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

Modest fashion is on the rise

And it’s becoming more and more creative

• 14 mins

From pangolins to plants: how we’re getting better at protecting nature

A new global study shines a light on what’s working

• 15 mins

Why are student protests in the US spreading?

Columbia & UCLA are two universities which have seen major demonstrations about Gaza

• 9 mins

Why is Zimbabwe launching a new currency?

And does changing a country’s money ever work?

• 14 mins

Why are so many people in gaming losing their jobs?

And will these job cuts affect the quality of video games?

• 14 mins

Where’s all the sex gone in movies?

One study says sex scenes in Hollywood films have dropped by 40% since 2000

• 15 mins

Can social media apps help you save money?

With costs going up around the world many are turning to apps for advice

• 13 mins

Drake v Kendrick Lamar: What’s the beef?

The former friends are now foes

• 10 mins

Where does our rubbish go?

And what are people doing to reduce plastic pollution?

• 13 mins

Why North Korea’s TikTok hit is so catchy

Parades, state media and songs all help spread government propaganda

• 12 mins

Why was Eurovision so controversial this year?

Protests against Israel’s participation over the war in Gaza overshadowed the event

• 16 mins

Is the world experiencing more flooding?

Brazil, Kenya, and Libya have all experienced flooding in the last few months

• 10 mins

Why is ChatGPT so flirty?

The new version, GPT-4o, is the most personalised yet

• 15 mins

Electric vehicles: Charging up or powering down?

The EV industry is sending mixed signals - what’s going on?

• 14 mins

Is the Premier League going to give VAR the red card?

English football clubs will vote on whether to scrap video assistant referees

• 11 mins