Pakistan's Christians have long been marginalised and pushed into sewer cleaning work. Now, some are fighting back. Written by Saad Zuberi. Read by Laura Lockwood.由Al Jazeera

In Berlin, comedians from Ukraine and Russia share the same stage as an outlet for their grief and anger about the war. Written by Verena Hoelzl. Read by Richard Martin.由Al Jazeera

How a flourishing underground subculture is providing a welcome escape from the realities of war. Written by Nils Adler. Read by Xzavian Wrushen.由Al Jazeera

Long before Picard confirmed her queerness, Seven’s chemistry with Janeway in Star Trek: Voyager was anything but platonic. Read the original article here.由The Companion

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Partners caught on different sides of the yearlong conflict reflect on how it has affected their relationships. Written by Pearly Jacob. Read by Emma Jones.由Al Jazeera

Despite the dangers of war, many winemakers have continued to operate, buoyed by growing demand for local wines. Written by Nils Adler. Read by Pete Ferrand.由Al Jazeera

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After fleeing the Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan, the former head of a girls' school in Kabul tries to make a new life in Canada. Written by Mellissa Fung. Read by Laura Lockwood.由Al Jazeera

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In Taliban's Afghanistan, Hazara cousins, both blast victims who loved to read and learn, inspire an outdoor library - and new readers. Written by Ruchi Kumar. Read by Erica Sand.由Al Jazeera

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As clandestine networks form to support women, they look to Central America for a road map -- and a warning. This story was written by Delaney Nolan and read by Annie M Dylan. Reporting for this story was supported by the International Women’s Media Foundation’s Reproductive Rights Reporting Fund.由Al Jazeera

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Widely used in construction for decades, the aftermath of asbestos exposure has been a death sentence for many in the United Kingdom. Written by Katharine Quarmby. Read by Richard Martin. This article is part of a wider cross-border investigation, Asbestos: The Lethal Legacy, led by Investigative Reporting Denmark, edited by Katharine Quarmby, and …

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Sifting through waste to find and sell scraps of cloth and recyclables use to be enough for Gunja and Chand to support their family. Now they're earning less because of a series of lockdowns and the Russia-Ukraine war. Written by Suparna Sharma. Read by Laura Lockwood.由Al Jazeera

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Hunted and exterminated. Meet the scientists who want to return the thylacine back to the ecosystem. Written by Mary Ann Jolley. Read by Anthony Milich.由Al Jazeera

Protecting cultural identity through needlework - how artists, volunteers and designers turned a Ukrainian folk blouse and craft into symbols of defiance. On this week’s AJ Longreads - The Ukrainians using embroidery to stand up to Russia. Written by Pearly Jacob. Read by Annie M. Dylan.由Al Jazeera

Indian women and girls are being sold by traffickers and forced into marriages against their will for as little as $35. AJ Longreads highlights how under-reported these cases are and how the victims are left feeling abandoned. Names of the women and children have been changed to protect their identities. Written by Rifat Fareed. Read by Mohita Namj…

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In Diyarbakır, Turkey, a 24-year-old woman is documenting an ancient practice and making it popular among a new generation. Written by Jaclynn Ashly. Read by Erica Sand.由Al Jazeera

In this episode we return to the story of Bibiana Martin, who was 12 years old when she joined the forest rangers. Twenty years later, she is still protecting parks. Written by Sam Mednick. Read by Laura Lockwood.由Al Jazeera

This week we return to the story of Andrew Silva from Sri Lanka. His day job is taxing people around, but what he does in his spare time is truly life changing. With a car full of DNA tests and a natural detective's instinct, he's helping to reunite adopted children with their birth mothers. Written by Bhavya Dore. Read by Loveday Smith.…

Journalist Afrah Nasser visits her home country of Yemen after more than a decade away. She reflects on the devastating impact war has had on her country and family. Names have been changed to protect identities. Read by Olga Rodic.由Al Jazeera

As the climate crisis causes water levels to plummet, riverbeds to dry and glaciers to melt, artefacts like old warships, an ancient city, a mosque, 'hunger stones' and human remains have emerged. The body of an Indian soldier was found on Siachen Glacier. His widow always hoped he would ‘come home someday’. This story is part of “Climate artefacts…

Three years after Atatiana Jefferson was shot by a white police officer, stark racial divides, inequality and a lack of reform plague the US city of Fort Worth. Written by Tyler Hicks. Read by Xzavian Wrushen.由Al Jazeera

Predators and fraudsters are exploiting vulnerable unemployed Nigerians, and the costs are sometimes deadly. AJ Longreads explores how social media is being used to lure victims. A warning - this story contains details of sexual assault. Names have been changed to protect the privacy of the victims. Written by Damilola Banjo. Read by Laura Lockwood…

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India's first footballer to play for a European club made history without ever wearing a pair of football boots. As Qatar makes history for being the first country in the Middle East to stage a World Cup, AJ Long reads reflects on how any nation and anyone can make it against the odds. Written by James Welsh. Read by Richard Martin.…

A team of Russian and Norwegian scientists stumbled upon the fastest-warming hotspot known on earth. Then the war in Ukraine began and research collaboration stalled. Written by Delaney Nolan. Read by Mike Paul.由Al Jazeera

German abuses against the Herero and Nama in Namibia were the 20th century’s first genocide and a brutal harbinger of the Nazi's WWII Holocaust. Written by Hamilton Wende. Read by Kokui Selormey.由Al Jazeera

Years investigating Holocaust atrocities and ISIL war crimes are helping researchers uncover possible Russian abuses in Ukraine. The aim is to collect testimonies that can be used as evidence in prosecuting potential war crimes. Written by Micah Reddy. Read by Annie M. Dylan.由Al Jazeera

As the UK's first rocket launch nears, space enthusiasts, climate activists, scientists and local residents are divided over whether the project is a help or hindrance to the climate crisis. Written by Frankie Adkins. Read by Laura Lockwood.由Al Jazeera

As rents and homelessness rise in New Orleans in the US, we meet Jessica and Terry who have finally been able to find a home. However, they now face new living challenges. A warning - this story contains references to suicide. If you or a loved one is experiencing suicidal thoughts, help is available. Visit www.befrienders.org for more information.…

Maryna, whose son died in 2014, counsels soldiers' mothers and partners as she worries about her army-bound foster son. Women in war: A psychologist helps Ukrainian soldiers' families - part of a series telling the stories of women in the Russia-Ukraine war. Written by Amandas Ong. Read by Emma Jones.…

Rights activists and carers are filling the gap as the war creates huge challenges in accessing disability support. Medical supplies, food and financial aid have become increasingly more difficult. Written by Amandas Ong. Read by Laura Lockwood.由Al Jazeera

Journalist Lexie Harrison-Cripps highlights the plight of women making the journey to Europe by sea. She shares how a mother with young children managed to survive this incredibly dangerous Mediterranean crossing. Written and read by Lexie Harrison-Cripps.由Al Jazeera

In Afghanistan, a new generation continues a family tradition of crafting handmade dentures - a special business the sons are determined to ensure never dies. Written by Lynzy Billing. Read by Richard Martin.由Al Jazeera