French election: Political deadlock as the left beats far right
Many expected the far right to win France's snap election, but not only did they lose, they came in third. Instead, it was a left-wing coalition that won the most seats in the French Parliament. But, ...
9 Juli 202426min
Lab-grown meat: Why countries are banning it
Lab-grown meat is often touted as the solution to climate-friendly meat production. But in some parts of the world, governments are introducing laws to stop it from being produced. Why are some countr...
8 Juli 202426min
UK election: Keir Starmer’s political earthquake
On Thursday, voters in the UK delivered a decisive political verdict. Keir Starmer became the new Prime Minister, as the Labour party won a landslide victory. The Conservatives, who have run Britain f...
5 Juli 202427min
Hollywood: Has the summer blockbuster lost its sparkle?
It's a year since we flocked to cinemas to experience the Barbenheimer phenomena. But some industry insiders are worried that was an anomaly and disguised the trouble facing Hollywood. So, what can we...
5 Juli 202426min
Kenya protests: How Gen Z took on the government
President William Ruto has cancelled new tax hikes after demonstrators stormed parliament. Young, middle-class Kenyans coordinated the protests on social media. BBC Senior Africa Correspondent Anne So...
4 Juli 202423min
French election: Le Pen's far right at the gates of power
The far right in France are hoping to enter government for the first time since World War Two. Marine Le Pen's National Rally party won the first round of this surprise election – which has thrust Fre...
3 Juli 202423min
Overtourism: Can travel hotspots cope with the crowds?
2024 is expected to be a record-breaking year for tourism, with more travellers going on holiday than ever before. But hotspots like Venice, Hawaii and Bali are also struggling from overtourism. Rajan...
2 Juli 202426min
UK election: Could the Brits ditch the Conservatives?
After a turbulent decade in British politics, this is the week that UK voters will head to the polls. The election could see the Conservative party ousted after nearly 15 years running the country. Co...
1 Juli 202426min
