The online world comes with risks – but also friendships and independence for young people with disabilities: Kleber Cordeiro/Shutterstock “In the real world, I’m a coward. When I’m online, I’m a hero.” These words, paraphrased from a conversation with a young man with autism, have stayed with us throughout the years of research that underpin …
Keir Starmer appoints historic cabinet with record number of women – now comes the hard part: governing: Keir Starmer has appointed Angela Rayner as his deputy. Simon Dawson / No 10 Downing Street, CC BY-NC-ND As the dust settles on Labour’s historic election win, Keir Starmer, the UK’s new prime minister, has appointed his team …
The Traitors: why context is key when it comes to uncovering liars: Warning: includes spoilers for episode one of The Traitors. The Traitors has returned to BBC One with a second season after the runaway success of the reality show’s debut series. In the game show, 22 strangers stay at a remote castle and compete …
East Africa’s troops are leaving the DRC: what went wrong and what comes next: The East African Community deployed a regional force for the first time into eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in 2022. Just over a year later, the troops have started withdrawing amid tension with the host state. We asked Jenna Russo, …
US election: as the first Republican primary looms, a Trump win looks inevitable – but who comes second matters: Former president Donald Trump has pitched himself as the inevitable Republican nominee for the White House in 2024. So much so that he’s already floating potential picks for his cabinet. The first Republican (GOP) primary in …
English football is ready for a rule change when it comes to financial management: Billion Photos/Shutterstock Football fans are frequently involved in heated arguments over the rules of the game. Soon it will be the turn of elected politicians to debate new regulations which govern how the sport in England will be run. On November …
Is someone using your pictures to catfish? Your rights when it comes to fake profiles and social media stalking: Ekateryna Zubal/Shutterstock If you’ve ever used a dating app, you’ve probably experienced the disappointment of meeting someone who doesn’t look quite like their photos. You may have even been a victim of catfishing, where someone creates …
As Dark Side of the Moon: Redux shows, when it comes to lyrics, less is usually more: The cover to Dark Side of the Moon: Redux. Roger Waters There’s a scene in The Simpsons episode, Lisa The Simpson (1998), where Lisa is watching a jazz violinist’s performance and a man is criticising it. “You have …
Bank CEOs set the tone from the top when it comes to risky behaviour — new research: KeyStock/Shutterstock Metro Bank positioned itself as “a fresh start to banking” when it launched in the wake of the 2008 global financial crisis. It was set up in 2010 as a challenger to the “big five” banks dominating …
The dawn of domestic robots could dramatically cut gender inequality when it comes to household work: Robot vacuum cleaners are already a feature in some homes. Daniel Krason / Shutterstock Domestic work is vital for society to function. Meals need to be cooked, clothes and homes cleaned, and people need to be cared for. These …
Curious Kids: what comes after space?: Stock-Asso/Shutterstock What is after space? – Pip, aged four, North Yorkshire, UK When we look up at a clear night sky, we see space: a vast, seemingly infinite expanse that contains everything we know to exist. To find out what is beyond space, a good place to start would …
How English women’s football could become a billion pound industry – and where the money comes from to make it happen: A long-awaited official review of women’s football in England sets out ten recommendations designed to transform and develop the sport at every level. The review, which was chaired by former international player Karen Carney, …
Here’s how much water it takes to make a serving of beef – and why where it comes from is so important: Adrian Williams, Author provided Almost everything we eat has consumed water somewhere in the process of being made and processed. But beef is credited with one of the biggest water footprints. Our calculations …
Succession finale: HBO’s epic family drama comes to an end: Warning: the following article contains spoilers. Succession, HBO’s searing indictment of late capitalism, has finally ended for good. And what an ending. The warring siblings Kendall (Jeremy Strong), Shiv (Sarah Snook) and Roman (Kieran Culkin) are reunited at their mother’s Caribbean retreat. The location is …
Good Friday Agreement: Joe Biden’s historic visit to Ireland comes during turbulent times: The US president, Joe Biden, is expected in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland next week to mark the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement. His visit will be one of historic symbolism and of personal significance, as an Irish …
The camera never lies? Our research found CCTV isn’t always dependable when it comes to murder investigations: "The camera never lies," goes the old adage. But how true is that? Gorodenkoff/Shutterstock As a victim or suspect of a crime, or witness to an offence, you may find your actions, behaviour and character scrutinised by the …
Ukraine recap: spring comes too early for Putin’s tanks – easy targets as they stick in the mud: Reading the international press on the first day of spring in Ukraine, it appears that Russia has jumped the gun somewhat in its “spring offensive”. It has poured troops and armour into an area around the town …
Omagh police shooting: why attack comes at a difficult time in Northern Ireland: The shooting of a police officer in Omagh on Thursday evening is another horrific reminder that Northern Ireland remains a deeply and dangerously divided society. Though it has not been confirmed that the assailants were paramilitaries, the Police Service of Northern Ireland …