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Pandora papers: as ordinary Lebanese suffer, elite secretly drain off billions
Few Lebanese people will be surprised that the latest leak of offshore financial documents alleges senior Lebanese figures, including the current prime minister, have used offshore tax havens (although Najib Mikati, a businessman who took the top job in July, has denied this). That the so-called Pandora Papers lists LebanonContinue Reading
Taiwan: how the ‘porcupine doctrine’ might help deter armed conflict with China
Chinese president Xi Jinping made a pledge earlier this year to complete the “reunification” of China (with Taiwan). Coupled with recent violations of Taiwan’s sovereign airspace by Chinese warplanes, this has prompted widespread speculation on the island’s security. Taiwan has been preparing for possible conflict with China for a longContinue Reading
Exercise can help improve rheumatoid arthritis symptoms – here’s why
Exercise is shown to have an anti-inflammatory effect. LightField Studios/ Shutterstock Many people with rheumatoid arthritis avoid exercise for fear that it may make their arthritis worse. While it may be hard to exercise with arthritis, staying as active as possible has actually been shown to reduce pain and improveContinue Reading
Clues to consciousness: how dopamine fits into the mystery of what makes us conscious – podcast
Scientists are still puzzling over the mystery of what makes us conscious. Lidiia/Shutterstock What’s happening in our brains to create consciousness? In this episode of The Conversation Weekly podcast, we hear from two scientists uncovering clues to this mystery that could help people with severe brain injuries to recover. AndContinue Reading
Instagram Kids: tech development must move from usability to safety
Facebook has announced that it is halting development on its Instagram Kids project. This follows reports that the social media giant had commissioned – and kept secret – internal research that found Instagram was detrimental to young people’s mental health. The study’s findings, not to mention the fact that theyContinue Reading
Baby Remembrance Service Royal Cornwall hospital goes virtual
Awareness week will be marked this year. Every year between 9th and 15th October, families who have experienced baby loss are given an opportunity to come together and recieve comfort and support. In previous years, the Chaplains and Bereavement midwives have organised the annual event in Truro, which is usually very well attended byContinue Reading
Tractor run in memory of Matt Vanstone
On Saturday 18th September Winkleigh & Bow YFC held a tractor run in memory of Matt Vanstone. Matt was a popular young farmer who sadly took his own life last year. All in all, there were 111 tractors on the run and the event raised £3817.50. With the majority of the proceedingsContinue Reading
Commenting on the Independent Office for Police Conduct’s (IOPC)
Commenting on the Independent Office for Police Conduct’s (IOPC) investigation into Devon & Cornwall Police in relation to the shooting in Keyham in August, Plymouth Sutton and Devonport MP Luke Pollard said: “The community in Keyham is still grieving for the five people murdered in August. We remember Maxine, Lee,Continue Reading
Who is Kye Whyte? Dancing on Ice 2022 contestant and Tokyo Olympics BMX star
BMX star Kye Whyte is swapping his bike for a pair of skates in the New Year. The Team GB hero has been announced as part of the lineup for Dancing on Ice, with the new series set to air on ITV early in 2022. JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET AContinue Reading
‘Zoltan’ ready for a ‘Star’ performance!
Zoltan Star is a long-time winning but this 75-rated Kodiac colt has a gilt-edged opportunity of putting behind several disappointments in a nine-runner Maiden Stakes over five furlongs of Chelmsford polytrack tonight under glorious floodlights which make flat-racing dynamic for spectators; a far cry from many drab venues of yesteryearContinue Reading