Trump’s ICE crackdowns to exclude millions from World Cup festivities
The US is co-hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup in partnership with Canada and Mexico. Donald Trump is firm in denying millions of loyal soccer fans a chance to show support for their favourite teams, due to restrictive immigration policies and the risks of ICE raids. In 2026, the US,...
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Antarctica inaugurates the world’s first ice sanctuary
With climate change raging over glacial ice, the landmark sanctuary was built to preserve Earth’s historical records held within the ice. Time machines have long captured human imagination but have remained firmly in the realm of science fiction. Yet, understanding the past may not require such sophisticated piece of...
AI is helping African mothers give birth safely
The anticipation of having a baby is often clouded with uncertainty for Africa’s women as well as their families and healthcare providers due to an overwhelming number of pregnancy complications. According to WHO, annually there are over 2 million stillbirths in the world, over half occurring in Sub-Saharan Africa. These...
Is a ‘recycling lottery’ the way to get people fully on board?
Would people be more inclined to recycle their waste if they had a slim chance of winning $1,000 each time? Unsurprisingly, the data says yes. A sense of moral responsibility or pang of guilt not cutting it? How about four figures of cold hard cash for that garbage? Around 10 US...
Why are those on £100k salaries struggling financially?
Dubbed ‘High Earners, Not Rich Yet’ (or Henrys), young Brits are feeling the pinch thanks to tax traps and inflation. Unless you’ve found yourself in a high-paying job (or grew up with a silver spoon between your lips), £100k probably sounds like a lot of money. But young people earning...
Trump’s policies are costing him his approval ratings
Now he’s afraid he might get impeached. Donald Trump’s election against Kamala Harris shocked many, with the former narrowly securing 49.8% of the popular vote compared to the latter’s 48.3%. He secured a clean sweep of all seven swing states, which ultimately secured him a second term. What makes his return...
London’s new Palestinian embassy proves the nation won’t be silenced
The ‘historic moment’ comes after the UK’s formal recognition of the Palestinian state. This is ‘proof that our identity cannot be denied’, said the Palestinian ambassador to the UK. Husam Zomlot spoke at the inauguration of Palestine's embassy in London this week – marking a turning point in the nation’s international presence. It comes months after the UK officially recognised the Palestinian state. Prime minister Keir Starmer announced in a...
ICE murder of a young mother points to a dangerous pattern
Agents shot and killed Renee Nicole Good whilst she was driving in her SUV. Her death marks a chapter in US history marred by inevitable violence. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents were carrying out an immigration operation in Minnesota this week, when 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good refused to get out of her car. The mother of three had only recently moved to the city from Colorado, and was going about her...
How are Venezuelans reacting to president Maduro’s capture?
The dramatic seizure of Venezuela’s president has raised a lot of questions, but how are people feeling on the ground? When we witness something unprecedented, like the US capture of Nicolás Maduro (Venezuela’s president since 2013), it’s easy to get swept up in the media whirlwind. Algorithms and headlines shrink years of socio-political unrest into sizeable portions, and social media spotlights the polarised opinions of those with little to no...
Remote work is redefining who gets to succeed in Africa
For many years, success in Africa has been tied to one's geographical location. Urban centers were the most profitable, while people in rural centers were taught to lower their ambitions. Success in rural center regions was mostly pegged on migration to cities, but is the landscape changing in 2026? Remote work was meant to change the story of leaving home to a city for opportunities. In theory, it promised a...
