What in the World Episodes Episode guide
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Why does Iran call women protesting the hijab ‘mentally ill’?
A video of an Iranian woman in her underwear has gained global attention
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Māori rights protests in New Zealand
What a new bill could mean for Māori people
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Elon Musk: From tech billionaire to Donald Trump adviser
The US President-elect has appointed Musk to lead on government efficiency
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Is Korea’s Suneung the world’s most stressful exam?
Can you imagine sitting all of the most important exams of your life on one day?
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Why is CBD use on the rise – and are all the health claims true?
We also explain how cannabidiol is different from THC
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The South China Sea: What’s going on?
And will Trump’s re-election change anything?
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Why have hundreds of sex tapes been leaked in Equatorial Guinea?
The scandal could be a play for power in the central African country
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Gaming disorder: What are the signs to look for?
How can you overcome a video game addiction?
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Why buying a house feels impossible if you’re young and single
In Nigeria and Ghana, the dream of owning property feels increasingly out of reach
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Russia has fined Google more than all the world’s money
That’s $20,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000
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How Donald Trump won the US presidential election
He’s won more votes than he did in 2016, when he was first elected president
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Why is the flooding in Spain so bad?
A year’s worth of rain hit the Valencia region last week
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Why "biopiracy" was a big talking point at COP 16
There’s a disagreement over who owns traditional knowledge
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Is Africa the next big player in esports and pro gaming?
The scene is growing fast in Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya, Ethiopia and Ghana
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Why some young people are fed up with the “black tax”
Sending money to relatives abroad has become tougher for many
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South Africa: Chris Brown gig shines light on violence against women
One women’s group wants to ban the US singer from performing
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Could abortion rights swing the U.S election?
Why abortion rights are on the ballot
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Why young people are leaving France for Senegal
Many see a brighter future in Africa
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Why women footballers are taking on an oil company
Aramco has sponsorship rights for the Women's World Cup in 2027
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Why is labiaplasty on the rise in Brazil?
And why there’s no such thing as a “perfect” vulva
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Are the Yazidis any closer to justice?
Ten years ago thousands of Yazidis were killed and enslaved by Islamic State group
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Why has Ivory Coast banned student unions?
Union accused of murder, prostitution and torture
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Are attitudes towards India’s caste system changing?
Some individuals are asserting their caste online, which others view as a step backwards.
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Liam Payne: Why One Direction fans are so heartbroken
We hear from super fans globally, and a psychotherapist
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Israel, Lebanon and UN peacekeepers - what’s going on?
And why is Israel attacking UN peacekeepers in Lebanon?
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US election: Why money matters to young voters
Climate change and women’s rights are also top priorities
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Jupiter’s moon: Will we discover alien life beneath the ice?
How Nasa’s Europa Clipper Mission could change life’s origin story
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How illegal gold mining impacts Ghana
People are protesting the practice known as ‘galamsey’
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How do election polls work?
We find out why poll predictions sometimes get it wrong
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Why does Malawi have such high rates of cervical cancer?
And what’s it got to do with the HPV vaccine?