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Why has Russia’s Supreme Court labelled the LGBT movement “extremist”?
Some LGBT Russians told us they’re questioning their future in the country
04 Dec 2023,13 mins
Why did it take so long to rescue the Indian tunnel workers?
And what effect does being trapped underground have on your body and your mind?
01 Dec 2023,13 mins
The controversial climate summit held in an oil state: What is COP28?
We’re talking all things COP; what is it and what are people there hoping to achieve?
30 Nov 2023,15 mins
How TikTok is changing the music industry ft. Sofi Tukker
Their new song Veneno is an example of a viral remix
29 Nov 2023,12 mins
Why are so many historic celebrity sexual assault cases being filed now?
How a new law in the state of New York has led to a flurry of accusations
28 Nov 2023,13 mins
Israel-Gaza: The hostage and prisoner release explained
There’s been a four-day pause in fighting
27 Nov 2023,16 mins
Rammed earth: What is it and can it help tackle climate change?
Why an alternative construction technique is becoming increasingly popular
24 Nov 2023,15 mins
OpenAI: What’s going on and what does it mean for the future of AI?
The Silicon Valley drama raises big questions about AI’s use
23 Nov 2023,12 mins
Brazil heatwave: What’s it got to do with El Niño?
Taylor Swift’s Eras tour has been impacted
22 Nov 2023,14 mins
How a chainsaw wielding TV star became Argentina’s president
TikTok helped him reach young people
21 Nov 2023,12 mins
Fentanyl: Why is it killing so many young Americans?
The deadly drug has become the biggest killer of 18-45 year olds in the US
20 Nov 2023,14 mins
Gaza: Why is Al-Shifa hospital so important to both sides?
The biggest hospital in Gaza City has been raided by the Israeli military
17 Nov 2023,14 mins
Miss Universe: Can beauty pageants ever be inclusive?
New rules allow married women and mothers to compete
16 Nov 2023,15 mins
How people smugglers are using social media in Pakistan
They’re openly encouraging people to make illegal journeys
15 Nov 2023,12 mins
Cryptocurrency Explained
The good, the bad and the blockchain
14 Nov 2023,15 mins
How removing tattoos can help people cope with trauma
Dermatologists are using lasers to erase gang and trafficking tattoos
13 Nov 2023,15 mins
Is there a right way to be masculine?
How can you counter toxic masculinity online?
10 Nov 2023,14 mins
Marvel mishaps: Are we sick of superheroes?
The new MCU film, The Marvels, comes out this weekend and it's on track to underperform
09 Nov 2023,13 mins
Delhi smog: How India is tackling air pollution
Coal, cars and cooking fuels are all being looked at
08 Nov 2023,15 mins
Ukraine: Life in a warzone
Ukraine: Life in a warzone
07 Nov 2023,13 mins
Asexuality: Is it the 'invisible' sexual orientation?
Asexual people say they’re often misunderstood and dismissed
06 Nov 2023,12 mins
How do you tackle toxic behaviour in gaming?
Will a 'Good Game Playbook' reduce cases of abuse and harassment in gaming?
03 Nov 2023,15 mins
Are "super-shoes" giving some runners an unfair advantage?
Kelvin Kiptum has just set a new world record for a marathon wearing “super-shoes”
02 Nov 2023,14 mins
The secret life of Chinese social media apps
Why are some governments worried about WeChat and TikTok?
01 Nov 2023,15 mins
What’s behind the humanitarian crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo?
Nearly seven million people have been internally displaced
31 Oct 2023,15 mins
More money, more problems: How do currencies work?
Nigeria’s currency has seen a big drop in value over the last few months
30 Oct 2023,15 mins
Why are some Caribbean nations demanding slavery reparations?
From Barbados to Jamaica, people say it’s time for former colonial powers to pay
27 Oct 2023,15 mins
Reasons to be climate cheerful, with Bill Gates
We take a look beyond the bad news
26 Oct 2023,11 mins
Dengue fever: What is it and why is it spreading?
From India to Europe, warmer temperatures allow disease-carrying mosquitos to thrive
25 Oct 2023,14 mins
An empty airport, a railway to nowhere and China’s trillion-dollar plan
Railways and ports are all part of China’s Belt and Road initiative
24 Oct 2023,15 mins