Swaziland changes its name to eSwatini
22nd April - "Harder"
The king of the tiny African nation of Swaziland has changed his country's name to eSwatini.
Kendrick Lamar wins Pulitzer Prize for music
20th April - "Easier"
The American rapper and songwriter Kendrick Lamar has become the first non-classical or jazz musician to win the prestigious Pulitzer Prize for music.
Social media site reverses LGBT ban after outcry
18th April - "Harder"
One of China's largest social media sites has reversed a ban on content related to LGBT issues.
Going to bed late shortens our life, says study
16th April - "Easier"
A new study says that going to bed late may be bad for our health. It may even shorten our life.
Japan finds enough rare-earth metals to last 700 years
14th April - "Harder"
Japanese researchers have discovered enough reserves of rare-earth metals (REMs) to satisfy global demand for up to 700 years.
France to help make Saudi Arabia's first opera house
12th April - "Easier"
Saudi Arabia will soon have its very first national orchestra and opera, with the help of France.
Former Brazilian president in jail
10th April - "Harder"
Brazil's former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is in jail after surrendering to authorities on Saturday night.
Iceland's First Lady wears charity-shop jacket
8th April - "Easier"
The First Lady of Iceland, Eliza Reid, has turned heads at a movie awards ceremony by wearing a charity shop jacket.
Seed vault now has over a million species
6th April - "Harder"
A special vault storing the world's most precious seeds has now amassed over one million different plant varieties.
