Format: Explainers

Money, Power and People

First aid, now trade: Will Trump axe South Africa AGOA trade deal?

South Africa's domestic and foreign policies have angered Trump, putting jobs, aid and trade on the line

Kim Harrisberg

Published February 26, 2025

Socioeconomic Inclusion

Where does Germany’s Friedrich Merz stand on LGBTQ+ rights?

Friedrich Merz has vowed to restrict trans rights but his CDU/CSU bloc will struggle to win support to reverse LGBTQ+ protections

Enrique Anarte Lazo

Published February 25, 2025

Socioeconomic Inclusion

Why is sex ed in Philippines schools under debate?

In the Philippines, a proposed law to address teen pregnancies raises polarising views on comprehensive sex education

Mariejo Ramos

Published February 21, 2025

Ai

Who is suing OpenAI and where?

Music makers, book publishers and online news providers are suing OpenAI in India alleging copyright infringement

Bhasker Tripathi

Published February 20, 2025

Just Transition

What happens to ships when they die?

Scrapping old ships cuts planet-heating emissions, but the risks to people and planet are significant, too

Md. Tahmid Zami

Published February 18, 2025

Money, Power and People

The South African land law that has enraged Trump

South Africa's new land act has angered the U.S president and divided South Africans. Why?

Kim Harrisberg

Published February 18, 2025

Money, Power and People

Disease X: How do we prepare for future pandemics post-COVID?

Five years after the COVID-19 outbreak, what is the world doing to prepare for future pandemics?

Noah Anthony Enahoro

Published February 17, 2025

Socioeconomic Inclusion

Why LGBTQ+ asylum access varies across the EU

While some LGBTQ+-friendly countries see hundreds of claims, others count just a handful each year

Jade Wilson

Published February 14, 2025

Big Tech

US TikTok ban: Which other countries have banned the app?

TikTok is back in app stores in the U.S. as Trump says he could extend delay on ban but other countries maintain restrictions

Nita Bhalla

Updated February 14, 2025

Money, Power and People

Trump’s USAID freeze: Where does the money go?

Trump's freeze on USAID has left millions without life-saving help. Where does the money go and what has been the global impact?

Nita Bhalla

Published February 13, 2025