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21 October 2019

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News imageElephants

The election which could be decided by elephants and diamonds

The BDP has won every election in Botswana since independence in 1966, but this year there is a real chance that could change.

News imageK-pop group TXT

TXT: The pressure of being K-pop's 'next big thing'

The South Korean group are billed as the little brother to global sensation BTS.

News imageDr Varsha Jain at NASA

How space affects women and men differently

BBC Radio 5 Live speaks to a space gynaecologist about the impact of space travel on female astronauts.

News imageContraceptive pill packets

Are we ready for men to take the pill?

Blurring of traditional gender roles could finally mean that the male pill is on the horizon.

News imageFfion

The beauty queens ditching make-up to find love

Ffion says she felt "so insecure" when she was Miss Wales as she does not think she is pretty.

News imageA composite picture shows protesters in Chile, Hong Kong and Lebanon

Why protesters are on the streets worldwide

People are protesting around the world, from Lebanon to Chile. What do they have in common?

News imageWoman with umbrella using a street crossing in Yerevan, Armenia

Streetwise: Capturing iconic moments of daily life

A selection of images from the Magnum Photos on street life throughout the world.

News imageA protest sign

Concerns over private home for children in care

The company wants to open a house for "vulnerable" children aged between 11 and 18.

News imageWhen Gurpreet started posting her workouts on Instagram she was trolled by people who said it wasn’t the sort of thing Sikh women should be doing. She wants to prove them wrong.

Standout Sikh: Trolled for my unique talent

When Gurpreet started posting her workouts on Instagram she was trolled by people who said it wasn’t the sort of thing Sikh women should be doing.

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