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On Tuesday night, Iran fired 180 ballistic missiles at Israel. The Iranian military said it was in response to Israelâs assassinations of the Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in Beirut and Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, both whom had links to Iran.
Whatâs behind this long standing conflict between Iran and Israel? Who is in charge there? And what do Iranian people think about their leadersâ actions? Ghoncheh Habibiazad, a journalist from BBC Monitoring, gives us a basic guide to Iran, to understand whatâs happening in the Middle East right now.
We also break down the different military capabilities of Iran and Israel, including nuclear and cyber warfare.
Instagram: @bbcwhatintheworldWhatsApp: +44 0330 12 33 22 6Email: [email protected]: William Lee AdamsProducers: Julia Ross-Roy and Benita BardenEditor: Rosanna La-Falce
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Youâve probably seen people drinking matcha everywhere lately. It really seems to be a case of matcha this, matcha that. But does all the hype match whatâs actually in your mug? Is it that healthy? And does this boom impact Japan at all?
BBC reporter Megan Lawton tells us why she started looking into this matcha trend and we hear some of her interview with Max Ando, a Japanese model who set up his own matcha brand. We also hear from Emma Beckett, a food and nutrition scientist, looks into how healthy the tea really is.
Instagram: @bbcwhatintheworldWhatsApp: +44 0330 12 33 22 6Email: [email protected] Presenter: William Lee Adams with Benita BardenProducers: Emily Horler and Zofia Louise Editor: Rosanna La-Falce
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According to the International Labour Organisation around 1 in 150 people globally, are trapped in modern slavery.
While some may think of slavery as a faraway evil from our past, a recent BBC investigation discovered a gang operating in the UK that forced people to live in an unheated attic and work up to 100 hours a week at a McDonaldâs.
As global crises like COVID-19, conflict, and climate change fuel the rise of modern slavery, weâre asking what forms it takes today â and how you can spot it.
BBC Investigations reporter Jon Ironmonger details the findings of the UK operation and Chloe Cranston from the charity Anti-Slavery International tells us which sectors are most guilty of exploitation.
Instagram: @bbcwhatintheworldWhatsApp: +44 0330 12 33 22 6Email: [email protected]: William Lee AdamsProducers: Kevyah Cardoso and Benita BardenEditor: Verity Wilde
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On Friday, Israeli fighter jets dropped dozens of bombs on Lebanonâs capital Beirut, killing Hezbollahâs long-time leader, Hassan Nasrallah. Other key figures in the militant group have also been killed in recent weeks.
Officials in Lebanon say more than 1,000 people have been killed there in the past two weeks and a million could now be displaced
Hamas says the leader of its Lebanese group has also been killed by Israeli air strikes in southern Lebanon.
Our BBC Monitoring reporter, Hesham Shawish, explains whatâs been happening and what it means for Lebanon. Also, BBC Persian Correspondent, Jiyar Gol, takes us through how the wider Middle-East region is reacting and Iranâs relationship with Hezbollah.
Instagram: @bbcwhatintheworldWhatsApp: +44 0330 12 33 22 6Email: [email protected]: William Lee AdamsProducers: Emily Horler and Zofia LouiseEditor: Verity Wilde
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More than 2,700 stars are embedded into the pavement on the Hollywood Boulevard and Vine Street, in Los Angeles in the US.
Marilyn Monroe, Zac Efron, Scarlett Johansson, Ludacris and (just very recently) Batman are all part of the Walk of Fame. Thousands of tourists visit it daily, but there have been questions about who is and isnât included and if this star-studded road is diverse enough.
BBC reporter Sam Granville speaks to us from the Walk of Fame and explains what it takes to get a star and whether itâs still regarded by celebrities as an important legacy.
Instagram: @bbcwhatintheworldWhatsApp: +44 0330 12 33 22 6Email: [email protected]: Hannah GelbartProducers: Julia Ross-Roy, Gabriela Boccaccio and Maria Clara MontoyaEditor: Verity Wilde
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An indigenous red-feather cloak was recently returned to Brazil from a museum in Denmark - where it had been on display for hundreds of years. There are other examples of historic and precious artefacts being returned to their countries of origin. And this is leading to a growing pressure to return more, like the Hoa Hakananai'a, originally taken from Rapa Nui (Easter Island).
The BBCâs Zeinab Dabaa in Cairo talks us through Egyptâs calls for the repatriation of three items: Queen Nefertitiâs bust, the Rosetta Stone and the Dendara Zodiac. Ashley Lime, a BBC journalist in Nairobi, explains the significance of the Benin Bronzes - and why some museums are reluctant to let them go.
Alongside the campaigns to get valuable and historic items returned, there are also efforts to digitise treasures. Chidi Nwaubani is the founder of Looty, a radical art collective which wants to use augmented reality to create digital versions of artefacts and, in their words, âloot backâ treasures. He was speaking to BBC Click.
Instagram: @bbcwhatintheworldEmail: [email protected]: +44 0330 12 33 22 6Presenter: Hannah GelbartProducers: Julia Ross-Roy and Mora MorrisonEditor: Emily Horler
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24-year-old Yu Hyuk is a North Korean defector who is about to make his debut as an idol in 1VERSE, the first K-pop band to include North Korean members.
Before defecting to South Korea at the age of 13, Hyuk was so poor that he had to beg on the streets to survive. He initially had a hard time adjusting to the new environment but eventually found solace in music and song-writing.
Can music bridge the divide between North and South Korea for defectors like Yu Hyuk? He shares his journey into the competitive K-pop industry. And Yuna Ku, our reporter in Seoul, explains the challenges defectors face in their new country.
Instagram: @bbcwhatintheworldWhatsApp: +44 0330 12 33 22 6Email: [email protected]: Hannah Gelbart Producers: Kevyah Cardoso and Maria Clara Montoya Editor: Emily Horler
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Anura Kumara Dissanayaka has just been elected as president in Sri Lankaâs first election since its economy collapsed in 2022. The National People's Power, the coalition alliance he ran for, drew support by promising to stamp out corruption and improve living conditions. But he faces the challenge of trying to sort out the countryâs $92 billion debt.
We speak to the BBCâs South East Asia Regional Editor, Anbarasan Ethirajan about what shape the Sri Lankan economy is in and what challenges Dissanayakaâs incoming government may face.
Instagram: @bbcwhatintheworldWhatsApp: +44 0330 12 33 22 6Email: [email protected]: Hannah Gelbart Producers: Emily Horler and Benita BardenEditor: Verity Wilde
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Time capsules preserve artefacts and memories so that people in the future can learn about a particular time in the past. Now scientists at the University of Southampton in the U.K. have come up with an innovative memento: a âmemory crystalâ that fits in your hand and contains the entire human genome. Itâs essentially a manual that defines what makes us human. How could future generations use the genetic information in the crystal? Nimesh Pinnamaneni, the CEO of Helixworks, the company behind this technology, explains. We also hear from the founder of Memory of Mankind, an archive of human memories thatâs located in a salt mine in Austria. It aims to preserve a back-up of human civilisation, including the crystal, in case we disappear. Instagram: @bbcwhatintheworldEmail: [email protected]: +44 0330 12 33 22 6Presenter: Hannah GelbartProducers: William Lee Adams and Maria Clara MontoyaEditor: Verity Wilde
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Two years ago, rapper and music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs threw a lavish 53rd birthday party at his $61m mansion in Beverly Hills. A host of stars lined up to toast his career with a guest list that included Jay-Z, Travis Scott, Mary J Blige, Kehlani, Tinashe, Chris Brown and Machine Gun Kelly.
The party coincided with his 30th year in the music industry - three decades in which he formed his own entertainment empire and changed the sound of hip-hop, both as an artist and a producer for the likes of Mariah Carey, Jennifer Lopez and The Notorious B.I.G. Fast-forward to 2024, and everything has changed.
This week, P Diddy was arrested and charged with sex trafficking and racketeering. Heâs pleaded not guilty. The BBCâ Sam Granville explains the case, and if this could be hip-hopâs #MeToo moment. And William Lee Adams from the What in the World team reminds us of Diddyâs career and dominance.
This episode contains discussion about sexual assault and harassment. If youâve been affected by any of the issues in this episode please contact support organisations in your own country. For a list of organisations in the UK that can provide support for survivors of sexual abuse, go to bbc.co.uk/actionline.
Instagram: @bbcwhatintheworldEmail: [email protected]: +44 0330 12 33 22 6Presenter: Hannah GelbartProducers: Mora Morrison and Benita BardenEditor: Verity Wilde
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This week thousands of pagers and walkie talkies exploded all at once in Lebanon. Dozens were killed and thousands injured. These gadgets were used to communicate by members of Hezbollah, a designated terrorist group in Lebanon. Israel is widely believed to be behind these attacks, but Israel has not confirmed or denied its involvement. There are fears this could make the ongoing conflict in the Middle East even worse.
Speaking from Beirut, the BBCâs Rami Ruhayem talks us through the aftermath of the attack and explains what Hezbollah is and how it started. He also discusses why Israel may have done this.
Why was Hezbollah using these old-fashioned devices and how did they explode? The BBCâs cyber correspondent Joe Tidy tells us more (and explains what a pager is). And Gordon Corera, the BBCâs security correspondent, gives us a short summary of other covert operations - and why this one is different.
Instagram: @bbcwhatintheworldEmail: [email protected]: +44 0330 12 33 22 6Presenter: Hannah GelbartProducers: Julia Ross-Roy and Maria Clara MontoyaEditor: Verity Wilde
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Sex education is a hot topic around the world. In Hong Kong, the Education Bureau has released teaching materials that suggest teenagers who want to have sex with each other should âgo out to play badminton togetherâ instead. The materials also encourage students to âresistâ pornography and exercise self-control. Thatâs opened a discussion about sex education and whether officials understand the needs and concerns of young people.
Koey Lee, a BBC journalist in Hong Kong, explains how young people have reacted to the guidance.
We also hear from Yuri Ohlrichs - a certified sexologist and expert in sex education at Rutgers. Thatâs an organisation in The Netherlands that works to improve sexuality education and information for young people.
And Yeside Olayinka-Agbola, a sexual health educator in Lagos, Nigeria, explains how she is using apps like Instagram to help young Nigerians get sexual health information theyâre struggling to find elsewhere.
Instagram: @bbcwhatintheworldEmail: [email protected]: +44 0330 12 33 22 6Presenter: Hannah GelbartProducers: Mora Morrison and William Lee AdamsEditor: Julia Ross-Roy
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On Sunday authorities say a second attempt was made on the life of Donald Trump. A gunman was allegedly hiding in the bushes on one of Mr Trumpâs golf courses just 500 yards from the US presidential candidate. He was spotted by a Secret Service agent who opened fire at the suspect and whisked Mr Trump to safety. The alleged gunman was later arrested.
On this episode we go through the latest about what happened over the weekend, the gunmanâs identity and what motivations he might have had. Plus Alex from the What in the World team goes into detail about who the Secret Service are and what we know about how they work.
Instagram: @bbcwhatintheworldWhatsApp: +44 0330 12 33 22 6Email: [email protected]: Hannah Gelbart Producers: Alex Rhodes and Benita BardenEditor: Verity Wilde
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American entrepreneur and billionaire Jared Isaacman has become the first non-professional astronaut to walk in space. According to Time magazine, he paid $200million for the privilege. Georgina Rannard, a BBC climate and science reporter, talks us through the mission, including his super suit, and the risks involved. Georgina also updates us on those two NASA astronauts stuck on the International Space Station (ISS) following technical difficulties. Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore spoke at a press event on Friday, where they appeared upbeat and optimistic. We hear about how theyâre keeping busy, and the challenges of living in a zero-gravity environment for so long.
Instagram: @bbcwhatintheworldWhatsApp: +44 0330 12 33 22 6Email: [email protected]: Alex Rhodes Producers: William Lee Adams and Mora MorrisonEditor: Verity Wilde
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Huge parts of Brazil are on fire. And itâs not just the drier areas. Itâs the wetlands and the rainforests, too. Smoke from the fires can even be seen from space. Brazil has long struggled with wildfires, but theyâre getting harder to control. And on top of this, Brazil is also experiencing its worst drought since records began 70 years ago.
Leandro Prazeres, a BBC reporter in the capital, Brasilia, explains how bad it is right now and whatâs caused the fires. BBC Brasil reporter Giulia Granchi tells us about the wildlife in the affected areas; the Amazon rainforest, the Cerrado savannah and the Pantanal wetlands.
And Patricia Zanella, a gender activist who represented the Brazilian governmentâs youth delegation at COP last year tells us what she wants to see from her leaders to tackle these wildfires.
Instagram: @bbcwhatintheworldWhatsApp: +44 0330 12 33 22 6Email: [email protected]: Hannah Gelbart Producers: Julia Ross-Roy and Gabriela BoccaccioEditor: Verity Wilde
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Sickle cell is an inherited blood disorder caused by abnormal red blood cells. It can cause sudden bouts of severe pain, as well as fatigue, a stroke, even death. Itâs one of the most common genetic disorders in the world, but thereâs still some stigma and a lot of misunderstanding around the condition.
We hear from Dunstan Nicol-Wilson, who was born with the condition, about what itâs like to grow up with sickle cell, and whether peopleâs attitudes are changing.
Around 80% of sickle cell cases worldwide are in sub-Saharan Africa. Makuochi Okafor, BBC Africa health reporter, tells us how it is inherited and what the symptoms can be. Nigeria has the largest population of individuals with sickle cell in the world, so he tells us how sickle cell is treated there.
Also last year the UK became the first country in the world to license a new gene-editing tool known as Crispr, as a treatment for sickle cell disease. Kesewaa Browne, a journalist in the U.K. tells us what treatments are already available and how Crispr could change things.
nstagram: @bbcwhatintheworldWhatsApp: +44 0330 12 33 22 6Email: [email protected]: Hannah Gelbart Producers: Benita Barden and Julia Ross-RoyEditor: Verity Wilde
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Last week in the US State of Georgia 14-year-old Colt Gray allegedly walked into his Apalachee High School, took out a gun and shot two students and two teachers dead. Itâs the 45th school shooting to happen in America this year.
With an upcoming election taking place in November is there any desire from the countryâs top politicians for change?
We speak to the BBCâs North America Correspondent Anthony Zurcher about the complicated laws around gun ownership.
And we also hear from campaigner Zoe Touray, who survived the Oxford High School shooting in Michigan in 2021.
Instagram: @bbcwhatintheworldWhatsApp: +44 0330 12 33 22 6Email: [email protected]: Hannah Gelbart Producers: Alex Rhodes, Benita Barden and Josh JenkinsEditor: Verity Wilde
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YouTube might seem like an easy way to make money, but hungry algorithms and nasty comments are leading to fatigue and depression.
Hannah chats to William from the What in the World team about his pretty successful side hustle as a YouTuber. He explains why more and more content creators are leaving the platform due to âburnoutâ and the pressure content creators feel under to pander to the algorithm.
We also hear from Roly West, a queer British YouTuber specialising in piercings, tattoos and body modifications and Eugoson Quorch, a tech Youtuber from Nigeria.
And Robyn Caplan, Assistant Professor in the Sanford School of Public Policy at Duke University, explains how YouTube makes money from its content creators.
Instagram: @bbcwhatintheworldWhatsApp: +44 0330 12 33 22 6Email: [email protected]: Hannah Gelbart with William Lee AdamsProducers: Kevyah Cardoso, Julia Ross-Roy and Imogen JamesEditor: Verity Wilde
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Venezuelaâs opposition candidate, Edmundo GonzĂĄlez, has arrived in Spain after being granted asylum. Heâd spent weeks in hiding following a disputed election which erupted into unrest across the country. Heâs said he will continue to fight from the outside. Many believe GonzĂĄlez is the rightful president, however the official result gave the incumbent NicolĂĄs Maduro another term. With GonzĂĄlez in exile, what will happen now? The BBCâs Mimi Swaby brings us up to speed and talks us through crackdowns on political opposition in Venezuela.
Instagram: @bbcwhatintheworldEmail: [email protected]: +44 0330 12 33 22 6Presenter: Alex RhodesProducers: Emily Horler and Shiler MahmoudiEditor: Verity Wilde
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A lot of films and TV shows like Game of Thrones, Dune, and Shadow and Bone have their own languages, and some are so complex that they have lore and history. But have you ever wondered how languages like Dothraki are created, or if the actors are just making it up as they go along?
We take our questions to married couple Jessie and David Peterson whose shared love of linguistics and making up languages has led to them working for some very famous shows. They talk us through how they come up with languages.
And the BBCâs resident gamer, Mel Ramsey, takes us on a journey into gaming and the role that languages like Skyrim's Dovahzul play in bringing games to life for fans.
Instagram: @bbcwhatintheworldEmail: [email protected]: +44 0330 12 33 22 6Presenter: Alex RhodesProducers: Emily Horler, Benita Barden, Adam Chowdhury and Shiler MahmoudiEditor: Rosanna La-Falce
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