Key developments and global perspectives that matter.
Key developments and global perspectives that matter.
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Boys at a school in Ireland can now wear skirts if they desire, after a gender neutral policy was adopted that allows for students to wear what they want. St Brigid's National School in Wicklow (which is based south of Dublin) has agreed to put forward the proposal by the…
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With world leaders including Germany’s Angela Merkel, Britain’s Theresa May and New Zealand’s Jacinda Ardern, there is an increasing number of women in the highest offices of power. However, with a fractious, aggressive and unpredictable political landscape, one could argue that we need women in politics now more than ever.…
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The UK's answer to Disneyland is set to have its grand opening in 2024 after a deal was finally signed with Paramount Pictures, two years after initial talks of a partnership collapsed. It is believed that the studio pulled out over a disagreement over image rights to some of its…
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Social media users have rallied around a teenager girl, whose prom was ruined by cruel bullies who emptied a jug of juice over her head during her prom. Emilee Perry, a 16-year-old schoolgirl who hails from Doncaster in England, was left soaked after a full jug of juice was tipped…
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Despite being a necessary element of many women's health, menstruation supplies can set people back by a hefty amount once the year's spendings are added up. When certain governments have higher taxes on products such as tampons, it can get even worse. This is why many are protesting in Germany,…
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From Coachella to Glastonbury to the Gathering of the Juggalos, there's no shortage of summer music festivals. The music varies depending on the event, but each experience is essentially the same. You camp out in the desert/countryside, watch bands on multiple stages, and of course, get totally drunk, day and…
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We all know that kids develop physically at different times depending on their sex. Indeed, girls commonly go through puberty a little earlier than their male counterparts of the same age, and many women experience their first menstrual cycle before the age of 13. The subject of when a girl…
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Though there are plenty of sensible, practical things on offer at Costco, a trip to the legendary stockpiling specialists only really becomes worthwhile if you have the time to peruse the whacky stuff. Not only can discerning shoppers bulk-buy everything from emergency tinned food to car tyres, but they can,…
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Even in highly developed and forward-thinking countries, it is not uncommon for men to want a son over a daughter. In more traditional, patriarchal countries, this desire to continue a dynasty via a son is even more prevalent - and manifests itself in some unusual ways. Mangal Karimy, from Afghanistan's Herat…
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Voluntary euthanasia will become legal in Victoria on Wednesday, making it Australia's only state to allow people to choose when they end their lives. The country's only assisted-dying scheme was passed last year by state parliament, following more than 100 hours of debate, and will be accessible only to terminally…
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In China, it may take only a couple of weeks to get an organ transplant. Compared to the months or years of anguish often associated with the process, this seems like a joyously short waiting list. However, the reason organs are so easy to come by in China is dark,…
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Michel Plantini, the former president of UEFA and head of European football, has been taken into custody over the decision to award the 2022 World Cup to Qatar. France's Mediapart claim that Platini was arrested on Tuesday as part of the investigation into the decision to host the World Cup…
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Sunday marked the fifth and largest protest in Hong Kong over a controversial extradition bill. The bill would see incarcerated citizens deported to mainland China in certain situations. The reaction from protesters shocked the world as they came up against police who used heavy force in the hopes of stamping…
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When it comes to the subject of doughnuts, there's no brand that inspires as much loyalty as Krispy Kreme. There's nothing better than a box of those icing-sugar-coated delicacies along with a hot cup of coffee. But now, in honour of a very special occasion in world history, Krispy Kreme…
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When you think of the cat filter, you probably picture a teenage girl, messing around with her friends and uploading selfies to Instagram. One person who wouldn't come to mind, though, is a government official. Perhaps this is what made the situation in Pakistan so amusing on Friday. People online…
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Last month, fans of the Star Wars franchise were ecstatic to learn that a brand new Star Wars-themed land had just opened in Disneyland, California. Reportedly costing a staggering $1 billion, the immersive Star Wars World boasts an impressive Millennium Falcon experience and a 'Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance'…
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Nowadays, it seems as though Instagram influencers are everywhere, living their even-better-than-perfect lives and rubbing it in the faces of us mere mortals. Because it seems like an easy way to make a lot of bucks, more and more young people are considering it as an ideal career, and have…
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In a breakthrough ruling, yesterday (Wednesday, June 12) Ecuador's highest court has legalised same-sex marriage, ruling in favour of two gay couples who petitioned for the right to be wed. Nine judges in the constitutional court in Quit ovoted five-to-four in favour of legalising same-sex marriage in the cases of…
