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    Why are more young people being diagnosed with cancer?

    Doctors are warning that some cancers are becoming more common in people in their 20s

  2. Why India's Cockroach Janta Party has got people talking

    The group's Instagram account has amassed more than 22 million followers

  3. How Asia is adapting to getting less oil from Iran

    The war is pushing some countries towards renewable energy

  4. Trump says yes to psychedelic drug research

    Scientists believe some hallucinogens could treat PTSD

  5. Wish you weren’t here! How tourism is impacting Caribbean beaches

    Locals say they can’t access their own bit of paradise

  6. Should people be allowed to bet on war?

    Prediction markets Kalshi and Polymarket say they aren't gambling sites.

  7. Ebola outbreak: How dangerous is the new strain in DR Congo?

    And how concerned should we be about it?

  8. Meet the call centre workers dealing with your complaints

    There are big call centre hubs around the world, including in Latin America

  9. Why did Drake release three albums at the same time?

    Courting streams and serving diss tracks

  10. President Trump in China: Deal or no deal?

    Trade, Taiwan and Iran were all on the agenda for President Trump and President Xi.

  11. Jet fuel shortages explained - in under 10 minutes

    Is jet fuel running out and can I still travel?

  12. The rise of the rambling voice note

    Are your voice notes 10-minute podcasts (like this episode)?

  13. Are social media comments just bots?

    Bot farms, Chappell Roan and the rise of misinformation

  14. Instagram can now read your DMs

    What does this mean for you and for your online privacy?

  15. How Sir David Attenborough inspired me to protect our planet

    The legend turns 100 today

  16. Are saunas and cold plunges actually good for you?

    Finland has a really big sauna culture

  17. Hantavirus: How worried should we be?

    And what‘s happening to the passengers onboard the MV Hondius?

  18. Does rejection therapy actually work?

    Some people say it helps with their social anxiety

  19. Your guide to this year’s Met Gala

    And why this year's Met Gala might be different

  20. Can you steal another country’s rain clouds?

    If you think that sounds like nonsense, well…

  21. Should schools ditch screens?

    It’s time to log off and lock in (to books)

  22. Footballers banned from covering their mouths at the World Cup

    Fifa president Gianni Infantino says he hopes it will deter abuse

  23. Is Ube the new matcha?

    The purple yam from the Philippines has gone global

  24. Who is the suspected Washington dinner gunman?

    US officials identified him as Cole Tomas Allen

  25. D4vd murder charge: What we know so far

    Celeste Rivas Hernandez was 14 when she died

  26. Why your favourite artist isn’t touring in your city

    The artists choosing residencies over world tours

  27. Should you trust health advice from an AI chatbot?

    Many doctors say you should be sceptical about AI medical advice.

  28. Why are more couples signing prenups before marriage?

    Would you sign a prenup before marriage?

  29. People in Cuba are living in the dark

    The US’s oil blockade on Cuba means things are getting tougher

  30. Pope Leo‘s mini African tour

    He’s touring Algeria, Cameroon, Angola and Equatorial Guinea

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