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France wants Europe to expand its nuclear defences

France wants Europe to expand its nuclear defences

Amidst tensions and uncertainty between the US and Europe, France’s President Emmanuel Macron has stepped up and proposed an initiative that could turn the tide on European security. In early 2020, French President Emmanuel Macron suggested discussions about how his nation’s nuclear forces could play a part in Europe’s collective security. He greatly emphasized France’s nuclear doctrine, strictly focusing on extreme circumstances of self-defense. At that time, as he highlighted the...

By Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
What if you’re not actually dating to find ‘the one’?

What if you’re not actually dating to find ‘the one’?

What about the people who don’t want to meet 'their person' or 'the one'? What if instead, we revive the concept of women being able to meet multiple ones? What’s so wrong about finding a partner (or partners) for a night rather than for life? *Starred names have been changed for anonymity Recent trends in modern dating - which dating app ad campaigns are a pretty good indicator of, unsurprisingly -...

By Manchester, UK
LA celebrity activism is clashing with environmental justice

LA celebrity activism is clashing with environmental justice

As stars in one of California’s wealthiest areas protest against toxic waste disposal following devastating fires, the mass destruction of LA’s poorer communities highlights the inherent elitism of environmental discourse.  Los Angeles is still recovering from some of the most devastating fires in its history, which burnt through the Pacific Palisades community at the beginning of January and continued for a number of weeks. By the time the fires were...

By Brighton, UK
King Charles shares broadcast and playlist with Apple Music

King Charles shares broadcast and playlist with Apple Music

As part of an effort to jump into new media, King Charles has broadcast ‘The King’s Music Room’ via Apple Music, sharing his favourite songs and a few anecdotes from his life. King Charles has collaborated with Apple Music to celebrate Commonwealth Day 2025. ‘The King’s Music Room’ is a broadcast and song playlist. Touted as a celebration of music from across the world, King Charles picks his favourite tracks...

By Bristol, UK