The secret New York apartment behind my bathroom mirror
In a TikTok video, Samantha Hartsoe films her discovery of a hidden apartment that had been right behind her bathroom…
Afghanistan: Will America’s ‘moonshot’ peace plan work?
Mr Ghani, known to prefer an immersion in policy papers to the messy cut and thrust of politicking, is also…
Sweden leads way in using tech to boost rural retailing
“We haven’t had any shops here during the time we have been here, and getting this now is perfect,” says…
Myanmar coup: The shadowy business empire funding the Tatmadaw
“The world is still waiting to see how this plays out,” says George McLeod, managing director of Access Asia, a…
Zoroastrians try matchmaking to keep religion alive
In India, an ancient religion known as Zoroastrianism is under threat. There are fewer than 60,000 believers and their numbers…
‘Loophole’ to close to protect teenagers from potential abuse from sports coaches
The government will close a “loophole” in the law that allows sports coaches and other people in positions of power…
Coronavirus: Divers find Philippine reef covered with single-use face masks
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is washing up on coral reefs close to the Philippine capital, Manila. According to an estimate…
Covid vaccines: How fast is progress around the world?
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Garth Crooks’ team of the week: Shaw, Ward-Prowse, Kane, Bale
Manchester United ended derby rivals Manchester City’s impressive 21-game winning run with a 2-0 victory at Etihad Stadium on Sunday,…
Lula: Brazil’s ex-president cleared by Supreme Court
Politics was – and still is – polarised. While Lula remains very popular, he’s seen by his detractors as a…