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Why does a Russian region in the far east have Yiddish as an official language? The region of Birobidzhan was the Soviet Union’s plan for a Jewish homeland within the socialist world.
Why does a Russian region in the far east have Yiddish as an official language? The region of Birobidzhan was the Soviet Union’s plan for a Jewish homeland within the socialist world.
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The village and West Berlin exclave of Steinstücken was less than a kilometre from West Berlin, surrounding by the GDR. During the height of the Cold War, they had real problems…
The village and West Berlin exclave of Steinstücken was less than a kilometre from West Berlin, surrounding by the GDR. During the height of the Cold War, they had real problems…
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In the state of Michoacan, in central-western Mexico, one of the regions hardest hit by violence linked to drug trafficking, Patricia, Teresa and Indalecio, are on a heartbroken search for their loved ones.
In the state of Michoacan, in central-western Mexico, one of the regions hardest hit by violence linked to drug trafficking, Patricia, Teresa and Indalecio, are on a heartbroken search for their loved ones.
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A territory whose inhabitants were stateless? That's what happenede in the territory of Moresnet, co-managed by Germany and Belgium. A tax haven with a major zinc mine, which was also a den of smugglers…
A territory whose inhabitants were stateless? That's what happenede in the territory of Moresnet, co-managed by Germany and Belgium. A tax haven with a major zinc mine, which was also a den of smugglers…
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Why are two Royal Marines standing guard on this tiny rock covered in bird droppings? Around Rockall, the continental shelf is disputed by British, Irish, Danish and Icelandic governments. Unless Greenpeace get in on the act... This is a clear case for C
Why are two Royal Marines standing guard on this tiny rock covered in bird droppings? Around Rockall, the continental shelf is disputed by British, Irish, Danish and Icelandic governments. Unless Greenpeace get in on the act... This is a clear case for C
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Pagers and walkie-talkies exploding in Lebanon, new dragon drones being employed in Ukraine. War is now being waged by any means possible. Mapping the World looks at how remote warfare is becoming the norm.
Pagers and walkie-talkies exploding in Lebanon, new dragon drones being employed in Ukraine. War is now being waged by any means possible. Mapping the World looks at how remote warfare is becoming the norm.
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The United Kingdom, with its four constituent nations of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, has seen a number of crises in recent years with the Scottish independence movement, Brexit, and tensions in the Royal family weakening the UK’s uniqu
The United Kingdom, with its four constituent nations of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, has seen a number of crises in recent years with the Scottish independence movement, Brexit, and tensions in the Royal family weakening the UK’s uniqu
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Georgia hosts the only Pride march in the Caucasus region. In this country, where homosexuality was a crime until 2000, the pro-Russian government equates LGBT struggles with Western propaganda. Against a backdrop of high tension and open discrimination,
Georgia hosts the only Pride march in the Caucasus region. In this country, where homosexuality was a crime until 2000, the pro-Russian government equates LGBT struggles with Western propaganda. Against a backdrop of high tension and open discrimination,
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Artist Émeric Lhuisset's reinterpretation of a famous 1891 painting is part of a memory war between Russia and Ukraine. His photograph has gone viral: Ukrainians have appropriated it in their ongoing struggle with Russia.
Artist Émeric Lhuisset's reinterpretation of a famous 1891 painting is part of a memory war between Russia and Ukraine. His photograph has gone viral: Ukrainians have appropriated it in their ongoing struggle with Russia.
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As they say, a picture is worth a thousand words. A standout picture from the floods in France in April 2024 was a photo of man standing inside his living room with nearly one metre of water. Sometimes the simplest images can really bring home the full m
As they say, a picture is worth a thousand words. A standout picture from the floods in France in April 2024 was a photo of man standing inside his living room with nearly one metre of water. Sometimes the simplest images can really bring home the full m
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February 1993: Štrpci, Bosnia. Paramilitaries stop a passenger train and arrest civilians. Of the 500 or so passengers, only one man puts up resistance. This film tells the true story of the man who would not remain silent. Nominated for an Oscar for Bes
February 1993: Štrpci, Bosnia. Paramilitaries stop a passenger train and arrest civilians. Of the 500 or so passengers, only one man puts up resistance. This film tells the true story of the man who would not remain silent. Nominated for an Oscar for Bes
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Tucker Carlson was the first Western journalist to interview Russian president Vladimir Putin since the beginning of the war in Ukraine. The former Fox News presenter and Trump supporter is a controversial and influential figure, well connected in Americ
Tucker Carlson was the first Western journalist to interview Russian president Vladimir Putin since the beginning of the war in Ukraine. The former Fox News presenter and Trump supporter is a controversial and influential figure, well connected in Americ
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The vast capital of Indonesia, home to 31 million people is sinking as sea levels rise. If no action is taken, the megalopolis will be underwater by 2050.
The vast capital of Indonesia, home to 31 million people is sinking as sea levels rise. If no action is taken, the megalopolis will be underwater by 2050.
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More than 80% of Gabon is covered with rainforest, home to the largest population of forest elephants in Africa. A victim of poaching, the elephant population is under threat, but a team of scientists is working to protect them.
More than 80% of Gabon is covered with rainforest, home to the largest population of forest elephants in Africa. A victim of poaching, the elephant population is under threat, but a team of scientists is working to protect them.
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During the first televised debate of the 2024 US presidential elections, Donald Trump and Kamala Harris laid our their clearly different visions for foreign policy. Whereas Harris called for multilateralism with America’s allies, Trump set out his transa
During the first televised debate of the 2024 US presidential elections, Donald Trump and Kamala Harris laid our their clearly different visions for foreign policy. Whereas Harris called for multilateralism with America’s allies, Trump set out his transa
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On the small isolated Greek island of Arki, close to the Turkish coast live only 40 inhabitants and just one primary school kid, Christos aged 12. He has the chance to continue his education on a neighbouring island, but will he make this choice?
On the small isolated Greek island of Arki, close to the Turkish coast live only 40 inhabitants and just one primary school kid, Christos aged 12. He has the chance to continue his education on a neighbouring island, but will he make this choice?
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Olympic events in painting, sculpture, literature, music and architecture? The idea sounds crazy. And yet, between 1912 and 1948, 150 medals were awarded at the Olympic games for artistic excellence.
Olympic events in painting, sculpture, literature, music and architecture? The idea sounds crazy. And yet, between 1912 and 1948, 150 medals were awarded at the Olympic games for artistic excellence.
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In a world where climate change is accelerating, wind and solar power seem more important than ever. Mapping the World investigates how these renewable energy sources, which have been used for thousands of years, are being reinvented in the 21st century.
In a world where climate change is accelerating, wind and solar power seem more important than ever. Mapping the World investigates how these renewable energy sources, which have been used for thousands of years, are being reinvented in the 21st century.
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Aquellum, one of the cities planned for Saudi Arabia’s huge Neom project, is presented as a future urban utopia in a slick marketing campaign. But can we believe this promise of an idyllic tomorrow?
Aquellum, one of the cities planned for Saudi Arabia’s huge Neom project, is presented as a future urban utopia in a slick marketing campaign. But can we believe this promise of an idyllic tomorrow?
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The tropical rainforests can still be protected and saved from destruction. The new forest communities in Guatemala show us how: with their sustainable forestry, they are conserving the Maya Biosphere Reserve, over two million hectares of primeval forest.
The tropical rainforests can still be protected and saved from destruction. The new forest communities in Guatemala show us how: with their sustainable forestry, they are conserving the Maya Biosphere Reserve, over two million hectares of primeval forest.
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