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Italian government collapse: the political chess moves behind Mario Draghi’s resignation
Political instability in Italy is nothing new – the country has had 67 governments in less than 75 years. Its politicians are often shortsighted, moved by special interests and career concerns, rather than by the common good. This is what’s behind the collapse of the most recent government – theContinue Reading
Your Final Resting Place Could Be a Coffin Made of Mushrooms
Loop wants to rebuild the world with ecological structures made of fungal mycelium. Its proof of concept? Living coffins.Continue Reading
Comic-Con: Two new Avengers films are in the works and they will end Phase 6 of the MCU
T here are officially two new Avengers films in the works and they are going to end Phase 6 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). The news was announced by Marvel boss Kevin Feige at San Diego’s Comic-Con, which took place over the weekend. Both forthcoming films – titled Avengers:Continue Reading
Ukraine war: Black Sea grain deal exposes Moscow’s long-term diplomatic game
Odessa's grain silos are full as a Russian blockade has stopped ships leaving during the Ukraine war. Rospoint/Shutterstock The deal to open up Ukraine’s Black Sea ports, brokered by the UN and Turkey, is expected to facilitate the much-needed export of several million tonnes of grain and other food products,Continue Reading
I’m a gay soccer player and would definitely play for USMNT at World Cup despite homosexuality being illegal in Qatar
WHEN US soccer star Collin Martin came out as gay in 2018, he was overwhelmed by the outpouring of support from fans and teammates. The San Diego Loyal star, 27, now plies his trade in the USL Championship after MLS stints at Minnesota and DC United. 6 Collin Martin, 27,Continue Reading
Perinatal depression: our study shows how common it is for both parents to experience it
Both parents can struggle with depression after the birth of their child. Antonio Guillem/ Shutterstock Many new parents struggle with mental health issues. Research suggests up to a quarter of new mothers and one in ten fathers experience depression after the birth of their child. Although there has been greaterContinue Reading
Scientists calculate the risk of someone being killed by space junk
Frame Stock Footage/Shutterstock The chance of someone being killed by space junk falling from the sky may seem ridiculously tiny. After all, nobody has yet died from such an accident, though there have been instances of injury and damage to property. But given that we are launching an increasing numberContinue Reading
Domestic abuse: how survivors can get through family law court
Know that there is hope. matt hoffman | unsplash, CC BY-SA One year on from the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 being enacted, survivors of domestic abuse in England and Wales are still navigating a broken system. Courts are massively under-resourced and face a huge backlog. Survivors often face cancellations, delaysContinue Reading
Good Friday Agreement architect and former First Minister David Trimble dies
Former Northern Ireland First Minister David Trimble has died, the Ulster Unionist Party has announced. In a statement on behalf of the Trimble family, the UUP said: “It is with great sadness that the family of Lord Trimble announce that he passed away peacefully earlier today following a short illness.”Continue Reading
Nicolas Pepe tells Arsenal fans he is going nowhere despite transfer links
NICOLAS PEPE appears to have committed his future to Arsenal. The £72million winger has been linked with a move away from the Emirates this summer, with the Gunners themselves willing to let him leave. 1 Nicolas Pepe appears to have committed his future to ArsenalCredit: Getty But there has beenContinue Reading