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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?
Why are Guinness World Records being smashed in Ghana and Nigeria?
Plus, can Football Manager give Guinea-Bissau the edge at AFCON?
Who are the Houthis and why are the US and UK attacking them?
The military group in Yemen has been targeting commercial ships in the Red Sea
Super Mosquitoes and how to fight back against malaria
Cape Verde is malaria-free but one mosquito species seems to be immune to our attacks
Is circular fashion the answer to clothes waste?
We explore projects trying to improve sustainability and reduce pollution
Why are young people leaving Romania?
Plus, is the Guinness World Record’s 'oldest dog', Bobi, a fraud?
Should video games be more culturally sensitive?
It’s taken 14 years for Ubisoft to release a version of Prince of Persia in Farsi
How much does having a baby contribute to climate change?
We speak to people who’ve made the decision not to have babies for the planet
Why did India’s top female wrestler quit before the Olympics?
A year on from sexual harassment protests in wrestling - has anything really changed?
What’s going on with Pakistan and Iran?
Why is Iran attacking its allies and what does this mean for the Middle East?
Have influencers changed perceptions of ADHD?
And why is there a global shortage of ADHD medication?
How do African athletes train for the Winter Olympics without ice?
Nigeria’s youth curling team, the Broomzillas, are competing in South Korea
Why is femicide on the rise in Kenya?
Thousands have been protesting against gender-based violence
How is plastic pollution affecting marine animals?
Hermit crabs are now ‘wearing’ our plastic rubbish as shells
Who is Imran Khan and why is he in prison?
Pakistan’s former Prime Minister and his wife Bushra Bibi have been jailed for corruption
How do the US Presidential elections actually work?
A simple(ish) guide to how America picks its president
