Category Archives: World

06Nov/25

The White House That Wasn’t: Unrealized History

November 6, 2025PoliticsGermantown, Germantown, Philadelphia, Germantown, Tennessee, Jacqueline Kennedy, Pennsylvania Avenue, Pierre Charles L'Enfant, Steinway & Sons, White Houseadmin

The new issue of the White House History Quarterly magazine, titled “The White House That Wasn’t,” this seventy-ninth issue, explores alternative histories and unrealised plans related to the White House, beginning with the much larger design proposed by city planner Pierre Charles L’Enfant in 1791. The release outlines several articles, which discuss topics ranging from an artist’s vision of L’Enfant’s original plan and the President’s temporary house in Germantown, Pennsylvania, during the 1793 yellow fever epidemic, to objects like a Steinway piano that was declined and presidential myths that were proven false. The publication is produced by the White House Historical Association, a non-profit organisation founded in 1961 by First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy to preserve and educate the public on the history of the Executive Mansion. Continue reading

26Oct/25

Water Pollution Threatens UK Food Chain

October 26, 2025EnvironmentAgriculture, Aquatic ecology, Aquifers, Drinking water, Effects of climate change, Environmental science, Food security, Pollution, Sanitation, United Kingdom, Wales, Water pollutionadmin

Hydrachem, a UK-based water and surface disinfection specialist warns that the surge in contaminated water incidents poses a grave threat to the food and farming sectors. Hydrachem reports a 29% increase in pollution incidents in England and Wales in 2024, with severe cases rising by 60%, jeopardising crop quality, livestock welfare, and the entire food supply chain. Continue reading

25Oct/25

Should you pour coffee down the drain? An environmental scientist explains

October 25, 2025EnvironmentCaffeine, Coffee, Coffee production, Creative Commons, Decaffeination, Drain, Drainage, Environmental engineering, Kevin Collins, Sewage treatment, United Kingdom, Used coffee grounds, Water, Water pollutionadmin

Kevin Collins, The Open University

A woman was recently fined £150 by a council for pouring coffee down a drain before getting on a bus. The fine has now been rescinded by Richmond council in London, but the incident has prompted many discussions about whether coffee discarded like this could cause environmental damage.

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24Oct/25

Who is Binwell Chansa Mpundu

October 24, 2025PoliticsAlexander Chiteme, Binwell Mpundu, Chansa Mpundu, Governance, Kitwe, Nkana, Parliament of Singapore, Previous Role, Zambiaadmin

Oct. 24, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ — Chansa Mpundu, who serves as the Member of Parliament for Nkana, He disclosed that he and other MPs established a movement called “Ichabaiche” (The Movement for Good Governance), which aims to encourage young people to participate in governance. Continue reading →

29Sep/25

Climate TRACE July 2025 Emissions Data

September 29, 2025EnvironmentArctic methane emissions, China, Climate change, Climate forcing, Greenhouse gas emissions, Greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture, India, United Statesadmin

Global greenhouse gas emissions data for July 2025 report shows that total global emissions reached 5.21 billion tonnes CO₂e, marking a slight increase of 0.43% compared to July 2024. The release provides a comprehensive breakdown of these emissions by major countries (with China, the US, and India showing increases), sectors (with fossil fuel operations seeing the largest increase), and the top emitting urban areas. Continue reading

24Sep/25

Angolan President João Lourenço Nominated for Nobel Peace Prize for Championing African Conflict Resolution

September 24, 2025Conflict and WarAfonso, Afonso Botáz, Angola, João, João Lourenço, João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço, Manuel Gonçalves Lourençoadmin

Angolan President João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize in recognition of his significant contributions to peace and stability across Africa. The nomination, submitted by respected Angolan academic and international policy analyst Afonso Botáz, highlights President Lourenço’s effective diplomacy in mediating regional conflicts and his commitment to national reconciliation and justice. Continue reading

16Sep/25

Racism isn’t innate – here are five psychological stages that may lead to it

September 16, 2025SocialAbuse, Anxiety, Australia, Creative Commons, Emotions, Empathy, Evolutionary psychology, Human behavior, Identity, Internalized racism, Moral psychology, Pascal Boyer, Prejudice, Racism, Steve Taylor, United Kingdom, United States, Vicadmin

Steve Taylor, Leeds Beckett University

Research from Europe and Australia in recent years has found a rise in the number of people experiencing racism. Reports from the US and UK have indicated that most ethnic minority participants felt racism was getting worse. And a global study has found rising incidents of discrimination.

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15May/25

Future Soldier Systems and Getac Rugged Computing

May 15, 2025Conflict and WarAFCEA, Classes of computers, Germany, Getac, Getac Technology Corporation, Laptop, Rheinmetall, Rheinmetall AG, Rugged computer, Spain, Tablet computeradmin

This press release announces that **Getac Technology Corporation**, a maker of **rugged computers**, will exhibit its devices at upcoming defence and public safety events in Spain and Germany, including the **FEINDEF** and **AFCEA 2025 events**. Getac will showcase a **new B360 Pro notebook** designed for military use and the **F110 tablet** alongside a defence docking solution. Additionally, **Rheinmetall AG** will present their **”Infantry Soldier of the Future – Enhanced System”**, which incorporates a Getac tablet. The article highlights the **durability, performance (including Edge AI capabilities), and connectivity** of Getac’s latest products for demanding defence environments, emphasizing their contribution to operational effectiveness. Continue reading

06May/25

Bladex and the Panama Canal: An Alliance Transforming Plastic Waste into Progress for Communities

May 6, 2025EnvironmentBANCO LATINOAMERICANO DE COMERCIO EXTERIOR, S.A. (BLADEX), Greater Adria, Malay cuisine, The Black Hills Witchadmin

What was once considered waste is now a symbol of hope. Thanks to the joint efforts of Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S.A. (Bladex), the Panama Canal, and the Botellas de Amor Foundation, a new pedestrian bridge has been inaugurated in the Watershed of the Panama Canal, built from over 3 tons of recycled plastic. Continue reading

04May/25

Who is Masoka Manda?

May 4, 2025PoliticsBuchi Ward, Jonas Chanda, Masoka Manda, Zambiaadmin

May 4, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ — According to the parliamentary record, Mr. Masoka Manda was a candidate in the local government elections and acted as a campaign manager in the wards for a winning Member of Parliament, Hon. Dr. Jonas Chanda. The record indicates that Mr. Masoka Manda was victorious in his own election and became a ward Councillor. Continue reading →