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How to solve Malaysia’s obesity crisis
Malaysia has the highest obesity rate in South East Asia
24 Jan 2025,14 mins
Why are dugongs (or sea cows) dying out in Thailand?
And what are authorities doing to save them?
23 Jan 2025,10 mins
Why does China put Uyghurs in ‘re-education camps’?
And what happens when they flee abroad?
22 Jan 2025,12 mins
How drones could transform healthcare in remote areas
We look at how they're being used in The Philippines
21 Jan 2025,10 mins
(A very temporary) RIP to American TikTok
Is this the biggest comeback of the year?
20 Jan 2025,17 mins
*BONUS EPISODE* Trump’s inauguration: What to expect
We explain how the inauguration works and Donald Trump’s priorities for his second term.
18 Jan 2025,11 mins
Donald Trump, UFC and WWE: The love affair
We explain where it all began and how all parties benefit
17 Jan 2025,13 mins
Israel-Gaza ceasefire: What’s been agreed?
After 15 months of war and long negotiations, Israel and Hamas have reached a deal
16 Jan 2025,10 mins
Who makes Shein’s clothes?
The BBC goes into the fast fashion giant’s Chinese factories to find out
15 Jan 2025,13 mins
Why is the Darién Gap so dangerous?
We follow one young Venezuelan woman’s journey on the deadly migration route
14 Jan 2025,11 mins
How is gang violence affecting life in Haiti?
Helping you make sense of what’s happening in your world.
13 Jan 2025,14 mins
Wildfires are burning across Los Angeles
What has climate change got to do with the LA fires?
10 Jan 2025,15 mins
Is carbon offsetting a con?
And what is the impact of carbon offsetting on the ground in Africa?
09 Jan 2025,12 mins
Tibet earthquake: What we know so far
Tremors from the 7.1 magnitude quake were also felt in Nepal and parts of India
08 Jan 2025,10 mins
Is Elon Musk influencing world politics?
The richest man in the world, Elon Musk, has turned his attention to European politics
07 Jan 2025,12 mins
How asthma is affecting Africa
It’s thought almost half of all asthma sufferers in the world live in Africa
06 Jan 2025,10 mins
Can zombies and witches save Bollywood from its troubles?
Horror films were some of the highest-earners in Bollywood in 2024
03 Jan 2025,8 mins
Is Turkmenistan finally closing the “gates of hell”?
And what’s it like to go down the massive fiery pit, the Darvaza Crater?
02 Jan 2025,10 mins
Does nature deserve rights - and song credits?
We explain the Rights of Nature movement and ask - is it effective?
01 Jan 2025,15 mins
South Korea’s Jeju Air crash: What we know
Authorities are still investigating the cause
31 Dec 2024,8 mins
From peanut farmer to President: Why the world is mourning Jimmy Carter
The Nobel Prize winner has died aged 100
30 Dec 2024,14 mins
Cultural appropriation of food: What is it?
And is it ok to trademark the Vietnamese national dish “pho”?
27 Dec 2024,8 mins
Is this the end for canned hunting in South Africa?
South Africa’s government has banned it but hasn’t said when
26 Dec 2024,8 mins
How to disagree without biting someone’s head off
We share tips on how to disagree with grace
25 Dec 2024,12 mins
Why 2024 was a bad year for female politicians
In a mega-election year, women struggled to boost female representation
24 Dec 2024,11 mins
How has Cyclone Chido impacted Mozambique and Mayotte?
Plus, what are the protests about in Mozambique?
23 Dec 2024,16 mins
Is BMX Freestyle on its way up?
It’s the Urban Cycling World Championships in Abu Dhabi
20 Dec 2024,8 mins
Northern Lights - what are they?
And why are we seeing more of them?
19 Dec 2024,12 mins
Could Donald Trump stop a TikTok ban in the US?
The President-elect says he now has a ‘warm spot’ for the Chinese social media app
18 Dec 2024,11 mins
Syria: What will the refugees do now?
After the collapse of president Bashar al-Assad's rule can they return to their homes?
17 Dec 2024,15 mins