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What in the World Episodes

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    Why has the founder of Telegram been arrested?

    And what this says about free speech, and even the war between Russia and Ukraine

  2. Are diamonds losing their sparkle?

    And can lab-grown diamonds be an ethical alternative?

  3. Israeli settlers are seizing land in the West Bank. Will it be permanent?

    The war in Gaza has lead to a surge in settler violence in the occupied West Bank

  4. Paris Paralympics 2024: Let the games begin!

    The 17th Paralympic Games begin this week

  5. How bad are private jets for the environment?

    Starbucks’ new CEO Brian Niccol is under fire for his super commute

  6. Black Myth: Wukong - what does it tell us about Chinese gaming?

    And does it live up to the hype?

  7. What’s it like living with disability in Somalia?

    And will its new Disability Act make a difference?

  8. How a Disney+ contract led to arguments around a woman’s death

    Terms and Conditions can have strange consequences

  9. Why are some passports worth more than others?

    Visas can also be distributed unequally.

  10. How a hospital murder led to India’s doctors going on strike

    Protesters want a stronger law to better protect medical staff against violence

  11. Stunt philanthropy: Who is it really good for?

    MrBeast is known for giving fans cash, cars and even houses

  12. Diplomatic immunity: What happens when things go wrong?

    A girl in Zimbabwe was recently killed in a road accident which involved a US diplomat

  13. Cocaine sharks: Why are marine animals being tested for drugs?

    Crabs, shrimp and other sea life are absorbing our drugs and prescription meds

  14. Ukraine takes the fight to Russia

    It’s the biggest incursion since the war started

  15. Paris Olympics Q&A: From viral mishaps to the Noah Lyles photo finish

    We explain the key moments from the Summer Games

  16. How AI is changing K-pop

    Will digital groups replace humans?

  17. Why do some of Africa’s most promising start-ups fail?

    And what can you do to avoid the pitfalls and create a successful business?

  18. How the search for Miss South Africa turned ugly

    One contestant in this year's beauty pageant has faced backlash over her heritage

  19. How did student protests bring down Bangladesh's Prime Minister?

    Sheikh Hasina has resigned and fled to India

  20. Oh rats! How cities from New York to Mombasa are taking on pests

    I got 99 problems problems but pests ain’t one

  21. Why are more people having surgery to be taller?

    Despite the risks, leg-lengthening surgeries are on the rise

  22. Venezuela elections: What you need to know

    Observers say Maduro’s win was 'not democratic'

  23. Your questions answered — from vaccines to vacations in North Korea

    We’re celebrating one year of What in the World

  24. Will Nigeria leave Afrobeats behind?

    Candy Bleakz thinks the future is Street Pop

  25. How South Sudan's basketball team is making history at the Paris Olympics

    Former NBA star Luol Deng has been credited with the team’s success

  26. How do you clean up an oil spill?

    A tanker has sunk in the Philippines, creating a 3km long oil slick

  27. How green are the Olympics?

    And can the Paris 2024 Olympics really reduce emissions by half?

  28. Sunscreen is safe - here’s why…

    Debunking the TikTok trend

  29. Why are the Taliban welcoming tourists to Afghanistan?

    Foreign visitors have increased ten-fold since the Taliban takeover

  30. Joe Biden has dropped out, so now what?

    And is Kamala Harris gonna have a brat summer?

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