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Why 2024 was a bad year for female politicians
In a mega-election year, women struggled to boost female representation
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We share tips on how to disagree with grace
Is this the end for canned hunting in South Africa?
South Africa’s government has banned it but hasn’t said when
Cultural appropriation of food: What is it?
And is it ok to trademark the Vietnamese national dish “pho”?
From peanut farmer to President: Why the world is mourning Jimmy Carter
The Nobel Prize winner has died aged 100
South Korea’s Jeju Air crash: What we know
Authorities are still investigating the cause
Does nature deserve rights - and song credits?
We explain the Rights of Nature movement and ask - is it effective?
Is Turkmenistan finally closing the “gates of hell”?
And what’s it like to go down the massive fiery pit, the Darvaza Crater?
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Horror films were some of the highest-earners in Bollywood in 2024
How asthma is affecting Africa
It’s thought almost half of all asthma sufferers in the world live in Africa
Is Elon Musk influencing world politics?
The richest man in the world, Elon Musk, has turned his attention to European politics
Tibet earthquake: What we know so far
Tremors from the 7.1 magnitude quake were also felt in Nepal and parts of India
Is carbon offsetting a con?
And what is the impact of carbon offsetting on the ground in Africa?
Wildfires are burning across Los Angeles
What has climate change got to do with the LA fires?
How is gang violence affecting life in Haiti?
Helping you make sense of what’s happening in your world.
Why is the Darién Gap so dangerous?
We follow one young Venezuelan woman’s journey on the deadly migration route
Who makes Shein’s clothes?
The BBC goes into the fast fashion giant’s Chinese factories to find out
Israel-Gaza ceasefire: What’s been agreed?
After 15 months of war and long negotiations, Israel and Hamas have reached a deal
Donald Trump, UFC and WWE: The love affair
We explain where it all began and how all parties benefit
*BONUS EPISODE* Trump’s inauguration: What to expect
We explain how the inauguration works and Donald Trump’s priorities for his second term.
(A very temporary) RIP to American TikTok
Is this the biggest comeback of the year?
How drones could transform healthcare in remote areas
We look at how they're being used in The Philippines
Why does China put Uyghurs in ‘re-education camps’?
And what happens when they flee abroad?
Why are dugongs (or sea cows) dying out in Thailand?
And what are authorities doing to save them?
How to solve Malaysia’s obesity crisis
Malaysia has the highest obesity rate in South East Asia
Auschwitz: How Holocaust survivors are preserving history
Denial and distortion are present on all online platforms
The DRC conflict: What you need to know
Who are M23? And what have they got to do with Rwanda?
How DeepSeek is shaking up the world of AI
Some people are concerned about security and censorship
Why are more people getting allergic to stuff?
And how peanut powder is being used to treat some allergies.
How cow vaccines sparked conspiracy theories in Kenya
And why Bill Gates has been dragged into the conversation
Why people are ‘swiping right’ on matchmakers in South Korea
Professional matchmakers services are on the rise for those looking for love
