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What ethical standards should we hold politicians to? A philosopher explains two different approaches
Boris Johnson's resignation: an interesting moment for ethics in politics. Michael Tubi / Shutterstock With Boris Johnson’s departure, the drama of the Conservative leadership election, and Keir Starmer’s declaration that “integrity matters” in politics, the question of what ethical standards we ought to hold politicians to has never felt moreContinue Reading
Monkeypox: an expert explains what gay and bisexual men need to know
Monkeypox is from the same virus family as smallpox. Kateryna Kon/ Shutterstock Since early May, more than 23,000 cases of monkeypox have been reported worldwide. This is the largest ever global outbreak of the disease. Cases have now been reported in 78 countries including the UK, Spain, Germany, France, theContinue Reading
The health of British bulldogs is nothing to be proud of
We shouldn't breed dogs with health problems for their cute appeal ArtBBNV/Shutterstock The bulldog is a beloved British icon, according to a new study – one that is in very poor shape. A recent study by the UK’s Royal Veterinary College (RVC) compared the veterinary records of over 2,000 EnglishContinue Reading
Nightclubs were for snogging, fighting & finding new stars – stop them being turned into posh flats, says Pete Waterman
NIGHTCLUBS could soon be facing the last dance. New figures reveal that one in five clubs shut permanently in the past three years after the sector was wrecked by Covid restrictions. Getty New figures have revealed that one in five clubs shut permanently in the past three years after theContinue Reading
Afghanistan: assassination of al-Qaida chief reveals tensions at the top of the Taliban
The killing of the al-Qaida leader, Ayman al-Zawahiri, in Kabul by a US drone strike on July 31 raises some crucial questions. It appears the ruling Taliban were aware of, and gave their blessing to, al-Zawahiri staying in one of the residential areas in Kabul. But did someone in theirContinue Reading
Joe Rodon adamant Rennes loan will benefit career as he joins Ramsey in France
JOE RODON is convinced his career is heading for greater heights after his move across the Channel. The Tottenham and Wales defender, 24, has joined Ligue 1 side Rennes on a season-long loan with a view to a £20million deal next summer. 2 Joe Rodon has joined French club RennesContinue Reading
COVID: how careful do I still need to be around older and vulnerable family members?
JP WALLET/Shutterstock We are all pretty fed up with COVID, and perhaps keen for a summer of holidays, social outings and family get togethers. But while the threat posed by COVID has certainly decreased the virus can still be dangerous, especially for older people. Meanwhile, young people are generally atContinue Reading
Ukraine war: Nato and the EU can turn Kosovo border crisis into an opportunity to put more pressure on Russia
An old dispute over a decision by the government of Kosovo in September 2021 to enforce the use of Kosovo-issued licence plates for Serbs in the northern municipalities – rather than allowing them to continue to use plates issued by the Serbian government in Belgrade – has flared up againContinue Reading
I’m A Celebrity is officially returning to Australia for 2022 series
I TV has officially confirmed that I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! will be returning Down Under for the 2022 series after two years away. The long-running reality series will bid farewell to Gwrych Castle, North Wales, a place the show has called home since 2020 when theContinue Reading
What Twitter’s Move to Shutter Offices Signals for Big Tech
Companies are cutting costs by embracing remote setups, but what happens to the hubs they leave behind?Continue Reading