Is China’s economy in trouble?

Charmaine Cozier asks whether government regulations in China are damaging its economy.

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Is Britain paying the price for its green energy push?

Energy prices are spiking in the UK, is this the price for a shift to green power?

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Are we running out of water?

With global water supplies stretched, Tanya Beckett asks if we’re running out.

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Do climate conferences make a difference?

COP 26 is just around the corner and expectations are high for action

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Why are we seeing global shortages?

Empty shelves are becoming commonplace. And prices are rising. What’s going on?

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What are hypersonic missiles and why do they matter?

Will a new breed of hypersonic missiles make the world a more dangerous place?

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What is the metaverse and why is Facebook so obsessed with it?

Which vision of the so-called metaverse will we adopt in the future?

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Why aren’t countries doing more to stop climate change?

Are China, India, Africa, Europe and the US making enough progress on climate change?

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Are the US Democrats in big trouble?

The election of a Republican as Governor of Virginia sends a message to President Biden

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How will we cope with the Omicron variant?

What are the possible implications as the Omicron variant spreads around the world?

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Should we be worried about the return of inflation?

As prices rise, Tanya Beckett asks if we should be worried about the return of inflation.

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How will Afghanistan survive the winter?

How will the 23 million Afghans who need food assistance get through the winter?

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Can we solve our space junk problem?

Millions of pieces of dangerous man-made debris are orbiting Earth. Can we clean up space?

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Can we get drugs out of prisons?

Tanya Beckett asks if we can get drugs out of prisons and help prisoners beat addiction.

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Are we heading for space wars?

Would conflict on the ground between majors powers now inevitably spill over into space?

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What’s going on in Kazakhstan?

What has caused the worst unrest and political infighting in Kazakhstan’s recent history?

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Is Turkey heading for an economic meltdown?

Turkey is suffering from an economic crisis with rampant inflation and a weakening lira.

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Do we have enough lithium to power the future?

Can we meet the soaring world demand for lithium, a vital metal for green energy?

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Why have military coups returned to West Africa?

Elected governments have been overthrown by the military in Burkina Faso, Mali and Guinea

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What will end the war in Yemen?

Eight years of civil war has ravaged Yemen, can the country find a peaceful solution?

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What’s happened to the left in France?

Why have left wing political parties in France lost so much popular support?

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Will sanctions stop Russia in Ukraine?

Can economic sanctions alone force a country to change course?

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Does Putin’s view of history explain why he invaded Ukraine?

Putin justifies invading Ukraine by claiming its lands have long been part of Russia

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Who are the Wagner Group, and why are they in Ukraine?

Russian mercenaries are reportedly hunting the Ukrainian president. But who are they?

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Why is Russia’s invasion plan failing?

Russia Invaded Ukraine expecting a swift victory, so why have they been unsuccessful?

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Can Putin be prosecuted for war crimes?

What counts as a war crime and can Vladimir Putin be held responsible?

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Are drones the future of warfare?

Does an increasing reliance on drones in conflict mean an end for conventional warfare

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Can we create a universal Covid vaccine?

Can scientists develop a vaccine which can combat the coronavirus and all its variants?

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Why did Sri Lanka’s organic farming dream fail?

How a bold plan to abandon chemical fertilizers proved disastrous for Sri Lanka's farmers

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Can Europe give up Russian gas?

Since the invasion of Ukraine, European countries have sought alternatives to Russian gas

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