Does ‘whining’ really make you happier? A therapist gives his verdict: Motortion Films/Shutterstock A problem shared is a problem halved. Research by Age UK shows that only 29% of adults share their worries, but of these 36% feel brighter as a result; 26% feel relief having confided in someone, and 8% feel that the problem …
North Korea ramps up military rhetoric as Kim gives up on reunification with South: North Korea’s leader Kim Jong-un is continuing to ramp up his focus on nuclear weapons and taking a more aggressive military stance towards his neighbour South Korea. In his 2023 year-end speech, in which he outlined his plans for 2024, Kim …
Hope brings happiness, builds grit and gives life meaning. Here’s how to cultivate it: What is hope? In its simplest form, hope is about the future. There are three necessary elements to hope: having a desire or a wish for something that is valuable, and the belief that it is possible to attain this wish, …
Nagorno-Karabakh: Azerbaijan’s energy wealth gives it de facto impunity for ethnic cleansing: A United Nations mission finally arrived in Nagorno-Karabakh on October 1 to find its towns and villages almost completely deserted. Two weeks after Azerbaijan launched an all-out military assault on the disputed territory in the south Caucasus, the Armenian government has said there …
Is Wegovy really a gamechanger for heart health? A consultant cardiologist gives his verdict: The weight-loss jab Wegovy has been hailed as an “absolute game-changer” after a new study showed that it relieved symptoms and improved the quality of life in people with a common form of heart failure. The participants in the trial had …
Checkers gives away 120 home solar systems valued at R12 million: Checkers to give away home solar systems valued at R12 million In a South African first, Checkers has launched a competition that will see 120 winners each walk away with a comprehensive home solar solution worth over R100 000 to help its consumers offset …
Much Ado About Nothing: National Youth Theatre gives Shakespeare the Love Island treatment: “What’s your type on paper?” is frequently asked by contestants on the popular reality dating show Love Island. “Rich, that’s certaine” responds Benedick, a contestant on “Nothing Island”, who appears to know exactly what he likes. “Wise, or I’ll none”, “virtuous”, “fair”, …
Elon Musk’s ‘Twitter Blue’ gives verification for a fee – this could make Twitter even less safe for women: Shutterstock/Primakov The elusive “blue tick” on Twitter, once granted to high-profile users like politicians, celebrities and journalists to verify their identity, is now available for purchase. Twitter’s new owner, Elon Musk, has launched Twitter Blue, a …
Soviet monuments are being toppled – this gives the spaces they occupied a new meaning: The Obelisk, adorned with communist star, was torn down in Riga, Latvia. Ints Vikmanis/Alamy In the Latvian capital of Riga, an 80-metre concrete obelisk came crashing down in late August to the loud cheers of a nearby crowd. It was …
Official Angolan result gives ruling MPLA wafer thin win. On the streets the outcome isn’t believed: Adalberto Costa Junior, leader of Angola’s opposition party, The National Union for the Total Independence of Angola (UNITA) arrives to cast his vote. Photo by John Wessels/AFP via Getty Images Angola’s elections were, for the first time, a tight …
What is it about the human brain that makes us smarter than other animals? New research gives intriguing answer: New research has compared the brains of chimps and macaques with those of humans. CherylRamalho/Shutterstock Humans are unrivalled in the area of cognition. After all, no other species has sent probes to other planets, produced lifesaving …
Ukraine war: crisis between the west and Russia gives Turkey a chance to strengthen its hand at home and abroad: The longstanding neutrality of Sweden and Finland was abandoned when both states submitted formal applications to Nato. But they are facing an unexpected obstacle on the way to membership: Turkey. While Turkey supports the alliance’s …
Local elections: survey gives Labour huge lead in London ahead of vote: Shutterstock Labour is set to decisively win the 2022 local government elections in London, according to the latest survey by the Mile End Institute in partnership with the polling organisation YouGov. Our poll of 1,232 adults between April 19 and 22 gives Labour …
Before the Ouija board: William Rossetti’s diary gives an insight into Victorian séances: Rossetti Beata Beatrix Death and disease are no strangers to the streets of Britain. By the late 19th century, tens of thousands of people had contracted fatal infections, such as cholera, smallpox and scarlatina, beginning with the first cholera epidemic of 1832, …
South Africa in the news: Health regulatory body gives the nod to Cape Town company to produce rapid Covid-19 antigen test kits: A new rapid Covid-19 antigen test, developed in South Africa, has been approved by the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority.: “South Africa” – BingNews India name squad for tour to South Africa …
Should you stop wearing a mask just because the law gives you permission to do so?: On December 1 1955, in Alabama, Rosa Parks broke the law. But Parks was no ordinary criminal trying to take advantage of others. She merely refused to give up her seat on a bus to a white person and …
Musk v Bezos: real rivals or fake feud? Our research gives a clue: Flick through a news feed on your phone and you are likely to scroll across an article discussing the heated rivalries of the new space race. Forget the geopolitical struggles of a cold war. This time, it’s Tesla CEO Elon Musk versus …
South Africa in the news: College of Marin professor inspires students, gives back to community: Longtime College of Marin professor Walter Turner supports African American and other students through COM’s Umoja program.: “South Africa” – BingNews Cricket needs to come together to extricate itself from a mess of its own making: The game in the …