Blanca Li: Choreographer to the stars
For cinema, music and fashion, she has been chosen as a choreographer by names such as Pedro Almodovar, Jean-Jacques Annaud or Michel Gondry, by Daft Punk, Paul McCartney, Beyoncé, Blur or Coldplay,…
Unleashing the economic potential of second-hand clothing
Second-hand clothing can help countries meet environmental targets and drive economic growth, but it needs support. A new report says governments need to help unleash the sector's economic potential.…
Inside Cambodia’s cyber-scam centres, where workers are victims of human trafficking
It’s happened to us all: a message arrives on our phone that looks genuine but turns out to be a scam. The internet has enabled scammers worldwide to find and contact potential…
Defendants give shocking evidence at France’s Pelicot mass rape trial
Annette Young, the host of The 51%, for an update on France's Pelicot mass rape trial. We find out what have we learned from the different testimonies of the accused and why…
Nigeria’s ‘Twinopolis’ celebrates unique heritage
The global average birthrate for twins is around 12 per 1,000 births, but in Igbo-Ora, a community in Nigeria’s southwest, that rate is about four times higher. Proudly celebrating the unusual abundance,…
Human Rights Watch reports torture in Rwanda detention facilities
For decades, Rwandan authorities have subjected detainees, in both official and unofficial detention facilities, to ill-treatment and torture, with no accountability, Human Rights Watch said in a report released today.…
North Korea–South Korea relations reach new low
After several years of relative stability, ties between both Koreas soured when South Korea deepened its military cooperation with the US.…