War in Middle East creating fertilizer shortages
30th March - "Harder"
Fertilizer prices are increasing worldwide because of disrupted shipping through the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
Germany wants workers from India
26th March - "Easier"
Germany needs lots of workers and wants to fix this problem by asking professionals from India to fill vacancies.
Negative people might make us age more quickly
23rd March - "Harder"
A new study suggests that who we surround ourselves with can negatively affect our longevity.
Anger in UK over wildlife pictures on banknotes
19th March - "Easier"
Some people in the UK are angry that pictures on British banknotes will change.
Songs with non-English lyrics are becoming more popular
16th March - "Harder"
The English-language dominance of the music industry is under threat from songs from non-English-speaking countries.
New Netflix show 'The Dinosaurs' getting top marks
12th March - "Easier"
The new Netflix mini-series The Dinosaurs got a 100% review on the site Rotten Tomatoes.
UK stores locking up chocolate to stop theft
9th March - "Harder"
Shopkeepers in the UK are locking chocolate bars in plastic boxes to stop chocolate thieves.
Red cards for football players who hide racist comments
5th March - "Easier"
FIFA may ask referees to give a red card to players who cover their mouths when they say things to other players.
Middle East in turmoil after attacks on Iran
2nd March - "Harder"
The Middle East is in turmoil after coordinated attacks by Israel and the USA on Iran.
Birdwatching could protect against ageing, say scientists
26th February - "Easier"
Scientists say birdwatching could protect us against from ageing.
UK mulls removing former Prince Andrew from line to become king
23rd February - "Harder"
A former UK prince (Andrew) was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
Japan wins its first-ever Olympic pairs skating gold
19th February - "Easier"
Japan has scooped its first-ever Olympic gold medal for pairs figure skating.
Elephants have a sixth sense from their whiskers
16th February - "Harder"
Zoologists have uncovered a previously unknown sensory faculty in elephants' whiskers.
Morning-after texts are best for first dates
12th February - "Easier"
Researchers have found the best time to text a new partner after the first date is the next morning.
Hero boy swims for four hours to save his family
9th February - "Harder"
A 13-year-old boy has been hailed a hero after an epic 4-km swim that saved his family.
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