Where the world is explained. Making sense of the big stories - looking behind the spin.
World Service,·126 episodes
How the BBC exposed the billionaire businessman Mohamed Al Fayed
Tracing the origin of the rumour that spawned an extraordinary political soundbite
US says YouTubers have been paid to post videos with “hidden Russian government messages”
From Squid Game to The Masked Singer some of the most popular shows come from South Korea
What the Pavel Durov case means for the future of social media
Do nine justices in the Supreme Court fairly represent the diversity of views in the US?
The makers of global hits on a difficult year for TV
Striving for peace & equality on a healthy planet, is the United Nations fit for purpose?
How police are using social media to find evidence against rioters in the UK
We find out how Big Tech companies may know more about you - than you do.
The group’s return to power in Afghanistan has seen the erasure of women from public life
How misinformation on social media fuelled the recent anti-immigration riots in England
Which countries supply weapons and which countries buy them?
How Rupert Murdoch is locked in a legal battle with three of his children
Complex ocean currents keep Europe warm and bring rain to Africa, but could they end?
Why supporters of Kamala Harris believe the battle to win is online
Brokering peace between warring nations, how does it work and what causes failure?
Journalists from BBC, Bloomberg and Getty share their account of a moment in history
Why Oz Katerji decided to temporarily stop reporting and help injured Ukrainians
Is the White House press corps doing its job?
Plus, what impact is extreme heat having on the world?
The WikiLeaks founder and his impact on journalism
Plus, what is the future of Nato?
In the space of 20 years, podcasting has gone from hobby to big business
After a lull in activities, in 2024 IS claimed to be behind several major attacks
Plus, why isn't economic growth having a greater impact on the US presidential election?
We speak to a journalist who sat down with Rishi Sunak
Plus, why did the ANC fail to win a majority in South Africa?
Are people willing to pay for journalism?
Plus, can Iran's governing elite win back popular support?
