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Why "biopiracy" was a big talking point at COP 16
There’s a disagreement over who owns traditional knowledge
04 Nov 2024,14 mins
Is Africa the next big player in esports and pro gaming?
The scene is growing fast in Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya, Ethiopia and Ghana
01 Nov 2024,14 mins
Why some young people are fed up with the “black tax”
Sending money to relatives abroad has become tougher for many
31 Oct 2024,14 mins
South Africa: Chris Brown gig shines light on violence against women
One women’s group wants to ban the US singer from performing
30 Oct 2024,12 mins
Could abortion rights swing the U.S election?
Why abortion rights are on the ballot
29 Oct 2024,14 mins
Why young people are leaving France for Senegal
Many see a brighter future in Africa
28 Oct 2024,12 mins
Why women footballers are taking on an oil company
Aramco has sponsorship rights for the Women's World Cup in 2027
25 Oct 2024,11 mins
Why is labiaplasty on the rise in Brazil?
And why there’s no such thing as a “perfect” vulva
24 Oct 2024,14 mins
Are the Yazidis any closer to justice?
Ten years ago thousands of Yazidis were killed and enslaved by Islamic State group
23 Oct 2024,15 mins
Why has Ivory Coast banned student unions?
Union accused of murder, prostitution and torture
22 Oct 2024,12 mins
Are attitudes towards India’s caste system changing?
Some individuals are asserting their caste online, which others view as a step backwards.
21 Oct 2024,15 mins
Liam Payne: Why One Direction fans are so heartbroken
We hear from super fans globally, and a psychotherapist
18 Oct 2024,15 mins
*EXTRA EPISODE* Hamas leader dead: What does this mean for the war in Gaza?
We explain the significance of Yahya Sinwar’s death
18 Oct 2024,8 mins
Israel, Lebanon and UN peacekeepers - what’s going on?
And why is Israel attacking UN peacekeepers in Lebanon?
17 Oct 2024,13 mins
US election: Why money matters to young voters
Climate change and women’s rights are also top priorities
16 Oct 2024,14 mins
Jupiter’s moon: Will we discover alien life beneath the ice?
How Nasa’s Europa Clipper Mission could change life’s origin story
15 Oct 2024,14 mins
How illegal gold mining impacts Ghana
People are protesting the practice known as ‘galamsey’
14 Oct 2024,14 mins
How do election polls work?
We find out why poll predictions sometimes get it wrong
11 Oct 2024,14 mins
Why does Malawi have such high rates of cervical cancer?
And what’s it got to do with the HPV vaccine?
10 Oct 2024,10 mins
How is Rwanda managing the Marburg virus outbreak?
We also look at Mpox in the Democratic Republic of Congo
09 Oct 2024,14 mins
How is climate change affecting sport?
And how are elite sporting events contributing to climate change?
08 Oct 2024,15 mins
How has life changed in Israel and Gaza?
It’s been one year since the attacks on the 7th October
07 Oct 2024,18 mins
Does Moo Deng have pretty privilege?
Cuter animals get more attention and funding for conservation
04 Oct 2024,14 mins
Iran: What you need to know
And what kinds of weapons does it have?
03 Oct 2024,14 mins
How matcha tea took over the world
We spill the tea on the health benefits
02 Oct 2024,13 mins
How modern slavery hides in plain sight
The BBC found evidence of modern slavery at a McDonald's franchise in the UK
01 Oct 2024,15 mins
Israel-Lebanon: What next?
How will Hassan Nasrallah’s death change Hezbollah?
30 Sep 2024,15 mins
How do you get a star on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame?
Batman just got one - how much did he have to pay?
27 Sep 2024,12 mins
Should museums give back looted treasures like the Benin Bronzes?
Egypt wants the Rosetta Stone and other artefacts to be returned
26 Sep 2024,14 mins
How a North Korean defector became a K-pop idol
Yu Hyuk is in 1VERSE, the first K-pop boy band with North Korean members
25 Sep 2024,11 mins