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Back to SearchWhy are there protests in New Caledonia?
There’s been a lot of unrest in New Caledonia this year and it’s down to a proposed voting reform bill. Buildings have been set on fire, nine people …
1 year, 10 months ago
Why do some Hajj pilgrims go to Saudi Arabia without official permits?
Hajj — the annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca — took place last week during an extreme heatwave. Officials in Saudi Arabia say that at least 1,301 pe…
1 year, 10 months ago
Kenya’s Gen Z protests: What are they about?
Young Kenyans are leading demonstrations against a controversial finance bill, organising via TikTok and X. They are unhappy about proposals to raise…
1 year, 10 months ago
Why’s everyone talking about Ozempic and Wegovy?
Hollywood has gone into overdrive trying to guess which celebrities are using weight loss drugs. Elon Musk, Oprah Winfrey, Amy Schumer, and Rebel Wil…
1 year, 10 months ago
Panda express: Why does China send pandas around the world?
For decades China has used pandas as a way to improve diplomatic relations with other countries. Now, China’s Premier has offered Australia two, to r…
1 year, 10 months ago
Japa Syndrome: Why are so many young people leaving Nigeria?
Nigeria is Africa’s economic powerhouse - so why are so many young people trying to leave and find opportunities in other countries? It’s become so c…
1 year, 10 months ago
Could nuclear be the answer to our power problems?
Nuclear power counts for just ten percent of the world’s total power supply and only 33 countries currently have nuclear power stations. But those nu…
1 year, 10 months ago
Feel the burn: Why does spicy food hurt so much?
South Korea’s Buldak noodles are super spicy - and Denmark’s food regulator has now recalled some types of them, saying they could cause "acute poiso…
1 year, 10 months ago
Have you ever been ghosted like Billie Eilish?
She may be one of music's biggest stars, but it turns out even Billie Eilish is not immune to being ghosted. The ‘Bad Guy’ singer recently opened up …
1 year, 10 months ago
Why is pregnancy so dangerous in Nigeria?
Despite the latest data showing fewer women are dying in childbirth globally, maternal mortality remains a huge issue for women across Africa. The Wo…
1 year, 10 months ago