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The question of when, or whether, to allow young children to have their own smartphones is a dilemma

The war in Ukraine has shifted the balance of power between Moscow, Pyongyang, and Beijing. As the g

Millions of women around the world will start the menopause this year, but research shows that many

Ever since Israel launched its Gaza offensive in October, it has also been exchanging fire over its

President Biden's son, Hunter, has been found guilty of lying about his drug use when buying a gun i

In the past week, 180 million people voted in elections for the European Union parliament. While the

Record rains in southern Brazil have displaced almost 600,000 people. Some will never get to go home

President Biden has announced executive action to reduce the number of people crossing unlawfully in

The results of the Indian general election were met with surprise the world over. Despite doing enou

The Russian full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022 changed the lives of students, shop keepers and n

Measles is one of the most contagious diseases known to humanity – and one of the most preventable.

Nearly 80 years after the death of Benito Mussolini, you can still find some Italians who openly pro

Mexico is in the midst of its bloodiest ever election. The country will get its first female Preside

Donald Trump has been convicted on all 34 counts of falsifying business records in his historic crim

Spain, Ireland and Norway have formally recognised a Palestinian state, as have about 140 other coun

Will Kennedy draw votes from Biden or Trump? It is one of the key questions in US politics. For answ

A BBC investigation has uncovered the use of child labour in the supply chains of some of the world’

Founded in 1753, the British Museum was designed to securely showcase some of the world’s most valua

It is 30 years since the end of apartheid in South Africa and Nelson Mandela was elected as the coun

The war in Ukraine has turned from a relative stalemate to a major Russian offensive in the past few