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Why Burkina Faso's junta leader has captured hearts and minds around the world

A charismatic 37-year-old, Burkina Faso's military ruler Capt Ibrahim Traoré has skilfully built the persona of a pan-Africanist leader determined...

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Farouk Chothia Bbc News

The horror film that traumatised millennials

Twenty-five years ago, the first instalment terrified by making everyday scenarios into death traps. Now, after a 14-year break, Final Destination:...

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Hanna Flint

How a seawall divided this Japanese island village

Locals and ecologists are troubled by the potential impacts a looming seawall could have on the biodiverse Japanese island of Amami Ōshima. So is...

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Ronald Rodrigues And Kaori Kohyama

A notorious prison island turned natural paradise

In 2019, Mexico's Islas Marías prison – the last island penal colony in the Americas – finally closed. Now a biosphere reserve, the once-feared...

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Jamie Fullerton

The meaning behind Cannes' 'naked dress' ban

There's complex etiquette and a rich history behind the French film festival's red-carpet ban of "naked" or "voluminous" dressing. We decipher the...

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Ellie Violet Bramley

From Kardashian popcorn to pancakes - is the protein health craze worth it?

"High-protein" versions of snacks and food staples are all over our supermarket shelves - from pancakes and pasta, to rice pudding and oven pizza....

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George Sandeman Bbc News

The true story of World War Two's Dambusters raid

In May 1943, a specially formed RAF squadron embarked on a daring moonlit mission – but its success came with a heavy cost. In 1976, the BBC spoke...

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Myles Burke

8 ways to travel more sustainably in 2025

You're ready to book your next holiday, and you're aware of the importance of minimising your travel footprint. But where do you begin? If you're...

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Sarah Reid

How gardening boosts brain health

Research shows gardening preserves cognitive function, helping you live well for longer. Now, dementia patients are reaping the benefits with "care...

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Julie Hotz

The viral Italian island that defies expectations

The Italian island immediately conjures up grand bougainvillea-draped villas and a whitewashed city centre, lined by luxury boutiques. But that's –...

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Eva Sandoval

Magic spells, innuendo and riddles: Your guide to all 37 Eurovision songs

The 2025 Eurovision Song Contest pops its cork on Sunday, with a "turquoise carpet" parade featuring competitors from all 37 nations. But the...

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Mark Savage Music Correspondent

Is there really an autism 'epidemic'?

Autism is better known and diagnosed than ever before, leading to misconceptions that cases are skyrocketing. When it came to her son's autism...

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Christine Ro

The flawless biscuit that took years to master

Acclaimed musician Rhiannon Giddens spent years perfecting a flawless recipe for the iconic Southern food. Now, a new festival reveals the similar...

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Caroline Hatchett

The men who broke out of Alcatraz with a spoon

On 12 June 1962, three men escaped from Alcatraz, never to be seen again. The ultimate fate of Frank Morris and the Anglin brothers remains a...

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Myles Burke

Sara Duterte: The 'alpha' VP who picked a fight with Philippines' president

When 68 million Filipinos head to the polls on Monday, Sara Duterte's name will not be on the ballot. But the results of the election, which...

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Yvette Tan Bbc News

Where do all those Mother's Day flowers come from?

Every May, millions of flowers make their way to mums across the US for Mother's Day, and the majority come from one nation. So, where do these...

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Lynn Brown

The world's first deep sea mining test 50 years on

Half a century after the world's first deep sea mining tests picked nodules from the seafloor off the US east coast, the damage has barely begun to...

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Sofia Quaglia

The Eurovision song that's caused outrage in Italy

One of the most controversial entries in the Eurovision song contest is Espresso Macchiato by Estonia's Tommy Cash. It mocks Italian stereotypes,...

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Emma Madden

The country sparking Africa's e-bike revolution

There are 100,000 motorbikes in Rwanda. The country wants to turn them all electric, and startups say their plans can make it work. Can green tech...

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Chidinma Iwu

Australia's mysterious, glowing 'big four'

In Australia's Illawarra region, a ghostbusting-style night tour reveals ghost fungi, sea sparkles and tiny creatures lighting up the dark. On a...

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Frankie Adkins

Hong Kong pro-China informer: 'Why I've reported dozens of people to police'

From a woman waving a colonial-era flag in a shopping mall, to bakery staff selling cakes with protest symbols on them - dozens of Hongkongers have...

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Bridget Wing & Georgina Lam