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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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Can doing less to your garden do more for the planet?

Can doing less to your garden do more for the planet?

By giving nature more space to do its own thing, we can help boost biodiversity and create healthier ecosystems.

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US markets retreat

Wall Street down from record highs

Noah Hamman, of AdvisorShares, says investors are turning their attention to earnings and consumer spending.

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The stunning Austrian castle once ruled by robber barons

The stunning Austrian castle once ruled by robber barons

Standing high above the Danube, Austria's Aggstein Castle offers breathtaking views and a brutal history.

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Norway is building Europe's biggest seaweed industry

Norway is building Europe's biggest seaweed industry

Norway is betting big on this versatile, sustainable ocean crop with underwater farms to processing plants.

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Wall Street opens flat

US markets sluggish after weak job report

Anna Rathbun, of Grenadilla Advisory, says the 'tight' US labor market doesn't send a powerful signal to the Fed.

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Survival skills in the Scottish Highlands

Learning the ancient art of survival in Scottish Highlands

The Travel Show heads into the Scottish Highlands to meet a survival expert and learn to navigate the wild.

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Wall Street closes week strong

US markets open higher as jobs growth slows

Darius Dale, of 42 Macro, says Wall Street is catching on to the US Federal Reserve's decision-making process.

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Inside an AI Chip Lab

A rare look inside Amazon's AI chip design lab

Tech Now goes behind the scenes at the Amazon lab creating chips for some of the world's biggest AI workloads.

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US stocks open high

Wall Street opens higher despite bond turmoil

Rick Pitcairn, of Pitcairn, says investors could be testing the US Federal Reserve's new chair.

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How Napoleon sparked Epygtomania

How Napoleon sparked western Egyptomania

Napoleon Bonaparte's invasion of Egypt fueled the West's fascination with the country's ancient past.

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How the Swedes do holidays

The cottage tradition that captures the Swedish way of life

Hidden among forests and islands, Sweden's modest sommarstuga embodies the country's love of the outdoors.

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Wall Street evens out

US markets up as oil prices drop

Seema Shah, of Principal Asset Management, says US markets are reacting well to a fall in oil prices.

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Poland's growing love affair with its wild food heritage

Poland's growing love affair with its wild food heritage

In Poland, a new generation is discovering wild ingredients, seasonal treasures, and feasts straight from nature.

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US Markets fall back

Wall Street down amid renewed concerns

Brian Vendig, of MJP Wealth Advisors, says last week's market gains are falling back amid economic concerns.

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Britain's ultimate youth challenge

Britain's iconic youth adventure challenge

The Travel Show joins teenagers on a programme challenging young people through adventure and self-reliance.

The Travel Show
AI speeds up dementia drug hunt

AI is speeding up search for drugs to treat brain conditions

AI is helping scientists identify existing drugs that could be repurposed to treat dementia and brain disorders.

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US Markets slip down

Wall Street opens down as oil edges up

Will McGough, of Prime Capital Financial, says consumer spending has been rising despite weak consumer sentiment.

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Photographing India's unique wildlife

Stunning photographs of India's unique wildlife

Follow wildlife photographer Kalyan Varma as he photographs the unique wildlife of India.

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US markets creep back

Nasdaq hits record high as AI stocks rally

Ron Sanchez, of Fiduciary Trust International, says AI debates shouldn't impact markets in the short term.

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Lions find their dinner in the dark

Watch a pride of lions team up for a deadly hunt at night

Wildlife photographer Gordon Buchanon gets a front-row seat to African lions' stealthy nighttime ambush.

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