Esther Akpovi is leading Nigeria’s youth to governance
For a long period, hierarchy and tradition has been foundational to politics. Now, a new generation has come to change the rules about what it means to be a leader; they're younger, connected and, pressing the boundaries of the norm. Esther Akpovi, newly inducted as Deputy Speaker of the FCT-Abuja...
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Half of sexually active young people engage in ‘choking’
More than two-in-five sexually active under-18s in the UK have either strangled someone or been strangled during sex, a study shows. ‘Choking’ has become a troublingly routine part of the sexual experience for young people in the UK. A study conducted by the Institute for Addressing Strangulation (IFAS) suggests...
The stories of US citizens detained by ICE
US Immigration Officials are unlawfully arresting and detaining US citizens. Is ICE abusing its power? Since Trump’s inauguration in January 2025, the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, has taken extreme measures to attain their goal of mass deportation: this includes wrongfully arresting and detaining US citizens. ICE...
Nord Stream allegations aren’t likely to falter Europe’s support for Ukraine
Despite German suspicions of Ukrainian involvement in the pipeline blasts, Europe’s fear of a potential security breach by Russia keeps its support for Ukraine intact. Three years ago, in September 2022, powerful explosions in the Baltic Sea shocked Europe. Seismological data indicated that the blasts were consistent with a large...
Why is Foster’s Lager lowering its alcohol content even further?
Heineken UK, the company responsible for brewing of the iconic British beer Foster’s Lager, has announced it will be lowering the beverage’s alcohol content once again. Surprisingly, the decision isn’t entirely rooted in cost cutting. If you’re looking for a cheap pint in a UK pub, a glass of Foster’s...
Dozens of protesters storm COP30 conference in Brazil
The 30th iteration of the global climate summit has to prioritise the beliefs of indigenous communities, said UN chief António Guterres last week. On day two, dozens of protesters stormed the venue in Belém, Brazil. November serves up two things each year: a frantic race to be Christmas ready, and...
Study says seasonal fatigue for Gen Z kicks in now
Research commissioned by OnePlus says that the end of year rush creates a lull in Gen Z relationships. Ten percent admitted to falling asleep on dates, and eight percent claims to have nodded off during sex. Tis the season to feel burnout, fa-la-la-la-la. A new Gen Z analysis, conducted by tech company OnePlus ahead of its smartphone rollout, supports claims that the beginning of the festive period marks the commencement...
Gen Z don’t know how to feel about perfume in public
Is spraying in shared spaces a cardinal sin? I love perfume. Personal fragrance, scent, whatever you want to call it; giving myself a spritz of luxurious notes is what keeps my heart beating. No more so than during winter when, let’s face it, there’s little else to brighten up a drab day. To be honest, I thought everyone was with me on this one. I know personal preference varies greatly when...
World’s second-heaviest 24-hour rainfall recorded in Vietnam’s Hue
Vietnam’s ancient city of Hue is recovering from complete submersion after 1,739 millimetres of rain fell in just 24 hours. It was the highest amount of rainfall ever recorded in Vietnam, and the second largest daily total in the world. Central Vietnam has been hit with extremely bad weather as of late, with multiple typhoons and compounding storms rolling in from the South China Sea, bringing with them high winds...
SKIMS faces boycott after announcing store openings in Israel
Kim Kardashian’s shapewear brand SKIMS is facing boycotts and backlash after announcing it will be opening fifteen stores in Israel by 2026. Who would the Kardashians be without their controversies? That’s a rhetorical question really, but I’m sure most of us could agree on the answer. There's hardly a week that passes by without a new story about the family, and over the last year alone, its most famous member –...
