Dozens of people in northern Italy have raised their arms in the fascist salute to honor Italian dictator Benito Mussolini on the 79th anniversary of his execution Dozens of people raised their arms in the fascist salute and shouted a fascist chant during ceremonies Sunday to honour Italian dictator Benito Mussolini on the 79th anniversary… Continue reading Dozens in Italy give a fascist salute on the anniversary of Mussolini’s execution
US President Joe Biden’s administration is set to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, an official said Tuesday — a historic shift that would bring federal policy more in line with public opinion. The US attorney general sent a proposal to the White House on Tuesday to “reclassify marijuana,” Justice Department spokesperson Xochitl Hinojosa… Continue reading US to reclassify cannabis as low-risk drug
In light of racially disproportionate stop and search practices, the case of Child Q and other accusations of misconduct, police in England and Wales are under pressure to address racism in their ranks. But their plan to do this through changes such as mandatory anti-racism training for all officers refuses to accept that the service itself is institutionally… Continue reading The UK police won’t acknowledge institutional racism in their race action plan
The newly passed Anti-Homosexuality Act in Uganda has made a country that was already dangerous for LGBTQ+ people truly treacherous. The new law includes the death penalty for the so-called offence of “aggravated homosexuality”, defined as same-sex relations involving someone who is HIV positive or under the age of 18. Many countries around the world are moving towards… Continue reading LGBTQ+ people are facing increasing persecution globally, but refugee status is still extremely hard to get
Skin colour should be no more socially relevant than webbed feet or earwax production Over a third of people who are not white have experienced racial assault and 77% of black people have been racially abused in the UK. Every single human descends from ancestors with black coloured skin. Skin colour is just one of… Continue reading Skin colour is as arbitrary as melanin production
On July 26th, 2023, the presidential guard commander of President Mohamed Bazoum of Niger, General Abdourahamane Tiani, detained the president and declared himself in charge of the country via a new military junta. As a result, the military forces closed all borders, suspended the government and implemented a curfew. Although the coup was widely condemned… Continue reading Niger: the politics racking the country
The politics surrounding the US has taken up more and more space in the sphere of world news as the decades have rolled around; and for very good reason. As one of the biggest global superpowers, the country has the ability in which the rest of the world designs itself, at least in the political… Continue reading The USA’s ever-changing presidency
The ancient philosophers had a lot to say back in the day, and even presently they’re still communicating with us. It’s one thing to have your parents and grandparents lecture you about your dating life, but when the long-dead philosophers start with the judgement, time to roll your eyes and say ‘alright, let’s have it.’… Continue reading Ancient philosophers talk modern technological dating
Following heavy rains and flash flooding in various regions of Australia, toilet snakes have become a growing concern for residents. The inundation of floodwaters has forced snakes and other animals into built-up areas, causing them to seek refuge in unexpected places, including toilets and bathrooms. This phenomenon has sparked widespread attention on social media and… Continue reading Toilet snakes becoming a growing problem in Australia after heavy rains
Gold, platinum, and rhino horn are among the world’s most valuable materials, with rhino horn being the most expensive. According to National Geographic Magazine, late in 2011, it fetched from $33 to $133 a gram on the streets of Vietnam. Samuel Wasser, a professor at the University of Washington in Seattle’s Department of Biology, described… Continue reading Dye and poison is being used to stop rhino poachers
