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Why an alternative construction technique is becoming increasingly popular
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Israel-Gaza: How and when might a ceasefire happen?
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All of the K-pop band have enlisted in the South Korean military
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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
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An eruption in Iceland has captured the world’s attention
Work hard, play hard
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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
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Mickey Mouse is no longer under US copyright but it’s not all black and white
