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Why are footballers lying about their age?
And what are the consequences?
What’s the future of renewable energy in the Philippines?
The sun, volcanoes and wind could all play a part
Idris Elba’s plan to build a brand new city on an African island
The actor and DJ wants to regenerate Sierra Leone’s Sherbro Island
How dangerous are chemical hair straighteners and relaxers?
And why is the US talking about banning them?
Are Boeing’s planes in trouble?
The mid-flight blowout signals a turbulent time for the company
Personalised ads - would you pay to opt out?
Meta is charging people in Europe to use Facebook and Instagram ad-free - we explain why.
Havana syndrome: What’s causing it?
New research from the U.S. found no link to brain injury
The secrets of the underwater cables carrying your internet
And what happened when they broke…
Are sanctions on Russia actually hurting its economy?
The nation’s finances remain resilient despite punishing sanctions from the West
Are flying cars finally taking off?
A Chinese company is getting serious about the sci-fi tech
Can Beyoncé’s new album Cowboy Carter boost black country artists?
The Texas Hold ‘Em singer is shaking up the genre
Marina Summers: What’s life like for a Filipina drag queen?
She was one of the top queens on RuPaul’s Drag Race UK vs The World.
Why are chocolate and coffee getting more expensive?
Climate change is making it harder for farmers to grow cocoa and coffee beans
The unstoppable rise of Temu
The story behind the Chinese e-commerce shopping giant and why its products are so cheap
Who is Senegal’s new President Bassirou Diomaye Faye?
He’s the country’s youngest president and has just got out of prison
Elon Musk put a chip in my brain
What’s the future for brain implants?
How can you fix racism in Spanish football?
Real Madrid’s Vinícius Júnior broke down in tears describing his experiences.
Is conscription making a comeback in Europe?
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has sparked debate over mandatory military service
How much can scientists learn from eclipses?
And can they help unlock the secrets of our universe?
Is Botswana really going to send 20,000 elephants?
The success of its conservation programme has created problems for people
Why isn’t enough aid getting into Gaza?
And what are aid workers doing to help people?
What's P-pop and could it rival K-pop?
We go behind the scenes with boyband Alamat in Manila
Why has Iran attacked Israel?
We explain why they became enemies
How big could women’s basketball get?
Players like Caitlin Clark, this year’s top WNBA draft pick, are bringing star power
I eat three steaks a day - how does beef affect climate change?
We explain why beef has such a big carbon footprint
Why is India having a live music boom?
Acts like Ed Sheeran and the Jonas Brothers have sold out venues across the country
South Korea’s shamans are now online
How do you become one and why do people visit them?
Why I won’t switch to the metaverse as a professional gamer
We explain what the metaverse is and how it could impact our lives
Is extreme weather the new normal?
Dubai floods and Africa bakes
Nuclear weapons: who has them and how do they work?
And is a nuclear war likely?
How will the US TikTok ban affect me?
We explain why the American government has given TikTok an ultimatum
