Society

Fascinating Facts About Valentine’s Day

February 14th is right around the corner, and with the past couple Valentine’s Days being spent in lockdown, it’s no surprise that everyone’s getting ready to celebrate once again.

by Viola Kahsay

News

Valentine’s Day: Love Through the Ages

Valentine’s Day. For some, the celebration of love conjures feelings of anticipation and eagerness to spend time with that certain someone. Showing their appreciation in a myriad of ways; from hearts and flowers to fancy dinners.

by Emily Brean

BBC

Government sets record budget for green energy auction

The government is set to significantly raise the budget for this year’s renewable energy auction, following calls from industry for more support.

BBC

Coral bleaching: Fourth global mass stress episode underway

Coral around the world is turning white and even dying as recent record ocean heat takes a devastating toll.

BBC

GP proud to wear hijab on Countdown despite racism

A GP who received racist abuse after appearing on Countdown said she remained proud to be a “woman of colour with a hijab” in dictionary corner.

BBC

Man seriously hurt in Belfast ‘race hate crime’ in another night of UK disorder

A man in his 50s in Belfast was seriously injured last night in what police are treating as a racially-motivated hate attack.

The Independent

Diane Abbott accuses Tories AND Labour of ‘shocking’ racism in donor row

Writing in The Independent, Abbott said the Tories had ‘long been a source of whipping up racism’ while she had also experienced ‘shocking levels’ of racism within Labour.

The Independent