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Back to SearchKaty Perry went to space but does that make her an astronaut?
It’s 2025 and Katy Perry has officially gone to space. On Monday 14th April, she strapped herself into the Blue Origin rocket and blasted off like a “Firework” with five other well-known women. The r…
Published on 8 months, 1 week ago
Why has Nigeria banned Afrobeats song Tell Your Papa?
‘Tell Your Papa’ by Eedris Abdulkareem is an Afrobeats song which criticises Nigeria’s president Bola Tinubu and calls on his son, Seyi Tinubu, to let his father know that "people are dying" because …
Published on 8 months, 1 week ago
When is the right time to put your sick pet down?
A pet can bring so much joy to a person’s life. Usually, the owner will outlive their pet. But advances in modern veterinary care has made more treatments available to keep animals alive for longer. …
Published on 8 months, 1 week ago
Are artificial reefs good for our oceans?
An enormous fifty-year-old ocean liner, the SS United States, is set to be sunk and become the world’s biggest artificial reef, off the coast of Florida in the US. The area already has over 500 artif…
Published on 8 months, 1 week ago
Why North Sentinel island doesn’t want visitors
East of India is a small island called North Sentinel Island. It’s home to the Sentinelese people. But no one else is welcome to visit, and if they try, they may face death. The Sentinelese have made…
Published on 8 months, 1 week ago
Why do scientists want to bring back extinct animals?
The US company Colossal claim to have brought back the dire wolf from extinction after 12,000 years through genetic engineering. The three pups, called Romulus, Remus and Khaleesi, are now living in …
Published on 8 months, 2 weeks ago
South Sudan conflict: Explained
Tensions in South Sudan are rising, threatening an already fragile peace deal between President Salva Kiir and his rival First Vice-President Riek Machar.
They signed the peace agreement in 2018 to en…
Published on 8 months, 2 weeks ago
Why Taiwan is deporting Chinese influencers and “mainland wives”
Taiwan’s government recently deported Liu Zhenya, a Chinese national who goes by “Yaya in Taiwan” on social media. It’s after Liu posted comments on Douyin — the Chinese version of TikTok — that Taiw…
Published on 8 months, 2 weeks ago
What is the International Criminal Court?
The International Criminal Court has been in the spotlight recently after it issued several arrest warrants for both Hamas and Israeli officials involved in the Israel-Gaza war. Following this, US Pr…
Published on 8 months, 2 weeks ago
Tariffs: Your super simple guide
Donald Trump has introduced tariffs on imports to the US. This has caused a huge reaction across the world with many major stock markets in free fall ever since.
Are you confused by all the different…
Published on 8 months, 2 weeks ago