Lola Christina Alao

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Lola Christina Alao is a freelance journalist at Evening Standard where she covers trending news. She also writes features about contemporary culture and lifestyle for titles such as Dazed, Glamour, Refinery 29, and The Face.

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Lola Christina Alao is a freelance journalist at Evening Standard where she covers trending news. She also writes features about contemporary culture and lifestyle for titles such as Dazed, Glamour, Refinery 29, and The Face.

World

Why are birth rates falling across Europe?

Births in Europe reached their lowest point since the 1960s in 2022

13 May 2024
World

What does all eyes on Rafah mean?

The phrase has gained momentum amid Israel’s ongoing quest to wipe out Hamas

13 May 2024
Transport

Why are Boris buses disappearing?

The red double-deckers were introduced 12 years ago by then mayor Boris Johnson

13 May 2024
News

Who is Toomaj Salehi? Calls for release of Iranian rapper

The statement says: ‘As artists, musicians, writers and leading cultural figures we stand in solidarity with Toomaj Salehi’

10 May 2024
TV

Who is Jessica Gunning? Actress plays Martha in Baby Reindeer

The actress fell in love with acting when she was young, often sneaking into rehearsals for school plays run by her mother

10 May 2024
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Music

Israel's Eurovision song explained after controversial lyrics changed

An open letter to the EBU called for Israel’s withdrawal from the contest in May

10 May 2024
Showbiz

Jim Ratcliffe demands Man Utd staff get back into the office

The club’s new part-owner based his decision on a drop in email traffic on work from home Fridays

10 May 2024
TV

The best (and worst) acts in Eurovision history

It’s not always the winners that make headlines at the song contest

10 May 2024
Tech

How to use Instagram stickers and new features

One of the new stickers allows you to share your favourite song.

10 May 2024
Music

How to vote in Eurovision 2024 and the voting changes introduced

People from non-participating countries can vote online and on the Eurovision app

9 May 2024
Transport

May train stikes: will there be any on Saturday?

There have already been strikes this week — but are more on the cards this month?

9 May 2024
London

How to watch the National Gallery being lit up for its 200th birthday

The dazzling event will feature narrations from gallery staff in eight-minute shows held over two hours.

9 May 2024
UK

Are there any men-only clubs in London? Garrick Club achieves equality

The vote took place on Tuesday, with nearly 60% in favour

9 May 2024
UK

When are the next M25 closures and what diversion routes are in place?

It is the first time all lanes of the M25 closed since it first opened in 1986

7 May 2024
Science

Why is China exploring the far side of the moon?

The Long March-5 used in the mission is China's largest rocket

3 May 2024
Health

What is dyspraxia? Tory MP loses vital photo ID he needed to vote

For adults, dyspraxia can affect co-ordination, how you function in social situations, and more

3 May 2024
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Showbiz

Beyoncé added to new edition of French dictionary

In 2004, the term “bootylicious” – featured in Destiny’s Child 2001 single of the same name – was added to the Oxford English Dictionary

3 May 2024
World

What are Akiya houses? Why does Japan have so many empty homes?

Japan's fertility rate declined for a seventh consecutive year in 2022, falling to 1.26 births per woman

1 May 2024
Health

Are sunbeds bad for you? More than a third of Londoners use them

‘There’s no such thing as a safe UV tanning,’ Cancer Research UK says

1 May 2024
Science

A healthier white bread is in the works: here's how it would be made

The research project is funded by the Government to make food in the UK more healthy

1 May 2024