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Back to SearchWhy does protecting traditions matter?
Vases crafted thousands of years ago, temples built by past civilisations, natural parks with stunning waterfalls. These are all tangible things, the…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Boy bands vs girl bands: Who makes better music?
Stray Kids or BlackPink? Spice Girls or Westlife? Music executives - like Simon Cowell - have been creating girl bands and boy bands for decades. And…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Why Cambodia and Thailand are fighting
More than half a million people have been forced to leave their homes in Cambodia and Thailand. This follows rising conflict over the two countries’ …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Venezuela and the US have a tense relationship
The Trump administration says it has killed dozens of people in strikes on boats in the Caribbean and Pacific, which it says are from Venezuela and a…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
How a social media ban would have changed my teens
Australia is banning social media for everyone under 16. The government says it’s to protect children from cyber bullying, harmful content and online…
3 months ago
Footballers are getting younger
Across the world, footballers are hoping to be picked for their national team to play at FIFA World Cup 2026, but in Europe's top leagues, teams are …
3 months ago
The darker side behind scam texts
You’ve probably had a call from someone pretending to be your bank - or even a family member - all to find out that it’s a scam. It’s part of a globa…
3 months ago
Did India just end poverty in Kerala?
Kerala claims to be the first state in India to have ended extreme poverty. Over the past four years, various government departments have worked toge…
3 months ago
Ukraine’s underground schools
Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Thousands of schools have been damaged in the war. According to the UN children agency Unic…
3 months ago
Why are some sugary drinks more expensive?
Sugar taxes are in place in several countries including Mexico and the UK. And they’re evolving. Maybe you’ve noticed that some sweet fizzy drinks ar…
3 months, 1 week ago