China is extending its dealings with the Taliban as it increases its superpower status: China is one of the few countries that is committed to expanding its dealings with the Taliban government in Afghanistan, where it hopes to expand its use of the vast natural resources while also improving its own geopolitical security. In mid-2021 …
Beavers can do wonders for nature – but we should be realistic about these benefits extending to people: The potential role of beavers in safeguarding against climate change risks has become an interesting point of discussion RudiErnst/Shutterstock The beaver is a unique ecosystem engineer that can create a landscape that would otherwise not exist, thanks …
Drivers and hand-held mobile phones: extending the ban won’t solve the problem – here’s why: wavebreakmedia/Shutterstock The laws around mobile phone use while driving are to be tightened under new UK government plans to make any use of a hand-held phone illegal. From 2022, mobile phone law will be extended to cover taking photos or …
Egg freezing: why extending the ten-year limit won’t mean more older mums: The limit has been extended from ten years to up to 55 years. bezikus/ Shutterstock The number of women choosing to freeze their eggs is on the rise in Europe, including in the UK. Even during the pandemic, fertility clinics have seen a …
COVID-19: Extending the gap between vaccine doses was the right thing to do: Increasing the gap between COVID-19 vaccine doses (up to a maximum of 12 weeks) was one of the more controversial decisions made by the UK government during the pandemic. Medical experts came out for and against the plan when it was announced …
Universal credit: extending the £20-a-week uplift isn’t enough – our research shows the whole system needs an overhaul: Andy Rain/EPA As part of the UK government’s latest budget, Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced that the £20 weekly universal credit uplift introduced at the start of the pandemic would be extended until September while working tax …
South Africa in the news: Putin, Extending Russian Footprint, Approves New Naval Facility in Sudan: Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered the defence ministry to conclude an agreement with Sudan on setting up a Russian naval facility in the African country, TASS news agency reported on Monday …: “South Africa” – BingNews Drop in alcohol …