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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?
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?
Why has Russia’s Supreme Court labelled the LGBT movement “extremist”?
Some LGBT Russians told us they’re questioning their future in the country
Why are Venezuela and Guyana locked in a land dispute?
Venezuela has voted to claim Essequibo - an oil-rich region part of Guyana
Tanzania floods: What’s it like to live through a landslide?
Dozens of people have been killed following torrential rain
COP28: How to stop your climate anxiety flaring up
Activists share their strategies for dealing with feelings of despair about the planet
Should rap lyrics be allowed as evidence in criminal trials?
Young Thug’s lyrics are being used as evidence against him in court
How progressive is the Pope?
Pope Francis’ more liberal stance on LGBTQ issues has caused rifts inside the church
Kashmir: What India’s Supreme Court ruling means
Jammu and Kashmir were given special status when they ed India
COP28: What’s the deal?
Nearly 200 countries have agreed a new global deal on climate change
Israel-Gaza: How and when might a ceasefire happen?
The BBC’s Jeremy Bowen gives his analysis on how the war might end
BTS: From singers to soldiers
All of the K-pop band have enlisted in the South Korean military
Why are STIs on the rise in Europe?
More people are testing positive for chlamydia, gonorrhoea, and LGV
AI deepfake porn: Could I be next?
As AI tech grows, more apps are being developed to create these fake images
Why do farmers in Myanmar and Afghanistan grow opium?
Myanmar recently sured Afghanistan as the world’s top producer
Sudan: What’s happening in the world’s ‘forgotten war’?
We explain how Sudan got here and whether the war could end anytime soon
Fascination and fear: Why are volcanoes a hot topic?
An eruption in Iceland has captured the world’s attention
Work hard, play hard
Which countries have the best and worst work-life balance?
Kush: The mystery drug that’s got Sierra Leone hooked
It’s cheap, it’s potent and nobody really knows what’s in it
The Nile: A big dam problem
Ethiopia is building a dam on the river but what does this mean for Sudan and Egypt?
Are billionaires a good thing?
There’s thousands of them, but does their wealth trickle down?
Bigfoot, Chupacabras and Yetis: What are cryptids?
We take a look at mythical creatures from around the globe
How Vladimir Putin changed everyday life in Russia
The BBC’s Russia Editor Steve Rosenberg takes us through his rise to power
Can blind dates fix China’s shrinking population?
Some cities are also offering parents money to have more babies
Make it rain: What is cloud seeding?
The city of Lahore is using artificial rain to clear the air
How to survive a plane crash
Is Japan’s flawless evacuation a model for all?
Mickey Mouse: Copyrights and wrongs
Mickey Mouse is no longer under US copyright but it’s not all black and white
Ukraine: What’s life like for President Zelensky?
Before 2019, he was a comedian but now he's the president of a country at war
The dirty secret inside clean tech
We need precious metals to run green tech but what’s the cost of mining them?
Overeducated, underpaid: China’s youth unemployment problem
Why can’t they find jobs?
Ecuador: How do you solve the gang problem?
Can a state of emergency sort out the gang problem in Ecuador?
