Monday, November 4, 2024

Slapping MP shows generational change may not end abuse of power in Nigeria

Will the new generation of Nigerian politicians deliver the change in attitudes that many had hoped for?

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Sunday, November 3, 2024

Watch Chinese space crew return to Earth

Three astronauts from the Shenzhou-18 mission landed in north China after six months aboard the Tiangong space station.

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Schools close in Lahore as pollution hits record level

Pakistan's second-largest city tops the world list of most polluted cities.

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The environmental campaigners fighting against data centres

A growing global movement is seeing people object to data centres in their locality.

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Why it costs India so little to reach the Moon and Mars

India has approved 227bn rupees ($2.7bn) for new space projects - but the funding is far from lavish.

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Saturday, November 2, 2024

DNA-testing site 23andMe fights for survival

Once millions used it to find out about their family histories - this week it was almost delisted. What went wrong?

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Moldova's pro-EU leader in tight run-off as Russia denies meddling

President Maia Sandu is in a race seen as a choice between Europe and a return to Russian influence.

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Politicians not ambitious enough to save nature, say scientists

Representatives of 196 countries have been meeting in Cali, Colombia, as part of the COP biodiversity summit.

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Friday, November 1, 2024

The rebel painter who ushered in a new era of Indian art

Vasudeo Gaitonde, born 100 years ago, is considered one of South Asia's greatest abstract painters.

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A rare look at the pure joy supporters on both sides feel

Amid an election of deep divisions - we take you to a Trump and Harris rally to feel the energy and excitement.

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Kim Jong Un was China's ally - until he became the 'comrade from hell'

Beijing is caught between its sanctioned neighbours, whose new alliance is causing concern.

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