Key developments and global perspectives that matter.
Key developments and global perspectives that matter.
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Catcalling and wolf-whistling are not as innocent as some will have you believe. There are men out there who will happily shout a remark across the street at a stranger, just to let her know their opinion of their appearance - but it's rarely, if ever, a welcome comment. And…
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Since the release of Blackfish in 2013, worldwide opinions on SeaWorld changed. The Netflix documentary profiled an orca whale called Tilikum, who was responsible for the death of three humans during his time in captivity. Blackfish suggested that killer whales become more aggressive toward humans and each other when held…
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I think there's a little part of all of us that would like to live forever, even if that desire starts to wane as old age brings its fair share of downsides. Getting to live to the age of 100 is remarkable as it is, with your lifetime spanning thousands…
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It can't always easy being the public face of your own company. Not all CEOs are built for the limelight, and for every Richard Branson, Steve Jobs or Mark Zuckerberg you have a Satya Nadella or Sundar Pichai (extra points if you can tell me which companies they helm without…
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For most people, beauty is something that we cultivate, something aspirational that we struggle to attain in our day-to-day lives. We spend hours in the gym burning fat and gaining muscle, we splash out on haircuts, and spend ages in front of the mirror getting everything just right, making sure…
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When living in the western world, it can sometimes be easy to forget that other countries and cultures have very different norms to us. However, in a lot of those countries, the rules are gradually changing in order to keep up with more liberal places. This recently happened in Kuwait,…
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It's been a year since the world lost Linkin Park frontman Chester Bennington in an event that shocked the entire world and fans around the world absolutely devastated. Bennington took his own life at his home in California after struggling with depression and tributes from people in the music industry…
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Living in the world we exist in - surrounded by computers, aeroplanes and iPhones - it's hard to believe that anyone has managed to stay completely away from the technological sphere. But, while it might seem crazy, it's true that there are multiple reclusive tribes around the world that have…
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Teen pregnancies are something which our society continues to stigmatise for all the wrong reasons, and teenage mothers are often dismissed and looked down upon by their peers, by adults, and even by their own parents. Even programmes like MTV's Teen Mom seems to delight in gawking at young mothers…
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Earlier this month, construction workers in Egypt discovered a mysterious black sarcophagus buried 16 feet below the ground. The 30-ton sealed granite coffin is the largest to be discovered in the port city of Alexandria. Archaeologists believe it is 2,000 years old, dating back to the early Ptolemaic period, which began…
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Sometimes a tragedy will occur which reminds us all that not even our most famous celebrities or respected athletes are totally safe, and that wealth and prestige offer us no protection against our own mortality. Today, the Asian nation of Kazakhstan mourned the loss of Denis Ten - an Olympic…
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The internet is, at first glance, a fantastic fountain of knowledge. But, glance again and you'll see that the World Wide Web practically defines the word "idiotic". Case in point: Viral challenges. Viral crazes have seen human beings act like utter morons for years now, and while it seems we…
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On Wednesday, a reporter asked Donald Trump if he believed that Russia was still targeting the United States. He responded with a clear denial: "Thank you very much. No." This endorsement of President Putin over his own intelligence services - and Trump's repeated failure to confront him over issues such…
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It's only a few more months until Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald is released and fans are hungry, to say the least. It's almost two years since the first film was released and we all need so many questions answered ASAP. Namely, how does Gellert Grindelwald escape MACUSA? What did…
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To most of us in the western world, Instagram is largely a harmless social media site where we boast about our vacations, upload silly stories and post the occasional selfie. However, in the Middle East, the photo-sharing network is responsible for dozens of people's arrests. Their crime? Posting pictures and videos. In Iran, in southern…
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Last week US president and top image when you Google the word "idiot" Donald Trump visited the United Kingdom. In London, his arrival was greeted with hostility, anger and massive protests. Brexit bitterly divided the UK, but Brits of all political stripes united to mock Trump - and point out…
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It would be fair to say that President Donald Trump's visit to the UK was marred by the reception that greeted him. Even before he had arrived, the idea of Trump's presence in the UK was met with hostility and anger by plenty of people - who didn't want a…
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In an interview with The Sun, that was published on Friday, Donald Trump asserted: "I guess when they put out blimps to make me feel unwelcome, no reason for me to go to London." The 45th President of the United States was, of course, referring to the 20-foot Baby Trump…
