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Philippine 'Avengers' battle disinformation before election
From lawyers to priests, Philippine fact-checking coalitions are fighting fake news on platforms like YouTube, Facebook and TikTok ahead of the May 9 election
Are crypto donations having an impact in Ukraine?
$110 million in cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, Ether, Polkadot, and Solana have been donated to Ukraine's war efforts as of the beginning of April. Even though it’s a fraction of the total money flowing into the country, crypto donations have gotten a lot of attention — praised for their ability to cross borders quickly and without friction. But there are risks with donating crypto too. The currency’s value is extremely volatile, and the lack of regulation has also invited thousands of scammers, and has raised fears that Russians could use it to avoid sanctions. So how much of an impact is crypto really making in Ukraine?
Britons embrace savings apps as inflation hits household finances
Facing a cost-of-living crisis as UK inflation climbs to a 30-year high, more people are downloading personal finance apps to help budget for rising food and energy costs
Nigeria blocks 73 million mobile phones in security clampdown
The government says the crackdown will boost security and stop crime but rural and poor citizens cut off from family and business contacts
Solar geoengineering predicted to shift malaria risk in tropics
Deploying a controversial global chemical sunshade to cool runaway climate change could help some regions but hurt others
Australia's 'climate wars' truce leaves flood victims in election no-man's land
Despite devastating floods and fires - and more angry voters - climate change is not a major issue in Australia's upcoming May elections
Britons embrace savings apps as inflation hits household finances
Facing a cost-of-living crisis as UK inflation climbs to a 30-year high, more people are downloading personal finance apps to help budget for rising food and energy costs
How should journalists respond to online trolls? Mute, block, ignore and more
COVID upended lives and accelerated the growth of digital economies, tech migrations and online opportunities. Unfortunately, it also created a few extra monsters on social media platforms.
Sri Lanka's economic crisis exposes gaps in renewable energy push
In debt-burdened Sri Lanka, fuel shortages are forcing some people to use firewood, raising fears about the nation’s forests and its plans to switch to renewables