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Sumi Somaskanda and Caitríona Perry travel across the United States to find out what's influencing voters ahead of midterm elections that will have far-reaching consequences for President Trump's America and the world.

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Clive learns about his family story on an emotional visit to a former slave fort, before getting a big celebratory welcome (and a new name) from the elders of the Fante people.

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Nicolai Sehested has made Denmark the fastest team on water, but speed has come at a price. When France takes its record, Denmark faces a choice: cling to its identity or learn to race differently.

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Experts try to piece together a succinct picture of the biggest stories making the rounds on social media platforms and news reports across the world.

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Can the great outdoors still inspire a generation raised on screens? 2026 sees the Duke of Edinburgh Awards marking 70 years of taking young people on adventures in the British countryside.