The rise of US-style fried chicken in Britain, protests over tax changes in Malawi, and the resurgence of a nearly extinct snail in Bermuda are among the diverse stories capturing global attention. Meanwhile, discussions continue on the impact of the ongoing conflict in Gaza, and separatist sentiments in Canada are raising concerns.
In Britain, the popularity of US-style fried chicken is booming, transforming the British takeaway landscape. According to BBC Business, chicken shops are opening at a faster rate than all other fast-food outlets, fueled by a youth-driven craze seen on platforms like TikTok. "I try to be healthy," said 19-year-old nursing student Sumayyah Zara Sillah, "But I like it so much," after ordering from Leicester takeaway Ragin' Bird.
Across the Atlantic, thousands of businesses in Malawi closed in protest over new tax changes. The Guardian reported that demonstrations in the country's four main cities led to a delay in the implementation of the new tax regime, which business owners feared would cripple their livelihoods.
In Canada, a separatist push for Alberta to join the US is causing concern. The Guardian noted that secret meetings between unelected Albertans and US officials have been labeled treasonous by some. First Nations protesters have gathered to oppose the movement, highlighting the complexities of the situation.
Conservation efforts in Bermuda have led to the successful reintroduction of the greater Bermuda snail (Poecilozonites bermudensis), which was once thought to be extinct. The Guardian reported that conservationists bred and released over 100,000 of the molluscs, which were previously only found in the fossil record.
Finally, the ongoing conflict in Gaza continues to shape the Middle East. Al Jazeera reported that the Al Jazeera Forum in Doha is focusing on the power shifts created by the conflict. A new committee of technocrats is expected to be in charge of Gaza's governance, overseen by the newly formed Board of Peace, headed by US President Donald Trump.
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