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🏛️ Politics

Apr 04, 2026

What are the different viewpoints on the rights of groups to gather in public spaces?

A French court has overruled authorities’ ban on a Muslim gathering over Easter weekend, saying claims it could become a political target were not proven. The Annual Gathering of Muslims of France was set to take place from Friday to Monday in Bourget north of Paris, but Paris police blocked the event for fear of […]

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💻 Technology

Apr 03, 2026

What should we consider when creating rules for social media to address addiction?

The ruling could be the beginning of the end of social media as we know it, writes the BBC's technology editor Zoe Kleinman

United Kingdom

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🌍 Geopolitics

Apr 02, 2026

What should be the United States' next steps in dealing with tensions in the Middle East after the recent naval incident?

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said the US military has sunk "an Iranian warship" in the Indian Ocean with a torpedo

Global

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🌍 Geopolitics

Apr 01, 2026

How should the UK adapt its policies in response to the changing dynamics of US foreign relations?

This week has seen two case studies in how Europe is trying to bind the US into its future, writes the BBC's political editor

United States

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🌍 Geopolitics

Mar 28, 2026

What impact do large-scale drone attacks have on the safety and future of communities in conflict zones?

Cities across the west of Ukraine were hit, with residential buildings damaged and many injured

Ukraine

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👥 Society

Mar 28, 2026

What steps can our community take to prevent hate crimes and support those affected by them?

March 23 (Reuters) - Four ambulances belonging to a Jewish community organisation in north London were set ablaze, police said on Monday, adding that the incident was being treated as an antisemitic hate crime. "An investigation has been launched after four ambulances belonging to the Jewish Community Ambulance service were set on fire in Golders Green," Metropolitan Police said in a statement. "Officers remain on scene and the arson attack is being treated as an antisemitic hate crime."

United Kingdom

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🌍 Geopolitics

Mar 28, 2026

How might the ongoing conflict in Iran affect energy prices and the global economy for everyday people?

“This will be so, so, so, so, so bad,” one analyst says

Global

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🎭 Culture

Mar 27, 2026

How can celebrating Nowruz in Iran impact the community during times of conflict?

Iranians speak to the BBC about preparing for the Nowruz new year festival during the war

Global

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📈 Economy

Mar 25, 2026

What could be the effects of China's lower economic growth target on its people and the world?

It is also the first time the target has been lowered since it was cut to "around 5%" in 2023

China

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🏛️ Politics

Mar 25, 2026

What should be the balance between national security and press freedom in our country?

The Department of Defense had required reporters to agree to certain rules on what information they could gather in order to maintain access to the Pentagon

United Kingdom

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🏛️ Politics

Mar 24, 2026

What should Paris leaders focus on to improve life for residents, no matter who becomes mayor?

The survey from Cluster 17 shows the Socialist Party candidate scoring 48 percent of the vote

Belgium

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🏥 Healthcare

Mar 24, 2026

What are the potential benefits and challenges of legalizing assisted dying in Scotland?

The final vote on the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill is seen as too close to call

United Kingdom

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