Rituals, rites and rumours: how women claim power in Zimbabwe’s informal gold mines: In Zimbabwe they say, Hanzi bhande rinonzvenga vakadzi vakapinda mumigoghi (The gold belt will disappear if women go into the underground mine). Many men on artisanal or small-scale gold mining sites are uncomfortable working with women in their syndicates because of this …
Coughing won’t save you if you’re having a heart attack, despite what people claim on social media: P.Kasipat/Shutterstock A recent trend on social media has revived a curious technique from the late 1970s called cough CPR. A post claims that this method can help people, if they are alone, to survive a heart attack by …
Italy’s far-right claim The Lord of the Rings – but they’ve misread Tolkien’s message: Region of Mordor on the map of Middle-earth. Erman Gunes/Shutterstock Italian prime minister Giorgia Meloni and I have precious little in common. But one important thing we share is The Lord of the Rings. Both she and I regard the J.R.R. …
Ukraine and Russia claim to be prepared for extremes of winter warfare – here’s what they face: As the bitter cold of winter settles in and temperatures drop to between -4,8 and 2°C, both Ukrainian and Russian troops are preparing for a new phase of the war. Freezing temperatures can hamper the performance of weapons and …
What is a ‘politically exposed person’ and why do the likes of Jeremy Hunt and Nigel Farage claim the status prevents them getting bank accounts?: Reports vary as to why the private bank Coutts decided to close the account of former UKIP leader Nigel Farage. He claims he was excluded for his political views, the …
Asylum claim rejections show the UK government has little understanding of what people are fleeing – and it’s costing lives: After yet another tragedy in the Channel, there is no doubt that something needs to be done to improve the processes overseeing asylum seekers coming to the UK, through whatever route. The UK’s prime minister, …
Hosting the FIFA World Cup brings benefits. But not as many as politicians claim: Brazilian fans during the 2010 FIFA World Cup hosted by South Africa. The boost to tourism came later. Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images The World Cup kicks off on 20 November, when Qatar will host Ecuador in the opening match. It …
The Nordic diet: fans claim it rivals its Mediterranean counterpart for health benefits – here’s what we know: Fatty fish, such as salmon, are a staple of the Nordic diet. Christin Klose/ Shutterstock Every month there seems to be a new diet doing the rounds online. One of the latest is the Nordic diet, which …
Boris Johnson’s claim of a ‘mandate’ from the people isn’t accurate – here’s how prime ministers really get power: Boris Johnson’s time as Conservative party leader has come to an end, after a chaotic week marked by rebellion from his cabinet. But despite the wave of resignations and calls from his top ministers to step …
Britain’s ownership of the Chagos islands has no basis, Mauritius is right to claim them: Chagos Islands, situated in the Indian Ocean, halfway between Africa and Indonesia. History/Universal Images Group via Getty Images The decolonisation of Mauritius was never fully completed. This is because, in 1965, the British government put islands belonging to Mauritius into …
Ukraine: the history behind Russia’s claim that Nato promised not to expand to the east: The main issue highlighted by the crisis on the Ukraine borders over the past few months has predominantly focused on the role of Nato and the friction over the eastward expansion of the alliance. This has been a constant message …
Don’t believe the claim that only 17,371 people have died from COVID in England and Wales: There is no doubt that the pandemic has led to many deaths; however, in the past week, new claims have emerged that the true number of people who have died from COVID in England and Wales is much lower …
The discovery of insulin: meet the feuding scientists who all lay a claim – podcast: 200 units or 10cc of insulin from the 1930s manufactured by Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis – USA. Walter Cicchetti / Alamy Stock Photo This episode of The Conversation’s In Depth Out Loud podcast tells the story of the monstrous …
South Africa in the news: Pistorius should not be given parole until he shows “remorse,” claim parents of murdered girlfriend: Oscar Pistorius was today accused of showing no remorse by the parents of Reeva Steenkamp, the girlfriend he murdered on Valentine’s Day in 2013.: “South Africa” – BingNews Owen Farrell, Jamie George withdraw from England …
If we don’t learn from past climate disasters, they will claim more lives in the future: Floods across Germany in July 2021 signalled the need for improved disaster preparedness. SamuelFrancisJohnson/Pixabay A central focus of discussions at the ongoing UN climate summit COP26 in Glasgow is how to adapt to a warming world, including how to …
South Africa in the news: Britain’s Norrie beats Basilashvili to claim Indian Wells title: Cameron Norrie’s breakthrough season reached a high point in the California desert on Sunday with a 3-6, 6-4, 6-1 win over Nikoloz Basilashvili to become the first Briton to win the ATP Indian Wells …: “South Africa” – BingNews Pia Wurtzbach …
South Africa in the news: Britain’s Norrie beats Basilashvili to claim Indian Wells title: Cameron Norrie’s breakthrough season reached a high point in the California desert on Sunday with a 3-6, 6-4, 6-1 win over Nikoloz Basilashvili to become the first Briton to win the ATP Indian Wells …: “South Africa” – BingNews Pia Wurtzbach …
South Africa in the news: All Blacks to claim yet another Rugby Championship title: New Zealand will look to claim the Rugby Championship title when they take on South Africa in the 100th Test match between the two nations.: “South Africa” – BingNews Its relevance at stake, UN reaches toward a new generation: While the …