Politics
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Hugging is back for the first time in a year
Is a hug the best way to show someone you love them? Today, more lockdown rules are lifting around the UK. For many people, this means hugging friends and family is no longer banned.
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TikTok change makers take on the world
Are TikTokers our future leaders? The app has announced its top voices of change of 2020. These creators used the platform to shine a light on issues such as racism and disability.
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Joe Biden becomes the 46th president
Do we get wiser as we get older? Joe Biden is the oldest person ever to serve as president of the United States. At 78, he has a lot of experience – but does that necessarily mean wisdom?
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Goal! Footballer wins award for charity work
Are celebrities more important than politicians? Marcus Rashford is leading a campaign for free school meals in the holidays, after the government refused to pay for them over half term.
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Banksy boat rescues hundreds of migrants
Are rescue boats a good idea? British artist Banksy has paid for a boat to help migrants in the Mediterranean. It is saving lives – but some people say it could make things worse.
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The sinister rise of ‘deepfake’ videos
Are “deepfakes” a threat to democracy? In an online video, Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg lays out his plan for world domination. However, it is not really him. The video is a fake.
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Campaigners call for new climate plan
Are we on the brink of a green revolution? The lockdown has meant the UK has avoided coal power for two months. Activists are urging the government to use it as a chance to change for good.
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How your phone could end up fighting Covid-19
Should the government have access to your phone to keep you safe? The UK is trialling an app that will track who we come close to. People are worried this takes away our privacy.
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The Big Ben ding-dong over bongs
Would you pay £500,000 for Big Ben to bong? Some people want the famous bells to sound as Britain leaves the EU on 31 January – but others see it as a ridiculous waste of money.
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Judges tell Prime Minister he is wrong
Was the Supreme Court verdict right? Yesterday, all 11 judges agreed on the big decision that the prime minister has broken the law. What is the Supreme Court and how does it work?
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Anger as protests in Hong Kong turn violent
Will China ever be a democracy? This week, thousands took to the streets of Hong Kong to protest a controversial new law. “The people’s voices are not being heard,” said one teenager.
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The race to be Britain’s new prime minister
Should Boris run Britain? Today, the UK’s Prime Minister Theresa May will officially resign, triggering the race to replace her. At the front of the pack of contenders is the colourful Boris...
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The rise and rise of Britain’s billionaires
Is it wrong to have so much money? There are now a record-breaking 151 billionaires in the UK. Meanwhile, a report has warned that the huge gap between rich and poor is hurting Britain.
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Pressure mounts to speed up action on climate
Could we go carbon-free in just six years? The protest group Extinction Rebellion says that this must happen in order to save the planet. Politicians say it is impossible. Who is right?
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The 16-year-old who politicians queue to meet
Will they listen? Sixteen-year-old climate activist Greta Thunberg visited the UK this week. She gave a powerful speech in Parliament, saying that children wanted to “wake the adults up”.