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Ukraine war: what, if any, are the chances of toppling Putin and who might take over?
h Speculation regarding how secure Vladimir Putin’s position is surfaces every few years, but has intensified since the invasion of Ukraine, particularly in light of Russia’s military failures in recent months. Many of these speculative debates discuss either who will take the leadership position or what sort of regime –Continue Reading
Battery-Swapping Tech Gives Electric Motorcycles an Edge
Industry players are working on standardized swappable batteries that could shake up everything from garden trimmers to EV rickshaws.Continue Reading
The jury that asked the spirit world for a verdict – and other bizarre tales from the courtroom
Artman96 / Shutterstock Criminal justice systems vary around the world. But in many countries, for hundreds of years, people have faced trial by a jury of their peers. In England and Wales, a jury is a group of 12 members of the public who are called to sit as judgesContinue Reading
Inside Federer’s teenage bedroom with Pamela Anderson and Michael Jordan pics
ROGER FEDERER is well renowned as one of the most stylish, smoothest sportsmen of all time. But it wasn’t always this way, with the Swiss maestro’s teenage bedroom looking much like any other 17-year-old’s… although perhaps with a few extra trophies. 3 Roger Federer, aged 17, poses in his bedroomCredit:Continue Reading
Four of Shakespeare’s plays and how they speak to the current political situation in Britain
New prime minister, Rishi Sunak, is the latest to take on the leading role in this unravelling Shakespearean drama. Allstar Picture Library Ltd/Alamy The last few years in politics have gifted the keen observer many allusions to some of Shakespeare’s best-loved works. From the Midsummer Night’s (fever) Dream the electorateContinue Reading
Billy Eichner said Leslie Jordan ‘paved the way’ for LGBT community
The creator of Funny Or Die’s Billy On The Street said he is still “shocked and saddened” by Jordan’s death, after the Will And Grace star died aged 67 on Monday following a car crash. Eichner, 44, said the UK Celebrity Big Brother contestant, known for his uplifting Instagram videos,Continue Reading
Ukraine war: what are ‘dirty bombs’ and why is Russia suddenly talking about them?
Since the invasion of Ukraine in February, the threat that weapons of mass destruction would be used has been a constant concern. Discussion of this threat has tended to focus on the possibility that Russia might resort to using its nuclear arsenal – something hinted at several times by theContinue Reading
What the UK ratifying the Istanbul convention on gendered violence means for women and girls
Working to end violence against women is a fraught endeavour. Not least because gaining international consensus and cooperation on issues around gender equality can be tense. The scale of problem, however, is clear. The European Network for the Work with Perpetrators of Domestic Violence notes that one in three womenContinue Reading
Somalia: four lessons from past experience of dealing with famine
Experts are warning that millions of people are at risk as a famine hits Somalia. Mehmet ali poyraz/Shutterstock Since 1990 the world’s famines have been classified as small – with the glaring exceptions of Somalia in 1991-92 and 2010-12. Now the UN’s World Food Programme says that nearly seven millionContinue Reading
Seasonal depression: small things you can do every day to cope
Daylight is important, so try to get outside for a walk in the morning and afternoon. Dasha Petrenko/ Shutterstock Many of us tend to feel sad or not like our usual self as autumn and winter approach. But for some, these feelings persist until spring arrives. Known as seasonal affectiveContinue Reading