What is the Willow Project and why has it sparked backlash?
As Biden’s administration deliberates whether to greenlight a controversial scheme to expand oil infrastructure on Alaska’s North Slope, environmental campaigners are urging him to reject it. Update 13/03/23: After a long contentious process, the Biden administration has approved the Willow Project. The Department of the Interior's Bureau of Land...
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Pro-surfer Bethany Hamilton refuses to compete alongside trans women
The American athlete has said she’ll boycott the World Surf League after it announced trans women would be allowed to compete. Pro-surfer Bethany Hamilton shared on Instagram that she would be boycotting surfing competitions by the World Surf League, due to changes in their policy that allow trans women to...
Students turn to food banks during cost of living crisis
Universities across the country are supporting students by opening food banks, as the cost of living continues to disrupt the education of young people.
Striking teachers have dominated the news cycle lately, as dire pay forces educators to join picket lines.
The extent of their situation was highlighted by teachers’
Welsh government plan to make it easier to change gender
After England blocked a Scottish-backed gender reform law, Wales has announced plans to make it easier for trans individuals to legally change their gender. The Welsh government announced this week that it had a new LGBTQ+ Action Plan to make it easier for individuals to legally change their gender. The news...
Rights groups call on the UN to intervene over US abortion access
Almost 200 non-profit organisations from around the world have issued an ‘urgent appeal’ to the United Nations to ensure the US safeguards women’s bodily autonomy. Last June, the US Supreme Court overturned Roe V Wade, the integral ruling from 1973 that gave women the constitutional right to have an...
US police have killed at least seven unarmed people this year
Since the start of the year, the US police have already killed half a dozen unarmed people. Last month, Tyre Nichols died from his injuries after five Memphis Police officers beat him during a traffic stop. Including Nichols, at least seven unarmed people have been killed by the police since...
Pope Francis’ visit to the DRC and South Sudan
Pope Francis' recent visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and South Sudan marked a significant moment for African Gen Zers. This was his third trip to Africa. He aimed to promote peace, reconciliation, and hope in countries that have suffered from decades of conflict and violence. Last week, the Pontiff’s three day visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and South Sudan came to an end, drawing...
Scientists warn guilt-free flying remains out of reach in the UK
A new report from the Royal Society has found that sustainable aviation solutions still need a great deal more research, resources, and investment before Britain can meet its ‘jet zero’ targets.
Unless you’re a member of the Kardashian family, you’ll know that flying is terrible for the environment.
Although it’d be unrealistic to assume we may eventually give it up altogether, foregoing this mode of transport – which accounts for 
The number of Palestinians killed by Israeli forces is rising
Israeli forces have been attacking Palestinians since the end of the second world war, and the number keeps growing yearly. Israeli forces have killed 42 Palestinians since the start of 2023. 17-year-old Hamza Amjad al-Ashqar was killed after a bullet fired by Israeli forces hit his face during a raid in Nablus. On Monday, five Palestinians were killed, and three were injured by Israeli forces in a raid in Jericho,...
Spain passes law making it easier to legally change gender
Spain’s parliament has given final approval to new legislation allowing people over 16 to update their national identity card without psychological or medical evaluation. In a move being hailed as a ‘historic day for human rights,’ Spain has become one of the first countries in Europe to allow anyone over 16-years-old to change their legally registered gender without the need for psychological or medical evaluation. It follows in the footsteps of...
