Taliban bans women’s books and human rights studies
The Taliban’s latest decree has banned books authored by women from university libraries and outlawed the teaching of human rights and sexual harassment. Four years after the Taliban reclaimed power in Afghanistan, the lives of women and girls continue to shrink into silence. For many Afghan women, the ban is not...
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Why has Trump linked Tylenol use to autism?
In a statement that echoed throughout his administration, the ‘highly backed’ claim linked the pre-natal usage of acetaminophen to kids being born with autism. As a new week comes into effect, so does another round of medical misinformation from the Trump administration. It is astounding to think that despite his government...
The new Gatwick runway is an ecological nightmare
The transport secretary has given plans for a new £2.2bn runway the green light, despite pushback from climate organisations. The UK government has just given formal approval to Gatwick Airport’s £2.2 billion expansion plan – one that converts its emergency/standby northern runway into a full, regularly-used runway by shifting it...
Nigeria adds Mandarin to school curriculum to foster cross-nation relations
Nigeria is progressing toward transforming its education policy. Having recently conducted a national curriculum review, the administration has introduced Mandarin for inclusion into the senior secondary school curriculum. This decision highlights Nigeria’s growing ties with China and signals a shift in how its largest demographic is preparing for work and...
Opinion – can we reject hustle culture without losing our jobs?
The media still treats Gen Z like a species to be decoded, and one of the last surviving myths about us is that we’re masters at setting professional boundaries. So, am I a failed Gen Z, or is dismissing hustle culture more complicated in reality? Honestly, I still feel...
Strikes in solidarity with Gaza cause major disruptions across Italy
A second day of nationwide strikes has commenced in Italy, following organized walk-outs by the Italian Confederation of Labour on Sunday. The strikes have significantly disrupted travel, trade, and education sectors with the aim of showing solidarity with people in Gaza. Schools, trains, shipping ports, and roads across Italy are...
Indian workers seethe over Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa hike
Trump recently imposed a $100,000 fee on H-1B visas for skilled foreign workers in the US. Given India accounted for 71% of this group in 2024, its government is seething over what it believes is an attempted ousting. Trump has been, let’s say, uncompromising when it comes to US immigration policies. The latest palaver feels particularly brazen, however. Even by his standards. Late last week, the President signed a proclamation imposing...
Is the Trump administration planning to ban contraception?
Presidential plans to destroy $10m worth of hormonal contraception have left the fate of birth control in America unclear. Earlier in the summer, the Trump administration reportedly planned to destroy (specifically burn) almost $10m worth of birth control pills, IUDs and hormonal implants. All of the medication had been purchased by U.S.A.I.D and was intended for use by women in low-income countries. The move came as part of the president’s...
How an all-woman unit is tackling elephant poaching in Zimbabwe
The Akashinga rangers are Africa’s first all-women, entirely plant-based anti-poaching unit. And they’re operating with astounding success. According to their website, the Akashinga Rangers are a community-led organisation that serves to protect wildlife conservation across Africa. The group, whose name means ‘the Brave Ones’ in Shona language, is made up entirely of women and is also completely plant-based. Given this niche identity has generated a wildly successful anti-poaching campaign, it’s...
Unpacking Trump’s NATO ultimatum to end Russian militancy
Somehow, it involves China, and to make it worse, the alliance’s member states are not keen on pursuing this ultimatum. Despite countless summits and discussions, the war in Ukraine persists. In most instances, whether he truly helped or not, we find President Donald Trump at the centre of these negotiations. He has continually emphasized his commitment to achieving a peace agreement, rather than a ceasefire, which he sees no need...
