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Back to SearchWhat happened to Kamala Harris?
Kamala Harris made history in 2020, becoming the first woman, first Asian-American and first black vice-president in the history of the United States…
2 years, 6 months ago
Who are the Houthi rebels and why are they attacking Red Sea ships?
Drone and rocket attacks on cargo ships in the Red Sea have led many of the world's biggest shipping companies to announce they will avoid the area. …
2 years, 6 months ago
How 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…
2 years, 6 months ago
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, 6 months 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, 6 months 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, 6 months 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, 6 months 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? …
2 years, 6 months ago
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, 6 months 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, 6 months ago