How illegal gold mining impacts Ghana

People are protesting the practice known as ‘galamsey’

• 14 mins

Jupiter’s moon: Will we discover alien life beneath the ice?

How Nasa’s Europa Clipper Mission could change life’s origin story

• 14 mins

US election: Why money matters to young voters

Climate change and women’s rights are also top priorities

• 14 mins

Israel, Lebanon and UN peacekeepers - what’s going on?

And why is Israel attacking UN peacekeepers in Lebanon?

• 13 mins

*EXTRA EPISODE* Hamas leader dead: What does this mean for the war in Gaza?

We explain the significance of Yahya Sinwar’s death

• 8 mins

Liam Payne: Why One Direction fans are so heartbroken

We hear from super fans globally, and a psychotherapist

• 15 mins

Are attitudes towards India’s caste system changing?

Some individuals are asserting their caste online, which others view as a step backwards.

• 15 mins

Why has Ivory Coast banned student unions?

Union accused of murder, prostitution and torture

• 12 mins

Are the Yazidis any closer to justice?

Ten years ago thousands of Yazidis were killed and enslaved by Islamic State group

• 15 mins

Why is labiaplasty on the rise in Brazil?

And why there’s no such thing as a “perfect” vulva

• 14 mins

Why women footballers are taking on an oil company

Aramco has sponsorship rights for the Women's World Cup in 2027

• 11 mins

Why young people are leaving France for Senegal

Many see a brighter future in Africa

• 12 mins

Could abortion rights swing the U.S election?

Why abortion rights are on the ballot

• 14 mins

South Africa: Chris Brown gig shines light on violence against women

One women’s group wants to ban the US singer from performing

• 12 mins

Why some young people are fed up with the “black tax”

Sending money to relatives abroad has become tougher for many

• 14 mins

Is Africa the next big player in esports and pro gaming?

The scene is growing fast in Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya, Ethiopia and Ghana

• 14 mins

Why "biopiracy" was a big talking point at COP 16

There’s a disagreement over who owns traditional knowledge

• 14 mins

Why is the flooding in Spain so bad?

A year’s worth of rain hit the Valencia region last week

• 11 mins

How Donald Trump won the US presidential election

He’s won more votes than he did in 2016, when he was first elected president

• 11 mins

Russia has fined Google more than all the world’s money

That’s $20,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000

• 9 mins

Why buying a house feels impossible if you’re young and single

In Nigeria and Ghana, the dream of owning property feels increasingly out of reach

• 13 mins

Gaming disorder: What are the signs to look for?

How can you overcome a video game addiction?

• 16 mins

Why have hundreds of sex tapes been leaked in Equatorial Guinea?

The scandal could be a play for power in the central African country

• 12 mins

The South China Sea: What’s going on?

And will Trump’s re-election change anything?

• 13 mins

Why is CBD use on the rise – and are all the health claims true?

We also explain how cannabidiol is different from THC

• 12 mins

Is Korea’s Suneung the world’s most stressful exam?

Can you imagine sitting all of the most important exams of your life on one day?

• 15 mins

Elon Musk: From tech billionaire to Donald Trump adviser

The US President-elect has appointed Musk to lead on government efficiency

• 13 mins

Māori rights protests in New Zealand

What a new bill could mean for Māori people

• 12 mins

Why does Iran call women protesting the hijab ‘mentally ill’?

A video of an Iranian woman in her underwear has gained global attention

• 14 mins

How Thailand’s same-sex marriage law could impact South East Asia

Gay couples in Thailand can register their unions from January 2025

• 12 mins