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Wish you weren’t here! How tourism is impacting Caribbean beaches

22 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Tourism is a vital part of the economy for many Caribbean nations, from Jamaica to Grenada to the Bahamas. In fact, the United Nations says the Caribb...

Should people be allowed to bet on war?

21 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Prediction markets Kalshi and Polymarket allow people to make trades against future events - which can range from when the US and Iran might sign a pe...

Ebola outbreak: How dangerous is the new strain in DR Congo?

20 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The World Health Organisation has declared an outbreak of the Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo a public health emergency of internation...

Meet the call centre workers dealing with your complaints

19 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Most of the world’s call centres are based in India and the Philippines, but major hubs are also on the rise in other regions - especially in Latin ...

Why did Drake release three albums at the same time?

18 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

After an explosive public feud with Kendrick Lamar, Drake is back with a triple-solo album release. The three albums - Iceman, Habibti and Maid of Hon...

President Trump in China: Deal or no deal?

15 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

For the last few days, international headlines have been dominated by stories about Donald Trump's visit to China, to meet Xi Jinping. The trip featur...

Jet fuel shortages explained (in under 10 minutes)

14 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Since the Iran war broke out, the Strait of Hormuz has effectively been blocked. The Strait is one of the world's busiest oil shipping routes - leadin...

The rise of the rambling voice note

13 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Where do you stand on voice notes? In some places, sending a three minute - or even 20 minute(!) voice memo is totally normal and actually seen as muc...

Are social media comments just bots?

12 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Chappell Roan recently faced backlash amid online chat that falsely claimed her bodyguard left a young fan in tears. But reports now suggest the entir...

Instagram can now read your DMs

11 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Instagram has switched off one of its privacy policy options - end‑to‑end encryption.If an app has it, it means your messages can only be read by ...

How Sir David Attenborough inspired me to protect our planet

08 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

You’ve probably grown up hearing his unmistakable voice in some of your favourite nature documentaries…we’re of course talking about Sir David A...

Are saunas and cold plunges actually good for you?

07 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Saunas and cold plunges are getting really popular and people say they can boost your mood and come with all sorts of health benefits. So we sent Hann...

Why you don’t need to panic about the cruise ship hantavirus outbreak

06 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A cruise ship in the middle of the Atlantic ocean has been hit by an outbreak of hantavirus. A number of passengers on the MV Hondius have been infect...

Does rejection therapy actually work?

05 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What if the best way to stop fearing rejection is to seek it out? Rejection therapy - the idea of deliberately putting yourself in situations where yo...

Your guide to this year’s Met Gala

04 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Met Gala is the super bowl of fashion. It’s a relatively small event, only open to a small number of invited guests - usually around 450. Tables...

Can you steal another country’s rain clouds?

01 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Tensions are high in the Middle East, not just because of the US-Israeli war with Iran but also because the region has been dealing with a long period...

Should schools ditch screens?

30 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

After literacy levels started to fall in Sweden, the country’s government decided to ditch tablets and laptops…and focus more on good old pens and...

Footballers banned from covering their mouths at the World Cup

29 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Under new rules brought in by Fifa, footballers who cover their mouths during verbal confrontations will be sent off at this year’s World Cup. It’...

Is Ube the new matcha?

28 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Ube — a vibrant purple yam indigenous to the Philippines — has been a staple of Filipino cuisine for thousands of years. But only recently has it ...

Who is the suspected Washington dinner gunman?

27 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The White House Correspondents' Dinner is a swanky event - the famous journalists and politicians that go are all dressed in their best tuxes and gown...

D4vd murder charge: What we know so far

24 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

American singer D4vd has been arrested and charged with the murder of a 14-year-old girl, Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Her body was found in his Tesla in ...

Why your favourite artist isn’t touring in your city

23 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Harry Styles, Bad Bunny and Shakira are just three of the many huge pop acts that have decided to do residencies — turning away from long world tour...

Should you trust health advice from an AI chatbot?

22 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

People frequently turn to AI chatbots like ChatGPT, Gemini and Grok for health advice. Some people argue that using them is similar to an Internet sea...

Why are more couples signing prenups before marriage?

21 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

For better for worse, for richer for poorer…but first, can we sign a prenup? You might have heard about them in relation to celebrity divorce scanda...

People in Cuba are living in the dark

20 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

For more than three months, Cuba has been struggling under an oil blockade by the United States. It had been getting a lot of its oil from Venezuela, ...

Pope Leo‘s mini African tour

17 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Pope is on an 11 day trip around 4 African countries - Algeria, Cameroon, Angola and Equatorial Guinea. This isn’t the only reason why the Pope ...

Why is talc in my make-up and is it safe?

16 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’re talking talc… that white powder that is sometimes found in make-up. There’s been a lot of chat recently about the safety of talc. So...

Why are Colombia’s cocaine hippos gonna get killed?

15 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Hippos were first introduced to Colombia by drug lord Pablo Escobar. After his death in 1993, the hippos were left roaming free on his abandoned estat...

Why are so many young Indians jobless?

14 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

India has the biggest youth population in the world and more and more people are graduating from colleges and universities. 5 million people are comin...

Hungary elections: the Orbán era is over

13 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

After 16 years in power, Victor Orbán is no longer in charge in Hungary, after losing the election in a landslide vote. He’s friends with President...

India has a new trans rights law - and it’s sparked protests

10 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

India has passed a controversial bill that seeks to change how transgender people are legally recognised and their right to self-identify. The governm...

Artemis II: We put your questions to Nasa astronauts

09 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Four astronauts have travelled further from Earth than anyone ever before. It's part of the Artemis II mission - which saw humans go to the Moon for t...

What’s in the Iran ceasefire deal?

08 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The US and Iran have agreed to a conditional two-week ceasefire, hours after President Trump threatened that "a whole civilisation” would die if the...

Why Christian influencers are spreading their faith online

07 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

There’s a growing trend of young people taking to social media to share their Christian faith with the world. These influencers include Bryce Crawfo...

What’s behind the fighting in Lebanon?

06 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Israel has intensified its attacks on Lebanon this week. It’s as the US-Israel war with Iran also continues. A new front in the war opened in Lebano...

The campaign to scrap period tax in Pakistan

03 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Lebanon, Kenya and Jamaica are among the handful of countries that have gotten rid of the ‘period tax’ - the additional charge the government adds...

How unregulated peptides became the latest health trend

02 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

From boosting muscle mass to improving metabolism and skin, there’s now tonnes of claims about what peptides can do on social media. Peptides are sh...

Artemis II: How long will it take to get to the moon?

01 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

For the first time in more than 50 years, NASA is taking humanity back to the moon with its Artemis II mission. The crew is made up of four astronauts...

Can we talk to animals?

31 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Imagine being able to understand what animals are saying - and potentially even talking back. Animal-to-human communication is a subject which has gar...

The UN recognises slave trade as ‘gravest crime’: What now?

30 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The United Nations has voted to recognise the transatlantic slave trade as the “gravest crime against humanity”, after a proposal from Ghana. It c...

The verdict’s in…is social media about to change forever?

27 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A 20 year old woman in the US has successfully sued Meta and YouTube over her childhood addiction to social media, winning $6million in damages. Juror...

Why are celebrities like KSI buying football clubs?

26 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Ryan Reynolds and Wrexham, Michael B Jordan and AFC Bournemouth, Snoop Dogg and Swansea City FC. And now YouTuber KSI and Dagenham and Redbridge. Ther...

How the Iran war is impacting other places like Dubai

25 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The war in Iran isn't just affecting people in countries directly involved in the conflict. It has driven up oil prices around the world, impacting th...

South Africa’s water mafia gangs

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

South Africa is facing a water crisis. South Africa is one of the driest countries in the world. It relies on its rainwater, levels of which are unpre...

BTS mark comeback with Arirang album and historic concert

23 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

BTS are back! It’s the first time all seven members have been together since completing mandatory military service in South Korea. They’ve returne...

How the White House is using hype videos to sell the Iran war

20 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The White House is stepping up their social media promotion on the war in Iran... with memes. Clips from the NFL, Spongebob Squarepants and Call of Du...

Looksmaxxing: Why men are going to extremes to look good

19 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Looksmaxxing has been all over the internet lately - this is the trend aimed at young men and it’s based on the idea of self-improvement, maximising...

Wait, I thought Senegal won Afcon, now it’s Morocco?!

18 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Senegal has been stripped of their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title. Senegal beat Morocco 1-0 in January's final but Caf (the Confederation of African...

Do LED skin care masks work?

17 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

LED technology has been used to address a number of skin issues, such as eczema, mild to moderate acne and psoriasis in a medical setting. But now you...

Our Oscars 2026 faves and flops

16 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The 2026 Oscars are over, the red carpet has been rolled up and celebrities are polishing their golden awards at home in the quiet.The big winner of t...

Drone warfare between Iran and the US

13 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The US and Israel first launched strikes on Iran two weeks ago. In response, Iran has launched more than 2,000 drones at targets across the Middle Eas...

Hey Timothée Chalamet, we do care about ballet and opera!

12 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Timothée Chalamet has come for ballet and opera. In an interview with Matthew McConaughey ahead of the Oscars he said… “I don’t want to be work...

Why some Iranian footballers have stayed in Australia

11 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Last week, during their opening match of the AFC Asia Cup football tournament, Iran’s women’s football team refused to sing the national anthem. T...

China’s extreme weight loss camps

10 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Military-style weight loss camps in China are getting popular. You sign up voluntarily for a month and follow a strict daily routine, with intense exe...

Who is Iran’s new supreme leader?

09 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Iran’s state media has announced that Mojtaba Khamenei will be the country’s new supreme leader. He’ll replace his father Ayatollah Ali Khamenei...

Why the Strait of Hormuz matters to us all

06 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow gap of water in the Middle East between Iran and the Arabian peninsula. About 3,000 or so ships sail through the Stra...

Why humans rely on bees

05 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Wild bee species at risk of extinction in Europe have more than doubled in the last decade. And that matters more than you might think.Bees pollinate ...

Iran: How are Iranians feeling?

04 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The conflict between Israel and the US against Iran continues to escalate. At least one thousand civilians have been killed in Iran since the US-Israe...

Human-wildlife conflict: How to deal with animals killing humans

03 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

For centuries, people have lived side by side with animals in harmony. But with habitats shrinking, animals such as lions and elephants are having to ...

Iran: What we know so far

02 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The US and Israel have launched a massive military operation in Iran, carrying out a series of strikes that have killed the country’s Supreme Leader...

The case of the missing Emperor penguins

27 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Emperor penguins are icons of the penguin world. They are only found in the wild in Antarctica and breed and raise their babies on the ice. Because th...

Fibremaxxing: Why are we now obsessed with cabbage?

26 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Vogue and Business Insider have declared 2026 the ‘year of the cabbage’. The vegetable has gone viral amid the rise of ‘fibremaxxing’ - with y...

How does cartel violence impact young people in Mexico?

25 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On Sunday Mexican security forces killed El Mencho, one of the country’s most wanted drug lords and the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel ...

Why are gig workers in India protesting?

24 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The gig economy is booming. This is where people get paid per job - and use an app to get their work. Most commonly it’s used for food delivery and ...

Winter Olympics 2026: What you missed

23 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Winter Olympics are over and aren’t back until 2030. Some of the athletic highlights include the first Winter Olympic gold medal won by a South ...

How big a deal is Andrew being arrested?

20 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor - formerly known as Prince Andrew - has now been released under investigation, after he was arrested on Thursday (on his bi...

Why is the gold price so high right now?!

19 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What’s going on with the price of gold? The precious yellow metal is super important to lots of cultures across the world. In China, its a big part ...

It’s the year of the Fire Horse!

18 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We’re talking about Lunar New Year - it’s the year of the fire horse and it’s the first time this particular combination of Chinese zodiac sign ...

Does birth order shape your personality?

17 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve spotted some of you on your socials talking about eldest sibling vs youngest sibling behaviour. It got us wondering if when you’re born can ...

Trump vs Climate: The Showdown

16 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

President Trump isn’t a big believer in climate change - he’s called it a ‘hoax’ and ‘con job’ in the past. But last week saw one of his b...

What the popularity of period dramas says about modern dating

13 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

“Wuthering Heights” is back and so is Bridgerton. Period dramas are having a moment. Why are we loving them so much right now? We hear from fans a...

Chinamaxxing: How ‘being Chinese’ became cool online

12 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

As usual, we have been spending far too much time on social media, watching endless videos and scrolling for days.One thing that keeps on coming up is...

Are Instagram and YouTube 'addiction machines'?

11 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A landmark trial is underway in California that examines the mental health effects of Instagram and YouTube. Lawyers for the plaintiff, referred to as...

From Tyra Banks to Melania Trump: Are celebrity documentaries just PR?

10 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On February 16 Netflix will release “Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model” — a three-part series on the controversial modelling comp...

Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show

09 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Bad Bunny made history on Sunday as the first artist to perform almost entirely in Spanish at the Super Bowl. The performance has been interpreted as ...

Your guide to the Winter Olympics 2026

06 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics are officially on, and they’re already causing a media storm. We’re looking forward to the nostalgia-filled...

Humans vs AI: Who’s more creative?

05 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Can AI make better art, literature and music than humans? What will the future of AI and creativity look like? And how do we even define creativity? T...

Who and what are in the Epstein files?

04 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We’re talking about the final release of the Epstein files today. Three million pages, 180,000 images and 2,000 videos were posted by the US Justice...

Why people in China are seeking parental love from strangers

03 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Videos of strangers offering parental love are gaining traction in China. POV videos of parents doing everyday things - like telling you to wrap up wh...

Grammys: Chappell Roan stuns and Bad Bunny calls out ICE

02 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It’s the biggest night in the music industry calendar… every year musicians from all over the world flock to the Grammys in the hopes of picking u...

Is the US going to attack Iran?

30 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

For weeks, President Donald Trump has been threatening to attack Iran and he’s sent what he called an ‘armada’ of combat ships and fighter jets ...

Why young Indians are ditching clubbing for devotional concerts

29 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Bhajan clubbing is India’s latest cultural trend. People across the country are swarming to bhajan concerts. Instead of club music and vodka shots, ...

Why is measles on the rise?

28 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

For some of us, measles might sound like a childhood disease from the past that our grandparents worried about. But it can have a severe effect on you...

Why are we all so stressed?

27 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Nonstop notifications, exam stress, the fear of being left behind. These are just some of the things which can increase our anxiety levels. We’ve al...

ICE explained: What powers do its agents have?

26 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Protesters have taken to the streets and tensions are running high in the city of Minneapolis in the US, after ICE agents shot and killed a 37-year-ol...

Why does Donald Trump want Greenland?

23 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Donald Trump can’t stop talking about Greenland. He spent a big chunk of his speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos talking about the island, s...

The 'forever chemicals' lurking in our water and clothes

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Do you know there could be chemicals in your clothes, food packaging and even your make-up which can take hundreds or even thousands of years to break...

Is IShowSpeed changing perceptions of Africa?

21 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

One of the biggest internet personalities in the world, IShowSpeed has gone viral countless times for his ‘irl’ streams from countries all over th...

Should women be included in conscription?

20 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In most countries around the world where there is mandatory military service, it largely applies to just men. Denmark, Sweden and Norway have all brou...

Where’s the worst place you’ve ever gotten sick?

19 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Where’s the worst place you’ve ever gotten sick? Bet you cant beat space!For the first time since it launched in 1998, astronauts have been evacua...

Are BTS still the K-pop kings?

16 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

K-pop megastars BTS have announced their long-awaited comeback, after their military service for the South Korean army took them out of the game for f...

How ultra-processed foods impact the body

15 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Ultra-processed food - things like biscuits and crisps - are making up more and more of our diets globally. In the US and the UK, ultra-processed food...

Is Grok undressing you?

14 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The AI tool Grok has caused controversy and shock around the world, after it was revealed that the chatbot can generate images of real people without ...

Why some people claim the Moon landing was faked

13 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

American astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin landed on the Moon in 1969. The landing was televised and watched by around 600 million people arou...

Iran protests: What’s happening?

12 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The streets of Iran have been filled with protesters for the last few weeks. What initially started as dissatisfaction over the economy has turned int...

All the single ladies, put your hands up

09 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Single girlies, put your hands up!!! Because haven’t you heard? It’s chic to be single. Think solo trips, personal growth for yourself and no one ...

Why people learn English

08 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

English is the most widely spoken language globally, both online and IRL. In fact, 1.5 billion people speak it. However, only around 25% of those are ...

Brick phones are so back

07 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Brick phones are making a comeback… but it’s not just down to Y2K nostalgia. There’s growing concern around how dependent we are on our smartpho...

Does using AI impact the environment?

06 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

When you think of AI, you might think of funny generated pictures, help with your homework and dating advice. But, do you think of the effect using it...

Venezuela: What just happened?

05 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Venezuela’s leader Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores are in custody in the US after President Trump has launched a series of strikes on Venez...