alternatives to lithium-ion technology like using air, water or even sand?
How do these alternative types of batteries work? And could they help us solve problems like storing heat energy over t...
- Title
- Murder, Power and Malta - BBC World Service #shorts
- Runtime
- 1:49
- Date posted
- 27 days ago
- Description
- #BBCGlobalEye reports from Malta, where a landmark verdict in the murder case of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia has reignited questions about corruption and accountability.
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- The problem with 'cycle-syncing' - BBC World Service #shorts
- Runtime
- 0:35
- Date posted
- 28 days ago
- Description
- We’ve seen more and more women talking about cycle-syncing. It’s where you adjust your diet and work outs to match the different phases of your period. Things like eating more in certain phases or taking it easy in others.
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But does cycle-syncing help you get better results? Does the science back it up or is it just another wellness trend and rule book for women to follow?
BBC reporter Zara Salaria takes us through one of the concerns.
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- Title
- US midterms: Does Trump's backing boost votes? - The President's Path podcast, BBC World Service
- Runtime
- 16:15
- Date posted
- 29 days ago
- Description
- With a month to go until the US midterm elections, Republican candidates are weighing whether President Donald Trump's endorsement can help them win.
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On this episode of The President's Path, Caitríona Perry, Sumi Somaskanda and Bernd Debusmann examine the role President Trump is playing in the race to November’s midterm elections. They discuss whether his endorsement is helping Republican candidates, look at the key battleground races, and explore the issues likely to matter most to voters.
00:00 Coming up on The President's Path
01:00 A month to go until the midterms
02:32 Are Republican candidates distancing themselves from Trump?
08:09 Using the socialism attack line
14:10 Who leads the democrats?
Every weekend, The President's Path explores the state of US politics in Washington and beyond. We examine the key issues shaping America and uncover wh...
- Title
- 'Test cricket's what we want to see these blokes playing' - BBC World Service #shorts
- Runtime
- 0:38
- Date posted
- 29 days ago
- Description
- As India legend Virat Kohli becomes the fastest man to reach 15,000 ODI runs, could he and Ben Stokes be persuaded to end their Test match retirement in time for tours to Australia?
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- A climate scientist's frustration - BBC World Service #shorts
- Runtime
- 0:57
- Date posted
- 29 days ago
- Description
- "We have the solutions."
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Top climate scientist, Johan Rockström, explains why he gets so frustrated when it comes to climate change and "lack of action."
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- Title
- Why Vietnam’s coffee beans might outlast others - Asia Specific podcast, BBC World Service
- Runtime
- 16:41
- Date posted
- 30 days ago
- Description
- Written off as the inferior bean, robusta coffee might have the last laugh as climate change makes arabica harder to grow.
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While rising heat pushes prized arabica-growing regions to their limits, robusta, the stronger but less fruity-tasting bean, can handle the temperatures arabica can't.
Vietnam is the world's undisputed robusta leader and the planet's second-biggest coffee exporter overall, which means a warming world could actually hand it an edge other coffee nations don't have.
But the story isn't that simple. Vietnam's coffee farmers are ageing, EU deforestation rules threaten a market that buys up to half the country's exports, and many growers have shifted in and out of coffee towards durian and avocado depending on which crop pays best that year.
So could climate change reshape the global balance between robusta and arabica for good — and ...
