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The massive mosque built once a year

2 August 2019
Peter YeungFeatures correspondent
News imagePaul 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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News imageThe captivating mating ritual of desert Scorpions at night

The captivating mating ritual of desert Scorpions at night

In the deserts of the American Southwest, David Attenborough observes the nocturnal mating ritual of scorpions.

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Muted US inflation 'making Fed rate hike less likely'

Ron Sanchez of Fiduciary Trust International says new US inflation data gives the Fed breathing room on rates.

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MK-Ultra: The CIA's secret pursuit of 'mind control'

In the early days of the Cold War, the CIA created a secret programme intended to find ways of mind control.

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Nvidia teams up with Wall Street on $500bn AI financing deal

James Demmert of Main Street Research says 'circular financing' could get investors into trouble in the long run.

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The secret paparazzi images that shocked the Royal Family

Photographing the Queen was once restricted until a photographer in the late 1950s caused a paparazzi boom.

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'Weak US jobs numbers make interest rate hike unlikely'

Clayton Triick of Angel Oak Capital Advisors says a Federal Reserve interest rate hike in September is unlikely.

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Pieve Santo Stefano: Inside Italy's 'Town of Diaries'

In a Tuscan hill town, thousands of diaries written by ordinary people offer a rare glimpse into their lives.

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US labour market 'well-balanced', expert says

Edward Yardeni of Yardeni Research says despite the jobs report the broader figures show a healthy labour market.

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News imageWhy divorce is skyrocketing among older Americans

Why divorce is skyrocketing among older Americans

Divorce is falling across America, except among people over 65. A sociologist explains what's driving the split.

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How AI-powered drones are transforming warfare

BBC Tech Now finds out how the battlefield is evolving as autonomous drones take on a growing role.

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Hollywood's love affair with the American diner

BBC Talking Movies presenter Tom Brook explains why American diners are one of cinema's favourite settings.

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The African project that could change a continent

Africa's richest man Aliko Dangote tells the BBC that he plans to build a new oil refinery in Kenya.

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Oil prices steady amid US-Iran deal hopes

Victoria Fernandez of Crossmark Global Investments explains what factors are influencing oil prices this week.

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News imageThe ancient Japanese philosophy that helps us accept our flaws

Japan's ancient philosophy that helps us accept our flaws

Can embracing imperfection bring greater peace? Japan's ancient tradition of kintsugi suggests it can.

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News imagePalantir posts bumper earnings

AI trade won't be a smooth ride, expert says

Eddie Ghabour of KEY Advisors Wealth Management says volatility should be expected in disruptive tech markets.

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News imageAncient coins expose a Roman family's power struggle

Ancient coins expose a Roman family's power struggle

Coins depicting Agrippina the Younger and her son Nero reveal a dramatic shift in power in Ancient Rome.

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Wall Street opens up as oil prices slide

Noah Hamman of AdvisorShares says he hopes market fluctuations will come to an end soon.

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Tuscany's cowboys keep a 2,000-year-old tradition alive

The Travel Show visits Tuscany, Italy, to meet the traditional cowboys of Maremma adapting to modern life.

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Wall Street bounces back after this week's tech sell-off

Ed Moya of AlphaSense says investors are tolerating AI spending if they are seeing strong revenue growth.

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Marina Abramović discusses art, creativity, and why she is still pushing artistic boundaries at 79.

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