Explaining nuclear treaties amid Russia’s concerning drills
Russia's recent tactical nuclear weapons drills, in response to perceived Western threats, have raised concerns about treaty violations and global nuclear security destabilization. Nuclear deterrent policies have played a crucial role in preventing a nuclear war since the catastrophic events of World War 2. Following this, nations globally recognized the...
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Namibia eliminates mother-to-child transmission of HIV and Hepatitis B
The World Health Organization (WHO) has hailed Namibia for its unprecedented success in eliminating mother-to-child transmission of HIV and Hepatitis B. The country becomes the first in Africa to reach such a milestone. For years, Namibia grappled with the devastating effects of HIV and Hepatitis B, particularly among pregnant...
Breaking down Biden’s $95 billion aid package for US allies
The legislation signed by President Joe Biden allocates $95 billion in emergency spending for aid to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. However, critics argue that the aid package reflects US efforts to maintain global leadership amid a potential power grab by China. In late April, President Joe Biden signed a $95...
Why some countries are paying people to cycle to work
Across Europe, more and more people are swapping cars and public transport for bikes. Great for our health and the planet’s, several businesses have begun rewarding this form of commuting. Commuting can be pretty bleak. For those of us in the UK, this is especially the case during summer, when getting...
Arsenal women to play home games at Emirates Stadium next season
The decision is reflective of rapidly growing interest in professional women’s football across Europe. As fan interest in women’s football continues to reach new heights, Arsenal FC has announced that its men’s team will share the Emirates Stadium with the women’s team for home games in the 2024-2025 season. This signals...
Saudi forces ‘told to kill’ to clear land for The Line
Plans to build a £400 billion futuristic eco-metropolis promised an epicentre of sustainability, productivity, seamless living, and leisure for nine million people. But a whistle-blower testimony for the BBC has just uncovered the grim reality of the project, which involves human rights abuses and extrajudicial murder. Remember The Line? Part...
Opinion – Football must continue its reckoning against tragedy chanting
While tribalism and heckling is part and parcel of the game, tragedy chanting is a stain on English football and needs eradicating. Is that achievable? English football is steeped in rich history, and bitter rivalries exist across all tiers of the pyramid. Many clubs, especially in the Premier League, are huge institutions dating back over a century. Whether their ambitions involve title races, mid-table consolidation, or avoiding relegation, each has their...
Italy bill allows pro-life activists to enter abortion clinics
Described as a regression to ‘medieval times,’ Italy's latest ruling exacerbates already challenging access to abortion and fuels the right-wing government's agenda to restrict abortions in the country. Italy’s far-right leader Giorgia Meloni recently passed legislation allowing anti-abortion activists and organisations to enter abortion clinics. The move is part of the broader package of initiatives introduced by the right-wing government, propped up by the EU’s post-pandemic recovery fund of which Italy...
WHO approves new cholera vaccine
In a significant stride toward combating one of the world's most prevalent yet preventable diseases, the World Health Organization (WHO) has approved a new cholera vaccine. Cholera has plagued regions with inadequate sanitation and limited access to clean water for years. According to the World Health Organisation estimates, there are 1.3 to 4 million cases of cholera annually, resulting in 21,000 to 143,000 deaths globally. The majority of these cases...
Explaining the ongoing protests at US universities
Students across the United States are calling for their universities to divest in firms that benefit from Israel’s occupation and war on Gaza. The movement has sparked questions about student safety and free speech during an especially politically charged time. Protests against the war in Gaza erupted on Columbia University's New York campus last week, with similar demonstrations taking place at other institutions across the United States. Students are urging their...
