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Why Nigerians are praying for the success of a new oil refinery

A prayer was held a few months ago in Kano, a very religious city in northern Nigeria. It was organised to pray for the success of a huge new...

22.07.2024 40

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Mansur Abubakar

Mass killer who ‘hunted’ black people says police encouraged him

A convicted South African murderer who shot dead dozens of black men during apartheid has told the BBC the police sanctioned his violence. Louis...

22.07.2024 200

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Charlie Northcott

The many identities of the first woman vice-president

Less than four months out from the election, Vice-President Kamala Harris found herself in a difficult position. President Joe Biden's poor...

22.07.2024 300

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Rachel Looker And Holly Honderich

'He was after my life': WW1 soldier's confession

World War One broke out on 28 July, 1914. Fifty years later, one of the German soldiers, Stefan Westmann, told the BBC about his experiences...

22.07.2024 6

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Greg Mckevitt

Summer surge: why Covid-19 isn't yet seasonal

Covid-19 doesn't follow normal seasonal patterns, like other respiratory viruses – waves of infection can happen at any time of year. Every July...

21.07.2024 20

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David Cox

Conspiracy theories swirl about geo-engineering, but could it help save the planet?

If we can’t control rising global temperatures by drastically cutting carbon emissions, could something called geo-engineering be a way to cool...

21.07.2024 100

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Simon King

The Turkish ice cream eaten with a knife and fork

Dense, stretchy and durable, dondurma isn't like any other ice cream you'll find, and the epicentre of its production is still reeling from the...

21.07.2024 40

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Paul Benjamin Osterlund

In photos: Colonial India through the eyes of foreign artists

A new exhibition in Delhi showcasing rare artworks by European artists gives insights into how the British ruled the country. Called Destination...

21.07.2024 200

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Sudha G Tilak

Vietnam faces succession quandary as powerful leader dies at 80

Vietnam’s long-serving leader Nguyen Phu Trong has died "after a period of illness", marking the end of a political era. The announcement came...

20.07.2024 200

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Tessa Wong

Cross-cultural love story explores secret LGBTQ+ world

A love story between a white, heterosexual, working-class mechanic and a South Asian Muslim drag queen is shining a light on an underground LGBTQ...

20.07.2024 20

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Nicola Bryan

Living in cars and motels - what it's like to work at the 'Happiest Place on Earth'

Cynthia “Cyn” Carranza meticulously scavenged for a shady parking spot in the car she called home. The overnight custodian at Disneyland has to...

20.07.2024 200

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Regan Morris

The African Tour de France cyclist racking up historic wins

To his fans, he’s the “African king” - an international star and the first black African to win a Tour de France stage. Biniam Girmay did that...

20.07.2024 200

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Wedaeli Chibelushi & Habtom Weldeyowhannes

Are fermented foods actually good for our health?

While humans have been eating fermented foods since ancient times, researchers are only starting to unravel some of the biggest questions about...

20.07.2024 30

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Jessica Bradley

How to choose the most eco-friendly swimwear

Make a splash this summer – from luxury vintage to sustainable fabrics, here's our smart guide to swimming in style. It's at this time of year...

20.07.2024 2

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Ana Santi

The skyscraper-climbing couple defying death

Skywalkers, a jaw-dropping Netflix documentary featuring Angela Nikolau and Ivan Beerkus, follows the "rooftoppers" as they risk their lives for...

19.07.2024 40

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Emma Jones

The simple Japanese method for a tidier fridge

To help people clear cluttered fridges and reduce food waste, researchers in Tokyo are testing simple organisational techniques – and all you need...

19.07.2024 100

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Rachel Nuwer

Asia's less-crowded alternative to Japan's onsen

Taiwan’s hot springs are how locals relax and rejuvenate – and they consider it important for both their physical and mental wellbeing. I stepped...

18.07.2024 60

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Charukesi Ramadurai

The imitation placenta that could save lives

Artificial placentas and wombs could save the lives of premature babies, but what ethical considerations must be addressed before human trials...

18.07.2024 30

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Jasmin Fox-Skelly

The band that doesn't want you to travel for their tour

Massive Attack have been campaigning on environmental issues for years – and are now fixing their gaze on the music industry itself with a...

18.07.2024 20

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Daniel Stables

Are genuine movie stars being born again?

For a while, there's been talk of 'the death of stardom', with young actors not able to match the clout of Tom Cruise, Julia Roberts, Will Smith et...

18.07.2024 8

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Christina Newland

Why small problems are troubling an American giant

Earlier this year, a Boeing aircraft's door plug fell out in flight – all because a bolt was missing. The incident shows why simple failures like...

18.07.2024 1

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John Downer

How Euro 2024 busted legend of German efficiency

Germany’s reputation for super-efficiency has suffered a body blow. As football fans poured in and out of cities across the country for Euro...

18.07.2024 70

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Jessica Parker

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