Your questions answered — from vaccines to vacations in North Korea

We’re celebrating one year of What in the World

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Venezuela elections: What you need to know

Observers say Maduro’s win was 'not democratic'

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Why are more people having surgery to be taller?

Despite the risks, leg-lengthening surgeries are on the rise

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Oh rats! How cities from New York to Mombasa are taking on pests

I got 99 problems problems but pests ain’t one

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How did student protests bring down Bangladesh's Prime Minister?

Sheikh Hasina has resigned and fled to India

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How the search for Miss South Africa turned ugly

One contestant in this year's beauty pageant has faced backlash over her heritage

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Why do some of Africa’s most promising start-ups fail?

And what can you do to avoid the pitfalls and create a successful business?

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How AI is changing K-pop

Will digital groups replace humans?

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Paris Olympics Q&A: From viral mishaps to the Noah Lyles photo finish

We explain the key moments from the Summer Games

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Ukraine takes the fight to Russia

It’s the biggest incursion since the war started

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Cocaine sharks: Why are marine animals being tested for drugs?

Crabs, shrimp and other sea life are absorbing our drugs and prescription meds

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Diplomatic immunity: What happens when things go wrong?

A girl in Zimbabwe was recently killed in a road accident which involved a US diplomat

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Stunt philanthropy: Who is it really good for?

MrBeast is known for giving fans cash, cars and even houses

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How a hospital murder led to India’s doctors going on strike

Protesters want a stronger law to better protect medical staff against violence

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Why are some passports worth more than others?

Visas can also be distributed unequally.

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How a Disney+ contract led to arguments around a woman’s death

Terms and Conditions can have strange consequences

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What’s it like living with disability in Somalia?

And will its new Disability Act make a difference?

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Black Myth: Wukong - what does it tell us about Chinese gaming?

And does it live up to the hype?

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How bad are private jets for the environment?

Starbucks’ new CEO Brian Niccol is under fire for his super commute

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Paris Paralympics 2024: Let the games begin!

The 17th Paralympic Games begin this week

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Israeli settlers are seizing land in the West Bank. Will it be permanent?

The war in Gaza has lead to a surge in settler violence in the occupied West Bank

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Are diamonds losing their sparkle?

And can lab-grown diamonds be an ethical alternative?

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Why has the founder of Telegram been arrested?

And what this says about free speech, and even the war between Russia and Ukraine

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Are more men wearing makeup?

And how are male beauty standards changing?

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Class of ChatGPT?

The pros and cons of using artificial intelligence in education

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Are we too obsessed with celebrities like Chappell Roan?

Chappell Roan has called out ‘creepy behaviour’ of some fans

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Is university worth the cost?

The cost of living is having an impact globally

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How to make a fake language for movies and TV

And are they just gibberish?

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How dangerous is it to be part of the opposition in Venezuela?

Edmundo González, the opposition candidate, is in Spain after being given asylum

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Why YouTubers are hitting burnout

From Viral to Spiral

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