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Who is Sri Lanka’s new leader?
Anura Kumara Dissanayake has been sworn in as the president
How a North Korean defector became a K-pop idol
Yu Hyuk is in 1VERSE, the first K-pop boy band with North Korean
Should museums give back looted treasures like the Benin Bronzes?
Egypt wants the Rosetta Stone and other artefacts to be returned
How do you get a star on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame?
Batman just got one - how much did he have to pay?
Israel-Lebanon: What next?
How will Hassan Nasrallah’s death change Hezbollah?
How modern slavery hides in plain sight
The BBC found evidence of modern slavery at a McDonald's franchise in the UK
How matcha tea took over the world
We spill the tea on the health benefits
Iran: What you need to know
And what kinds of weapons does it have?
Does Moo Deng have pretty privilege?
Cuter animals get more attention and funding for conservation
How has life changed in Israel and Gaza?
It’s been one year since the attacks on the 7th October
How is climate change affecting sport?
And how are elite sporting events contributing to climate change?
How is Rwanda managing the Marburg virus outbreak?
We also look at Mpox in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Why does Malawi have such high rates of cervical cancer?
And what’s it got to do with the HPV vaccine?
How do election polls work?
We find out why poll predictions sometimes get it wrong
How illegal gold mining impacts Ghana
People are protesting the practice known as ‘galamsey’
Jupiter’s moon: Will we discover alien life beneath the ice?
How Nasa’s Europa Clipper Mission could change life’s origin story
US election: Why money matters to young voters
Climate change and women’s rights are also top priorities
Israel, Lebanon and UN peacekeepers - what’s going on?
And why is Israel attacking UN peacekeepers in Lebanon?
*EXTRA EPISODE* Hamas leader dead: What does this mean for the war in Gaza?
We explain the significance of Yahya Sinwar’s death
Liam Payne: Why One Direction fans are so heartbroken
We hear from super fans globally, and a psychotherapist
Are attitudes towards India’s caste system changing?
Some individuals are asserting their caste online, which others view as a step backwards.
Why has Ivory Coast banned student unions?
Union accused of murder, prostitution and torture
Are the Yazidis any closer to justice?
Ten years ago thousands of Yazidis were killed and enslaved by Islamic State group
Why is labiaplasty on the rise in Brazil?
And why there’s no such thing as a “perfect” vulva
Why women footballers are taking on an oil company
Aramco has sponsorship rights for the Women's World Cup in 2027
Why young people are leaving for Senegal
Many see a brighter future in Africa
Could abortion rights swing the U.S election?
Why abortion rights are on the ballot
South Africa: Chris Brown gig shines light on violence against women
One women’s group wants to ban the US singer from performing
Why some young people are fed up with the “black tax”
Sending money to relatives abroad has become tougher for many
Is Africa the next big player in esports and pro gaming?
The scene is growing fast in Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya, Ethiopia and Ghana
Why "biopiracy" was a big talking point at COP 16
There’s a disagreement over who owns traditional knowledge
