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Back to SearchWho is Sri Lanka’s new leader?
Anura Kumara Dissanayaka has just been elected as president in Sri Lanka’s first election since its economy collapsed in 2022. The National People's Power, the coalition alliance he ran for, drew sup…
Published on 1 year, 3 months ago
Can a crystal bring humans back to life in case of extinction?
Time capsules preserve artefacts and memories so that people in the future can learn about a particular time in the past. Now scientists at the University of Southampton in the U.K. have come up with…
Published on 1 year, 3 months ago
P Diddy: What are the charges against the hip-hop mogul?
Two years ago, rapper and music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs threw a lavish 53rd birthday party at his $61m mansion in Beverly Hills. A host of stars lined up to toast his career with a guest list that i…
Published on 1 year, 3 months ago
How did thousands of pagers simultaneously explode in Lebanon?
This week thousands of pagers and walkie talkies exploded all at once in Lebanon. Dozens were killed and thousands injured. These gadgets were used to communicate by members of Hezbollah, a designat…
Published on 1 year, 3 months ago
Why has badminton become code for sex in Hong Kong?
Sex education is a hot topic around the world. In Hong Kong, the Education Bureau has released teaching materials that suggest teenagers who want to have sex with each other should “go out to play ba…
Published on 1 year, 3 months ago
The second Trump assassination attempt and the Secret Service
On Sunday authorities say a second attempt was made on the life of Donald Trump. A gunman was allegedly hiding in the bushes on one of Mr Trump’s golf courses just 500 yards from the US presidential …
Published on 1 year, 3 months ago
Why SpaceX sent a billionaire to walk in space
American entrepreneur and billionaire Jared Isaacman has become the first non-professional astronaut to walk in space. According to Time magazine, he paid $200million for the privilege. Georgina Rann…
Published on 1 year, 3 months ago
Wildfires and drought in Brazil - what does it mean for the Amazon?
Huge parts of Brazil are on fire. And it’s not just the drier areas. It’s the wetlands and the rainforests, too. Smoke from the fires can even be seen from space. Brazil has long struggled with wildf…
Published on 1 year, 3 months ago
How are attitudes to sickle cell changing?
Sickle cell is an inherited blood disorder caused by abnormal red blood cells. It can cause sudden bouts of severe pain, as well as fatigue, a stroke, even death. It’s one of the most common genetic …
Published on 1 year, 3 months ago
Has the US given up on gun control?
Last week in the US State of Georgia 14-year-old Colt Gray allegedly walked into his Apalachee High School, took out a gun and shot two students and two teachers dead. It’s the 45th school shooting t…
Published on 1 year, 3 months ago