THE WORLD WE LIVE IN

The Documentary Podcast

Bonus. World of Secrets: The Killing Call (Wed, 09 Jul 2025)
Sidhu Moose Wala explodes onto the Canadian music scene. His sound is a fusion of two worlds - hip-hop with the poetic language of rural Punjab, where he is from. After years of struggle he is making it. But with the spotlight comes a dark side. As his fame grows, so do the threats. This is the hunt for answers in a killing that won’t be forgotten. A two-year-long investigation that exposes a tangled web of fame, power and vengeance and uncovers a criminal underworld that reaches far beyond India's borders. Presented by broadcaster and DJ Bobby Friction and investigative journalist Ishleen Kaur. Season 8 of World of Secrets, The Killing Call, is a BBC Eye investigation for the BBC World Service. To hear more episodes, search for World of Secrets wherever you get your BBC podcasts. Archive audio credits: Lovepreet Waraich, Malwa TV, BritAsia TV, MPHONE Canteeni Mandeer, GK Digital, Thakur Media, Capital Extra, Famous Punjab TV, ModernSings, Dheeth.jeha, RealRohitBlogs, Mirror Now, India Today.
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Re-homing France’s immigrant workers (Tue, 08 Jul 2025)
France’s last foyers – housing for immigrant workers – are set for demolition. But some current residents are worried about what they’ll lose. Hundreds of “foyers” - housing units especially for immigrant workers – were built after World War II. The economy was booming and France needed unskilled labour to help rebuild the country. But since the 1990s there has been a policy to get rid of the old foyers and replace them with a type of social housing. However, residents of the old foyers fear they are going to lose out in this transformation. Carolyn Lamboley has been visiting some foyers around Paris and speaking to those who for decades have called these places home. They fear for the break-up of their communities, for a loss of their culture and the little they have. This episode of The Documentary comes to you from Assignment, investigations and journeys into the heart of global events.
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BBC News

Indonesian volcano spews massive ash cloud as it erupts again (Tue, 08 Jul 2025)
Following a series of eruptions three weeks ago, Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki has begun spewing hot ash and lava again.
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Did US government cuts contribute to the Texas tragedy? (Mon, 07 Jul 2025)
Following the Texas floods some Democrats have warned about the "consequences" of President Trump's cuts to the federal workforce.
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200 million year-old flying reptile species found (Mon, 07 Jul 2025)
The newly discovered flying reptile is the oldest pterosaur in North America.
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BBC News

Joe Locke set for West End after shooting Heartstopper movie (Thu, 10 Jul 2025)
Joe Locke will star in Clarkston, about two young men who bond while working night shifts at Costco.
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Gregg Wallace warned not to 'say women made it up' (Wed, 09 Jul 2025)
The comments come after 50 more people make fresh claims about the TV presenter.
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Raynor Winn hits back at claims she misled readers (Wed, 09 Jul 2025)
The author posted a lengthy statement challenging claims made in the Observer newspaper at the weekend.
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