Briefings
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Kamala Harris
Kamala Harris will make history today when she becomes the first female, Black and South Asian vice president in US history. What will her term look like? And could she be president one day?
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Carbon emissions
To reach vital global warming targets, over 100 countries have promised to reduce their emissions to net zero by 2050. How can each and every one of us contribute to this massive challenge?
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An evolving virus
Since it was first identified last year, the virus causing Covid-19 has mutated thousands of times. But while most variants have little effect on the disease, some pose more of a risk.
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The future of tech
How will technology change our lives next year? One thing is sure: the pace of progress will be faster because it is currently roughly doubling every year – bringing wonders in its wake.
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Life after Brexit
From 1 January, the UK will no longer be following EU rules as the next stage of Brexit begins. What changes have been agreed on so far? And how likely are they to affect daily life?
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Advent calendars
December has arrived, which means that it is time to start opening the doors on this year’s Advent calendar. But what is Advent – and where did the tradition of calendars come from?
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Black Friday
Today, it is recognised by retailers as the most important shopping day of the year, with people spending millions on purchases. But that was not always true. What is the history of Black...
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International Space Station
In the same month that astronauts celebrate 20 years of life on the International Space Station, the first commercial SpaceX crew arrives on board for a historic six month stay.
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Animals of war
Throughout human history, people have fought in wars – and they have taken animals with them. But what did these animal war heroes do? And how are they honoured on Remembrance Day?
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US Election results
The winner of Tuesday’s election will have a huge influence on the future not only of the US – but of the whole world. What does it take to win? And when will we know the full result?
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Halloween
Covid-19 has done little to thwart Halloween plans in the US, with 148 million planning to celebrate the holiday – that’s more than the whole population of Russia. What makes it so popular?
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Fake news
When an explosive story about Joe Biden’s son began ciruclating last week, social media sites restricted its spread to fight misinformation. What is fake news – and why is it a problem?
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US Election
With three weeks until the presidential election on 3 November, many are carefully following the situation in the battleground states. But which states are they – and why do they matter?
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Great campaigners
As we continue to celebrate inspiring lives, we turn to four phenomenal black women who have succeeded in breaking down barriers. But what are their stories – and what are they doing now?
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Carbon offsetting
Google recently claimed it had eliminated its carbon footprint. Meanwhile, China has announced plans to do the same by 2060. How do they do it – and why are some people not convinced?