Why women vote for India PM Narendra Modi’s BJP
Getty Images Behind every successful man is a woman, goes the popular saying. But millions of women are believed to be behind the success of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in key state elections held recently. Since 1962 – when the Election Commission began breaking down voter turnout by gender in […]
People’s Vote staff stage vote of ‘no confidence’ in chairman
Reuters Anti Brexit march in London, organised by “Put It To The People” campaign. 23 March 2019 Staff at the People’s Vote campaign for another EU referendum have staged a vote of “no confidence” in the group’s chairman, Roland Rudd. A staff member confirmed to the BBC that they had voted against both Mr Rudd […]
Wrexham Women: Ten players awarded first semi-professional contracts
Wrexham Women have awarded 10 players semi-professional contracts, the first in their history, after securing promotion to the Adran Premier. Wrexham secured their place in the top flight after being granted a tier one licence and beating Briton Ferry Llansawel in April’s play-off final. Genero Adran North player of the season and top goalscorer Rosie […]
Newspaper headlines: ‘You only live twice’
The words “back from the dead” appear in several headlines reporting the reappearance of the exiled Russian journalist, Arkady Babchenko, in Ukraine – a day after he was supposedly murdered on the orders of the Kremlin. EPA The Star also has a picture of Mr Babchenko under another James Bond-inspired headline: “I think I’ll die […]
How trying to stay cool could make the world even hotter
Getty Images What’s the best way to keep cool in a warming world? Air conditioning systems that keep homes, offices and shops cool on hot days are rapidly gaining in popularity in a warming world. But is all the extra electricity they use going to exacerbate climate change or can design efficiencies prevent this? It’s […]
Women’s World Cup 2023: Who are the players to watch out for?
Nigeria have been to every Women’s World Cup since 1991 but only once have reached the quarter-finals. If they are to truly make their mark on the global stage, then 28-year-old striker Oshoala will be key. “When you have Oshoala, you have a chance against any team,” said Nigeria’s American coach Randy Waldrum, referring both […]
Jeremy Hunt would not allow UK break-up
BBC Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt was addressing Conservatives in Peterhead Conservative leadership candidate Jeremy Hunt has said he would never allow the break-up of the United Kingdom if he becomes prime minister. Speaking at an event in Aberdeenshire, Boris Johnson’s rival said he would support the union with “every drop of blood in my veins”. […]
Can fitness apps be as effective as a personal trainer?
Jenny Wiener Jenny Wiener has lost four stone (25.4kg) in weight As we start 2022, lots of us will be resuming the battle to lose weight and get fit. A wealth of high-tech fitness apps are now available to help, but are they anywhere near as good as hiring a human personal trainer? Four years […]
Pregnant smokers in Lincolnshire get help to quit
Getty Images The scheme launched in January for women receiving maternity care from the Skegness, Boston, and Spalding midwifery team An NHS stop-smoking scheme is helping pregnant women in Lincolnshire kick the habit. The programme known as STAAR is an initiative run in partnership with Lincolnshire County Council. It began in January to support pregnant […]
Biden pushes $1.9tn bill without Republican support
Biden pledges to “act fast” on stimulus US President Joe Biden is forging ahead with plans to ram through a $1.9tn (£1.4tn) relief bill without Republican support after disappointing jobs data. Despite an Obama-era economist’s warnings the stimulus package may be too big, Mr Biden vowed to “act fast”. The new president’s fellow Democrats run […]