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World Water Day, 22 March, draws attention to the essential role of water in our lives, the difficulties people face in getting it and solutions to these problems.

Nowruz is an important festival in Iran, Central Asia and beyond. Read on to find out how people celebrate the Persian New Year.

Every year, millions of people around the world switch off their lights for one hour to draw attention to the environment. Read on to find out more.

There's more behind the International Day of Happiness than you might think. Find out more by reading the article and answering the questions.

The British Council is celebrating its 90th birthday! Find out more about the British Council, what we do and how we're marking the anniversary.

The COP29 UN Climate Change Conference is taking place 11–22 November 2024, in Baku, Azerbaijan. The event brings together country leaders, experts and environmental campaigners to take urgent action against climate change.

The International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples on 9 August is a day to promote indigenous peoples' rights and celebrate indigenous communities, from the Inuit in the Arctic Circle to the Tuareg in the deserts of northern Africa.

What do you know about the history and symbols of the Olympic Games? Read the article to find out about this globally renowned sports event.

Many Europeans see the Eurovision Song Contest as the best show on Earth. And now, the rest of the world is starting to discover it too. What is so special about this annual song competition?

One of the world's most important inventions was 'born' in March 1989 and celebrated its 30th birthday in 2019. Read the article to find out what it is.