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Kamala Harris picks Tim Walz as her running mate
How do the VP nominees compare and how they will impact the 2024 race
07 Aug 2024,26 mins
'Unwanted': Australia and disabled migrants
Australia relies on immigration to thrive but not everyone is welcomed with open arms
06 Aug 2024,24 mins
Russia-West prisoner swap: An emotional and diplomatic spectacle
The high stakes talks which freed some of Putin's harshest critics
05 Aug 2024,28 mins
Why did Trump turn his back on Project 2025?
Trump’s campaign would welcome the demise of conservative blueprint for his presidency
02 Aug 2024,25 mins
Israel, Iran and fears of a wider war in the Middle East
Iran vows to avenge the killing of top Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh
01 Aug 2024,25 mins
CrowdStrike: Is our tech too vulnerable?
What we can learn from the biggest IT outage in history
31 Jul 2024,26 mins
Venezuela: What's next after disputed election?
Protests have erupted across the country as opposition question Maduro victory
30 Jul 2024,27 mins
Why do so many trains crash in India?
Exploring what caused a triple-train crash that killed nearly 300 people in Odisha
29 Jul 2024,24 mins
Olympics: Is Paris poised for success?
France grapples with politics, climate and security as the Games begin
26 Jul 2024,25 mins
Divorce: The art of breaking up
Rates have been falling across the West for decades
25 Jul 2024,24 mins
What’s behind the deadly protests in Bangladesh?
Over 150 people have died, but can PM Sheikh Hasina calm the growing public anger?
24 Jul 2024,26 mins
The most contested land in the world?
A journey through a land - and a slogan - between the River Jordan and the Mediterranean
23 Jul 2024,26 mins
Joe Biden out, Kamala Harris in?
Incumbent VP gains support of top Democrats after President Biden exits 2024 race
22 Jul 2024,27 mins
US election: The week that changed the presidential race
Donald Trump has accepted his nomination. Now all eyes are on President Biden
19 Jul 2024,26 mins
India's mega-wedding: Party like a billionaire
How Asia's richest man celebrated his son's marriage
18 Jul 2024,25 mins
Lukashenko: Putin's man in Belarus
The authoritarian leader marks 30 years in power
17 Jul 2024,24 mins
US election: Trump picks VP as failed assassination investigated
Former president unveils November running mate JD Vance
16 Jul 2024,26 mins
Brazil: The influencer convicted of modern slavery
Kat Torres is facing allegations from multiple women
15 Jul 2024,25 mins,
US Supreme Court: A crisis of confidence?
Why American trust in their top court is near an all-time low
12 Jul 2024,25 mins
Iran: Will the new 'reformist' president change anything?
Why Masoud Pezeshkian’s critics say he is just a figurehead
11 Jul 2024,25 mins
US election: Biden’s fight to stay in the race
The president defies Democrats who want him to go
10 Jul 2024,26 mins
French election: Political deadlock as the left beats far right
Macron faces uncertainty after surprise victory for the left alliance
09 Jul 2024,26 mins
Lab-grown meat: Why countries are banning it
Is cultivated meat a solution to the climate crisis or just a gimmick?
08 Jul 2024,26 mins
UK election: Keir Starmer’s political earthquake
The new Labour prime minister has a huge majority, but does he have public support?
05 Jul 2024,27 mins
Hollywood: Has the summer blockbuster lost its sparkle?
Some industry insiders worry Barbenheimer was an anomaly disguising the industry's woes
05 Jul 2024,26 mins
Kenya protests: How Gen Z took on the government
Tax hikes cancelled after demonstrators storm parliament
04 Jul 2024,23 mins
French election: Le Pen's far right at the gates of power
The National Rally party is now a dominant force in France
03 Jul 2024,23 mins
Overtourism: Can travel hotspots cope with the crowds?
Our demand for selfies is testing the most famous destinations to the limit
02 Jul 2024,26 mins
UK election: Could the Brits ditch the Conservatives?
The Conservative party could be ousted after nearly 15 years running the country
01 Jul 2024,26 mins
Retelling the Global Story: Joe Biden’s ageing brain
How old is too old to be President of the United States?
30 Jun 2024,29 mins