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The Cultural Frontline: The Los Angeles fires
The fires that devastated parts of Los Angeles in January this year killed at least 29 people and destroyed thousands of homes. Angelino Laura Hubber…
11 months, 1 week ago
Malawi: Life in your years
Life expectancy in Malawi, one of the poorest countries in the world, increased by 19 years (from 46 to 65) from 2000 to 2019 - mostly due to reducti…
11 months, 2 weeks ago
Assignment: Who is Alice Guo?
The global online scamming industry is said to be worth some $500 billion a year. It operates in secret, in complexes hidden behind high fences in co…
11 months, 2 weeks ago
Encore: Rejecting public education in Arizona
Education is a hot topic in the United States. President Donald Trump recently began taking steps to dismantle the Department of Education, saying it…
11 months, 2 weeks ago
In the Studio: The Line
In our time of looming ecological disaster, radical minds are needed to rethink the way we live. In Saudi Arabia, NEOM are building a futuristic new …
11 months, 2 weeks ago
Do we need a new Nato?
European leaders have had cause to rethink their roles within Nato recently, in light of statements coming from the US Government. The Trump administ…
11 months, 2 weeks ago
The Fifth Floor: Behind Georgia's political turmoil
Georgia finds itself in political turmoil. For decades many Georgians have longed to be a part of the EU, feeling that their values align more closel…
11 months, 2 weeks ago
BBC OS Conversations: Ukraine: What do Russians think about the war?
For the first time in three years, there’s talk of a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine. Negotiations are ongoing, but at the time of recording thi…
11 months, 2 weeks ago
Heart and Soul: The mosque for Bangladesh’s transgender women
In Bangladesh, hijras - once a revered community - have long lived on the margins. Also known as the third gender, hijras form a diverse group, inclu…
11 months, 2 weeks ago
What’s your poison: The methanol crisis
In November 2024, six people died after visiting a bar in Vang Vieng, Laos. Authorities in the country said it was a suspected mass poisoning - the c…
11 months, 2 weeks ago