Science says Hurricane Melissa’s strength fuelled by climate change
The ‘monster storm’ tearing through the Caribbean has been supercharged by abnormally warm sea temperatures caused by human-induced climate change, scientists agree. Time and time again, scientists and environmental activists have warned that climate change will result in stronger storms and more unpredictable weather patterns. They’ve also warned that the...
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UN chief says humanity has missed 1.5C climate target
United Nations head Antonio Guterres says ‘devastating consequences’ are now inevitable following humanity’s failure to achieve the 1.5C terms of the Paris Agreement, in a lone interview before COP30. Who doesn’t love an existential crisis on a Tuesday afternoon? The world’s eyes are currently fixed on the Caribbean, as Hurricane Melissa...
Eight countries added to a UK warning list over methanol poisoning
Tourists are being urged to travel with caution after eight popular tourist destinations were listed as potential hot spots for lethal methanol poisoning. The UK foreign office has added eight countries – all tourist hot spots – to its warning list over methanol poisoning. Ecuador, Japan, Kenya, Mexico, Nigeria,...
A petition for women-only tube carriages has 12,000 signatures
The petition, started by a student, follows TfL’s ‘Act Like a Friend’ anti-harassment campaign. Almost 12,000 people have signed a petition calling for women-only carriages across the London Underground network. It comes shortly after TfL’s anti-harassment efforts and reflects a growing sense of unease on board public transport services. UCL...
What Daniel Suidani’s death means for China’s influence in the Solomon Islands
The former Premier of Malaita was outspoken in his efforts to battle the Chinese government’s agenda among the Pacific Island Nations. Unfortunately, his death comes a day before a court ruling that could boost China’s agenda. The past few decades have seen China’s increasing efforts to expand its influence in...
University tuition fees to rise with inflation every year in UK
The UK government has drawn yet more backlash from young people, with the news that university tuition fees are due to increase in line with inflation from 2026 onwards. We hate to be the bearer of bad news, but things aren’t getting any easier for students in England. Education Secretary Bridget...
How did thieves enter and flee the Louvre in seven minutes?
Last week, professional thieves pulled a van up to the Louvre, propped up a ladder against a wall, and broke in through a window. They stole eight pieces of priceless French jewellery before fleeing on scooters in broad daylight. How was this possible? Last week, eight pieces of priceless jewellery were stolen from the Louvre in Paris, France. Four thieves drove a van up to the side of the building,...
The US revokes visas over comments made about Charlie Kirk
The government has cancelled the visas of several foreign nationals over their public comments about Charlie Kirk’s murder. ‘The United States has no obligation to host foreigners who wish death on Americans’ wrote the US Department of State on X this week. The post was in reference to the government’s decision to revoke several visas over comments made about the late Charlie Kirk. In six screenshots, social media users were shown...
TfL is urging passengers to ‘Act Like a Friend’
The new campaign aims to target harassment on board TfL services. But is it shifting focus away from perpetrators? Transport users in London are being urged to step in when they spot harassment, under a new campaign titled ‘Act Like a Friend’. Encouraging commuters to intervene if they spot abuse, violence or discrimination on board TfL services, the initiative hopes to target instances of harassment and provide additional means of...
Scientists find clever new way to upcycle used coffee grounds
About 10 billion kilograms of coffee grounds are produced globally each year, the majority of which ends up rotting in landfill. Looking to address this huge waste issue, scientists have discovered that used coffee grounds could become a sustainable building material of the future. If you’ve ever worked in a café or restaurant, you’ll know how quickly a tray of used coffee grounds can pile up to the point of...
