Explore news for you
Boris Johnson breaks from his party in bitter resignation speech – what he said and what he really meant
Having apparently delayed the inevitable for as long as he could, Boris Johnson finally took to a podium outside 10 Downing Street on July 7 to say he would be stepping down as leader of the Conservative Party. This ultimately means his time as prime minister is over too. ThisContinue Reading
U.S. health laws don’t always protect abortion information, but new bills could fill the gaps
A journalist reports near a crowd of abortion-rights activists in front of the U.S. Supreme Court after the Court announced a ruling in the Dobbs v Jackson Women’s Health Organization case on June 24, 2022 in Washington, DC. Nathan Howard | Getty Images The Supreme Court’s decision to overturn RoeContinue Reading
The Emmys 2022: Date, nominations, host and TV channel
T he 74th Emmy Awards are nearly upon us, and each year they celebrate the best TV shows and performances from the last year, in a variety of categories, from drama to comedy, reality and more. This year’s event is likely to return to pre-pandemic type of ceremony, in contrastContinue Reading
Thor: Love and Thunder’s Biggest Drawback? It’s Just for Fans
Taika Waititi’s Ragnarok follow-up is full of inside jokes that make it almost impenetrable to outsiders. That’s not a bad thing, but it’s not great either.Continue Reading
Taking a mental health day can be good for you – here’s how to make the most of one
Doing something creative is a great way to spend your mental health day. Olena Yakobchuk/ Shutterstock When you’re feeling sick, you know it’s probably best to take the day off from work in order to recover and feel better. But while we may know how important it is to takeContinue Reading
What science says about the best ways to cool down
Heatwaves can leave you desperate to cool down. Shutterstock We spend most of the year complaining that Britain is too cold and wet but gripe with just as much enthusiasm about the heat. Although moaning about the weather is satisfying, it’s better to take action and cool yourself down. YouContinue Reading
Plurilingual parenting: why many experts think families who speak multiple languages should just go with the flow
A plurilingual approach means parents celebrate their child's speech, in whichever language it occurs. Rawpixel.com | Shutterstock Many of us live not just in diverse societies, but what anthropologist Steven Vertovec terms “super-diverse” societies. More and more people are moving around and bringing their languages and cultures with them. InContinue Reading
US Supreme Court decision on abortion creates ‘patchwork of rights’ based on where you live
After nearly 50 years, US states once more have the power to ban abortion. This follows a decision by the US Supreme Court in Dobbs v Jackson Women’s Health, which struck down the 1973 decision in Roe v Wade, and declared: “Our decision returns the issue of abortion to thoseContinue Reading
Boris Johnson’s claim of a ‘mandate’ from the people isn’t accurate – here’s how prime ministers really get power
Boris Johnson’s time as Conservative party leader has come to an end, after a chaotic week marked by rebellion from his cabinet. But despite the wave of resignations and calls from his top ministers to step down, Johnson has held on as long as he could. Throughout, he has claimedContinue Reading
Shinzo Abe’s killing: the history of political violence in Japan
Our reaction upon hearing the news of the shooting of former prime minister Shinzo Abe was one of shock and incredulity in equal measure. What followed was a frenzy of trying to piece news reports and gossip together to make sense of events, until his eventual death was announced aContinue Reading