What the Reform 2026 conference meant for Gen Z
From cutting student loans to stopping small boats, Reform UK used its 2026 conference to tell Britain what its first 100 days in government could look like. But behind the pledges, protests and political drama, what did the conference actually mean for Gen Z? If there was one message Reform...
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Girls are aware of beauty standards by age three, study finds
The value of personal attractiveness is established much younger than you might think. But what does this mean for girls growing up in an image-obsessed era? We check our appearance around 38 times per day. That pastime was once reserved for mirrors, and now extends to every reflective surface...
Mamdani’s 9/11 air quality reports expose years of misleading claims
Records that were long withheld by the city now reveal that the officials knew about Ground Zero’s toxic air in the years following 9/11 and chose to mislead the public. On September 11th, 2001, Americans were initially met with confusion when the North tower was first hit. Minutes later, when...
The pros and cons of a UK tourist tax
A charge on overnight stays could give Britain’s cities more money to spend on the people who visit them. But with holidays already feeling like a luxury, is this really the moment to make them more expensive? There are few things more reliably British than complaining about something we secretly...
Cameroon’s WAFCON victory is a huge deal for African girls
Cameroon’s historic win in the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations is much bigger than just another victory in football. The Indomitable Lionesses beat Malawi 3-0 in Rabat, Morocco, securing their first ever WAFCON title. With Cameroon becoming one of the four nations to have won the continental championship after three...
Is the welfare of US soldiers dwindling under Trump?
As conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln raise concerns over soldiers’ mental health, a worrying pattern is emerging of military ambition being placed above the welfare of soldiers. For nearly nine months, the USS Abraham Lincoln has been stationed near the Middle East, aiding the US in its campaign...
Why are Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’ eggs journey causing such a furore?
The US congresswoman is sharing her journey to freeze her eggs, and in doing so opening up conversation around the trade-offs professional women face. It’s also driving backlash from the right. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (or AOC as she’s often dubbed by the media) has become a major play for Democratic Socialists in the US. After campaigning alongside Bernie Sanders and amassing a huge following amongst young voters on social media, AOC has...
Kenya’s free university tuition proposal is a big deal for Africa’s youth
President William Ruto proposes full funding of tuition for all students accepted into universities, colleges, and TVET institutions within the country’s national placement process, starting from the September 2026 intake. The proposal of free tuition is meant to replace the country’s Student-Centred Funding Model, which consists of scholarships, loans, and household contributions based on the needs of a family. However, it is important to point out that it is still...
Every body of water in England is polluted with toxic chemicals
New reports show each of the country’s rivers, lakes and estuaries are filled with harmful forever chemicals – a litmus test for a mounting ecological crisis. To suggest that most of England’s inner-city rivers are heavily polluted would be akin to calling the sky blue. But stating the obvious it is not. Far beyond the murky waters of London’s Thames or Manchester’s Irwell, each and every body of water across the...
Should unfair dismissals be classed as a public health issue?
The death of 26-year-old Chloe Moffat has raised questions about duty of care in the workplace, and the right to safeguards during meetings. Losing your job or facing disciplinary action in the workplace is a traumatic experience for anyone – especially when it comes as a surprise. But the death of Chloe Moffat has prompted a wider examination of how British employers handle allegations of misconduct, and whether disciplinary procedures can...
