‘Jaw-dropping’ global crash in children being born
Getty Images The world is ill-prepared for the global crash in children being born which is set to have a “jaw-dropping” impact on societies, say researchers. Falling fertility rates mean nearly every country could have shrinking populations by the end of the century. And 23 nations – including Spain and Japan – are expected to […]
Raila Odinga and William Ruto await verdict
AFP Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga (left) is just behind Deputy President William Ruto in the count The results of Kenya’s much-awaited presidential election will be known shortly, the electoral body has announced. Preparations for the declaration are underway at the national tallying centre in the country’s capital, Nairobi. Deputy President William Ruto has a […]
Donald Trump says officials ‘indifferent’ after Ohio train derailment
“When they heard I was coming they all came” Former US President Donald Trump has accused federal officials of “indifference” to an Ohio town that is reeling from a toxic train derailment. On a visit to East Palestine, Mr Trump claimed his presence had spurred the Biden administration to devote more resources to this month’s […]
Tributes flood in for music entrepreneur
Watch: Jamal Edwards speaking in 2016 and 2017, sharing business advice and the reason he got into film-making Prince Charles and rappers Dave and AJ Tracey are among the many voices paying tribute to entrepreneur and YouTube star Jamal Edwards. Edwards, who has died at the age of 31, is the son of singer and […]
Twitter reinstates banned journalists’ accounts
Reuters Since buying the social media platform, Elon Musk has changed many of its moderation practices Billionaire businessman Elon Musk says several journalists he suspended from his social media company, Twitter, will have their accounts reinstated. Reporters for the New York Times, CNN and the Washington Post were among those locked out of their accounts, […]
Exeter City Council’s plant-based food plans angers farmers
Getty Images Exeter City Council has defended plans to serve plant-based food at its meetings Exeter City Council has defended plans to serve only plant-based foods at its meetings despite opposition from farmers. The policy, which will come into effect from May, is aimed at raising awareness of the “benefits of plant-based foods both for […]
What the ‘future histories’ of the 1920s can teach us about hope
Getty Images Looking to a brighter future? (Credit: Getty Images) Historian Thomas Moynihan explores what we can learn from the hopeful and ‘flagrantly fictional’ forecasts written 100 years ago, just as humanity was emerging from a global pandemic, the end of the First World War and encountering rapid technological change. From Hunger Games to Squid […]
Why the US-China rivalry will not end with a trade deal
Getty Images The two presidents preside over markedly different national economic models A US-China trade deal – if it happens – is unlikely to end the rivalry between the two economic giants. Both sides have fought a trade war over the past year with damaging consequences for the global economy. But many say their dispute […]
Midwifery unit shuts amid staffing shortage
Google The midwifery unit offers a “comfortable, relaxed and low-tech environment” to women A midwife-led birth unit has temporarily closed due to “staffing challenges” facing maternity services in its town. In a post on Facebook, the Eastbourne Midwifery Unit (EMU) said it was shut for labour care and births until Friday, when the decision would […]
Women’s FA Cup: Manchester United on verge of ‘massive’ first final five years after reforming
Eventually, following much speculation and criticism, United ended a 13-year absence from senior women’s football and re-entered a team into the second-tier Championship for the 2018-19 season, which they finished as champions. Goalkeeper Siobhan Chamberlain was one of the 21 players United signed for that debut season. Despite being a 50-cap England international with years […]