Why Trump’s plans for tariffs on foreign films probably won’t have a happy ending: Bill Chizek/Shutterstock With its tariffs policies, the administration of US president Donald Trump aims to correct the country’s persistent goods trade deficit. The president has argued that the US has been “looted, pillaged, raped and plundered” by other countries. Trump feels …
Gaza war: Hamas’s web of allies in the October 7 attacks makes ending the conflict much harder for Israel: There have been reports that Hamas cooperated with a number of other armed groups to stage the October 7 attacks. If correct, this indicates substantial challenges for Israel – especially when it comes to ending the …
African leaders in Sierra Leone played a key role in ending the transatlantic slave trade: Freetown, the capital of Sierra Leone and haven for thousands of free slaves. Original Artwork: Hatch Collection. Hulton Archive/Getty Images Freetown, the capital of Sierra Leone on the west African coast, was named for the freed slaves who were returned …
Happy Valley: the art of Sally Wainwright’s perfect TV ending: Warning: the following article contains spoilers. First hitting screens nine years ago, the final episode of Happy Valley – the BBC crime drama created and written by Sally Wainwright – has aired to an audience of over 7.5 million live viewers. Featuring a much anticipated …
Ukraine war: what the Northern Ireland peace process can tell us about ending this conflict: Most armed conflicts end not with a total victory but with messy compromises. This is especially the case when the objectives on either side are incompatible and both are escalating their efforts to secure a victory which is unachievable. So …
Ending HIV as a public health threat – 3 essential reads: Shutterstock In 2014 the United Nations set an ambitious goal: to end the AIDS pandemic by the year 2030. There have been significant advances in HIV treatment and prevention. Access to antiretroviral therapy has saved millions of lives. The UN estimates that since 2010 …
Five lessons the pandemic taught us about ending homelessness permanently: Srdjan Randjelovic / Shutterstock One surprising success story to come out of the pandemic was how many countries and cities were able to significantly reduce street homelessness. Lockdowns enabled governments to treat homelessness as a public health emergency and act swiftly to accommodate and support …
South Africa in the news: Rohit Sharma sets sights on ending India’s world title drought after taking over white-ball captaincy: But the 33-year-old remains Test captain and will lead India in three Tests in South Africa starting on December 26. Rohit praised Kohli for his leadership since he took over the limited-overs job …: “South …
Interest rates: why the era of cheap money is finally ending: The Bank of England was widely expected to slightly increase its official bank rate on November 4, but it decided to stick to the all-time low of 0.1%. However, the bank has made it clear that a rise will soon be needed, and the …
Child slavery in West Africa: understanding cocoa farming is key to ending the practice: Cocoa farming in West Africa is tinged with socio-cultural activities that are misunderstood by the West Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-NC-SA In 2000 and 2001, the use of child slaves on cocoa farms in West Africa was exposed in a series of …
Ending coal use blighted Scottish communities – a just transition to a green economy must support workers: While walking on Glasgow Green in 1765, James Watt had a eureka moment that led to the development of a more efficient steam engine, making coal-powered industry and transport possible. In November, a city with a claim to …
Africa is the key to ending harmful use of polluting fuels in the home: Open fires and poorly balanced pots are also hazardous to the families that use them. Lucian Coman/Shutterstock In wealthy countries, most people can barely imagine using anything other than electricity or gas to cook in their homes. But billions of people …
Ending malaria in Africa needs to focus on poverty: quick fixes won’t cut it: Spraying houses with insecticide is a temporary solution. Cristina Aldehuela/AFP via Getty Images Globally more than 400,000 people die of malaria annually. Africa carries a disproportionate burden of the disease. In 2019, 94% of deaths and cases were recorded in the …
South Africa in the news: Ending the Pandemic Requires Major Strides Toward Vaccine Equity: While the domestic US vaccine rollout lost momentum, global vaccine inequity continued apace. Hopefully, this legacy sparks a reckoning in global health to ensure the unjust and inequitable …: “South Africa” – BingNews L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers and Illustrators of …
South Africa in the news: The Latest: Australian cities move closer to ending lockdown: Australia’s two largest cities are moving closer to ending lockdowns as vaccination rates climb, but leaders are warning that people should remain cautious with their newfound freedoms and that …: “South Africa” – BingNews ICASA slammed over spectrum ‘load shedding’: South …
South Africa in the news: The Latest: Australian cities move closer to ending lockdown: Australia’s two largest cities are moving closer to ending lockdowns as vaccination rates climb, but leaders are warning that people should remain cautious with their newfound freedoms and that …: “South Africa” – BingNews UK travel curbs hurt vaccine drive: Africa …
England’s lockdown ending may mean people take COVID-19 less seriously – our new research shows why: Throughout the pandemic, polling data has shown strong public support for lockdowns. However, as someone who studies ambivalence and hypocrisy, I’m aware that finding general support for something sometimes glosses over how people truly feel. For example, ask people …
Ending furlough will hit older workers hard – here’s how to soften the blow: Older workers are far more affected than people in middle age. KE Atlas/Unsplash, CC BY-SA UK employers affected by the pandemic have been able to put their employees on furlough thanks to the coronavirus job retention scheme, with the government covering …