The Matildas and the Lionesses are two of the most successful women’s national football teams in the world. They have met 26 times in official matches, with the Lionesses winning 15, the Matildas winning 7, and 4 draws. Continue reading
Wed, Aug 9 2023 — Perth, the capital of Western Australia, is in the news for a variety of reasons. Here are a few of the top stories:
Tuesday, Aug 8 2023 – – The 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup has certainly produced some surprises so far, with teams like Morocco and New Zealand knocking out more fancied opponents. England have also progressed on slim margins, but they have shown that they have the quality to go all the way and win the tournament. Continue reading
Aug., 2023 /Sports/ — England’s women’s football team had a slow start to the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, drawing their first two games. However, they have since picked up their form and are now one of the favorites to win the tournament. They have a strong team with a good mix of experience and youth, and they are led by the in-form Ellen White.
If England can continue their recent form, they will be a tough team to beat. They have a good chance of bringing the trophy home, but they will need to be at their best to do so. Continue reading
July 31, 2023 /Human interest/ — I was born in Buchi Compound, Kitwe, Zambia, in 1980. It was a small, close-knit community where everyone knew everyone else. I grew up playing with my friends in the streets, going to school, and helping my parents with their small business. Continue reading
Leslie Hallam, Lancaster University
Alas, poor Twitter; we knew it well. Or, at least, we thought we did. Despite never occupying more than 10% of social media’s online presence, western audiences are very aware of the platform. That’s not least because of the way that the mass media echoes and amplifies the controversies and outrage born on Twitter.
Zara Molphy, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences
Having dipped somewhat during the pandemic, sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are on the rise again around the world. In England and Ireland in 2022, rates of chlamydia, gonorrhoea and syphilis exceeded levels recorded before COVID. The number of gonorrhoea diagnoses recorded in England was in fact the highest since annual records began.
By Alister Doyle | Climate Correspondent
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July 25, 2023 /Environment/ — Since it was set up in 1988, the U.N.’s prestigious panel of climate scientists has been led by men – a Swede, an Anglo-American, an Indian and a South Korean. That 35-year all-male run may end this week when governments pick a new chair for the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) at a meeting in Nairobi from July 25-28. Continue reading |
Dominic Lees, University of Reading
Film and television actors in the US came out on strike on July 14, causing Hollywood productions to shut down. The action has also had an impact on US films shooting in the UK: director Tim Burton’s Beetlejuice 2 has “paused” and the production of Deadpool 3, filming at Pinewood Studios with stars Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman, has been stood down.
The dispute is about remuneration for actors, very few of whom enjoy the high income of Hollywood stars. But an additional argument between the union, SAG-AFTRA, and film producers is about the use of artificial intelligence (AI). Actors are fearful of the impact of AI on their careers.
Barbara Jacquelyn Sahakian, University of Cambridge; Christelle Langley, University of Cambridge; Chun Shen, Fudan University, and Jianfeng Feng, Fudan University
As most parents of teenagers are acutely aware, there comes a time when children start prioritising their friends over their parents. While young children rely on their parents for social interactions and influences, there’s a notable switch during adolescence, where the influence from peers and friends becomes more important.