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Who is Sri Lanka’s new leader?
Anura Kumara Dissanayake has been sworn in as the president
24 Sep 2024,15 mins
Can a crystal bring humans back to life in case of extinction?
The human genome has been stored on an ‘everlasting’ crystal
23 Sep 2024,13 mins
P Diddy: What are the charges against the hip-hop mogul?
The downfall of the rapper
20 Sep 2024,11 mins
How did thousands of pagers simultaneously explode in Lebanon?
And what actually is a pager?
19 Sep 2024,16 mins
Why has badminton become code for sex in Hong Kong?
We look at how sex education varies around the world
18 Sep 2024,12 mins
The second Trump assassination attempt and the Secret Service
Who protects presidents and do things need to change?
17 Sep 2024,13 mins
Why SpaceX sent a billionaire to walk in space
…and why two NASA astronauts are stuck on the International Space Station
16 Sep 2024,14 mins
Wildfires and drought in Brazil - what does it mean for the Amazon?
And what wildlife is at risk in the Amazon, Cerrado and Pantanal areas?
13 Sep 2024,14 mins
How are attitudes to sickle cell changing?
The hereditary blood disorder affects millions around the world
12 Sep 2024,15 mins
Has the US given up on gun control?
There's been another school shooting but will anything change?
11 Sep 2024,14 mins
Why YouTubers are hitting burnout
From Viral to Spiral
10 Sep 2024,11 mins
How dangerous is it to be part of the opposition in Venezuela?
Edmundo González, the opposition candidate, is in Spain after being given asylum
09 Sep 2024,14 mins
How to make a fake language for movies and TV
And are they just gibberish?
06 Sep 2024,14 mins
Is university worth the cost?
The cost of living is having an impact globally
05 Sep 2024,15 mins
Are we too obsessed with celebrities like Chappell Roan?
Chappell Roan has called out ‘creepy behaviour’ of some fans
04 Sep 2024,13 mins
Class of ChatGPT?
The pros and cons of using artificial intelligence in education
03 Sep 2024,12 mins
Are more men wearing makeup?
And how are male beauty standards changing?
02 Sep 2024,13 mins
Why has the founder of Telegram been arrested?
And what this says about free speech, and even the war between Russia and Ukraine
30 Aug 2024,14 mins
Are diamonds losing their sparkle?
And can lab-grown diamonds be an ethical alternative?
29 Aug 2024,15 mins
Israeli settlers are seizing land in the West Bank. Will it be permanent?
The war in Gaza has lead to a surge in settler violence in the occupied West Bank
28 Aug 2024,15 mins
Paris Paralympics 2024: Let the games begin!
The 17th Paralympic Games begin this week
27 Aug 2024,13 mins
How bad are private jets for the environment?
Starbucks’ new CEO Brian Niccol is under fire for his super commute
26 Aug 2024,12 mins
Black Myth: Wukong - what does it tell us about Chinese gaming?
And does it live up to the hype?
23 Aug 2024,12 mins
What’s it like living with disability in Somalia?
And will its new Disability Act make a difference?
22 Aug 2024,14 mins
How a Disney+ contract led to arguments around a woman’s death
Terms and Conditions can have strange consequences
21 Aug 2024,13 mins
Why are some passports worth more than others?
Visas can also be distributed unequally.
20 Aug 2024,15 mins
How a hospital murder led to India’s doctors going on strike
Protesters want a stronger law to better protect medical staff against violence
19 Aug 2024,14 mins
Stunt philanthropy: Who is it really good for?
MrBeast is known for giving fans cash, cars and even houses
16 Aug 2024,15 mins
Diplomatic immunity: What happens when things go wrong?
A girl in Zimbabwe was recently killed in a road accident which involved a US diplomat
15 Aug 2024,11 mins
Cocaine sharks: Why are marine animals being tested for drugs?
Crabs, shrimp and other sea life are absorbing our drugs and prescription meds
14 Aug 2024,12 mins