Just Stop Oil to cease direct-action protests from April
The controversial climate protest group has announced it will be changing tactics starting from this April. It will no longer be engaging in disruption protests after UK government met its initial demands. Just Stop Oil is to halt all direct-action protests from April, it has announced. The group has been...
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Why are Lithuania’s young people the happiest in the world?
How a post-Soviet nation became a Gen-Z haven. In 2024, the World Happiness Report named Lithuania the happiest place on Earth for under-30s. As a veritable Disney Land fit with cheap booze, great weather, and luscious landscapes, it’s easy to see why. But with young Lithuanians rating their wellbeing at...
Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah becomes Africa’s first female president
Namibia has made history by inaugurating its first female president, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, during the nation's 35th independence anniversary last week. 72-year-old President Nandi-Ndaitwah, a veteran member of the South West Africa People's Organization (SWAPO), has served over 25 years in public life, including as vice president and foreign minister....
New study pinpoints ‘optimal’ length of a regular working week
In a new working paper, the National Bureau of Economic has determined that 37 hours is the most ‘optimal’ length of a working week. It comes after years of experimentation with hours and formats to better cater for employees. Are you a morning person? Find yourself more productive in...
Why are Gen Z med students avoiding going into primary care?
On the path towards becoming a medical professional, most young students see primary care training as a stepping stone, rather than a final destination. This spells trouble for the healthcare system, unless crucial changes are made. ‘Everybody wanna be a rapper or influencer…. we need DOCTORS!!!!!!’ Reading a tweet like this...
Understanding Trump’s interest in annexing Canada
It short, Canada, as a potential 51st state, saves the US a lot of money. Both Canada and the United States are known for their long-committed alliance marked by numerous milestones. After the second world war, both nations established a binational military command – NORAD, for the purpose...
News avoidance has become huge internationally
The percentage of people who selectively avoid news has reportedly reached 39% globally. This is an increase of 10% in less than a decade. Blissful ignorance or doomscroll-induced anxiety? Pick your poison. It’s no secret that the state of the world is causing mass panic. Cost of living is on a continual ascent, the climate situation is perilously grim, war crimes are occurring on a daily basis, the threat of terrorism...
Jamie Laing raises £2 million for charity in ultramarathon challenge
The former Made In Chelsea star and current BBC Radio 1 DJ challenged himself to run five ultramarathons in five days for Comic Relief and Red Nose Day. He says he had never gone further than a 5k before starting. The BBC Radio 1 DJ and former Made In Chelsea star Jamie Laing has completed his ultramarathon challenge, running five full marathons over five consecutive days. Jamie’s attempt to complete...
Trump invokes 18th-century law to conduct mass deportations
President Donald Trump has yet again caused public outcry after he invoked a law that was enacted in the 18th century, outside its true purpose, to conduct the mass deportation of many undocumented migrants. A central theme in his political career, President Donald Trump’s distaste for immigrants has been made well known. Often focusing on undocumented migrants, he has frequently voiced his concerns about the effect of their presence on...
Understanding Ramadan’s traditions and tips for observing
Ramadan, the 9th, and holiest month in the Islamic calendar, is currently being observed by millions of Muslims. What does this look like across the world? Ramadan is a period of fasting, prayer, reflection, and community, marking a time of spiritual renewal and devotion to faith. Muslims abstain from food, and yes, even water, for a month. Only eating before sunrise and after sunset. They break their fast during a prayer called...
