Could the UK’s disposable vape ban fuel a new black market?
The sale of disposable vapes will be banned in the UK from June 1st of next year. But this new legislation does not prohibit imports of the devices, raising concerns about a potential black market for vapes emerging across the country. Disposable vapes are not just an environment nightmare,...
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Opinion – the United Nations is powerless in a globalised world
Growing up, we believed that the UN was a mighty force formed to protect our universal human rights above all. Based on recent global events, many feel that the organisation is becoming powerless. The United Nations, founded in the aftermath of World War II, was designed to prevent future conflicts...
Himalayan food systems are being threatened
People in the Himalayas are experiencing a silent crisis as climate change disrupts centuries-old food systems. A comprehensive 20-year review reveals how rising temperatures, erratic rainfall, and changing agricultural patterns are pushing communities towards insecurity. In the vast expanse of the Hindu Kush Himalayan region, a disturbing transformation is underway. Recent...
I attended Mercy Corps’ leading agricultural summit on Africa
I had the privilege of attending the 8th AgriFin Annual Learning Event, organized by Mercy Corps AgriFin in Nairobi. The gathering brought together a diverse group of professionals all deeply committed to shaping the future of agriculture in Kenya and across Africa. The MO of Mercy Corps’ AgriFin Learning Event...
Spain is facing its worst natural disaster in 50 years
Amid weather warnings for storms and heavy rain, more than 70 people have been killed after flash floods struck eastern parts of the country. Those in the worst-hit areas have been advised to stay at home. Three days of mourning have been declared in Spain in the aftermath of...
What Prague’s pub-crawl ban means for tourism
The new legislation is a blow for travellers looking for cheap, booze-filled nights out. For a certain type of tourist, Prague has long been synonymous with cheap beer, mediaeval charm, and a night out you’ll definitely forget. In fact, for many British party-goers, Prague has become a rite of passage. An...
What October’s Conservative Conference 2024 meant for Gen Z
For the first time in 14 years, the Conservatives gathered not as the party in government, but as an opposition in turmoil. From September 29th to October 2nd, the conference was marked by fierce leadership struggles and a rising tide of young Conservatives eager to reshape their party's future. As per usual, this year’s Conservative party conference was held in Birmingham. Rather than focusing on where the party fell short...
Who are this year’s Nobel Prize winners?
The Nobel Prize winners were announced between October 7th – 14th, but who are they and why did they win? From 1901 to the present day, we have been presented annually with the Nobel Prize winners in medicine, physics, chemistry, economics, literature, and peace. Who are this year's winners? Nobel Peace Prize 2024 - Nihon Hidankyo “For its efforts to achieve a world free of nuclear weapons and for demonstrating through witness testimony...
Future doctors to learn how global warming affects health
According to research, more than half of infectious diseases have been exacerbated by the various hazards associated with environmental breakdown, posing a significant threat to life on Earth. As a result, medical schools in Europe will give more training on illnesses linked to higher temperatures. Polio has returned, monkeypox isn’t slowing down, and COVID-19 still lingers in the shadows – basically, unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ll have...
A look at the Haitian mass deportation crisis
In recent months, the Dominican Republic has ramped up its deportation campaign targeting Haitian immigrants, with plans to expel 10,000 each week. Why? As Haiti remains engulfed in widespread gang violence and political instability, returning to their home country could lead to dire consequences, especially for vulnerable groups such as women and children. Despite international outcry, the Dominican government is pressing ahead with its policy, further intensifying an already critical humanitarian...
