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Back to SearchHow artificial intelligence could upend 2024’s many elections
Deepfakes, distrust and democracy: Billions of people will have the chance to vote this year in elections around the world. There will be campaigns i…
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Loneliness epidemic unmasked: a global health challenge
US health officials have declared that the country is facing an epidemic of loneliness that's as dangerous to health as smoking. The World Health Org…
2 years ago
Fascinating finds from declassified docs
We look at how journalists get their hands on declassified documents, and how the release of these files can inform us about the true workings of gov…
2 years ago
How accurate is ‘The Crown’ and does it really matter?
In this episode of The Global Story, host Katya Adler delves into the phenomenon of the Netflix series The Crown and its impact on historical accurac…
2 years ago
What to expect next year: Global predictions for 2024
With the help of Nuala McGovern, we ask some of the BBC's best correspondents from around the world to gaze into their crystal balls and predict what…
2 years ago
The Christmas number one formula (and why old songs do best)
Inside the multi-million dollar scramble for a top hit on the festive music charts. How can new artists take on the likes of Mariah Carey and Slade? …
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Does Zelensky’s Ukraine have a corruption problem?
Ukraine’s President Zelensky was elected on a platform of reform and a promise to root out corruption. While the war on the frontline continues to do…
2 years ago
What a ghost city tells us about China’s economy
Forest City is a brand new development built by Chinese property developers in Malaysia, just across the water from Singapore. It boasts great views,…
2 years ago
Guns, gold and grain: Putin’s strategy in West Africa
Amid violent insurgencies, countries like Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso are turning away from their allies in the West, particularly France. they are …
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A clash between antisemitism and free speech on US college campuses
There is a row about antisemitism raging in US colleges. After widespread protests against Israel’s bombing of Gaza, Republicans in Congress have acc…
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