A little pre-Christmas inspiration
Here's a quick round-up of some recent positive stories from around the world
As we head into the festive break, take some inspiration with you from these stories of people, organisations and governments working to make positive change around the world.
Australia has introduced a world-first law banning children under 16 from using major social media platforms, requiring companies to take steps to stop under-16s from creating accounts or using services like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X and others as part of a broader effort to protect young people online.
The UK government is planning to ban AI “deepfake nudification” apps that can generate sexually explicit images of people without their consent, especially those created using artificial intelligence. The move is part of broader efforts to tighten online safety and regulate harmful AI-driven content.
Scientists at Great Ormond Street Hospital and University College London have developed a “ready-made” gene therapy using gene-edited immune cells (BE-CAR7) to treat previously incurable T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (T-ALL), a rare and aggressive blood cancer.
Ever felt better after uttering an expletive? A new study from Keele University suggests that swearing can help people perform better and push themselves harder in challenging situations by freeing them from self-restraint and boosting focus, confidence and effort.
White storks are set to return to the Dagenham area of east London for the first time in around 600 years as part of a rewilding and nature restoration project. Conservationists are also planning to reintroduce beavers to local waterways, reflecting growing efforts to restore lost species and enhance biodiversity in urban environments.
And lastly, if you are yet to wrap your Christmas gifts and are looking for the perfect formula - give this story a read and try some maths!