Explainer-What is aspartame and what do the new WHO rulings on cancer and consumption mean?
Aspartame, a popular artificial sweetener found in Diet Coke, chewing gum, yoghurt and other food products, is a
2023-07-14 07:23
Factbox-Agents and substances categorized as carcinogenic to humans
Aspartame, the artificial sweetener used in products from Coca-Cola's diet sodas to Mars' Extra chewing gum, is the
2023-07-14 07:18
WHO cancer arm deems aspartame "possible carcinogen"; consumption limits unchanged
By Jennifer Rigby LONDON The sweetener aspartame is a "possible carcinogen" but it remains safe to consume at
2023-07-14 06:56
How aspartame made the agenda of the WHO's cancer research arm
By Jennifer Rigby LONDON The imminent move to label aspartame as a possible carcinogen comes after years of
2023-07-13 14:17
India's spirited rum revolution
A host of homegrown brands are innovating with the spirit, creating new markets.
2023-07-02 07:56
Consumers, food-makers face choice as WHO cancer agency set to warn on aspartame sweeteners
By Richa Naidu and Savyata Mishra LONDON Consumers, food companies, retailers and restaurants need to decide whether to
2023-06-30 00:52
Exclusive-WHO's cancer research agency to say aspartame sweetener a possible carcinogen-sources
By Jennifer Rigby and Richa Naidu LONDON One of the world's most common artificial sweeteners is set to
2023-06-29 14:18
Japan: Okinawa port turns blood red after beer factory leak
Okinawa's Orion Breweries has apologised but said the scarlet waters posed no health risks.
2023-06-28 16:49
When Miss World's arrival in India ignited protests
The competition is being held in India for the first time since 1996 - when it sparked uproar.
2023-06-28 05:17
Pasoori: Bollywood remake of hit Pakistani song divides Indians
Indians are reacting sharply to Bollywood's remake of Pasoori, a popular Pakistani pop sing released last year.
2023-06-27 13:49
Zimbabwe's obsession with Animal Farm as novel gets Shona translation
George Orwell's satirical novel has such resonance it has been translated into the local Shona language.
2023-06-25 07:23
Ukraine dam: Satellite images reveal Kakhovka canals drying up
Following the destruction of the Kakhovka dam, BBC analysis reveals the changes in the surrounding area.
2023-06-22 08:17