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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What’s the truth about Hunter Biden’s laptop?

Did the media miss a scandal?

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Will abortion be banned in America?

What is the future for abortion rights in America?

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How do pandemics end?

Is the Covid-19 pandemic over, or have we just reached the end of the beginning?

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Is inflation out of control?

How has the cost of living been impacted by the war in Ukraine and new lockdowns in China?

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Why did China ban Spider-Man?

How has China’s influence over Hollywood changed the way movies are now made

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How do you live to be 100?

What’s the key to living a long and healthy life?

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Is Spotify killing the music industry?

Is Spotify making it impossible for artists to make a living from their music?

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Has the war in Ukraine sparked a global food crisis?

Has war in Ukraine led to a global food crisis, or made a bad situation worse?

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Is India becoming too hot to live in?

How is India’s heatwave threatening health and livelihoods?

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Has AI developed consciousness?

After claims a chatbot is aware we ask: can Artificial Intelligence become sentient?

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Did organic farming cause Sri Lanka’s collapse?

What did Sri Lanka’s organic experiment do to its economy?

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What impact has Brexit had on the UK’s economy?

In 2016 the UK voted to leave the EU. What impact has Brexit had on its economy?

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