What do politicians really think of economists? Our new research explains why relations fell apart after 2008: ESB Professional / Shutterstock As countries across Europe and around the world grapple with high living costs and impending recession, voters are concerned about the economy and how their elected representatives will fix it. For many, it’s tempting …
Feeling forgetful after COVID? Study shows the virus can affect short-term memory: GaudiLab/Shutterstock Although it’s well known that COVID affects the respiratory system, it’s perhaps less well known that the virus can also affect cognitive function. Many people with COVID experience a phenomenon commonly called “brain fog”, which can include problems remembering, concentrating and performing …
Emmanuel Macron’s state visit with Joe Biden: key takeaways as relations warm up after a frosty few months: Emmanuel Macron has just completed the first major state visit to the US since the pandemic. As central pillars of Nato and the broader western, democratic alliance, France and the US are historic allies. However, there was …
Trust in UK politics has taken a hit after recent chaos – and historical data suggests only a change of government can fix it: A YouGov poll conducted in October this year asked respondents if they trusted the Conservative party. Some 68% said that the party could not be trusted and only 14% said that …
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Afghanistan: after a year of Taliban government, women are more oppressed than ever: The recent announcement that women and girls in Afghanistan have been banned by the Taliban government from visiting parks and gyms – even if accompanied by a male “chaperone” – has understandably been greeted with outrage. The UN special representative in Afghanistan …
Namibia pulls down German colonial statue after protests – who was Curt von François?: The statue of Curt von François is removed by municipal workers. Lisa Ossenbrink/picture alliance via Getty Images Anti-colonial activists in Namibia – calling themselves A Curt Farewell – have scored a victory after a statue of a colonial German officer, Curt …
Simon Nkoli’s fight for queer rights in South Africa is finally being celebrated – 24 years after he died: Simon Nkoli (left) with activist and physician Ivan Toms in 1989. Courtesy Julia Nicol Collection/GALA Queer Archive Born in 1957, Simon Tseko Nkoli had just turned 41 when he died, in 1998, of an AIDS-related illness. …
Ukraine war: after recapture of Kherson the conflict is poised at the gates of Crimea: More than the offensives that retook so much land in September, the recent recapture of Kherson marks a clear decision point for Ukraine. Russian forces are now definitively on the defensive – their priority is not to take or retake …
The risk of seizures and epilepsy is higher after COVID than after the flu – new research: hutpaza/Shutterstock Epilepsy is one of the most common neurological disorders, affecting roughly 50 million people around the world. It’s a condition characterised by seizures which involve episodic, abnormal activity in nerve cells in the brain. People can have …
Pokémon’s Ash wins World Championship after 25 years – here’s why the franchise is still capturing fans: Ash Ketchum and Pikachu with the World Championship trophy The Pokémon Company Twenty-five years ago, an animated ten-year-old boy was united with Pikachu, his very first “pocket monster” and set an ambitious goal: to become “the very best, …
How a study which began just after the end of the second world war is discovering clues to Alzheimer’s – Uncharted Brain podcast part 1: A study which began in 1946 is unlocking new clues to dementia. LightField Studios/Shutterstock Scientists have been doing an array of regular health checks on the same group of people …
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Why Tutankhamum’s curse continues to fascinate, 100 years after his discovery: Howard Carter examining the sarcophagus of Tutankhamun. IanDagnall Computing/Alamy The discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb in 1922 was a monumental event for archaeology. It was the first largely intact ancient Egyptian royal tomb to be found and hence provided major insights into the burial practices …
March on Rome: uncomfortable moment for Italy as Giorgia Meloni becomes prime minister a century after fascist takeover: Between the end of October and the beginning of November 1922, Benito Mussolini’s so-called march on Rome took place in Italy. This moment was of global importance. It marked the first fascist takeover of power in the …
Employers can’t fill vacancies, but many do surprisingly little to help workers return after a long illness: 'I'm sure you'll be able to take on a few extra tasks.' fizkes The UK was supposed to be facing a spike in unemployment after the pandemic furlough schemes ended, but instead the job market is the tightest …
The Lost King: why are we still obsessed with Richard III after 500 years?: The release of Stephen Frears’ film The Lost King once more focuses attention on one of the most controversial figures in English history: King Richard III. The film is a compelling account of the struggle of a woman called Philippa Langley …
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