How systemic educational failures triggered the violent protests in France
Students, teachers, and parents have taken to the street to protest France’s crippling education infrastructure. However, as the movement started to gain nationwide traction, so did violence, driven by clashes with the riot police. These past few weeks have seen intense waves of violence associated with student-led protests in...
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Christa Pike’s failed execution brings death penalty into disrepute
After surviving two doses of a drug intended to kill her, Christa Pike is at the centre of a high-profile legal battle that’s shone fresh light on the absurdity of humane execution. Last week, Christa Pike survived an attempt on her life. Now doctors at the Tennessee hospital where she’s...
Deep Dive: Has Gen Z lost energy for social change?
When it comes to social change in 2026, Gen Z has lost all the vim of yesteryear. When and where was this energy lost? Let’s break it down. In the late 2010s Gen Z was synonymous with social change, a broad catch-all term encapsulating the desire for a more equitable...
Will African thrifting remain affordable after becoming trendy?
Used clothes have been enabling people to refine their style and earn money. Now that thrift fashion is reaching new heights on the internet, who continues to benefit the most? In Nairobi, a second-hand jacket can either be on sale in the market or on social media with all the...
What the Sweeney sports ad controversy revealed about women in sport
A month after the actress was criticised for ‘sexualising women’s sport’, the backlash raised a bigger question: what are women actually allowed to be in the sporting world? You probably already heard that Sydney Sweeney has ‘great jeans’. The actress stirred up major controversy with an American Eagle advertisement last...
How the internet turned its back on the tradwife trend
Between a Nara Smith rebrand and a New York Times bestselling novel, it seems the glory days of tradwifery are behind us. Nara Smith is best known for her scratch cooking videos. Or maybe it’s the extravagant couture she wears while cooking. No wait, it’s her famous model husband Lucky...
New wait times highlight NHS’s struggle with rising ADHD and autism awareness
NHS bodies have imposed a two-year minimum wait for assessments as demand for diagnosis soars. There are many benefits to raising awareness for neurodevelopmental conditions. The taboos that kept thousands suffering in silence have significantly decreased in the UK, and support is more readily available than ever before. But besides there still being significant room for improvement in the neurodevelopmental care sector, the growing demand for diagnosis of conditions – particularly...
US prosecutors reopen Cornell University gang rape case
The alleged incident took place on university grounds in 2024. Cornell has yet to comment publicly. On Tuesday, the names and faces of seven Cornell University students flooded the internet. They were all young men. And they were all allegedly involved in the gang rape of a woman on campus in 2024. Jane Doe initially came forward shortly after the incident was said to have happened, telling Cornell University Police on...
The decline of London’s public transport has far-reaching consequences
Experts suggest the disappearance of London’s iconic red buses will hit the poorest the hardest. Like most major cities, London is built on a sprawling public transport system. Boasting the tube, black cabs and an iconic route of red bus services, England’s capital is one of the most famous and efficient transport hubs in the world. But experts warn it’s at risk of rapid decline. Outside of zone 1, red buses...
PM announces specialist courts for rape cases in England and Wales
Alleged victims will be granted new measures including private entrances and waiting rooms, along with specialist ‘trauma-enforced training’ for court staff. Andy Burnham has announced the rollout of new specialist rape courts in England and Wales, building on measures that are currently only available in limited locations. At least one courtroom in every Crown Court will be dedicated to handling rape and cases involving serious sexual offences over the next...
