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US election: Biden stumbles against Trump
Candidates' age becomes even greater focus after first presidential debate
28 Jun 2024,26 mins
Missing Cryptoqueen: What happened to the world’s most wanted woman?
Ruja Ignatova persuaded millions to join her financial revolution. Then she disappeared
27 Jun 2024,25 mins
Julian Assange: Inside the deal to free WikiLeaks founder
US court finalises plea agreement which sees extradition request lifted
26 Jun 2024,25 mins
Hajj: Why over 1,000 Muslim pilgrims have died
Can Saudi Arabia balance tradition with safety as the climate crisis deepens?
25 Jun 2024,26 mins
Elon Musk: Is he worth history’s biggest pay deal?
Tesla’s shareholders want to give him $56 billion. Now it's up to a judge if he gets it
24 Jun 2024,26 mins
Sextortion: 'In six hours, my son was dead'
How Nigerian scammers blackmail teens worldwide
21 Jun 2024,26 mins
Ukraine war: The men avoiding conscription
Many draft-eligible Ukrainians are hiding from mobilisation squads
20 Jun 2024,22 mins
Nuclear power: Inside Europe's radioactive tomb
As reactors and waste grow, Finland’s fix is a lone example
19 Jun 2024,23 mins
Smartphone ban: Why an Irish town is taking children’s phones
How parents and teachers are protecting kids from online threats
18 Jun 2024,26 mins
North Korea: Why Putin and Xi are courting Kim
The war in Ukraine has shifted the balance of power between Moscow, Pyongyang and Beijing
17 Jun 2024,26 mins
Menopause: Are attitudes changing?
Once a taboo subject, women are now being encouraged to talk about their experiences
14 Jun 2024,25 mins
Hezbollah: Tensions on the Israel-Lebanon border
Rhetoric is ramping up, as the IDF exchange fire with the Shia militia group
13 Jun 2024,24 mins
Hunter Biden guilty: What could it mean for the president?
President Biden's son, Hunter, found guilty of lying about his drug use when buying a gun
12 Jun 2024,24 mins
France's snap election: Will President Macron's gamble pay off?
The French president dropped a bombshell after his party was beaten in EU elections
11 Jun 2024,27 mins
Brazil floods: A month underwater after climate "catastrophe"
Record rains have displaced almost 600,000 people. Some will never get to go home
10 Jun 2024,25 mins
US immigration: Could Biden's border policy decide the election?
The president has announced executive action to reduce the numbers crossing the border
07 Jun 2024,26 mins
India election: What went wrong for Modi?
BJP to govern in coalition after losing outright majority
06 Jun 2024,26 mins
Ukraine's children: Growing up under fire
The stories of Angelina, Daniel and Lera show how the conflict has transformed childhood
05 Jun 2024,28 mins
Measles: Why is there a global resurgence?
Cases of this highly preventable disease are surging worldwide
04 Jun 2024,25 mins
Fascism in Italy: Has the country moved on from its past?
Why Mussolini’s legacy still resonates with the neo-fascist minority
03 Jun 2024,25 mins
Mexico election: A blood-soaked ballot
Dozens of candidates have been murdered as Mexico prepares for its first woman President
31 May 2024,26 mins
Americast: Donald Trump found guilty
The former president has been convicted on all counts in historic criminal trial.
31 May 2024,29 mins
Palestinian state recognition: Does it change anything?
Ireland, Norway and Spain join 140 other countries in recognising statehood
30 May 2024,26 mins
US election: The RFK Jr wildcard
Will Kennedy draw votes from Biden or Trump?
29 May 2024,26 mins
Perfume's dark secret: Child labour behind some of your fragrances
Pickers earn as little as a dollar a day, while huge profits are made in the industry
28 May 2024,26 mins
Stolen treasures: Scandal at the British Museum
The iconic institution is scrambling to protect its reputation after alleged thefts
27 May 2024,23 mins
South Africa elections: 'Democracy means nothing to me'
Voters weigh frustration and loyalty to Mandela's ANC party
24 May 2024,26 mins
War in Ukraine: Is Russia winning?
Moscow is gaining ground in its military offensive
23 May 2024,26 mins
India election: Modi's massive social media machine
How holograms, AI and group chats and have transformed Indian politics
22 May 2024,25 mins
Iran: What's next after the president's death?
What is Tehran's next move without Ebrahim Raisi?
21 May 2024,21 mins