Life expectancy in Africa grows by 10 years
8th August - "Harder"
People's life expectancy in Africa rose by nearly 10 years in the first two decades of this century.
UN says nuclear annihilation is one mistake away
4th August - "Easier"
The UN has warned that one small mistake could lead to a nuclear war.
Ditch neckties to save energy, says Spain's PM
1st August - "Harder"
Spain's leader has urged people to ditch their neckties to help save energy.
Czech police turn criminal's Ferrari into patrol car
28th July - "Easier"
Police in the Czech Republic turned a criminal's Ferrari into a patrol car.
Ukraine and Russia sign deal to resume grain exports
25th July - "Harder"
Ukraine and Russia have signed a deal to allow much-needed exports of grain.
Australia's 'shocking' decline in environment
21st July - "Easier"
Scientists have reported a shocking loss of biodiversity in Australia.
Feeling hungry can make us feel 'hangry'
18th July - "Harder"
Research that suggests "hanger" is a diagnosable feeling of anger caused by hunger.
Bigger risk of being killed by falling space rocket
14th July - "Easier"
There is a growing likelihood that rocket parts falling back to Earth could kill someone.
Brad Pitt says he suffers from facial blindness
11th July - "Harder"
Hollywood heart-throb Brad Pitt has revealed he suffers from facial blindness.
Eiffel Tower full of rust and in need of repair
7th July - "Easier"
Engineers have found that the Eiffel Tower is full of rust.
Octopuses and humans share intelligence gene
4th July - "Harder"
Octopuses have a gene that also determines the intelligence of humans.
People in Tokyo asked to turn off lights in heat wave
30th June - "Easier"
Japan's government has asked people to use less electricity during a heat wave
Five planets line up 'like string of pearls'
27th June - "Harder"
Five major planets in our solar system lined up in a row over the weekend.
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