Sharbat Gula from the 1985 National Geographic Magazine cover has been safely evacuated from Afghanistan to Italy. This comes after the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan. Now in her 40s, Sharbat’s National Geographic Magazine cover symbolised Afghanistan’s wars.  Continue reading Sharbat Gula from the 1985 National Geographic Magazine cover has been safely evacuated from Afghanistan to Italy

In efforts to find a job, Haider Malik, 24, set up a pop-up stand outside Canary Wharf station to pitch himself to potential recruiters.  He had a first-class degree in Banking & Finance from Middlesex University and had been seeking a job since the beginning of 2020, MyLondon reports. Arriving at the station at 6:45am, he started handing out his CVs and by 9:30am he … Continue reading Job seeker Haider Malik pitches outside Canary Wharf Station and gets interview within hours and job by end of the week

Boxer Lawrence Okolie gave some wise words whilst receiving a Doctorate degree in sport from the University of East London! He said: “I want everyone here to know that not only are you capable to get to this point, but there’s so much more out there in the world for you to go and achieve. And I believe that anyone that puts their mind to … Continue reading Boxer Lawrence Okolie gives wise words whilst receiving a Doctorate degree in Sport from the University of East London

6 years ago Wanda Dench thought she was sending a text to one of her grandchildren inviting them over for Thanksgiving dinner. Instead she sent it to Jamal Hinton, who was a 17-year-old stranger at the time.  Despite being told she had sent it to the wrong person, she still extended her invite after Jamal asked if ‘he could still get a plate?’ This year … Continue reading Wanda Dench and Jamal Hinton celebrate their 6th Thanksgiving dinner together after she mistakenly texted him thinking he was her grandson

Amazing victory took place yesterday! A jury found found Gregory McMichael, Travis McMichael and William Bryan Jr guilty of murdering Ahmaud Arbery. Ahmaud Arbery was 25-years-old when he was tragically killed whilst jogging in the neighbourhood of Satilla Shores, Georgia in the United States. The senseless murder occurred on February 23, 2020. We continue to lift the loved ones of Ahmaud in our prayers.  Continue reading Gregory McMichael, Travis McMichael and William Bryan Jr found guilty of murdering Ahmaud Arbery

Ann Arbor in Michigan has become the first U.S city to require free menstrual products in all public toilets! The rule, which aims to tackle period poverty, is set to come into place at the start of 2022. In a statement, Ann Arbor Mayor Christopher Taylor said: “Access to menstrual products is a fundamental human necessity. It’s a matter of public health and personal dignity. … Continue reading Ann Arbor becomes first U.S. city to require free menstrual products in public toilets