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The most colourful job in the world?

25 February 2022
Alexandra ReynoldsFeatures correspondent
tiles herat
tiles herat

Despite decades of war and unrest, a group of Afghani artisans are still hard at work, carefully crafting and carving new tiles for Herat’s vibrant Great Mosque.

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Social media runs on rage, Pinterest says it doesn't have to

Katty Kay asks Pinterest's CEO if social media can move beyond outrage and what it would take to fix our feeds.

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Apple at 50: The tech devices that defined a generation

Apple at 50: The tech devices that defined a generation

Tech Now asks what's next for Apple as the tech giant marks its 50th anniversary.

Tech Now
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Investors hoping for Iran war de-escelation

US stock markets are starting the month higher, as hopes grow that the war may soon de-escalate.

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Jacob Elordi's role in Frankenstein was meant to be...

Jacob Elordi turned an insult into an Oscar nomination

Jacob Elordi jokes about an early career review calling him so wooden he could only play Frankenstein's monster.

Film & TV
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How early humans faced a terrifying Ice Age predator

Ella Al‑Shamahi ventures into muddy cave systems to uncover the secrets behind a deadly prehistoric hunt.

Humans
Oil price volatility continues

Quarterly earnings to shed light on economic impact of war

The major US stock markets open higher despite rising oil prices amid the ongoing war on Iran.

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Life after the wildfires in the Rockies

Life after the wildfires in the Rockies

Nature is once again reclaiming the land and tourists are starting to return after the 2024 wildfires in Canada.

The Travel Show
Inside the school teaching students to slow down and observe

Inside the school teaching students to slow down and observe

At the Royal Drawing School, students rediscover drawing as a powerful way to see and experience the world anew.

Arts in Motion
Young people say they feel lost. What is happening?

Young people say they feel lost - What’s happening?

Katty Kay on why large numbers of young adults say that they’re struggling to find purpose in life.

Katty Kay
The video game bringing Medieval Europe back to life

The video game bringing Medieval Europe back to life

BBC Tech Now meets the makers of Total War strategy series to uncover how they bring medieval cultures to life.

Tech Now
Markets open higher after US peace proposal

Reports of a US peace plan for Iran send oil prices lower

Jon Cheigh at Cohen and Steers gives his take on Wall Street's reaction on a possible ceasefire.

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Earth's spectacular and remote 'capital' of lightning

With storms occurring between 140 to 160 nights a year, it's no wonder the area is a world record holder.

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Price of oil moves back above $100 a barrel

Wall street remains volatile after Monday's market rally

Catherine Avery at Concurrent Investment Advisors explains that investors will continue to see a volatile market.

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Prehistoric footprints reveal a mother's perilous journey

Prehistoric footprints reveal a mother's perilous journey

Fossilised footprints at White Sands National Park in New Mexico reveal an extraordinary human story.

Humans
Oil price drops sharply

Brent Crude tumbles as Trump trails easing pressure on Iran

Brian Szytel at the Bahnsen Group explains that oil prices dropped in response of President Trump's remarks.

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Meet Britain’s pudding royalty

Meet Britain's pudding royalty

The Travel Show meets a family keeping the 18th‑century Aughton Pudding Festival alive.

The Travel Show
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US stocks open in the red again as energy fears grow

Market Intelligence Strategist Ed Moya warns of the risk of stagflation if energy prices are not contained.

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OnlyFans, loneliness, and rise of explicit direct messages

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Katty Kay
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Tech Now
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Investors seem to be relatively calm, expert says

Oil prices staying this high could trigger a global recession, warns Main Street Research CIO James Demmert.

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