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How much can scientists learn from eclipses?
And can they help unlock the secrets of our universe?
09 Apr 2024,14 mins
Is conscription making a comeback in Europe?
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has sparked debate over mandatory military service
08 Apr 2024,14 mins
How can you fix racism in Spanish football?
Real Madrid’s Vinícius Júnior broke down in tears describing his experiences.
05 Apr 2024,15 mins
Elon Musk put a chip in my brain
What’s the future for brain implants?
04 Apr 2024,12 mins
Who is Senegal’s new President Bassirou Diomaye Faye?
He’s the country’s youngest president and has just got out of prison
03 Apr 2024,10 mins
The unstoppable rise of Temu
The story behind the Chinese e-commerce shopping giant and why its products are so cheap
02 Apr 2024,14 mins
Why are chocolate and coffee getting more expensive?
Climate change is making it harder for farmers to grow cocoa and coffee beans
01 Apr 2024,15 mins
Marina Summers: What’s life like for a Filipina drag queen?
She was one of the top queens on RuPaul’s Drag Race UK vs The World.
01 Apr 2024,14 mins
Can Beyoncé’s new album Cowboy Carter boost black country artists?
The Texas Hold ‘Em singer is shaking up the genre
29 Mar 2024,16 mins
Are flying cars finally taking off?
A Chinese company is getting serious about the sci-fi tech
28 Mar 2024,14 mins
Are sanctions on Russia actually hurting its economy?
The nation’s finances remain resilient despite punishing sanctions from the West
27 Mar 2024,15 mins
The secrets of the underwater cables carrying your internet
And what happened when they broke…
26 Mar 2024,13 mins
Havana syndrome: What’s causing it?
New research from the U.S. found no link to brain injury
25 Mar 2024,14 mins
Personalised ads - would you pay to opt out?
Meta is charging people in Europe to use Facebook and Instagram ad-free - we explain why.
22 Mar 2024,13 mins
Are Boeing’s planes in trouble?
The mid-flight blowout signals a turbulent time for the company
21 Mar 2024,15 mins
How dangerous are chemical hair straighteners and relaxers?
And why is the US talking about banning them?
20 Mar 2024,12 mins
Idris Elba’s plan to build a brand new city on an African island
The actor and DJ wants to regenerate Sierra Leone’s Sherbro Island
19 Mar 2024,14 mins
What’s the future of renewable energy in the Philippines?
The sun, volcanoes and wind could all play a part
18 Mar 2024,15 mins
Why are footballers lying about their age?
And what are the consequences?
15 Mar 2024,14 mins
Why are trans people being murdered in Mexico?
And why is it taking so long to get justice?
14 Mar 2024,12 mins
How are people in Gaza observing Ramadan?
Palestinians around the world tell us how the Israel-Gaza war is impacting them
13 Mar 2024,16 mins
Kate Middleton photo: What went wrong?
What happened to THAT photo and do we know how it was edited?
12 Mar 2024,14 mins
Can ticket touts be beaten?
Resellers are buying up tickets and driving up prices around the globe
11 Mar 2024,12 mins
Do we still care about award shows like the Oscars anymore?
Plus, what you have to do behind the scenes to win an Academy Award
08 Mar 2024,14 mins
Why don’t South Koreans want to have kids?
South Korea has the world’s lowest birth rate - and it's dropping even further
07 Mar 2024,10 mins
Can Senegal’s democracy hang on?
Its President's attempt to postpone elections has thrown the country into turmoil
06 Mar 2024,12 mins
Is it worth becoming a doctor in Kenya?
Doctors have announced a 14-day strike over staff shortages
05 Mar 2024,13 mins
Why is Kenya sending troops to Haiti?
Gang violence has plagued the Caribbean nation for years
04 Mar 2024,13 mins
What’s happening to music on TikTok?
And Paul Pogba’s football ban for doping explained.
01 Mar 2024,13 mins
Were Indian men tricked into fighting on the frontline for Russia?
The men say they were duped by job recruitment agents on Youtube.
29 Feb 2024,13 mins