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The power of pink: how Barbie's popularity is pushing back against Kremlin control of information

Oct 10, 2023 07:44 am UTC| Insights & Views Politics

Underground screenings of the summers Hollywood blockbuster Barbie are now being shown around Russia, despite the film being frowned on by government officials. The fantasy comedy film, starring Ryan Gosling and Margot...

Why Labour's plan to 'rewrite Brexit' might not be as politically risky as it sounds

Oct 10, 2023 07:44 am UTC| Politics

Labour leader Keir Starmer has committed to rewriting the UKs Brexit deal with the European Union when it comes up for review in 2025, if his party is elected to government. He has said he wants a closer trading...

What Angela Rayner's speech tells us about Labour's potential to curtail short-termism in UK politics

Oct 10, 2023 07:43 am UTC| Politics

With no apparent irony, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak recently announced he was cancelling HS2 one of the UKs largest long-term infrastructure projects under the 2023 Conservative party conference strapline, Long-term...

Ethiopia: religious tension is getting worse – 5 factors driving groups apart

Oct 10, 2023 07:40 am UTC| Insights & Views Politics

Religion is highly present in Ethiopia. Its visible in churches and mosques, in clothing, and in public rituals. The countrys main religious communities are Orthodox Christians, Muslims and Protestants. Its home to one...

US under Trump Series

Trump vs Haley vs DeSantis: inside the real battle for the 2024 Republican nomination

Oct 10, 2023 07:37 am UTC| Politics

Is it inevitable that Donald Trump will be the Republican nominee for US president for a third race in a row? To answer this question, we must understand the political dynamics in the United States at a deeper level than...

Adani Ports' Shares Dip 4.5% Amid Israel Conflict; Investors Eye Haifa Port Stability

Oct 10, 2023 07:26 am UTC| Economy Politics Business Investing

Shares of billionaire Gautam Adanis Adani Ports And Economic Zone fell 4.5% on Monday, prompting investor wariness due to the possible escalation of the conflict in Israel. Adani Ports owns a major port in Israel. Adani...

Health on the ballot as Argentina poised to elect 'anarcho-capitalist' bent on slashing social protections

Oct 09, 2023 13:06 pm UTC| Politics

The front-runner heading into Argentinas presidential vote on Oct. 22 is prone to wielding a chain saw both physically and metaphorically. Javier Milei, a right-wing libertarian whose brash demagoguery has drawn...

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Economy

For the next prime minister to solve the UK’s productivity problem, they must attract more foreign investment – here’s how

The British economy has a serious productivity problem that will have to be addressed by the next government. According to data from the OECD (the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development), productivity...

Brexit boredom is one thing – but there’s a real problem when Britain’s leaders won’t even talk about Europe anymore

British politics has, in recent years, been plagued by two competing forces when it comes to Europe. On one side, there is an understanding that the UK and the EU need to rub along, because of their proximity and...

Space arms race may be underway

As conflict rages on Earth, an arms race may be underway in outer space. On May 30, a US diplomat warned that Russia had launched a weapon into orbit, something Russias deputy foreign minister, Sergey Ryabkov, branded as...

Mauritius’ next growth phase: a new plan is needed as the tax haven era fades

Mauritians will head to the polls by November 2024 and politicians are considering the economic direction of the island country. For the last two decades, the countrys economic growth has depended heavily on its...

Canadians are feeling increasingly powerless amid economic struggles and rising inequality

If you feel like youre being pushed around in life, youre not alone. Our recent research has found that Canadians are increasingly feeling a sense of powerlessness in their lives. This sentiment has been steadily...

Politics

Microsoft-G42 Deal Forces Huawei Exit, White House Hails Move

The White House praised Microsofts $1.5 billion investment in G42, emphasizing the positive impact of ending relations with Huawei on AI security. White House Sees Positive Shift in UAE Tech Alliances According to...

Three ways politicians always promise to raise money without increasing taxes – and why they rarely deliver

After weeks of controversy over Labour and Conservative costings in which each side accused the other of dishonesty the manifestos show that both parties had wildly exaggerated their rivals plans. But there has been...

Election 2024: migrants aren’t to blame for Britain’s housing crisis

Migration has become the most toxic issue in British politics, driving intensely emotional debates that are often based on prejudice and misunderstanding. Similarly emotional is housing a finite resource in high demand at...

How Vladimir Putin projects his image as a modern-day Peter the Great

Russian energy giant Gazprom is reported to have been hit particularly hard by sanctions imposed as a result of the war with Ukraine. An internal report obtained and published by the Financial Times has forecast that the...

Another election, another round of Nigel Farage hype, with no lessons learned

Nigel Farage, a man who has never been elected to the House of Commons despite years of trying, has again been allowed to set the agenda in the UK. Ten years after Ukip won the European parliament elections, throwing...

Science

SpaceX to Help NASA Deorbit ISS; Starlink Lands Major Comcast Business Partnership

SpaceX will develop the U.S. Deorbit Vehicle so that NASA can safely deorbit the ISS by 2030. Meanwhile, SpaceX Starlink secures a significant partnership with Comcast Business to enhance rural connectivity. NASA Taps...

Japan Discovers 230 Million Ton Manganese Deposits, Boosting EV Battery Industry

Japan has discovered 230 million tonnes of manganese deposits near Minami-Torishima Island, potentially transforming its EV battery industry by significantly reducing reliance on imports and providing enough cobalt and...

Keeping astronauts healthy in space isn’t easy − new training programs will prepare students to perform medicine while thousands of miles away from Earth

In the coming decade, more people will go to space than ever before as human spaceflight enters a new era. NASA, the European Space Agency and other governmental agencies are partnering to develop crewed missions beyond...

Nations realise they need to take risks or lose the race to the Moon

The Nasa-led Artemis-3 mission will place the first human boots on the surface of the Moon since Apollo 17s Gene Cernan and Harrison Schmitt left the lunar surface in December 1972. The goal of the Artemis programme is...

Some of Earth’s most ancient lifeforms can live on hydrogen – and we can learn from their chemical powers

Three-quarters of all matter in the universe is made up of hydrogen. The young Earth was also rich in hydrogen, thanks to fierce geological and volcanic activity. Just as stars burn hydrogen to produce heat and light...

Technology

China’s SpaceX Falcon 9 Inspired Tianlong-3 Rocket Escapes Test Pad, Crashes

During a static fire test, Chinas Tianlong-3 rocket, developed by Space Pioneer, unexpectedly escaped its test stand and crashed 1.5 kilometers away. The incident, which was captured on social media, occurred in the final...

Carnival CEO Praises Starlink as a 'Game-Changer' for Cruise Connectivity

During the second-quarter earnings call, Carnival Corporation CEO Josh Weinstein recently lauded Starlinks high-speed internet connectivity. He emphasized that Starlink has significantly enhanced operational systems and...

Bitcoin Set for Strong July Recovery Despite Mt. Gox Repayment Concerns

Bitcoin is anticipated to exhibit strong performance in July following a nearly 7% decline in June. Despite concerns over Mt. Gox repayments, historical data shows an average 7.42% gain in July, hinting at a potential...

Apple to Begin Mass Production of AirPods with Cameras by 2026, Says Ming-Chi Kuo

According to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple plans to massively produce AirPods with camera modules by 2026. These AirPods will feature voice isolation and other advanced functionalities to enhance user experience. Apple to...

TSMC's Arizona Expansion to Boost Chip Production, Impact Local Economy

TSMCs expansion in Arizona is set to boost chip production and stimulate the local economy. Despite concerns over its impact on Taiwan, experts predict the new fabs will contribute less than 10% to TSMCs global...