London’s newest skyscrapers could soon be blackout at night
A bill to darken England’s capital at night is being drafted by the City of London Corporation. To conserve energy and reduce health problems caused by light pollution, the organisation will ask workers in skyscrapers to turn all their lights off before exiting the building. Night-time city skylines are beautiful...
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Welsh government plan to make it easier to change gender
After England blocked a Scottish-backed gender reform law, Wales has announced plans to make it easier for trans individuals to legally change their gender. The Welsh government announced this week that it had a new LGBTQ+ Action Plan to make it easier for individuals to legally change their gender. The news...
Rights groups call on the UN to intervene over US abortion access
Almost 200 non-profit organisations from around the world have issued an ‘urgent appeal’ to the United Nations to ensure the US safeguards women’s bodily autonomy. Last June, the US Supreme Court overturned Roe V Wade, the integral ruling from 1973 that gave women the constitutional right to have an...
US police have killed at least seven unarmed people this year
Since the start of the year, the US police have already killed half a dozen unarmed people. Last month, Tyre Nichols died from his injuries after five Memphis Police officers beat him during a traffic stop. Including Nichols, at least seven unarmed people have been killed by the police since...
Pope Francis’ visit to the DRC and South Sudan
Pope Francis' recent visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and South Sudan marked a significant moment for African Gen Zers. This was his third trip to Africa. He aimed to promote peace, reconciliation, and hope in countries that have suffered from decades of conflict and violence. Last week,...
Male contraceptive pill prototype stops sperm swimming
Scientists have developed a prototype for a non-hormonal male contraceptive pill which actively prevents sperm cells from being able to swim. When it comes to contraception, the burden of responsibility has traditionally been put on the woman in the equation, particularly when talking about means of chemical prevention. Scientists are working...
Bill Gates defends private jet use despite being a climate activist
In a recent BBC interview, Bill Gates brushed off allegations that he’s a hypocrite for preaching about the climate crisis while owning at least four private jets which he uses to travel for humanitarian work on a regular basis. Oh, billionaires. Will they ever really get it? Even those who look most grounded from the outside appear to be deluded about the way their extraordinary lifestyles have an impact on the...
Earthquake relief teams reach Syria as searches continue in Turkey
Emergency and rescue services from around the world are on the ground in Turkey in the wake of the deadliest natural disaster in a century. This morning, the first convoys reached affected areas of Syria, but major hurdles stand in the way of reaching millions who need help. Today marks three days since a 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit the South-eastern region of Turkey. Powerful quakes were also felt across Syria,...
The number of Palestinians killed by Israeli forces is rising
Israeli forces have been attacking Palestinians since the end of the second world war, and the number keeps growing yearly. Israeli forces have killed 42 Palestinians since the start of 2023. 17-year-old Hamza Amjad al-Ashqar was killed after a bullet fired by Israeli forces hit his face during a raid in Nablus. On Monday, five Palestinians were killed, and three were injured by Israeli forces in a raid in Jericho,...
Exclusive – In conversation with Daphne Frias
We went to the Natural History Museum’s Generation Hope: Act for the Planet event to speak with the climate justice activist and storyteller about how young people can use their influence and actions to drive positive change for the Earth’s future. Daphne Frias is a Latina climate justice activist and storyteller born and raised in West Harlem, NYC. As a freelance organiser, she spends her time speaking at various colleges,...
