Study suggests women are better at sport during their period
Female athletes have long had to contend with the lack of attention to what role their menstrual cycles plays in their athletic performance. Recent research is seeking to shine a new light on this. Though, over the years, strides have been taken to address sports inequality, one thing in particular...
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Our avocado obsession is fuelling organised crime
While it’s well-known that global consumption of the fruit is wreaking havoc on the planet, many are blind to how it’s affecting those working tirelessly to meet ever-increasing demand. As with other foods that have become trendy or widely used, intensive production bears a heavy human impact. These days, it’s...
India’s gig workers grapple with climate change
India's rapidly growing gig economy conceals a harsh reality: its workers, particularly delivery agents, face the brunt of rising temperatures and heatwaves exacerbated by climate change, putting their health and livelihoods at risk. The scorching reality of India's climate crisis is evident in recent projections: by 2050, the country is...
Survey highlights mental health struggles in the US for LGBTQ+ youth
A harrowing new survey by The Trevor Project paints a grim picture of the mental health struggles faced by LGBTQ+ youth in the United States, highlighting the urgent need for action. The mental health crisis facing LGBTQ+ youth in America is reaching alarming proportions, according to a new survey by...
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...
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 billion bipartisan emergency spending law to provide aid for US allies Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. An estimated $26 billion is...
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 to work involves squeezing onto the tube like sardines in a tin – except on occasion that tin reaches temperatures...
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 a huge step forward for women’s football, which until recent years, has not been taken as seriously as men’s sport....
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 of the NEOM project, it takes a traditional city and structurally reimagines it to be more efficient,...
