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Back to SearchWho is Imran Khan and why is he in prison?
Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi have been jailed for 14 years after being convicted of illegally profiting from state gifts. It’s the second sentence handed to Pakistan's former prime minister in…
Published on 1 year, 10 months ago
How is plastic pollution affecting marine animals?
More than 171 trillion pieces of plastic are estimated to be floating in the world's oceans. We’ve touched on the extent of the plastic problem before on the pod, but this time we’re looking into how…
Published on 1 year, 10 months ago
Why is femicide on the rise in Kenya?
Demonstrations have been taking place across Kenya to protest femicide and violence against women. The demonstrations follow the murder of socialite Starlet Wahu and the dismemberment of student Rita…
Published on 1 year, 10 months ago
How do African athletes train for the Winter Olympics without ice?
Nigeria’s youth curling team, the Broomzillas, are Africa’s first curling team to reach a Winter Youth Olympics. Their journey to the 2024 Gangwon Games in South Korea hasn’t been easy. They’ve strug…
Published on 1 year, 11 months ago
Have influencers changed perceptions of ADHD?
366 million adults worldwide have ADHD as of 2020 - that’s over 6% of the whole population. And more young adults are being diagnosed with the condition. BBC health reporter Dominic Hughes explains t…
Published on 1 year, 11 months ago
What’s going on with Pakistan and Iran?
Last week Iran carried out an airstrike on Pakistan’s territory in Balochistan. Pakistan responded with an attack of its own. Both sides say they were targeting rebel groups rather than each other bu…
Published on 1 year, 11 months ago
Why did India’s top female wrestler quit before the Olympics?
Wrestling is huge in India. Not just the type with WWE stars like Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins - but amateur wrestling, which is an Olympic sport. But last year women’s wrestling in India was rocked…
Published on 1 year, 11 months ago
How much does having a baby contribute to climate change?
There are a growing number of people speaking out about their decision not to have children because of climate change. They worry about the environmental impact of bringing a new person into the worl…
Published on 1 year, 11 months ago
Should video games be more culturally sensitive?
For the first time, Ubisoft have released a Prince of Persia game with an option to have all the characters fully voiced in Farsi. It says it wants Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown to "depict and res…
Published on 1 year, 11 months ago
Why are young people leaving Romania?
Young people seem to be moving away from Romania. In 2000, it had a population of 22.4 million people. But two decades later it had fallen to just 19.5 million - outward migration is responsible for …
Published on 1 year, 11 months ago