Ethiopian forces capture Shire in northern Tigray

Ethiopian forces capture Shire in northern Ti...

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Gigantomastia: Living with my oversized breasts

For many women, having larger breasts may be down to genetics. But for some, breast growth is extreme, painful and life-altering. The condition is called 'gigantomastia'. A condition that causes excessive breast tissue growth, leading to chronic pain, mobility challenges, and emo ...  Show more

Kenya's toxic masculinity influencers

BBC Global Disinformation reporter Jacqui Wakefield has spent a year examining the rise of two of the most influential manosphere figures. In Kenya, she met Andrew Kibe who has millions of followers online and offline. We hear how these individuals have built massive online audie ...  Show more

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