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Are maybelaterships the new situationships?

July 09, 2026

You've heard of a situationship. Now meet its chaotic cousin: the ‘maybelatership'. It's when someone says they want a relationship... just not right now. So are more people putting commitment on hold? How do you know if you're in a ‘maybelatership’? And what does this latest dating trend tell us about modern dating?Chelsea Coates from the What in the World team explains how ‘maybelaterships’ differ from situationships, why they can leave one person stuck in limbo, and whether they can ever b...

China says no to AI boyfriends

July 08, 2026

AI has evolved. It’s not just typing a message or speaking to robot-like voice similar to Siri anymore. Now there re apps where you can a design AI companions - digital characters customised to act, look and sound however you want. Some users have made AI boyfriends or AI life assistants. Experts have raised concerns about misuse and how apps like this can reinforce negative or even risky behaviours. The market is continuing to grow globally but China has become the first country to introduce...

How dangerous is extreme heat?

July 07, 2026

Extreme heat is becoming more common around the world. From Europe to India, record-breaking heatwaves are affecting millions of people - but what is all that heat actually doing to our bodies?Brain fog, poor sleep, heat exhaustion and heatstroke are just some of the ways extreme heat can affect our health. So when does hot weather become dangerous, and how can you stay safe during a heatwave?BBC Health Editor and doctor Michelle Roberts explains how the body keeps itself cool, why extreme he...