There were 1,925 rape convictions between 2018-19, a 27% drop from the previous year, resulting in the concern that the justice system is failing rape victims.

Emma Batha · Thomson Reuters Foundation trust.org 17 Sep 2019

Education and Skills

These are the best universities in the world

The Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2020 have been announced. Here are the top 5.

Kate Whiting 12 Sep 2019

South Africa

This is what a no-deal Brexit would mean for South Africa

As Britain's EU exit date of 31st October draws closer, what would a no-deal Brexit mean for South Africa?

Thando Maeko · Mail & Guardian 29 Aug 2019

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The hidden plight of male slavery victims

Slavery survivors in the UK are seeking support. But the current system makes it easier for women to receive help than men.

Sonia Elks and Kieran Guilbert · Thomson Reuters Foundation trust.org 23 Aug 2019

Arts and Culture

These photos show the world of science in stunning detail

From the structure of a soap bubble to a gas cloud in space, a new photography exhibition puts science in the frame.

Douglas Broom 21 Aug 2019

Climate Change

Here’s how the UK dramatically reduced its plastic bag consumption levels

In the last year, the UK has dramatically reduced its plastic bag consumption. In 2015, a 5p charge was introduced for every bag used.

Sophie Hirsh · Green Matters 14 Aug 2019

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Why society is paying the price of inequality

Inequality damages our health, society and economic performance, with the share of income going to the richest 0.01% of adults in the UK almost at a record high.

Mike Brewer · The Conversation 13 Aug 2019

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The UK is using shipping containers to create affordable housing

In the face of the affordable house shortage in the UK, one architect company is constructing homes out of shipping containers.

Matt Davis · Big Think 13 Aug 2019

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Mapped: The world’s oldest democracies

With many countries having their own unique claim to democracy - which one was really first?

Jeff Desjardins · Visual Capitalist 08 Aug 2019

Environment and Natural Resource Security

Away from ‘sacrifice’ and towards ‘innovation’ – here’s how we can reframe the climate debate

We must move away from the language of cost, hardship and sacrifice, and towards innovation, growth and investment opportunities, writes Josh Burke.

Josh Burke · x 02 Aug 2019

Civic Participation

How bystanders could play major roles in preventing street crimes

When psychologists studied CCTV footage of urban violence, they found that 9 out of 10 bystanders intervened to break up a fight.

Kate Whiting 02 Aug 2019

Environment and Natural Resource Security

British designers have made a house entirely out of recyclable cork

Cork home is a new take on green, low-carbon housing, backers say.

George Sargent · Thomson Reuters Foundation trust.org 02 Aug 2019

United Kingdom

Natural capital: London has become the world's first national park city

London is coming up with its own take on the Yellowstone National Park, but what does it include?

Edward Truch · The Conversation 31 Jul 2019

Geopolitics

Why is the Strait of Hormuz so important?

Iran's seizure of a British-flagged ship in the gateway to the Persian Gulf highlights its critical importance to the worldwide flow of oil.

John Letzing 29 Jul 2019

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This pioneering British ‘wildland’ farm could boost biodiversity and yields

Outcry as only 3% of rape cases result in a conviction in England and Wales

These are the best universities in the world

This is what a no-deal Brexit would mean for South Africa

The hidden plight of male slavery victims

These photos show the world of science in stunning detail

Here’s how the UK dramatically reduced its plastic bag consumption levels

Why society is paying the price of inequality

The UK is using shipping containers to create affordable housing

Mapped: The world’s oldest democracies

Away from ‘sacrifice’ and towards ‘innovation’ – here’s how we can reframe the climate debate

How bystanders could play major roles in preventing street crimes

British designers have made a house entirely out of recyclable cork

Natural capital: London has become the world's first national park city

Why is the Strait of Hormuz so important?

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