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Back to SearchWhy do farmers in Myanmar and Afghanistan grow opium?
Myanmar is now the world's largest producer of opium, overtaking Afghanistan. That’s after the Taliban banned the cultivation of opium poppies, which…
2 years, 2 months ago
AI deepfake porn: Could I be next?
As AI technology advances, new image generator apps pop up all the time. Some of these can be used to make deepfake pornography where someone’s face …
2 years, 2 months ago
Why are STIs on the rise in Europe?
There’s a concerning rise in sexually transmitted infections (STIs) across Europe. That’s according to the European Centre for Disease Prevention and…
2 years, 2 months ago
BTS: From singers to soldiers
All members of BTS are now in the South Korean military. This week, lead vocalist Jung Kook joined the rest of the group to enlist - a requirement of…
2 years, 2 months ago
Israel-Gaza: How and when might a ceasefire happen?
It’s been over two months since Hamas attacked Israel. The war between both sides has continued since then, with a temporary ceasefire and pauses in …
2 years, 2 months ago
COP28: What’s the deal?
Nearly 200 countries have agreed a new global deal on climate change at COP28 in Dubai. It’s the biggest step forward on climate since the Paris Agre…
2 years, 2 months ago
Kashmir: What India’s Supreme Court ruling means
On Monday, India’s Supreme Court upheld the government’s 2019 decision to revoke Article 370. That’s a law that previously gave the region of Jammu a…
2 years, 2 months ago
How progressive is the Pope?
Pope Francis is not your standard pope. He’s talks about climate change, he has a more liberal stance on divorce and he’s even weighed in on hot-butt…
2 years, 2 months ago
Should rap lyrics be allowed as evidence in criminal trials?
Grammy award-winning rapper Young Thug is currently on trial for gang-related charges in Atlanta, US. Prosecutors claim that the rap label he founded…
2 years, 2 months ago
COP28: How to stop your climate anxiety flaring up
We’re back at COP28, discussing ways to help you cope with climate anxiety. The ever present threat of climate change can feel overwhelming and can h…
2 years, 3 months ago