Katy Perry went to space but does that make her an astronaut?
18 Apr 2025
12m
BBC World Service · News
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Why has Nigeria banned Afrobeats song Tell Your Papa?
17 Apr 2025
9m
When is the right time to put your sick pet down?
16 Apr 2025
13m
Are artificial reefs good for our oceans?
15 Apr 2025
11m
Why North Sentinel island doesn’t want visitors
14 Apr 2025
12m
Why do scientists want to bring back extinct animals?
11 Apr 2025
12m
South Sudan conflict: Explained
10 Apr 2025
9m
Why Taiwan is deporting Chinese influencers and “mainland wives”
09 Apr 2025
10m
What is the International Criminal Court?
08 Apr 2025
9m
Tariffs: Your super simple guide
07 Apr 2025
8m
A rhino swinging from the sky? A secretly radioactive horn?
04 Apr 2025
15m
Can reusable products solve period poverty?
03 Apr 2025
13m
Why are international students being detained in the US?
02 Apr 2025
16m
Shadow ships: What are they and why do countries use them?
01 Apr 2025
15m
Myanmar earthquake: Why is it difficult to know the details?
31 Mar 2025
14m
Why does Trump want Greenland to be part of the United States?
28 Mar 2025
9m
Why the world buys India’s hair
27 Mar 2025
12m
Who is protesting in Turkey and why?
26 Mar 2025
10m
Fluoride: What you need to know
25 Mar 2025
11m
Deepfake porn crisis: How it’s affecting schools in South Korea
24 Mar 2025
13m
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