Glossary
Places, people, terms
Where is this square? Who is this minister? Here we explain places, people and organisations that appear in our stories.
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TermThailand
Baht
The baht is the currency of Thailand, divided into 100 satang.
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TermFR
Ballon d'Or
Football's most prestigious individual award, presented by the magazine France Football since 1956.
in 1 story
TermEthiopia
birr
The birr is Ethiopia's national currency; one birr is divided into 100 santim.
in 1 story
TermBrazil
Brazilian real
Brazil's currency (plural: reais), code BRL.
in 1 story
TermUG
Bundibugyo virus
Bundibugyo virus is one of several species of Ebola virus that cause severe, often fatal disease in humans.
in 1 story
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TermSenegal
CFA franc
Common currency of several West and Central African countries, including Senegal, pegged to the euro.
in 1 story
TermUnited States
Child Victims Act
New York law of 2019 that allowed lawsuits over childhood sexual abuse even after the statute of limitations had expired.
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TermSenegal
Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games
Fourth Summer Youth Olympic Games, held in Senegal from 31 October to 13 November 2026 – the first Olympic event in Africa.
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TermIndia
Diwali
Diwali is the Hindu festival of lights and one of India's most important festivals.
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TermVietnam
dong
The đồng is the currency of Vietnam, with the international code VND.
in 1 story
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TermUnited States
Marine Corps Marathon
Annual marathon in Arlington and Washington organised by the US Marine Corps since 1976.
in 1 story
TermKenya
Mashujaa Day
Kenyan national holiday on 20 October honouring the heroes of the independence struggle.
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TermKenya
Matatu
Privately run minibus, the main form of public transport in Kenya.
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TermThailand
Rabbit card
The Rabbit card is a contactless, rechargeable fare card widely used on Bangkok's BTS Skytrain.
in 1 story
TermIran
Rial
Iran's currency, code IRR.
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TermSaudi Arabia
Riyadh Season
Riyadh Season is an annual entertainment season in Riyadh featuring concerts, theatre, sports events and leisure zones.
in 1 story
TermIndonesia
rupiah
The rupiah is Indonesia's national currency.
in 2 stories