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Mental health: new study finds simply believing you can do something to improve it is linked with higher wellbeing
If you want to improve your mental health, start by believing you can. VectorMine/ Shutterstock The number of people struggling with poor mental health and mental disorders has been rising around the world over the past few decades. Those who are struggling are increasingly facing difficulties accessing the kind ofContinue Reading
The future of nuclear waste: what’s the plan and can it be safe?
Inside the world's first nuclear waste repository in Onkalo, Finland. IAEA Imagebank The UK is planning to significantly expand its nuclear capability, in an effort to decrease its reliance on carbon-based fossil fuels. The government is aiming to construct up to eight new reactors over the next couple of decades,Continue Reading
Ukraine war: Russia’s new military hardware looked good on parade, but are less impressive in the field
Every year, the May 9 Victory Day parade in Moscow showcases the latest in Russian weapons systems – and this year’s, of course, had special meaning. The weaponry looked good on the parade ground – but how well are Russia’s high-tech weapons performing on the battlefield? As always in Russia’sContinue Reading
Jose in swipe at Man Utd drought and reminds them he won their last 3 trophies
JOSE MOURINHO has taken a swipe at Manchester United’s trophy drought, reminding them that he won their last THREE pieces of silverware. The Red Devils are on their longest run without a trophy since they were last relegated in 1974 – nearly 50 years ago. 2 Jose Mourinho has takenContinue Reading
Ukrainian propaganda: how Zelensky is winning the information war against Russia
As well as success on the battlefield, wars are often won or lost through information advantage. In the Russia-Ukraine conflict, we might have expected Russia -– an old hand at propaganda -– to have bested Ukraine early on. Russia’s deception operations have had a long history of global influence, mostContinue Reading
Understudies are the key to change in the theatre industry – let’s make it happen
I t’s the final week of the West End run of The Ocean at the End of the Lane, a show that premiered at the National Theatre in 2019, and, three lockdowns later, made its transfer to the Duke of York’s Theatre in October 2021. For seven months I haveContinue Reading
Lessons for Ukraine from the Rohingya crisis: even sympathetic communities can lose their enthusiasm for hosting refugees
Countries in Europe have opened their borders and homes to Ukrainians fleeing Russian aggression. Of course, Ukrainians are far from the first group of refugees to need shelter and welcome from host countries. Refugees are vulnerable people who, because of limited opportunities in refugee camps, can be exposed to humanContinue Reading
Barcelona star Ronald Araujo rushed to hospital as ambulance comes on pitch in worrying scenes after sick clash of heads
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Japan’s doubling of its defence budget will make the world a more dangerous place – here’s why
PX Media via Shutterstock Japan is proposing to double its defence budget to around £86 billion, or 2% of its GDP. This move – like recent pledges by Germany to massively increase its military spending in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine – brings the country full circle sinceContinue Reading
Gardaí appeal for information after woman killed in violent circumstances in Dublin
Updated: 9.15pm Gardaí have launched an investigation after the body of a woman was found in Dublin on Tuesday afternoon. The woman’s remains were discovered in a house in Sandyhill Gardens shortly before 3.30pm. According to The Irish Times, the woman is understood to have died in violent circumstances, whichContinue Reading