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Back to SearchElon Musk: From tech billionaire to Donald Trump adviser
Elon Musk — the world’s richest man — has built several companies, including PayPal, Tesla, and SpaceX. He’s also built a close relationship with Donald Trump, president-elect of the United States. A…
Published on 1 year, 1 month ago
Is Korea’s Suneung the world’s most stressful exam?
Can you imagine sitting all of the most important exams of your life on one day? That’s the reality for Korean students, whose university-entrance exam, the Suneung, sees students sit an eight-hour m…
Published on 1 year, 1 month ago
Why is CBD use on the rise – and are all the health claims true?
CBD products are everywhere. You can get the cannabis extract in oils, vapes, skincare products, even gummy bears, coffee and fizzy drinks. Videos recommending it are all over TikTok, and it’s so pop…
Published on 1 year, 1 month ago
The South China Sea: What’s going on?
Disputes over the South China Sea are back in the news, with China and the Philippines both marking out areas they say are theirs. China has previously been accused of hitting Philippine boats with w…
Published on 1 year, 1 month ago
Why have hundreds of sex tapes been leaked in Equatorial Guinea?
Hundreds of sex tapes featuring Baltazar Ebang Engonga, the nephew of Equatorial Guinea’s president, have flooded social media. Many of the women seen in the tapes are the wives and relatives of peop…
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Gaming disorder: What are the signs to look for?
The World Health Organisation now officially recognises gaming disorder as a mental health condition - when someone’s gaming behaviour becomes so severe that it takes precedence over other interests.…
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Why buying a house feels impossible if you’re young and single
According to the United Nations, Africa’s urban population is projected to triple by 2050, with over 60% of 2.5 billion people living in cities. This rapid urbanisation and population growth is drivi…
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Russia has fined Google more than all the world’s money
$20,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000. That’s how much a Russian court has fined Google for restricting Russian state media channels on YouTube. That’s two undecillion roubles - and far gre…
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How Donald Trump won the US presidential election
Donald Trump will return to the White House in January 2025, after defeating Democrat rival Kamala Harris in the 2024 U.S. presidential elections. The win comes just four years after he lost re-elect…
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Why is the flooding in Spain so bad?
Floods have swept through Valencia on Spain’s eastern coast, causing death and destruction in their wake. It’s the worst flooding in Europe this century. More than 200 people have died and many are s…
Published on 1 year, 1 month ago