Brazil heatwave: What’s it got to do with El Niño?

Taylor Swift’s Eras tour has been impacted

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OpenAI: What’s going on and what does it mean for the future of AI?

The Silicon Valley drama raises big questions about AI’s use

• 12 mins

Rammed earth: What is it and can it help tackle climate change?

Why an alternative construction technique is becoming increasingly popular

• 15 mins

Israel-Gaza: The hostage and prisoner release explained

There’s been a four-day pause in fighting

• 16 mins

Why are so many historic celebrity sexual assault cases being filed now?

How a new law in the state of New York has led to a flurry of accusations

• 13 mins

How TikTok is changing the music industry ft. Sofi Tukker

Their new song Veneno is an example of a viral remix

• 12 mins

The controversial climate summit held in an oil state: What is COP28?

We’re talking all things COP; what is it and what are people there hoping to achieve?

• 15 mins

Why did it take so long to rescue the Indian tunnel workers?

And what effect does being trapped underground have on your body and your mind?

• 13 mins

Why has Russia’s Supreme Court labelled the LGBT movement “extremist”?

Some LGBT Russians told us they’re questioning their future in the country

• 13 mins

Why are Venezuela and Guyana locked in a land dispute?

Venezuela has voted to claim Essequibo - an oil-rich region part of Guyana

• 15 mins

Tanzania floods: What’s it like to live through a landslide?

Dozens of people have been killed following torrential rain

• 14 mins

COP28: How to stop your climate anxiety flaring up

Activists share their strategies for dealing with feelings of despair about the planet

• 14 mins

Should rap lyrics be allowed as evidence in criminal trials?

Young Thug’s lyrics are being used as evidence against him in court

• 15 mins

How progressive is the Pope?

Pope Francis’ more liberal stance on LGBTQ issues has caused rifts inside the church

• 14 mins

Kashmir: What India’s Supreme Court ruling means

Jammu and Kashmir were given special status when they joined India

• 14 mins

COP28: What’s the deal?

Nearly 200 countries have agreed a new global deal on climate change

• 15 mins

Israel-Gaza: How and when might a ceasefire happen?

The BBC’s Jeremy Bowen gives his analysis on how the war might end

• 16 mins

BTS: From singers to soldiers

All members of the K-pop band have enlisted in the South Korean military

• 15 mins

Why are STIs on the rise in Europe?

More people are testing positive for chlamydia, gonorrhoea, and LGV

• 13 mins

AI deepfake porn: Could I be next?

As AI tech grows, more apps are being developed to create these fake images

• 14 mins

Why do farmers in Myanmar and Afghanistan grow opium?

Myanmar recently surpassed Afghanistan as the world’s top producer

• 16 mins

Sudan: What’s happening in the world’s ‘forgotten war’?

We explain how Sudan got here and whether the war could end anytime soon

• 13 mins

Fascination and fear: Why are volcanoes a hot topic?

An eruption in Iceland has captured the world’s attention

• 15 mins

Work hard, play hard

Which countries have the best and worst work-life balance?

• 14 mins

Kush: The mystery drug that’s got Sierra Leone hooked

It’s cheap, it’s potent and nobody really knows what’s in it

• 13 mins

The Nile: A big dam problem

Ethiopia is building a dam on the river but what does this mean for Sudan and Egypt?

• 12 mins

Are billionaires a good thing?

There’s thousands of them, but does their wealth trickle down?

• 12 mins

Bigfoot, Chupacabras and Yetis: What are cryptids?

We take a look at mythical creatures from around the globe

• 14 mins

How Vladimir Putin changed everyday life in Russia

The BBC’s Russia Editor Steve Rosenberg takes us through his rise to power

• 15 mins

Can blind dates fix China’s shrinking population?

Some cities are also offering parents money to have more babies

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