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Back to SearchWhy does President Trump want Iran’s Kharg Island?
On Thursday, US President Donald Trump threatened to take “total control" of Iran's oil and gas markets, and to seize Kharg Island. Just hours later …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Will the PCOS name change help young women get treatment?
PCOS is one of the most common hormonal disorders affecting women globally; affecting roughly 13% of women who have a menstrual cycle. The World Heal…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Why is Russia cutting the internet and blocking apps?
Since its invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Russia has been banning social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram and X. Recently the government also…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Can AI help us save endangered languages?
Around half of the world’s languages are in danger of disappearing, according to UNESCO. Languages often become endangered when parents stop talking …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Google wants to release millions of mosquitoes in the US
Mosquitoes are frequently called the world's deadliest insect. They kill more people every year than any other creature by spreading diseases like ma…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Protests against illegal migrants in South Africa: What’s going on?
South Africa has seen weeks of protests against illegal immigrants. Some of these protests have turned violent and people have been killed. The count…
3 months, 4 weeks ago
Job hugging: Why nobody wants to quit their job
Work feels more uncertain than it has in years. Layoffs, AI disruption, hiring freezes and a tough job market are leaving many people out of work or …
4 months ago
Can Serena Williams beat younger tennis players?
Serena Williams is making a comeback to tennis at 44 years of age. She is one of the greatest players of all time. She’s won 23 Grand Slam titles - t…
4 months ago
What Is El Niño? And why it could cause chaos this year
New forecasts show that the developing El Niño in the tropical Pacific Ocean could be one of the strongest on record. The weather phenomenon could be…
4 months ago
Is the manosphere growing in Kenya and Mexico?
Influencers like Andrew Tate popularised the so-called manosphere — the network of websites, forums and social media influencers that promote "tradit…
4 months ago