Activists pressure British royals to re-wild their land
Prince William has inherited a plot of land that makes up 0.2 percent of the UK’s landmass. Now, activists are asking him to re-wild the estate. Following the death of his grandmother Queen Elizabeth II, Prince William inherited a 530 square kilometre estate named Duchy of Cornwall. A large portion of...
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Pro-surfer Bethany Hamilton refuses to compete alongside trans women
The American athlete has said she’ll boycott the World Surf League after it announced trans women would be allowed to compete. Pro-surfer Bethany Hamilton shared on Instagram that she would be boycotting surfing competitions by the World Surf League, due to changes in their policy that allow trans women to...
Exclusive – In conversation with Mitzi Jonelle Tan
We went to the Natural History Museum’s Generation Hope: Act for the Planet event to speak with the environmental justice activist about how young people can use their influence and actions to drive positive change for the Earth’s future. Mitzi Jonelle Tan is an environmental justice activist from the Philippines....
Students turn to food banks during cost of living crisis
Universities across the country are supporting students by opening food banks, as the cost of living continues to disrupt the education of young people.
Striking teachers have dominated the news cycle lately, as dire pay forces educators to join picket lines.
The extent of their situation was highlighted by teachers’
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...
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 abortion up to 24 weeks. Fracturing reproductive protections in America, the decision ignited a seismic social and legal change in the...
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 the start of the year - at least three victims were black. According to the Mapping Police Violence database, the...
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, the Pontiff’s three day visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and South Sudan came to an end, drawing...
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 to create alternatives that can be taken by men to temporarily limit fertility, however, expanding options beyond just condoms or...
