NI mother-and-baby homes: Reaction to statement
Niall Carson/PA Media The former Marianvale home in Newry was among several institutions where single mothers were sent to give birth Stormont’s decision to hold an “independent investigation” into mother and baby homes and Magdalene laundries in Northern Ireland has produced a mixed reaction. It follows the publication of a 536-page academic research report into […]
The smoking actress and a ‘sexist double standard’
Twitter An image of Pakistani actress Mahira Khan and her co-star Ranbir Kapoor smoking went viral, with many taking aim at Khan Can men get away with things that women can’t? Three stories have become talking points on Pakistani social media channels – sparking questions about double standards and the treatment of men and women […]
Can the humble crop save the planet?
Puris Tyler Lorenzen When Tyler Lorenzen first started to sell protein powders derived from peas he received some “odd looks”. As a former professional athlete – he was with the NFL’s New Orleans Saints until 2011 – he knew a lot about nutrition and believed in pea protein, but had trouble convincing others about its […]
‘These initiatives open your mind’ – How EFL clubs are keeping fans fit and healthy
League Two Swindon Town’s Football in the Community Trust have helped more than 200 people lose a combined weight of over 250 stone through their Football Fans in Training [FFIT] initiative. The sessions were initially open to men with a waist measurement of 38 inches and above, before a women’s group began last year too, […]
China promotes education drive to make boys more ‘manly’
Barcroft Media/Getty Images While China wants young boys to be soldiers, it is not everyone’s ambition A notice from China’s education ministry has caused a stir after it suggested young Chinese men had become too “feminine”. The message has been criticised as sexist by many online users – but some say China’s male celebrities are […]
Stocks plunge and ex-minister’s Brexit warning
Hello. Here’s your morning briefing: Reuters US stock fall prompts global sell-off The world’s stock markets look set for a jittery day after the US’s Dow Jones suffered its worst losses in more than six years on Monday, dragging shares in other countries down. The Dow has recently reached record highs, following signs of improvement […]
The candidates who fell at the first hurdle
Shutterstock The deadline for wannabe MPs to throw their hats into the ring passed on Thursday afternoon – but some didn’t even make it that far. Up and down the country, candidates for the 2019 general election were forced to pull out of the race – and be replaced – before getting their names on […]
Women ‘half as likely’ as men to start a business
Getty Images “Unfair obstacles” may be stopping women from starting and growing their own companies, the government has said. It said women were half as likely as men to start their own business, and only a fifth of smaller firms were led by females. It said this was creating a “significant pool” of untapped potential. […]
Businesses face future without Merkel
Circus Krone Washing cars is a serious business – German voters are hoping their new Chancellor is no clown Europe’s powerhouse stands on the brink of significant political upheaval. After more than 15 years at the helm of Europe’s largest economy, Chancellor Angela Merkel is stepping down. Following elections this weekend, Germany will be looking […]
Cynthia Nixon and 10 other celebrities who entered politics
Cynthia Nixon held her first campaign rally in Brooklyn Sex and the City actress Cynthia Nixon announced on Monday she will run for governor of New York, challenging incumbent Andrew Cuomo for the Democratic nomination. It follows the announcement last month that Clueless actress Stacey Dash is running for congress in California on a Republican […]