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The massive mosque built once a year

2 August 2019
Peter YeungFeatures correspondent
Paul de Roos People participate in the Crepissage at the Great Mosque in Djenne, MaliPaul de Roos

During the Crépissage, residents of Djenné, Mali, work together to repair and rebuild the Grand Mosque, the world’s largest mud-brick structure.

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Investors hope the war will de-escelate

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.

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How early humans faced a terrifying predator of the Ice Age

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.

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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.

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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.

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Young people say they feel lost. What is happening?

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

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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.

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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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Catatumbo lightning

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

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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

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US stocks open in the red again

US stocks open in the red again as energy fears grow

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OnlyFans, loneliness, and the rise of explicit direct messages

OnlyFans, loneliness, and rise of explicit direct messages

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Katty Kay
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Mass Neanderthal murder discovery in Spanish cave

Deep within Spain's El Sidrón Cave, 49,000‑year‑old bones reveal a Neanderthal family's dark fate.

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Tech providing relief to markets

Tech stocks, led by Nvidia, providing relief to markets

Noah Hamman of AdvisorShares says Nvidia seems to be in a strong position amid tech stock volatility. 

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