Idris Elba’s plan to build a brand new city on an African island

The actor and DJ wants to regenerate Sierra Leone’s Sherbro Island

• 14 mins

How dangerous are chemical hair straighteners and relaxers?

And why is the US talking about banning them?

• 12 mins

Are Boeing’s planes in trouble?

The mid-flight blowout signals a turbulent time for the company

• 15 mins

Personalised ads - would you pay to opt out?

Meta is charging people in Europe to use Facebook and Instagram ad-free - we explain why.

• 13 mins

Havana syndrome: What’s causing it?

New research from the U.S. found no link to brain injury

• 14 mins

The secrets of the underwater cables carrying your internet

And what happened when they broke…

• 13 mins

Are sanctions on Russia actually hurting its economy?

The nation’s finances remain resilient despite punishing sanctions from the West

• 15 mins

Are flying cars finally taking off?

A Chinese company is getting serious about the sci-fi tech

• 14 mins

Can Beyoncé’s new album Cowboy Carter boost black country artists?

The Texas Hold ‘Em singer is shaking up the genre

• 16 mins

Marina Summers: What’s life like for a Filipina drag queen?

She was one of the top queens on RuPaul’s Drag Race UK vs The World.

• 14 mins

Why are chocolate and coffee getting more expensive?

Climate change is making it harder for farmers to grow cocoa and coffee beans

• 15 mins

The unstoppable rise of Temu

The story behind the Chinese e-commerce shopping giant and why its products are so cheap

• 14 mins

Who is Senegal’s new President Bassirou Diomaye Faye?

He’s the country’s youngest president and has just got out of prison

• 10 mins

Elon Musk put a chip in my brain

What’s the future for brain implants?

• 12 mins

How can you fix racism in Spanish football?

Real Madrid’s Vinícius Júnior broke down in tears describing his experiences.

• 15 mins

Is conscription making a comeback in Europe?

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has sparked debate over mandatory military service

• 14 mins

How much can scientists learn from eclipses?

And can they help unlock the secrets of our universe?

• 14 mins

Is Botswana really going to send Germany 20,000 elephants?

The success of its conservation programme has created problems for people

• 15 mins

Why isn’t enough aid getting into Gaza?

And what are aid workers doing to help people?

• 14 mins

What's P-pop and could it rival K-pop?

We go behind the scenes with boyband Alamat in Manila

• 10 mins

Why has Iran attacked Israel?

We explain why they became enemies

• 9 mins

How big could women’s basketball get?

Players like Caitlin Clark, this year’s top WNBA draft pick, are bringing star power

• 15 mins

I eat three steaks a day - how does beef affect climate change?

We explain why beef has such a big carbon footprint

• 12 mins

Why is India having a live music boom?

Acts like Ed Sheeran and the Jonas Brothers have sold out venues across the country

• 10 mins

South Korea’s shamans are now online

How do you become one and why do people visit them?

• 15 mins

Why I won’t switch to the metaverse as a professional gamer

We explain what the metaverse is and how it could impact our lives

• 13 mins

Is extreme weather the new normal?

Dubai floods and Africa bakes

• 14 mins

Nuclear weapons: who has them and how do they work?

And is a nuclear war likely?

• 15 mins

How will the US TikTok ban affect me?

We explain why the American government has given TikTok an ultimatum

• 14 mins

What’s causing the blackouts in Sierra Leone?

How do you cope when the power goes out?

• 12 mins