Life expectancy growth slows in Europe with England worst off
Improvements in life expectancy are stalling all over Europe. England is feeling the biggest slowdown of all, with nutritionists blaming a mix of poor diet, mass inactivity and soaring obesity. Growth in life expectancy is slowing across Europe, with England currently witnessing the sharpest decline. This does not mean that life...
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Exclusive – Sophie Szew on the mental health crisis and policy reform
We spoke to activist, writer, and public speaker Sophie Szew about her community-focused approach to healing and how she is using that vision to influence the future of government mental health policies. ‘My personal experiences shape my advocacy in that my personal experiences were my path to advocacy,’ says Sophie...
Tourists block rescue services to view Etna eruption
Thousands have clambered to see the dramatic eruptions of Mount Etna, but all the commotion is causing problems for local emergency services. Mount Etna is currently erupting in Sicily, offering plenty of dramatic moments that make for ideal photographs. However, while it may be perfect for images, the huge surge in...
Tesla showrooms hit by waves of DOGE protests
More than three-dozen protests hit Tesla showrooms over the weekend. Musk’s questionable running of the Department of Government Efficiency is why. What are people’s main concerns? Musk continues to divide opinion with everything he does. The eccentric X boss has become a key part of Donald Trump’s entourage, expressing solidarity with...
30-50% of Haiti gang members are reportedly children
The ongoing gang violence in Port-au-Prince and surrounding neighborhoods are wrecking the lives of thousands of children across Haiti. The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) estimated 30% to 50% of gang members in Haiti are now children, mostly aged between 12 to 17 years who act as spies...
Are we witnessing the end of USAID?
The Trump administration ordered a funding freeze that shut down USAID’s humanitarian and development work around the globe. Amidst national outcry and protest, a federal judge has ordered a temporary reversal of the order. Donald Trump’s presidential inauguration occurred a mere three weeks ago, but in this short time,...
Job loss anxiety is holding Britain back
Despite promotions and pay rises, the UK’s young professionals are more anxious than ever about losing their jobs. The result is a growing reluctance to spend. It’s no secret that the UK job market is… rough, right now. Landing a new role is highly competitive, and despite many boasting impressive CVs, the rejection emails are flying in thick and fast for many of us. But the fear of finding a job...
Walking really can change your life
If you’ve been feeling stuck lately, the answer might be as simple as putting one foot in front of the other. I’m embarrassed to admit that the best thing I’ve done for my mental health recently has been the same thing most toddlers master by their second birthday. But here I am, aged 27, and walking has completely changed my life. Like a lot of people my age, I’ve felt like...
Trump announces order to bring plastic straws back
President Donald Trump has just announced he is banning the federal mandate of producing paper straws throughout the US. In-fact, he wants the nation to move exclusively back to plastic. ‘Drill baby drill’ was just the tip of the iceberg re Trump’s ecological unravelling, it would seem. The newly inaugurated president is still going down his list of pet peeves, binning off federal orders and drafting new ones as they pop...
‘Conception begins at erection’ and other abortion laws in America
A new bill proposed in Ohio would make it a crime for men to ejaculate without intending to have a baby. It's just the latest tightening of restrictions on reproductive rights in the US, which have faced a tumultuous history. June. A month named after Juno, the Roman goddess of marriage, childbirth and fertility, and mother to Lucina, the goddess of childbirth – amongst others. A month in which,...
