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Misinformation is a bigger problem than fake news says expert

A misinformation expert says that people should stop using the term fake news. First Draft is an organisation that aims to protect communities from harmful misinformation. Laura Garcia, their training and support manager, said: “The more we keep using the…

Protests to continue over Israel-Palestine conflict, despite ceasefire

Protests are continuing across the UK in support of Palestine, after the continuing violence in Gaza. It is estimated that over 200,000 people have joined the protests in the UK over the past few weeks, highlighting the importance of support…

How will Harambe’s legacy affect the future of gorilla conservation?

It has been five years since Harambe, a 17-year old western lowland gorilla, was tragically shot dead at the Cincinnati Zoo in Ohio. His death prompted countless conservationists and animal lovers to call for greater measures to be taken to…

Eurovision finally returning after Covid cancellation last year

The Eurovision Song Contest is finally back on our screens this Saturday after last year’s event was cancelled as a result of the pandemic. This year’s competition will be held at the Rotterdam Ahoy Arena after the Netherlands’ triumph in…

Music: A lifeline for 2021

(Article not to be assessed for news-day) With a growing mental health crisis caused by continuing quarantines, music is playing an ever-increasing role in our society. These are the stories of what music means to people today. “Three years ago,…

How indigenous populations in Brazil are being affected by COVID-19

This week Brazil’s President, Jair Bolsonaro, revealed he was seeking emergency approval for a nasal spray Covid treatment. The move comes after criticism of his handling of the pandemic, as well as accusations of using the virus to wipe out…

Aviation industry has suffered the “worst year in the history of air travel”, according to the International Air Traffic Association

Covid-19 has changed so much of our ‘normal’ lives. Industries like entertainment, catering and hospitality has suffered from this change. One industry that has been affected considerably worse globally is the aviation industry. All around the world planes are grounded…

Polish Woman’s Strike continues to protest against the near-total ban on abortions

Just last week one of the Women’s Strike leaders was charged with criminal felonies, which, if she is sentenced, could lead to larger protests as it would no longer be just about abortion laws, but also about freedom of speech,…