The door Ralph Yarl mistakenly rang, almost costing the teen his life. AP Photo/Charlie Riede Caroline Light, Harvard University In one key respect, Ralph Yarl was fortunate. The wounds the 16-year-old suffered after being shot twice on April 13, 2023, by the owner of the house whose doorbell he rang, thinking it was
Andrei_Diachenko/Shutterstock Catherine Johnson, University of Huddersfield After objections from a number of major media organisations, Twitter appears to have dropped its media account labels. The labels drove at least two media organisations from the platform, and enraged followers of many others. The BBC pushed back against its initial designation of “government-funded media”. This
Paul Jackson, University of Birmingham A three-day ceasefire to mark the Islamic festival of Eid-al-Fitr in Khartoum appears to be dead in the water as fighting continues in the Sudanese capital. According to the World Health Organization, more than 330 people have been killed over the past week. Now, with reports emerging that
The leaked Pentagon report has revealed that China has the potential to hijack Western military satellites through various methods, including jamming, laser blinding, and physical damage. This poses a significant threat to global security, and there are calls for increased investment in space security to counter China’s aggressive military expansionism. Reading: William More
Preamble: The Pressing Imperative to Tackle Prejudice In our multifarious world, a colourful tapestry of backgrounds, customs, and identities intermingle. Regrettably, prejudice tenaciously endures, afflicting countless lives. To extirpate this societal scourge, discerning its origins and devising potent countermeasures is paramount. Herein, we delve into the vital function of education and consciousness in
A train collision in Greece, a toxic derailment in Ohio, and thousands killed under collapsed buildings in Turkey – February 2023 was a month marked by tragedy across the world. What unites those affected by these disasters is a feeling of injustice and a demand for change within the governments and regulatory bodies
In tumultuous times, science diplomacy can help keep the world stable — if we let it. By Fintan Burke In December of 1951, at a time of high tension in Europe, representatives from twelve nations met in Paris and agreed to create a new, international center dedicated to peaceful nuclear research. Three years
Stefan Wolff, University of Birmingham As the French and Chinese presidents, Emmanuel Macron and Xi Jinping, were discussing the need for more constructive international engagement to end the war in Ukraine, it emerged this week that Ukraine, too, was open to reconsidering its options. A top adviser to Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelensky, noted
M. Rodwan Abouharb, UCL The brutal war in Ukraine is now over a year old. While estimates of the numbers of civilians killed and injured vary, the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights has estimated that 8,317 civilians have been killed and a further 13,892 injured from the beginning of the
In today’s increasingly interconnected world, the role of community engagement in addressing social issues has never been more critical. Community engagement refers to the process by which individuals, organisations, and local leaders come together to collaborate, share resources, and make decisions that positively impact their community. This collaborative approach not only fosters a