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Roblox isn’t doing enough to protect its young communities
The company banned a YouTuber who had exposed many child predators and got them arrested. Now, it has come under fire for enabling predatory behaviour and its lack of child safety protocols. Roblox has been an integral part of many of our childhoods. In the digital era, the platform provides users with multiple experiences to interact with, ranging from entertainment to education. Just months ago, it was in the limelight for...
Spain proposes ban to stop world’s first octopus farm
With the culinary demand for octopuses increasing, a Spanish company is planning to develop an octopus farm to keep supplies steady. However, with the sentience of these creatures deemed unfit for farming, Spain is rushing to ban such a development. In the fight for animal rights, one major contender of backlash is aquaculture. With the populations of wild creatures declining, many companies have turned to farming them. In that vein,...
European leaders’ united front joins Zelenskyy at the White House
The meeting saw Trump being more civilised to the Ukrainian leader after European officials joined to discuss the current war, following a similar meeting with Putin. Nobody has been more obsessed with a Nobel Peace Prize than President Donald Trump has. The White House claimed that he had brokered at least one peace deal or ceasefire a month since his term began, warranting the prestigious award. Alleged deals aside,...
France’s new bill to speed up the restitution of looted African artefacts
The post-Napoleonic era saw a surge in colonial loot as France scrambled to conquer Africa. Now, the nation’s new bill hopes to speed up the process of returning these objects to their places of origin. Centuries after the colonial era’s looting practices, the legacies of the stolen artefacts continue to affect former colonies. Many of these loots remain within the confines of Western museums and private collections, far from their...
The US Moon mission could worsen geopolitical tensions
The US is fast-tracking the development of lunar nuclear reactors to establish operational keep-out zones, which, while not legally binding, could effectively limit the lunar activities of other nations. Building a base on the Moon is no easy feat. One would need to factor in transportation, manpower, and most importantly, a reliable source of energy. Hence, the best bet right now for a dependable lunar power source is nuclear energy. NASA...
UK’s ultimatum on Palestine statehood draws global criticism
The UK recently issued an ultimatum to recognise Palestine as a state unless Israel agrees to certain conditions. This has drawn widespread criticism due to the Western nation’s framing of the conflict. Gaza continues to be tested with no end to the brutality. The region is seeing the deaths of over 60,000 people and rising. Additionally, an increasing number of children are facing the threat of malnutrition. Since the beginning...
Scientists edit mosquito gene to impede spread of malaria
This isn’t the first time a mosquito’s gene has been tweaked to prevent the spread of disease. However, it is one of the few solutions that saves both mosquitoes and people alike from malaria. The world-renowned CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing tool has once again put its mind-blowing capabilities to use. This time, its purpose was to come up with a solution to potentially prevent the countless malaria outbreaks that currently plague...
UK treads genetic grey area with three-person IVF milestone
The deliveries of eight infants in the UK via a three-person IVF technique have astonished the world. Nonetheless, its connection to a largely prohibited type of genome editing has raised concerns among the scientific community. Science has once again expanded its frontiers in a landmark procedure that conceived babies via IVF through the DNA of three people. If you feel that this contradicts the fundamentals of conception that we were...
EU criticised for enabling human rights violations of refugees
The European Union faces growing backlash for its role in refugee rights violations, as critics argue that its strict asylum policies and border enforcement contribute to the suffering of those seeking safety. Libya currently remains deeply divided and unstable amid ongoing political deadlock and militia violence. In 2021, the indefinite postponement of national elections led to clashes between the UN-recognized Government of National Unity and the Government of National Stability, backed...
Superman ignites fury among right-winged Americans
James Gunn’s highly anticipated Superman film has not only revived the iconic hero but also ignited a political firestorm, particularly among right-wing Americans. The debut of the new Superman film last week sparked global excitement, with many reconnecting with their sense of childhood wonder. This did not go without a major debate about who envisioned Superman the best, Zack Snyder or James Gunn. Admittedly, each director brought a unique creative approach...
