A host of by-elections present a key test for the new opposition and the country’s democratic credentials.A host of by-elections present a key test for the new opposition and the country’s democratic credentials.
Day: March 24, 2022
The Ukrainian refugee who loves to laugh at school in Poland
Ten-year-old Yana started school in Poland three weeks ago, after fleeing the war in Ukraine.Ten-year-old Yana started school in Poland three weeks ago, after fleeing the war in Ukraine.
My Job: ‘Covid has made it impossible to switch off’
Ed Kendall qualified as a social worker in 2019 and has started a role focusing on safeguarding.Ed Kendall qualified as a social worker in 2019 and has started a role focusing on safeguarding.
Small business owners: ‘We’re taking the hit’
Many entrepreneurs are struggling to balance soaring costs and keep their businesses profitable.Many entrepreneurs are struggling to balance soaring costs and keep their businesses profitable.
Zelensky: How Ukraine’s president uses addresses to set his agenda
In 10 parliaments over two weeks Ukraine’s leader has used shame and national trauma to set a global agenda.In 10 parliaments over two weeks Ukraine’s leader has used shame and national trauma to set a global agenda.
Ukraine war: Fortnite owner Epic Games raises £37m for humanitarian efforts
Video game developers, publishers and players come together to raise millions for Ukraine. Image source, Epic Games Epic Games says it has raised more than $50m (£37m) to aid humanitarian efforts in Ukraine. The Fortnite publisher announced on 21 March it would donate all proceeds from in-game sales, including cosmetic in-game items and virtual currency…
Goldman Sachs boss David Solomon set to DJ Lollapalooza
US investment banker David Solomon will play Lollapalooza in Chicago alongside acts like Metallica.US investment banker David Solomon will play Lollapalooza in Chicago alongside acts like Metallica.
China plane crash: Human remains found amid wreckage
The China Eastern plane was carrying 132 people, and there has been no sign of survivors so far. Image source, CGTN/REUTERS Recovery teams have found human remains at the crash site of the China Eastern jet which plunged into mountains this week, say state media. Authorities have yet to declare the number of victims, but…
Prince William shares ‘profound sorrow’ over slavery in Jamaica speech
The Duke of Cambridge condemns the slave trade, saying it “forever stains” the UK’s history. Image source, Reuters The Duke of Cambridge has spoken of his “profound sorrow” over slavery during a speech at a dinner in Jamaica. Prince William said slavery was abhorrent, “should never have happened” and “forever stains our history”. Earlier, the…