AndreyUG/Shutterstock In 2021, more babies – 51% – were born to unmarried mothers in England and Wales than to those in a marriage or civil partnership for the first time since records began in 1845. This is a huge change. For centuries, “illegitimacy” and unmarried parenthood has been associated withContinue Reading
KSI makes his big boxing return this weekend…and he fights TWICE in one night. The YouTuber’s original opponent Alex Wassabi had to pull out because of an injury sustained in his training camp, and he now faces rapper Swarmz and then Mexican pro boxer Luis Alcaraz Pineda in a doubleContinue Reading
aleks333/Shutterstock To respond effectively to COVID, it’s been important to understand who may be at higher risk of contracting the virus and developing more severe disease. To this end, scientists and clinicians have established a range of risk factors for serious illness with COVID, including older age, obesity, and severalContinue Reading
August 24 is Ukraine’s independence day – the day when, in 1990, the Supreme Soviet of the Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic approved the Act of Declaration of Independence at a special session. Thirty-four years on, this historic day also marks six months since the beginning of Russia’s war of aggressionContinue Reading
Two Spanish towns have built a network of towers that douse surrounding trees with recycled water—stopping fire in its tracks.Continue Reading
T he first thing that strikes you on entering the old Royal Conservatoire in The Hague is the noise. Small children race around the reception desk, shouting in Russian and waving toys. Then comes the detritus of everyday life. A pile of washing and an ironing board peeks out fromContinue Reading
In August 2021 the Taliban seized power in Afghanistan, and since then secondary education for girls in the country has been banned. However, there have been reports of clandestine girls’ schools operating despite the ban. Teenage girls are reportedly taking extraordinary risks to attend lessons. Their teachers bravely share knowledge,Continue Reading
Damning accusations from Twitter’s former chief of security could have widespread consequences for Musk’s takeover.Continue Reading
Now a symbol of Japanese culture, the Kimono has Chinese roots. supawat bursuk/Shutterstock A woman in Suzhou, China, was reportedly detained recently for “provoking trouble”. Her alleged crime was being spotted outside wearing a kimono. The woman was dressed like a character from a manga (a Japanese comic). Arresting herContinue Reading
MANCHESTER UNITED target Kevin Trapp has opened up on the rumours linking him with Old Trafford. The Red Devils’ interest in Trapp emerged yesterday as Erik ten Hag seeks to recruit competition for David de Gea. 2 Kevin Trapp, left, appeared at the SportBild Awards alongside manager Oliver GlasnerCredit: GettyContinue Reading
