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The facts about hantavirus; Nollywood’s night of nights; huge-mouthed humpbacks; and a goalpost goof-up

Passengers from around the world are being carefully flown home after a rare virus outbreak on a cruise ship near South America. Experts say it’s serious, but thankfully, it's much harder to spread than COVID.

At Nigeria’s biggest entertainment awards, stars rocked outfits covered in crystals, giant sculptures… and even 500 loaves of bread!

Humpback whales have been caught opening their mouths super wide underwater, and we're not sure why...

Police in the UK spotted a driver cruising along with a full-sized soccer goal balanced on top of their car!

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One man's drive around the world.

Presented by Byrce Corbett and Christie Kijurina.

Each fortnight, we give the world globe a spin and see where we land. Then we take the kids of Australia on an audio excursion to visit that country and its people. Join your captain, Christie Kijurina, on an audio adventure.

Today, we’re flying to Tanzania, a spectacular East African country famous for the Great Migration, where millions of animals thunder across the Serengeti plains each year. Along the way, we’ll climb mighty Mount Kilimanjaro, discover some of the oldest human footprints ever found, explore the spice-trading history of Zanzibar, and learn about the Maasai people and the Swahili language.

So, buckle up and get ready to explore Tanzania.

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⁠How to make Zanzibar Pizza

Presented by Byrce Corbett and Christie Kijurina.

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Minions and Lego in meme warfare; Venice’s arty toilets; UFO files released; and David Attenborough honoured with a wasp.

AI-made videos using Lego characters and Minions are flooding the internet during the war in Iran. Experts call it “meme warfare."

At the famous art festival in Venice, crowds are lining up to see… toilets. Yep, a bizarre artwork turns toilet water into clean water in front of visitors.

The US government released secret reports about UFO sightings, including strange lights spotted by pilots and astronauts.

Legendary nature filmmaker David Attenborough celebrated his 100th birthday, and even had a brand-new wasp species named after him!

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With flu season making its annual return, we’re heading back into the Squiz Kids vault to revisit one of our most fascinating and slightly gross Shortcuts. In Vanquished Viruses and Banished Bacteria, we explore the diseases that once terrified people around the world, from scurvy on the high seas to the Black Death, polio and smallpox.

Along the way, uncover some of the strange and surprising ways people tried to treat illness before modern medicine, and explain how science has helped control, and in some cases, eliminate some of history’s most dangerous diseases.

In this Squiz Kids Science Short, we explore what smell actually is, how your brain recognises different scents using patterns of signals, and why smell has been one of the most mysterious senses for scientists to understand.

Plus, we take a look at brand new research from Harvard Medical School revealing a hidden “map” inside the nose. It’s a fascinating look at one of your body’s most powerful — and surprising — senses… hiding right under your nose.

A fun kids vs adults news quiz to test who’s been paying the most attention to the week in news.

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Meteors and comets in night’s sky; Japan’s pop concert prayers; Tigers fan goes viral; and fighting deepfake photos.

This month, the night sky is putting on a spectacular show!

In Tokyo, music fans are visiting a special shrine hoping for luck in scoring tickets to their favourite bands.

A young Wests Tigers fan was caught crying after his team’s tough loss—but things turned around when Nicho Hynes sent him a kind message.

The Prime Minister of Italy shared a fake AI-made image of herself to warn people how convincing deepfakes can be.

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Met Gala costume masterpieces; kiwis comeback to the capital; a donkey in disguise; and gallery goers strip off.

At the famous Met Gala in New York City, celebrities rocked outfits that looked like walking artworks!

In Wellington, the iconic kiwi bird is making an amazing comeback! After nearly disappearing, hundreds are returning thanks to a huge community effort.

People in Armenia were shocked to see a zebra roaming the streets… until they realised it was actually a donkey painted with stripes!

At a museum in Switzerland, visitors explored art while wearing swimsuits! Inspired by famous paintings of bathers, people became part of the artwork themselves.

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Your Shortcut to... K-Pop

In this Squiz Kids Shortcut, Christie and Bryce explore what K-pop really is (hint: it’s much more than just music), how young performers train for years to become K-pop idols, and why fans all around the world are chanting, dancing, and waving light sticks — even when they don’t speak the language.

From the viral explosion of Gangnam Style to the global superstar success of BTS, this episode unpacks how a music genre from South Korea became a worldwide phenomenon — powered by talent, teamwork, and some seriously dedicated fans.

So whether you’re already a K-pop superfan or just K-pop curious… this is your Shortcut to understanding the music, the movement, and the magic.

🎧 Listen carefully — there’s a S’Quiz at the end!

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Saving Timmy the whale; Japan’s big bear problem; Fiji’s cyclone-predicting bees; and Baby Yoda’s big debut.

A humpback whale named Timmy got stuck near Germany—uh oh! But a team of helpers dug a channel and used a giant floating barge to guide him back to sea.

In Japan, bears are waking up from winter naps—and heading closer to towns! People are carrying bells to stay safe, while hoping there’s enough food in the forests to keep the bears happy (and away from humans).

In Fiji, bees might be better than weather apps! When they build hives close to the ground, it’s a sign a cyclone could be coming.

It’s Star Wars Day—May the Fourth be with you! Fans are celebrating, and adorable Grogu (aka Baby Yoda) is heading to cinemas in a new movie.

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