Research shows that plug-in hybrid electric vehicles are not as environmentally friendly as their official ratings suggest. BMW, Peugeot and Renault PHEVs have been found responsible for much higher carbon emissions than advertised. Molly Gambhir explains.

Gravitas: The reality of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles

Over 3500 buildings have collapsed, and at least 3,500 people have died in Turkey alone. But are the earthquakes alone to be blamed for the devastation. Or are shoddy construction and Erdogan equally guilty? Molly Gambhir tells you.

Gravitas | Turkey Earthquakes: 3,500 Buildings collapse, over 5000 dead. Is Erdogan blameless?

Here we bring you a quick round-up of all latest news, top headlines and international breakings from all across the globe, stay tuned with Gravitas for more!

Gravitas Global Headlines: Russian warns the West against ramping up arms supplies to Kyiv

Which one came first? The egg or the chicken? Has the age-old mystery been solved? Molly Gambhir tells you.

Gravitas | Which came first: The egg or the chicken?

Australia has become the first nation to approve the legal use of MDMA & Psilocybin. These 'psychedelic therapies' can now be availed by the people. Molly Gambhir reports.

Gravitas: Australia approves medical use of MDMA

In a rare public appearance, Russian President Vladimir Putin's long-time rumoured girlfriend Alina Kabaeva has compared information warfare to the Kalashnikov rifle. Molly Gambhir explains.

Gravitas | Putin's Girlfriend: Russian media a weapon of war

Has Bangkok become 'China Town'?. Reports say, a number of Chinese tourists are running illegal shops in Bangkok. Molly Gambhir reports.

Gravitas: Has Bangkok become 'China Town'?

The Chinese foreign ministry has said that the 'spy balloon' seen over South America deviated from its intended path. Meanwhile, U.S. President Joe Biden is facing scathing attacks from Republicans over the handling of the saga. Molly Gambhir explains.

Gravitas: China admits to sending spy balloon to South America

After targeting Uighurs in Xinjiang, China is now going after Tibetan children. A UN report says 1 million Tibetan children have been separated from their families. Molly Gambhir reports.

Gravitas: 1 Million Tibetan children separated from their families

Gravitas Global Headlines: Norway to order new tanks from Germany

The Pentagon has spotted a 'Chinese Spy Balloon' flying over Montana. What data was it collecting? Molly Gambhir reports.

Gravitas: Is China's espionage entering the next phase?

Pope Francis is on an African tour to call for peace in conflicted nations. He has been a firm promoter of non-violence and has openly criticised current global economic disparity. These beliefs resonate with those of Mahatma Gandhi. Molly Gambhir reports.

Gravitas: Pope's ideologies similar to Mahatma Gandhi's?

How do you deal with unwanted male attention at the gym? Molly Gambhir tells you how women are exposing gym harassment on TikTok.

Gravitas: TikTok trend exposing gym harassment

The former director of a zoo in Mexico has been accused of serving Pygmy Goats in Christmas dinner. Meanwhile a wave of "Sushi terrorism" is going on in Japan, where customers are spoiling other people's food. Question arises, can you completely trust what you eat? Molly Gambhir reports.

Gravitas | Mexico: Ex-chief served zoo goats to guests?

Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that a modern-day war with Russia will be entirely different from the World War II era's Battle of Stalingrad, as he warned Germany over its supply of Leopard tanks to Ukraine. Molly Gambhir explains.

Gravitas: Putin issues a stern warning to Germany

ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence chatbot is back in the headlines. This time a Colombian judge used the chatbot to aid his decision making on a child's insurance case. Are we becoming too dependent on AI for our work? Molly Gambhir reports.

Gravitas: Colombian judge uses ChatGPT in child's medical rights case

Pakistan has threatened to ban Wikipedia after accusing it of harbouring blasphemous content. Doesn't Pakistan have bigger fish to fry? Is the country (unsuccessfully) trying to divert its people's attention from economic misery? Molly Gambhir tells you.

Gravitas: Pakistan wants to ban Wikipedia. Here's why

British conservative MP Jo Johnson has resigned as a director of one of the firms linked to Indian tycoon Gautam Adani. Meanwhile, Bangladesh has sought a revision of its electricity pact with Adani. Molly Gambhir explains.

Gravitas: Adani saga echoes in UK, Bangladesh

Watch the video to know what's going on around the world.

Gravitas Global Headlines: Israel carries out air strikes after rocket fired from Palestine

Myanmar's junta has extended the country's state of emergency by another six months. where does this leave the promise of elections? how much more repression can the people tolerate? Molly Gambhir reports.

Gravitas: Two years since the Myanmar military coup

Australia's central bank has decided that King Charles III will not appear on new $5 banknotes. Instead, the new design will honour the cultural history of Indigenous Australians. Molly Gambhir reports.

Gravitas: Australia snubs King Charles for $5 banknotes

Is Russia planning a new offensive? Ukraine's Defence Minister says Putin could launch a new offensive on February 24. Is there any credit to his claims? Molly Gambhir reports.

Gravitas: Is Russia planning a new offensive?

China's great wall of debt has left authorities banging their heads against it. The country's overall debt has soared to $51.9 trillion. Chinese cities are struggling to pay bills. Molly Gambhir reports.

Gravitas: Chinese cities are struggling to pay bills

Chinese scientists have successfully cloned 3 super cows. These cows can produce an unusually high amount of milk. Why does China need them? Molly Gambhir tells you.

Gravitas: Chinese scientists create 3 'super cows'

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