Calgary businesses and Alberta politicians are urging the Canadian government to exempt compostable checkout bags from the upcoming single-use plastic sales ban. Calgary Co-op has petitioned… Read More
Paris will ban pony rides for children in public parks starting in 2025 following a campaign by animal rights activists. The ban comes after years of lobbying and demonstrations by the anima… Read More
FIFA announce that they’ve suspended RFEF President Luis Rubiales from all football-related activities for ‘an initial period of 90 days’ pending an investigation.
The puni… Read More
Rose Montoya is a prominent transgender activist and social media influencer from the United States. She gained widespread attention in 2018 when she started modeling for renowned brands lik… Read More
The NDLEA has issued a warning specifically to Nigerian students at the University of Ilorin regarding the risks associated with using hard drugs in hopes of improving their academic perform… Read More
Medicare Part D, which previously banned direct drug price negotiations, will now be able to negotiate individual drug prices for all beneficiaries. This is a historic step that will result… Read More
With her online support for All Stars housemate, Ceec over her buddy, Mercy Eke, Big Brother Naija banned ‘Lockdown’ housemate, Erica Nlewedim has stirred much controversy.
The r… Read More
The B.C. Conservation Officer Service is investigating the illegal killing of a grizzly bear near Squamish, B.C. The bear was found floating in the Squamish River with a rope tied around it… Read More
Two individuals from Punjab have been detained and questioned by the Delhi Police after pro-Khalistan slogans were found on the walls of several Delhi Metro stations ahead of the G20 Summit… Read More
Chinese authorities have banned a book on the history of the Mongols, citing "historical nihilism" and targeting the ethnic Mongolian identity. The book, "A General History of the Mongols,"… Read More
CrPC Section 144 has been implemented in Noida and Greater Noida from September 6 to 15 to maintain peace and harmony during festivals and public events. Religious activities such as puja an… Read More
After a year and a half of negotiations, a rough draft of a global plastics treaty has been released. The draft proposes measures to reduce plastic production, eliminate hazardous chemicals… Read More
This news article discusses various seemingly innocuous things that are banned by foreign governments. It highlights laws and regulations from different countries that may raise questions ab… Read More
Hong Kong police have questioned three relatives of exiled pro-democracy lawmaker Ted Hui, who is one of eight overseas activists wanted under a security law. The individuals, including Hui'… Read More
Egypt's Ministry of Education has banned the wearing of full-face veils in public and public schools. The decision has sparked debate on social networks in the country. The decree allows the… Read More
A Toronto landlord, Oberon Development Corporation, has banned electric transportation vehicles, including electric bikes and motorbikes, from its building complex. Notices were posted at 11… Read More
Sarah Dajani ’26
Opinion Editor
Cinestudio is showing “Barbie” on Friday, Sept. 22. This is a stronger stance than you might think.
From being banned in a number… Read More
India has denied any involvement in the murder of Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada and expelled a senior Canadian diplomat in response. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau sugge… Read More
Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), a banned pro-Khalistan group, has threatened Hindus living in Canada and urged them to leave the country for supporting India amid the ongoing diplomatic dispute bet… Read More
Marc Tyler Nobleman, an author and Batman researcher, quit speaking at an Atlanta school after being told to remove a key point from his presentation about the co-creator of Batman. The scho… Read More
Researchers at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory have developed an infinitely recyclable plastic called poly(diketoenamine) (PDK) that could help combat global pollution caused by no… Read More
New Zealand Olympic runner Zane Robertson has been arrested in Kenya for alleged sexual assault and possession of an unlicensed AK-47 assault rifle. He is currently under custody for five da… Read More
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has confiscated the properties of Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a US-based member of the banned pro-Khalistani group Sikhs for Justice (SFJ). The SFJ has b… Read More
A researcher at Virginia Tech, Guoliang Liu, has discovered a method to transform polyethylene, a commonly used plastic, into a soap-like compound. This compound, known as a surfactant, can… Read More
The main United States base in Antarctica, McMurdo Station, will no longer serve alcohol in its bars starting from Sunday. The decision comes amid concerns of sexual misconduct at the base… Read More
German police have raided the homes of 39 members of the far-right extremist group, "Die Artgemeinschaft," after it was banned by the country's Interior Ministry. The group, which has neo-Na… Read More
Voters in Eswatini, Africa's last absolute monarchy, have begun casting their ballots in legislative elections. The 500,000 registered voters will select 59 members of the lower house of par… Read More
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a supplementary charge sheet against four top leaders of the banned CPI(Maoist) in Bihar, India. The leaders are accused of the brutal killi… Read More
Education Secretary Gillian Keegan is set to announce a ban on mobile phones in state school classrooms in the UK. The ban will apply during both lessons and break times and aims to address… Read More
South Africa has culled 7.5 million chickens in an effort to contain outbreaks of avian influenza, which threaten to create a shortage of eggs and poultry. At least 205,000 chickens have die… Read More
Afghan women are facing severe restrictions and violence under the Taliban's rule, with their basic rights being denied. Women are banned from attending school and university, not allowed to… Read More
In Darbhanga district, Bihar, two villagers died and two others fell ill after consuming their drinks in a suspected hooch tragedy. The affected individuals were residents of Rustampur villa… Read More
Social media users are reacting to an injunction from an Abuja court prohibiting Oladotun Ojuolape, popularly known as Do2dtun, from defaming D’banj.
On Wednesday evening, a Federal Ca… Read More
More than 45,000 hens have been slaughtered and destroyed in Mozambique to prevent the spread of bird flu, which originated from neighboring South Africa. The outbreak has now reached Mozamb… Read More
Police in Navi Mumbai seized banned gutka and tobacco products worth Rs 7.39 lakh from an apartment in the Airoli area. One person was arrested during the raid and a case was registered agai… Read More
The article discusses how "The Simpsons" occasionally includes content that exceeds the TV-PG rating, leading to the show being banned from some households. While the show is generally famil… Read More
According to a new report from PEN America, tens of thousands of books are being banned or restricted by U.S. prisons, including self-help books and novels. The most common reasons for bans… Read More
French footballer Youcef Atal has been suspended for seven matches by the French football league after sharing an antisemitic message on social media. Atal had already been suspended by his… Read More
TikTok prankster Mizzy, whose real name is Bacari-Bronze O’Garro, has been banned from using social media after posting videos without consent. O'Garro was found guilty of breaching a… Read More
Three Democratic members of Congress have introduced the Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act of 2023, a comprehensive bill aimed at reducing plastic production and holding companies accoun… Read More
On Friday, the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) reported that Nigerian sprinter Nzubechi Grace Nwokocha has received a three-year ban for doping.
Nwokocha, who previously achieved gold in the… Read More
The news article discusses the dark humor jokes that were found in Saturday morning cartoons. It highlights some of the most controversial and uncomfortable moments in cartoon history, inclu… Read More
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a supplementary charge sheet against Anwar Rashid, a key accused in a case related to unlawful activities of the Popular Front of India (PFI… Read More
Former Spanish football federation chief, Luis Rubiales has been banned.
FIFA banned him from the sport for three years for misconduct at the Women’s World Cup final where he forcibly… Read More
Former Premier Li Keqiang of China has passed away suddenly from a heart attack, leading to an outpouring of floral tributes and public mourning in central and eastern China. The tribute is… Read More
John Cleese, a member of Monty Python, claims that the comedy group was one of the first targets of cancel culture in the 1970s, particularly due to their film "Life of Brian" which offended… Read More
Nigerian famous singer, BNXN, exhibits extreme joy after hearing from the African giant, Burna Boy, that he rejected a deal from Dubai cause he was banned from weed smoking.
BNXN took to his… Read More
Zhou Shuzhuang, a founding member of the Tiananmen Mothers victims' group, has passed away at the age of 87 in Beijing. She had spent decades advocating for justice for the victims of the 19… Read More
The air quality in Delhi-NCR has reached "severe" levels, leading to the implementation of Stage 3 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP). As part of the restrictions, non-essential const… Read More
Transport Secretary Mark Harper has banned a sit-in protest for Gaza at King's Cross station in London due to the risk it poses to train services. The British Transport Police requested the… Read More
Ohio voters are deciding on Tuesday whether to amend the state Constitution to protect access to abortion services. The proposed state constitutional amendment, labeled "Issue 1" on the ball… Read More
The Haryana transport commissioner has banned the use of BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel vehicles in Gurugram and Faridabad districts due to deteriorating air quality. The ban is in effect un… Read More
Mumbai-based NGO Awaaz Foundation has written to Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, informing him that green firecrackers, which are supposed to be less polluting, contain banned chem… Read More
Comedian Steve Martin expressed pride after his book "Shopgirl" was banned by a Florida school district. The Collier County School District removed several books, including Martin's, in resp… Read More
Environmental activists in Kenya marched in the capital, Nairobi, calling for a reduction in plastic production ahead of a global plastics treaty negotiation meeting. Over 170 nations will m… Read More
Plastic production disproportionately affects low- and middle-income countries, with the costs of plastic across its life cycle being at least eight times higher for these countries compared… Read More
Negotiations for a global treaty to combat plastic pollution have begun in Nairobi, with tensions expected as countries debate what should be included in the pact. Last year, 175 countries a… Read More
A recent think tank report reveals that UK universities have received significant amounts of Chinese funding over the past five years, with 30% of this funding coming from entities linked to… Read More
A pro-Palestinian demonstration by the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) in Kaduna turned violent, resulting in one death and several injuries. The IMN members protested against Israel's act… Read More
Scientists at ETH Zurich and a US startup from MIT have used 3D printing technology to create a robotic hand with bones, ligaments, and tendons made of different polymers. The polymers used… Read More