The handling of the Owen Paterson case is a danger to the entire fabric of British politics: Being a member of parliament is a difficult job. Anyone who represents a constituency in parliament is subject to constant pressure and must often make important decisions that affect people’s lives. MPs are also subject to abuse and …
South Africa in the news: Seven big nations in danger of missing out on the 2022 World Cup: The last World Cup took place without Italy, the Netherlands and the United States and next year’s tournament may also be marked by some high-profile absentees. International football is getting …: “South Africa” – BingNews Farming ‘essential’ …
Afghan women’s lives are now in danger from the Taliban – but they have always faced male violence: A mural in Afghanistan protests at the mob killing of Fakunda Malikzada: ‘Fakhunda’s murder is a stain on all Afghan men'. Ayesha Ahmad, Author provided The takeover of Afghanistan by the Taliban has undoubtedly put women’s lives …
Why the changing colour of our streetlights could be a danger for insect populations: Surveying moth caterpillars Douglas Boyes Life on Earth has evolved alongside predictable cycles of day and night. But this pattern has become increasingly blurred. Between 2012 and 2016, satellite measurements revealed that the global area polluted by artificial light grew by …
South Africa in the news: Exclusive: There is a danger if you change someone like Virat Kohli, says David Gower: David Gower once enthralled the aesthetes with his majestic left-handed stroke-play. To see the golden-haired Gower in his pomp, playing the cuts and pulls, is akin to watching the most graceful …: “South Africa” – …
Cholera is still a danger in Nigeria: here’s what the government can do: Cholera outbreaks are more common in internally displaced persons camps Stefan Heunis/AFP via Getty Images Thousands of cases of cholera have been reported in Nigeria between January and June 2021. The northern states of Bauchi, Gombe, Kano, Plateau and Zamfara are among …
South Africa in the news: Lions tour in danger of unravelling as Covid-19 issues decimate backline options: The British and Irish Lions’ tour of South Africa is in danger of unravelling after an outbreak of coronavirus decimated their backline resources. Warren Gatland’s men are reeling from the news that …: “South Africa” – BingNews British …
South Africa in the news: Bryan Habana identifies South Africa danger men Cheslin Kolbe and Makizole Mapimpi as biggest threats to British and Irish Lions: Bryan Habana cannot wait to witness how Warren Gatland’s youthful Lions team deal with the pace of the South Africa wingers. The former Springbok speedster will be part of talkSPORT’s …
Mixed martial arts and the danger of extreme weight cutting: Weigh-ins happen the day before a fight. Cassiano Correia/ Shutterstock The sight is well known to all fans of mixed martial arts (MMA). A fighter walks onto a stage on a Friday evening, waving to the cheering crowd before stepping onto a scale. The fighter …
South Africa in the news: Two Films Show the Historical Toll and Present Danger of Ethnic Violence: With ethnic tensions in the USA much in evidence as witnessed by attacks on Asian Americans, increased antisemitism, and continuing Trumpian white resentment against minorities and immigrants, two …: “South Africa” – BingNews T20 leagues serious threat to …
How soil changes the danger of a buried IED – new research: A test explosion during a training exercise. Shutterstock/Prath What happens when a bomb explodes? A lot of testing has been done over the years to answer that question about huge bombs, but there is much less understanding when it comes to small bombs …
COVID vaccines: the danger of journals being seen as substitute regulators: A superficial reading of the history of vaccination might lead you to believe that it is simple. Dried smallpox pustules had been used for 1,000 years to inoculate people against smallpox before the first successful vaccine trial, conducted by Edward Jenner in 1796 on …
South Africa in the news: How the Boks are shaping up: Lock worries, no more ‘Beast’, but still danger everywhere: Jacques Nienaber, the new Springboks head coach, faces quite the baptism of fire. South Africa have not played since the night they won the World Cup in Japan in 2019, and will likely only have …
South Africa in the news: If you use Facebook and Messenger your passwords could be in danger: FACEBOOK users need to be on the lookout for fake adverts which are being used to spread a dangerous Messenger scam.: “South Africa” – BingNews 2nd T-20: Pakistan to face Zimbabwe today: The 2nd T-20 of three-match series …
Climate mapping can point to danger spots where new pest threatens Africa’s cycads: GettyImages Cycads, the world’s oldest seed-producing plants, are facing extinction. Africa is home to a variety of cycad species and South Africa is regarded as a global hotspot for cycad diversity. One of the most prominent cycad taxa, the genus Encephalartos, is …
Wildfires: we calculated how climate change will increase danger in the UK: The past few years have seen very severe wildfires in Australia, California, Siberia and around the Mediterranean. Wildfires have become one of the most potent symbols of the threats posed by global warming, and images of fire are widely used to illustrate climate …
Sarah Everard: social media and the very real danger of contempt of court: The disappearance of Sarah Everard, the subsequent finding of human remains and the arrest of a serving Metropolitan police officer has been shocking. It has led to much speculation in the press, on TV and radio and on social media. Such commentary …
Why ocean pollution is a clear danger to human health: Plastic waste is the most visible component of ocean pollution. Maxim Blinkov/Shutterstock Ocean pollution is widespread, worsening, and poses a clear and present danger to human health and wellbeing. But the extent of this danger has not been widely comprehended – until now. Our recent …