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There are decisions being made right now that could have an effect on global populations for generations to come. As part of this project, we commissioned an artist to investigate some of the themes raised in the podcasts. This work of fiction imagines a future where gene editing has become mainstream and discusses the moral, ethical and political divides that this might create
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Fata and Yankuba are two young Gambians with ambitious dreams, who fled dictatorship and poverty, and landed in Naples only to discover a new kind of violence: a pernicious climate of racism and an unhelpful immigration system. The Teranga nightclub provides a rare safe space for migrants to meet young Italians while dancing and singing away the collective trauma of their journeys to Europe and the discrimination they face in Italy
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A glimpse into the lives of three Greenlanders: a hunter, a ship’s captain and a fisherman, individuals whose very existence and heritage is intertwined with the Arctic Ocean. Like many who live in the polar north, their fortunes straddle the extremes of summer and winter. Faced with a drastically changing environment, these seafarers reflect on their past, their present and uncertain future with a complex mix of emotions -
A film about a young farmer’s connection to the land, his animals, and a changing world in the north of England. Battling against unsustainable farming methods and an unenthusiastic market, Adam Crowe continues to work on two neighbouring farms while fighting to launch his own business and breed a flock of sheep. In rural Britain, the threat of poverty is often frighteningly close
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The influx of modern automatic weaponry in the 1990s turned local disputes into lethal exchanges. Bootleg copies of the American film Rambo circulated in remote communities, becoming a crude tutorial on the use of such weaponry.
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A letter from the British government classifying Paulette Wilson as an illegal immigrant shook her sense of identity and belonging. ‘Hostile environment’ policies years in the making meant that Wilson and other victims of the Windrush scandal had their right to residency in the UK called into question. She had been detained for a week pending imminent deportation though she had done nothing wrong. It was devastating, but luckily she was released before she was deported. Here we follow Wilson as she returns to Jamaica for the first time in 50 years, trying to make sense of her place in the world and rebuild a sense of security and belonging
Spotlight
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We meet the dedicated handlers looking for major honours at the world famous Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York – and the dogs who have to perform on the big day
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Massive sandstorm from Africa's Saharan desert covers Canary Islands
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Giuseppe Conte says cases of the the Covid-19 virus in Italy have risen dramatically in the past two days
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Bernie Sanders wins big in Nevada, as Biden, Warren and Buttigieg look forward to the South Carolina race and Super Tuesday
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Bernie Sanders has celebrated a thunderous win at the Nevada caucuses, making him the clear frontrunner in the Democratic primary race
Explainers
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Thousands of people die annually trying to cross borders. It’s often argued stronger borders and more checks would deter people from making dangerous crossings. But how accurate is this? Maya Goodfellow explores what the current border regime means for people seeking asylum
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Not so long ago white evangelical Christians were not interested in the politics of abortion; now they are on the frontline fighting against it. Leah Green investigates how it all changed
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With its sea of discarded tents and litter-strewn fields, Glastonbury hhas become almost as infamous for the mountain of rubbish left in its wake as it is renowned for its music. But this year, organisers are hitting back - by banning plastic bottles in a bid to stem the tide of waste. But festivalgoers are being urged to limit their impact on the environment in other ways, too
Sport
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Tyson Fury knocked out Deontay Wilder in the seventh round of their rematch, becoming WBC world heavyweight champion
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Danny Cipriani ask people to 'be kind' in a heart-felt social media message about his ex-girlfriend Caroline Flack
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After a shoving match that required the intervention of security, the two boxers began throwing insults at one another in a heated pre-fight press conference
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The meeting between two undefeated champions of boxing is a rare occasion. However, this event comes with extra gravitas
Technology
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The prime minister has hinted he will arrive at a solution over whether to let the Chinese company build parts of the UK’s 5G network
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The Guardian's Stephanie Kirchgaessner analyses the alleged hacking of Jeff Bezos' phone by Saudi Arabia
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In his first interview of the new year, Boris Johnson stressed that he would not put UK security at risk in upgrading the country's 5G network
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Windows on Tesla's first pickup truck shattered when Elon Musk had a metal ball thrown at them during the launch event
Interviews
Culture
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Imitating an Academy Awards presenter, the president said: 'What the hell was that all about? We've got enough problems with South Korea, with trade. And after all that, they give them best movie of the year?'
Life & style
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Cities around the world are seeing out 2019 and bringing in the new decade with fireworks displays in their capital cities
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A comedian who crashed the Chanel catwalk, scrambling on to the stage and joining the models, was confronted by supermodel Gigi Hadid who ushered her away from the Paris show on Tuesday
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Many of our clothes are made from fossil-fuel-guzzling textiles but new leaps in biotechnology are paving the way to a carbon-negative wardrobe
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His fiancee says her day was 'even more beautiful' because of it but some argue he hijacked her moment
