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Leonardo DiCaprio buys the rights to climate change film

Leonardo DiCaprio has set his sights on new horizons and will direct a film about climate change and the dangers of global warming.

Shakespeare’s Globe performs Hamlet at the Calais migrants’ camp

Calais migrants’ camp was treated to a performance from Shakespeare’s Globe as part of their world tour.

App gives power back to patients

Cancer survivor and app developer is empowering patients and survivors with a way to manage their own information.

Malala on her quest for education: “I can’t forget them”

Malala Yousafzai has pleaded with governments to provide $1.4 billion for the education of Syrian refugees.

Voice of reason

A world leader in sustainable ecology, Canadian scientist, environmentalist and broadcaster David Suzuki talks to MiNDFOOD about his newest book – and how his grandchildren are set to carry on his world-changing legacy.

Step Into Sport Management For Success

Mike Chu’s decision to take a course in sport management has seen him work for one of New Zealand’s most respected sport organisations for more than 10 years.

Leading Change

Helping others overcome poverty and hunger is just one part of the role Cathy Burke plays as she aims to change how we look at wealth and leadership today.

Leonardo DiCaprio on standing up to big business: “We simply cannot allow the corporate greed of the coal, oil and gas industries to determine the future of humanity.”

Leo Dicaprio has announced his plans to donate $15 million to environmental causes.

Humble Foxx claims he’s no hero

In a heroic feat Oscar winning movie star Jamie Foxx saves a man from a burning truck.

Idris Elba on diversity in the British media: “Talent is everywhere, opportunity isn’t”

Idris Elba has spoken to MP’s about the lack of diversity in British television saying they need to catch up with reality.

A Survivor’s Hope

Escaping from North Korea was the start of a terrifying, and often soul-destroying, journey for Yeonmi Park. Once sold into slavery, the now 23-year-old is an author and advocate of civil rights, speaking out about refugees, human rights and human trafficking.

Remembering Alan Rickman

The world loses another great man as British actor Alan Rickman passes away, aged 69.

5 minutes with: Robyn Lawley

Australian supermodel Robyn Lawley talks motherhood, setting goals and the importance of self-worth in a world where fashion has a weight problem.

Remembering David Bowie

There’s a starman waiting in the sky: Remembering the legend

Not your average garbage bin

Two Australian surfers tired of dealing with dangerous and unsightly ocean pollution engineered an incredible invention.

Social entrepreneurs give a crap

Not-for-profit Who Gives A Crap provides the developing world with sanitation via toilet paper sales.

West African farmer calls on action against climate change

Global Oxfam Ambassador Baaba Maal is appealing for help from the international community on Climate Change.

Amal Clooney partners with nonprofit to provide scholarships to young women.

Amal Clooney launches scholarship for young Lebanese women.

Malala on Trump: “The more you speak about Islam and against all Muslims, the more terrorists we create.”

Malala condemns Trump for hate speech against Muslim community, calls for politicians to follow suit.

Babies are teaching compassion in schools

A program is teaching empathy by inviting babies and their parents into classrooms.

Jennifer Lawrence: America’s sweetheart

MiNDFOOD talks to the star about her latest movies and her fearless, funny-girl charm that makes her so likeable.

Scientists in the wild

Award winning photographer Tamara Dean is exhibiting a collection of photographic works, ‘Wild Researchers’, featuring scientists in the field.

Prince William tackles bullying in new initiative

William and Kate continue their work against bullying by working with new charity in honour of Princess Diana.

Kids celebrate women of 2015 with music video

Kids feature in Music Video tribute to 2015’s most powerful and positive women role models.

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