Trump shuts US border to 12 countries in sweeping immigration ban
Following the recent attack in Colorado, Trump has banned 12 countries from entering the US citing terrorist activity and strengthening national security. In yet another effort to limit immigration to the US, President Donald Trump banned 12 countries from entering the nation. This isn’t the first time he’s attempted such...
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US renaming Harvey Milk navy ship causes LGBTQ+ outrage
The order to rename a Navy ship honouring gay rights pioneer Harvey Milk has sparked outrage, underscoring political tensions over LGBTQ+ representation during Pride Month. It’s only been six months since the Trump Administration took office, and we’ve witnessed an endless list of contentious decisions. Just a few days ago, the...
Intense floods signal Nigeria’s growing climate crisis
Last weekend, a tragedy hit the town of Mokwa in central Nigeria. Over 150 lives were lost in floods that experts call the worst the area has seen in 60 years. Heavy downpours flooded Mokwa in central Nigeria, which led to the submergence of houses, destruction of the sources of...
Meeting the grassroots movement group ‘Trans Kids Deserve Better’
Meet the grassroots campaign standing up for the rights, safety, and dignity of trans youth. ‘The NHS is not listening to trans youth. How direct do we have to be to make them understand that our blood is on their hands?’ Says Ice Bear, an anonymous protestor for Trans rights. Trans...
UK ready to sue Roman Abramovich over frozen Ukraine funds
The former Chelsea FC owner was forced to sell up in 2022 after UK sanctions were actioned against the Russian oligarch. He was ordered to give the proceeds of the €2.97bn sale to Ukrainian victims of war, but has continually refused terms. Remember when the UK went after seven Russian...
Pakistan enforces law making child marriages illegal
How much can change in just a few seconds? According to Child Marriage Data, a young girl marries somewhere in the world every three seconds. In this grim reality, Pakistan's new law banning child marriage stands out as a rare ray of light. NGOs, international and local organizations, and governments...
Israel says 22 new illegal settlements will be built in occupied West Bank
The Israeli government has announced plans to establish 22 illegal settlements in the occupied West Bank, in what officials say is deliberate attempt to thwart the establishment of a Palestinian state. Despite looming sanctions from its international allies, the Israeli government has announced plans to build 22 new settlements in the occupied West Bank. Israeli defence minister Yisrael Katz led the motion, announcing that the new settlements intended to ‘prevent...
Does Brockwell Park battle prove festivals are another form of gentrification?
When London’s green sanctuaries become private playgrounds, who truly holds the key to public space? Last month, Brockwell Park underwent its annual transformation from local haven to festival fortress. Surrounded by temporary fencing and housing a swathe of stages and food vans, tens of thousands prepared to descend on the park over a series of weekends. The beloved patch of greenery has been home to a run of music events for...
Is London about to legalise cannabis?
A new report backed by the Mayor of London calls for some cannabis possession to be decriminalised in the capital. Sadiq Khan is supporting calls for the partial decriminalisation of cannabis in the UK capital, following a study by the independent London Drugs Commission (LDC). According to reports by the LDC, the global policing of drug usage – particularly cannabis, which remains the most contentious substance when it comes to international...
US opts out of signing landmark pandemic agreement
In a pivotal moment for global health cooperation, the US has chosen not to sign the world’s first international pandemic agreement, distancing itself from the future of pandemic preparedness. The COVID-19 pandemic tested the world in circumstances that were never before seen. From governments, to the public, the crisis exposed vulnerabilities and resilience across health, economic, and social systems on a global scale. Nations with robust social safety nets and responsive...
