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Solutions Journalism: Prison of the mind
Around the world, prison populations are bursting at the seams, but in some European countries, they are closing and reoffending rates are down. The …
1 year, 1 month ago
BBC Trending: The chatbot bridging an aid gap
A mechanical engineer by day, Hania Zataari felt compelled to put her skills to use as the war intensified in Lebanon. Hailing from the south, one of…
1 year, 1 month ago
Assignment: The Gambia - when migrants are forced to go home
Each year young people from the tiny West African nation of The Gambia try to reach Europe through “The Backway” - a costly, perilous journey over la…
1 year, 1 month ago
In the Studio: Madame Gandhi
Kiran Gandhi, aka Madame Gandhi, is an American artist, activist and producer who originally started out as a percussionist for popular British artis…
1 year, 1 month ago
Paths of return: A special homecoming to Sierra Leone
In Freetown, Sierra Leone, we join a group of African-Americans who have all taken a DNA test and discovered their ancestors came from this country o…
1 year, 1 month ago
The Fifth Floor: China's empty maternity wards
Eunice Yang from BBC Chinese reports on the closure of over 400 maternity wards across China. Plus, South Korea's illegal tattoo parlours with BBC Ko…
1 year, 2 months ago
BBC OS Conversations: Dealing with trauma after vehicle-ramming attacks
Over the past decade, cars and trucks have been used as lethal weapons in an increasing number of attacks. Fourteen people died and at least 35 were …
1 year, 2 months ago
Heart and Soul: The plight of Hindus in Bangladesh, part two
Sahar Zand follows young Hindu activists Banamali and Sukanto, who are documenting the violence they say authorities and media are ignoring. She join…
1 year, 2 months ago
Licence to operate a space object
Since humans have been on earth, the night sky has caused many to gaze upwards, open-mouthed in astonishment. Beyond its beauty, it has facilitated b…
1 year, 2 months ago
Child soldiers and capoeira
In the city of Goma, former child soldiers are being rehabilitated using capoeira, the Brazilian martial art. Since the start of the conflict in 1996…
1 year, 2 months ago