Are our phones spying on us?

Charmaine Cozier asks whether our phones could be monitoring us

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Is our fascination with sharks bad for them?

From monster killers to endangered species, have we become sharks' biggest threat?

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Which president is most responsible for the failure in Afghanistan?

As US-led troops withdraw after 20 years, the Taliban have made a swift return to power

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Did America get its response to the attacks of 9/11 right?

We look back at America's war on terror. Twenty years on - did they get it right?

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Should the knowledge needed to make the Covid-19 vaccines be freely available to all?

Who should be the gatekeepers of the knowledge behind the Covid-19 vaccines?

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Will America ban abortion?

What does a radical new law in Texas mean for abortion provision in the US?

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Is Brazil heading for a constitutional crisis?

President Bolsonaro’s tense stand-off with his country’s democratic system.

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Is China’s economy in trouble?

Charmaine Cozier asks whether government regulations in China are damaging its economy.

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Is Britain paying the price for its green energy push?

Energy prices are spiking in the UK, is this the price for a shift to green power?

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Are we running out of water?

With global water supplies stretched, Tanya Beckett asks if we’re running out.

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Do climate conferences make a difference?

COP 26 is just around the corner and expectations are high for action

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Why are we seeing global shortages?

Empty shelves are becoming commonplace. And prices are rising. What’s going on?

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What are hypersonic missiles and why do they matter?

Will a new breed of hypersonic missiles make the world a more dangerous place?

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What is the metaverse and why is Facebook so obsessed with it?

Which vision of the so-called metaverse will we adopt in the future?

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Why aren’t countries doing more to stop climate change?

Are China, India, Africa, Europe and the US making enough progress on climate change?

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Are the US Democrats in big trouble?

The election of a Republican as Governor of Virginia sends a message to President Biden

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How will we cope with the Omicron variant?

What are the possible implications as the Omicron variant spreads around the world?

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Should we be worried about the return of inflation?

As prices rise, Tanya Beckett asks if we should be worried about the return of inflation.

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How will Afghanistan survive the winter?

How will the 23 million Afghans who need food assistance get through the winter?

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Can we solve our space junk problem?

Millions of pieces of dangerous man-made debris are orbiting Earth. Can we clean up space?

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Can we get drugs out of prisons?

Tanya Beckett asks if we can get drugs out of prisons and help prisoners beat addiction.

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Are we heading for space wars?

Would conflict on the ground between majors powers now inevitably spill over into space?

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What’s going on in Kazakhstan?

What has caused the worst unrest and political infighting in Kazakhstan’s recent history?

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Is Turkey heading for an economic meltdown?

Turkey is suffering from an economic crisis with rampant inflation and a weakening lira.

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Do we have enough lithium to power the future?

Can we meet the soaring world demand for lithium, a vital metal for green energy?

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Why have military coups returned to West Africa?

Elected governments have been overthrown by the military in Burkina Faso, Mali and Guinea

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What will end the war in Yemen?

Eight years of civil war has ravaged Yemen, can the country find a peaceful solution?

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What’s happened to the left in France?

Why have left wing political parties in France lost so much popular support?

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Will sanctions stop Russia in Ukraine?

Can economic sanctions alone force a country to change course?

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Does Putin’s view of history explain why he invaded Ukraine?

Putin justifies invading Ukraine by claiming its lands have long been part of Russia

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Who are the Wagner Group, and why are they in Ukraine?

Russian mercenaries are reportedly hunting the Ukrainian president. But who are they?

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Why is Russia’s invasion plan failing?

Russia Invaded Ukraine expecting a swift victory, so why have they been unsuccessful?

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Can Putin be prosecuted for war crimes?

What counts as a war crime and can Vladimir Putin be held responsible?

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Are drones the future of warfare?

Does an increasing reliance on drones in conflict mean an end for conventional warfare

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Can we create a universal Covid vaccine?

Can scientists develop a vaccine which can combat the coronavirus and all its variants?

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Why did Sri Lanka’s organic farming dream fail?

How a bold plan to abandon chemical fertilizers proved disastrous for Sri Lanka's farmers

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Can Europe give up Russian gas?

Since the invasion of Ukraine, European countries have sought alternatives to Russian gas

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What’s the truth about Hunter Biden’s laptop?

Did the media miss a scandal?

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Will abortion be banned in America?

What is the future for abortion rights in America?

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How do pandemics end?

Is the Covid-19 pandemic over, or have we just reached the end of the beginning?

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Is inflation out of control?

How has the cost of living been impacted by the war in Ukraine and new lockdowns in China?

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Why did China ban Spider-Man?

How has China’s influence over Hollywood changed the way movies are now made

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How do you live to be 100?

What’s the key to living a long and healthy life?

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Is Spotify killing the music industry?

Is Spotify making it impossible for artists to make a living from their music?

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Has the war in Ukraine sparked a global food crisis?

Has war in Ukraine led to a global food crisis, or made a bad situation worse?

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Is India becoming too hot to live in?

How is India’s heatwave threatening health and livelihoods?

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Has AI developed consciousness?

After claims a chatbot is aware we ask: can Artificial Intelligence become sentient?

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Did organic farming cause Sri Lanka’s collapse?

What did Sri Lanka’s organic experiment do to its economy?

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What impact has Brexit had on the UK’s economy?

In 2016 the UK voted to leave the EU. What impact has Brexit had on its economy?

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Why did Tunisia turn its back on democracy?

Is Tunisia moving away from democracy?

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Will air travel ever return to normal?

Following months of chaos at airports will air travel ever return to normal?

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Will the US and China go to war over Taiwan?

How likely is it that the current tensions over Taiwan will end in military conflict?

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Can we control the weather?

Extreme rain and heat have caused chaos across the world – but can weather be controlled?

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Will nuclear fusion solve our energy problems forever?

How close are scientists to making the dream of nuclear fusion a reality?

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Are nations doing enough to combat monkeypox?

We’ve known about monkeypox for decades. Why is the virus still with us?

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What next for Imran Khan?

The former Pakistan PM faces terrorism charges. Will he be prosecuted, or regain power?

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Why did the French leave Mali?

Nine years after arriving in Mali to fight Islamist militants, French troops have left.

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How close did Iraq come to civil war?

Political tensions in Iraq have led to violence – but how close did it come to civil war?

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How can Brazil’s next president unite the country?

Who are the main presidential candidates in Brazil and can they unite a divided country?

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What’s the future of the Commonwealth under King Charles III?

King Charles III now heads the Commonwealth, but will it thrive under his leadership?

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Is Putin’s war in Ukraine at a turning point?

Is Russia’s ability to win the war in Ukraine slipping from President Putin’s grasp?

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Will the protests in Iran bring change?

More than 200 people have died in weeks of protests in Iran - but will anything change?

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Is it time for Britain to return the Rosetta Stone?

After 200 years, is it time for Britain to return the Rosetta Stone to Egypt?

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Is China’s economy in trouble?

President Xi says China's economy is his “top priority”– but how severe are its problems?

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Will computers put managers out of work?

Could office managers be replaced by the kind of slick AI software behind online shopping?

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Can a country live on renewable energy alone?

Can renewable sources provide enough energy to eliminate our use of fossil fuels?

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Is it too late to avoid famine in Somalia?

Aid agencies in Somalia say there is famine, so why has the government not declared it?

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Can digital currency replace the cash system?

What is digital currency, how do we use it and do we even want it?

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Will rising sea levels wipe countries off the map?

By 2100, many small island nations will be underwater. But is their fate inevitable?

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Why is Lebanon falling apart?

Political deadlock and an economic crisis has pushed most of Lebanon's people into poverty

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Who is the true Zulu King?

Why is there a family feud over who should be King of the Zulu Nation?

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Should other countries adopt Canada's immigration model?

Will Canada's attempt to bolster its ageing population encourage others to imitate it?

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Can microbes feed the world?

It’s being claimed precision fermentation technology can feed the world. But what is it?

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Are we running out of microchips?

Has the pandemic and supply shortages revealed fragility in the production of microchips?

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Will international support for Ukraine last?

A year into the war, how long will international support for Ukraine last?

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Can the Taliban tackle Afghanistan’s terror problem?

Afghanistan is no stranger to insurgencies, but do the Taliban have the means to end one?

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Can Nigeria’s next president fix its problems?

Nigeria's next president faces issues with insecurity, high inflation and unemployment

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Is everything okay at Facebook?

After Donald Trump is allowed back on, where does the social media giant go from here?

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What is Putin’s plan now for Ukraine?

Russia is thought to be preparing a new offensive in Ukraine – what could that look like?

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Will there be a united Ireland?

Could there be a vote on whether to make Northern Ireland part of the Republic?

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Can Peru sort out its political problems?

Six years, six presidents. Can Peru solve its political nightmare?

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Why are so many people dying on America’s roads?

America is facing a crisis on its roads with the number of deaths at a 20 year high.

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Will Putin be prosecuted for war crimes in Ukraine?

The ICC has issued an arrest warrant for Putin. How likely is it that he will stand trial?

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Why are Warhol’s Prince works before the US Supreme Court?

A copyright row over an Andy Warhol portrait of Prince has gone to the US Supreme Court

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What is Mohammed bin Salman’s vision for Saudi Arabia?

How is Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince reforming its social and economic prospects?

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Will we ever run out of cloud storage?

Are cloud server systems robust enough to handle our increasing demands for data storage?

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Will Europe’s young workers have to pay more for the old?

Workforces are shrinking, will young workers have to pay more for the old?

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Will AI decide America’s next president?

What effect could artificial intelligence have on democracy?

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Why is Israel in turmoil?

Thousands of people are protesting the radical changes proposed by Israel’s new government

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What does this presidential election mean for Turkey’s future?

Turkish voters face a choice: re-elect President Erdogan or back the coalition candidate

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Is Africa’s Great Green Wall failing?

Africa’s environmental project to create a green belt spanning Africa is only 4% complete

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Why are there millions of empty houses in Japan?

What do empty properties tell us about modern life in Japan?

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Can Ron DeSantis win the White House?

Do the Republican Party have a strong contender for the White House in Ron DeSantis?

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Will hydrogen solve our energy needs?

Could advances in hydrogen technology mean it could meet our future energy needs?

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Is it Endgame for the Marvel Cinematic Universe?

Is content overload causing quality control problems in Marvel's cinematic universe?

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Who will be the next Prime Minister of Thailand?

The election is over, so why has the leader of Thailand’s government not been decided?

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Can seawater save Venice from flooding?

Will injecting seawater into wells below Venice ensure it has a future?

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Is the global nuclear threat level rising?

Is Russia’s war with Ukraine raising the nuclear threat level around the world?

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How can we stop wildfires?

Wildfires are getting worse across the world. Why are they more frequent and intense?

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