'I don't know what I'd do if I couldn't paint'

London-based artist Shaqúelle Whyte is a figurative painter whose work focuses on bodies in motion. For him, painting is all about the process, the repetition, the doubt, and the constant starting over.

19 June 2026

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.

Discover the World

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.

Opening Bell

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.

Travel

Wall Street down amid renewed concerns

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

Opening Bell

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 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.

Tech Now

Wall Street opens down as oil edges up

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

Opening Bell

Stunning photographs of India's unique wildlife

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

Earth

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.

Opening Bell

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.

BBC Select

The growing climate challenge facing Spain

From agriculture to tourism, Spain's economy is adapting to a hotter and less predictable future.

World of Business

US markets open steady after turbulent week

Joy Yang of MarketVector Indexes says traders are calm about the volatility of US markets.

Opening Bell

How to slash bills and emissions at home

Most homeowners want more efficient houses, but is it better to buy new or retrofit your existing home?

Fixing the Planet

Smart steps to waste less food and save money too

Chef and self-titled 'food waste disruptor' Martin Odell explores simple ways to rethink food waste.

Fixing the Planet

Nature's greatest weapon in the fight against climate change

Seagrass may look unassuming, but these underwater meadows play a powerful role in tackling climate change.

Fixing 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.

Fixing the Planet

The unexpected ingredient hidden on Poland's shoreline

On Poland's coast, a local chef explains how a famous Baltic treasure is part of a centuries-old food tradition.

The Travel Show

US markets remain on edge as oil ticks down

Ed Moya, of AlphaSense, believes that markets will remain on edge as Wall Street closes a volatile week.

Opening Bell

People are talking less, but no one's quite sure why

Between 2005 and 2019, there was a 28% drop in the number of words an average person spoke in a given day.

Katty Kay

The life-changing potential of next-generation prosthetics

A prosthetics expert's life changed after a cycling accident. Now he is testing new technology himself.

Tech Now