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What in the World

What in the World

Written by: BBC World Service
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Helping you make sense of what’s happening in your world. Big stories, small stories and everything in between. Understand more, feel better. Five days a week, Monday to Friday.

(C) BBC 2026
Daily Politics & Government
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  • Should filmmakers be using AI?
    Nov 9 2026

    Have you ever watched a film, and wondered: has this been made with AI? From AI animals to face swapping, it’s getting harder to tell.

    When Director Danny Boyle’s upcoming movie Ink premiered at film festivals this autumn, many viewers who noticed the tell-tale signs of AI. But the director said that he made sure no actors lost out on work and that AI-generated animals could be an ethical solution to using real ones.

    BBC Journalist Kesewaa Browne joins Hannah to talk about whether AI is becoming another regular film making tool and if it’s something we should be excited or worried about in cinema.

    Instagram: @bbcwhatintheworld Email: whatintheworld@bbc.co.uk WhatsApp: +44 330 12 33 22 6 Presenter: Hannah Gelbart Producers: Chelsea Coates, Elena Angelides and Emily Horler Editor: Verity Wilde

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    11 mins
  • The downfall of Russell Brand
    Nov 6 2026

    Russell Brand started off as a comedian and presenter in the UK, known for his back-brushed hair and self-proclaimed sex addiction. After fame in the US and a short marriage to Katy Perry, he’s now a big religious influencer.

    He’s also now been found guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault in a big trial in London. He was found not guilty on three other counts. We will find out how long his sentence is on Monday.

    In today’s episode we’re going to answer: who is he, what happened and how does this fits into a wider industry issue?

    Instagram: @bbcwhatintheworld Email: whatintheworld@bbc.co.uk WhatsApp: +44 330 12 33 22 6 Presenter and Producer: Emily Horler Editor: Verity Wilde

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    9 mins
  • Is ‘ferritin face’ a real thing?
    Nov 5 2026

    You might’ve seen lots of chat online about ‘ferritin face’ alongside zoomed in before and after pics of people’s faces. Some claim that changes in their appearance, like pale skin and hair loss, are down to having low ferritin levels.

    But what even is ferritin? It’s the protein responsible for storing iron in the body. Iron is important for creating red blood cells, which carry oxygen around the body. It’s needed for things like your energy levels, skin and hair health. So, can you tell if your ferritin levels are low just by your face? We break it down with the BBC’s Zara Salaria and Dr Aziza Sesay, who specialises in female health.

    Instagram: @bbcwhatintheworld Email: whatintheworld@bbc.co.uk WhatsApp: +44 330 12 33 22 6 Presenter: Hannah Gelbart Producers: Mollie Perella and Zara Salaria Editor: Verity Wilde

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    9 mins
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