Sabrina Carpenter and Billie Eilish may not have much in common, but they do share one thing: asking fans to put their phones away at their concerts. Across the world of music, more artists and venues are asking people to stop filming every moment of the gig and instead, live in the moment to have an authentic experience. However, some artists say fans filming their best moments can help them go viral and boost their careers.

Adam Chowdhury from the What in the World team explains what’s happening on the dance floors around the globe.

We hear from DJs who support no phones on the dance floor. South Korea’s Marcus L tells us about the no-phone rules at club FAUST - the venue he co-founded in Seoul. Plus, German DJ duo Tube & Berger have released a single called ‘No Phones’ which they say is a “protest song” against the use of phones at gigs.

One feature of the world-famous Berlin nightlife is its broad ban on phone usage on its dance floors. Caitlin from the Renate & ELSE clubs tells us why most clubs in German capital don’t allow people to use cameras at their venues.

And London DJ Dwayne Parris Robinson explains why he prefers people to have their phones out capturing the best moments whenever he’s behind the decks.

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#Rapture has been trending on TikTok. Some believe that the Rapture is when Christ’s followers will be taken up to Heaven, while those who do not follow him will be left behind on Earth, changing life for humans forever. It isn’t a belief held by all Christians, however. The Rapture is closely linked to evangelism, in particular its believers based in the US.

But the Rapture is also talked about across Africa. And it was a pastor from South Africa who claimed to have seen Jesus in a vision. He said the Rapture would take place on either 23rd or 24th September 2025. The BBC’s Makuochi Okafor talks us through everything we need to know about the Rapture. Plus, we hear from Hannah in the US about why she was so worried about it.

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A study published earlier this year showed that cutting the working week to four days instead of five significantly improved people's wellbeing. So why hasn’t it become the norm yet? We’re joined by Sofia Bettiza, the BBC’s Global Health reporter, who breaks down all the data we have about the four-day work week, and tells us how reliable it is. Plus we hear about how work culture differs across countries like South Africa and Japan.

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PLAVE is your average hit-making K-pop group, but with a twist: its members are virtual avatars. There are real-life performers behind the characters, who control their voices and dance moves using motion capture technology, but their identities are kept secret.

Despite their anonymity, a South Korean court has sided with the group after they sued a social media user for insulting comments they posted online about the avatars. Each member was only awarded around $70 US dollars, but the case is one of the first of its kind and sets an important precedent. So what does this mean for how we interact with virtual bands online in the future? The BBC’s Rachel Lee, based in Seoul, breaks down everything you need to know.

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Australian koalas are having a hard time in the wild. As many as 80% of some populations in eastern Australia have chlamydia and it can be deadly. They’re also facing habitat loss from urbanisation and natural disasters. In areas like New South Wales, they're listed as endangered - meaning that they're at risk of becoming extinct.

BBC reporter Tiffanie Turnbull tells us about some of the recent moves the Australian government has made to towards koala conservation. And how a newly approved vaccine has shown promising results in stopping the spread of chlamydia in koalas. Plus we also hear about the plans to create the Great Koala National Park. Two campaigners, Paula Flack and Darcie Carruthers who were involved in making the park happen, tell us their thoughts on the final result.

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Imagine if you took a trip abroad and in an effort to extend your stay, you unknowingly sign a piece of paperwork that makes you a front line soldier. That’s what Evans Kibet, a 36 year old runner from Kenya claims happened to him in Russia. He’s now a prisoner of war in Ukraine. BBC journalist Akisa Wandera tells us what we know about his case currently.

Citizens of Somalia, Togo, Cuba and Sierra Leone have also been documented as prisoners of war by Ukrainian forces. But how are they recruited in to fighting for the Russian army? BBC’s Vitaliy Shevchenko from Ukrainecast tells us more about the methods Russia is using to get people all over the world to fight for them in the Russia-Ukraine War.

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Don’t worry if you haven’t watched The Summer I Turned Pretty, this episode is a great introduction! And fear not, there will also be no spoilers - we won’t tell you what happens.

Choosing between two love interests is a classic plot line in series and films. The big one people are talking about right now is in The Summer I Turned Pretty. Fans are Team Jeremiah or Team Conrad - they’re two brothers who the main character, Belly, is interested in.

The BBC's Lola Schroer tells us about how some fans are so into the show, they’ve sent the actors online abuse for choices the characters have made in the series. She also talks us through how the weekly episode release is building the show’s hype and success.

Hayley Clarke, BBC journalist and series mega fan, dives into embracing romance in fiction. Plus we hear from people in Hong Kong and Delhi who organised parties to watch the series 3 finale.

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Rwanda has made it easier for teenagers to access reproductive health services with a new law. If you’re aged 15 in the country, you’ll be able to start the contraceptive pill or get condoms through a medical professional without your parents’ permission. Those in favour say it’ll help tackle teen pregnancy, which some lawmakers have called a national crisis. But it’s also sparked backlash from religious communities and social media commentators.

BBC Africa’s Health correspondent Dorcas Wangira explains the new law and the arguments for and against it. We also hear what sex education is available in Rwanda, and how big of an issue teen pregnancy is.

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Borderlands 4 is now out after a six year wait and Grand Theft Auto VI is expected to come out in 2026 after more than a decade. It’s one of the most anticipated video game sequels. Gaming is one of the biggest industries in entertainment, with budgets that rival Hollywood. Developers come up with impressive graphics and endless missions. But that level of detail also delays releases.

Is that the only reason, though? Peter Gillibrand, a BBC reporter, explains what else is behind this. And the BBC's Laura Cress shares what she has been playing recently and her take on games taking longer to land.

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Applying for jobs is TOUGH. First you’ve got to find the adverts and openings, then there’s the mental energy and time required to put in an application - and that’s before you get to the nerve wracking interviews. But some of us are finding that process even harder than normal - putting in loads of applications and never hearing back. Some recent studies suggest that AI is a contributing factor, with younger workers being replaced by AI in some industries.

Companies like Amazon and Duolingo have said using AI is going to lead to a reduction in their workforce.

We hear some of your experiences in the current job market. BBC business reporter in New York, Nathalie Jimenez explains which sectors are most affected by the adoption of generative AI - and what you can do to try to adapt. Plus Varun Mayya, a YouTuber and the founder of generative AI company Aeos tells us what the situation is like in India - and how AI is changing how his company operates.

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Protesters in Nepal were demonstrating against corruption, nepotism, and a social media ban which they said limited their freedom of speech. But the protests turned violent and officials say 72 people died in the unrest, including three police personnel.

Gen Z groups leading the protests distanced themselves from the destruction, saying they had been "hijacked" by "opportunists".

BBC journalist, Emily Atkinson, explains the #NepoKids movement and we hear from a Gen Z protester for her views on what happened.

And Phanindra Dahal from BBC Nepali, takes us through who interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki is.

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On Wednesday 10 September Charlie Kirk was shot dead at a university campus in Utah. Charlie Kirk was a conservative activist who founded the student organisation, Turning Point USA. It aims to spread conservative ideas in liberal universities and now has chapters at more than 850 colleges. Kirk became known for his controversial views and was accused of being racist, misogynistic and trans-phobic.

He held open-air debates on campuses across the country, where he tried to win people over to his thinking. Clips of these conversations were posted on his social media accounts and often went viral.

Turning Point USA played a key role in the get-out-the-vote effort for Donald Trump and other Republican candidates in the 2024 election. He was also widely credited with helping to register tens of thousands of new voters. BBC reporter Nathalia Jimenez explains Charlie Kirk’s appeal to young Americans and how he managed to become so ubiquitous online. And we hear from students who followed him and debated with him.

Audio of Charlie Kirk used courtesy of Turning Point.

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