Central Africa

Cannes Film Festival 2021: Highlights and Controversies

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Cannes Film Festival 2021: The Good, the Bad, and the Saliva Tests Despite the pandemic, the Cannes Film Festival drew in a larger number of film stars for obligatory photo opportunities. One particular photo of […]

News

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson Faces Fines over Alleged COVID-19 Lockdown Violations at Party

Legal and Criminal Implications of Boris Johnson’s ‘Partygate’ Scandal Introduction: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has recently faced increasing pressure to resign following allegations of lockdown parties held at Downing Street. Johnson has received a [...]
Politics

Abortion in Northern Ireland: Politics and Law at Odds

Critical Overview: An Examination of Abortion Reform in Northern Ireland The history of abortion reform in Northern Ireland has been a contentious issue. In 2019, the UK Parliament passed the Northern Ireland (Executive Formation etc.) [...]
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England out of lockdown: “I want to dance” says public, but at what cost?

Critical Overview: The British government has lifted all pandemic restrictions in England, including rules on mask-wearing and social distancing, amid warnings from scientists that this move will further fuel an already surging pandemic and risk [...]
Cuisine

Fine Dining on a Budget: Creative Menus to Enjoy at Home

ritical Overview: A Nutritious and Flavorful Recipe This recipe provides a balanced and nutritious meal that is also full of flavor. The brown rice is a great source of complex carbohydrates, which provide sustained energy [...]
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Migrant Crisis: Smuggling Gangs, Boats, and Political Point Scoring

Critical Overview: The issue of migrants crossing borders and falling prey to organised crime gangs has reached record levels, causing widespread concern. Dr Nooralhaq Nasimi’s personal account of his journey fleeing the Taliban in Afghanistan [...]

British Princes Unveil Diana Statue Amid Rift

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28 July 2021 Comments Off

The long-anticipated meeting of the two British Princes, William and Harry, finally took place in central London, amidst months of tension and turmoil caused by the royal family’s internal strife. The occasion was to unveil […]

Hepatitis outbreak spreads among children in UK

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28 April 2022 Comments Off

Critical Overview: This news report highlights the case of a three-year-old girl, Lola-Rose Raine, who contracted a mysterious form of hepatitis that has affected nearly 200 children worldwide. After several days of her liver failing […]

Hayward Gallery’s Latest Exhibition

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29 July 2021 Comments Off

Critical Overview: Located within the Southbank Centre complex, the Hayward Gallery is a significant institution that is dedicated to showcasing contemporary and modern art. Along with other major art venues in the area such as […]

Lockdowns Could Increase Child Poverty in UK, Latest Figures Show

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29 July 2021 Comments Off

Critical Overview: Child poverty in the United Kingdom has been a growing concern in recent years. The figures show that there was an increase in child poverty by nearly one-fifth between 2014/15 and 2018/19, with […]

Rising cost of living strains household budgets

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28 April 2022 Comments Off

Critical Overview: The unclaimed benefits, tax discounts, and food vouchers in the UK have reached a staggering £15 billion annually. This figure is derived from online benefits calculators as the government does not track how […]

Exploring the Unique and Flavorful Indian Jewish Cuisine

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Preserving the Heritage of India’s Disappearing Jewish Communities: Exploring the Culinary Traditions and Architectural Legacy Introduction: India is home to five Jewish communities that are on the verge of disappearing. Despite being separated by geography […]

Unraveling the Mystery of the Caribbean’s Enigmatic People

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Critical Overview: Discovering the pre-Arawak past in the Caribbean The Dominican Republic’s Samaná Peninsula holds a rare archaeological discovery that could potentially solve the mystery of the pre-Arawak people of the Caribbean. Anthropologists have been […]

Beauty and the Beast: Untangling Toxicity in Gender Narratives

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Elon Musk’s Bid to Acquire Twitter: Examining the Implications of Billionaire Ownership on Social Media and Society

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28 April 2022 Comments Off

Critical Overview: Elon Musk’s Proposed $44 Billion Buyout of Twitter Elon Musk’s recent agreement to buy Twitter for $44 billion marks one of the biggest leveraged buyout deals in history. Twitter, a 16-year-old social networking [...]

UK House Prices Reach Six-Year High in 2020

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29 July 2021 Comments Off

Critical Overview: According to the building society Nationwide, UK house prices experienced a growth rate of 7.5% in 2020, the highest in six years. The prices were 5.3% above the level prevailing in March, indicating [...]

Culture

Architecture’s Next Innovation: Where Will It Come From?

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Critical Overview: Analyzing the Need for Innovation in Architecture The COVID-19 pandemic and the Black Lives Matter movement have forced us to question the role of architecture in society. Architecture needs to evolve to meet [...]

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UK Black Lives Matter: Amplify our voices, we’re still ignored.

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The Diminishing Black Lives Matter Movement in the UK Introduction: In this article, we will discuss the status of the Black Lives Matter movement in the UK, particularly after the peak of protests in the [...]

Health

Lucy Letby: The Dark Side of a Trusted Caregiver

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Apple curbs Genius store recruitment amid downsizing

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Green Spaces Boost Mental Health Alongside Nature

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The Dangers of No-Fault Evictions in the UK

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Energy Corporations Shedding Coal Assets as Public Demands for Clean Energy Grow

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Wireless Technologies Widely Used for IoT Applications

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In the Spotlight

UK High Street Lost 11,000 Shops in 2020

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Critical Overview: The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the retail sector in Great Britain has been significant, with over 11,000 outlets permanently closing their doors in 2020. Independent retailers and villages fared better than [...]

Cannes Film Festival 2021: Highlights and Controversies

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson Faces Fines over Alleged COVID-19 Lockdown Violations at Party

Abortion in Northern Ireland: Politics and Law at Odds

England out of lockdown: “I want to dance” says public, but at what cost?

Fine Dining on a Budget: Creative Menus to Enjoy at Home

Migrant Crisis: Smuggling Gangs, Boats, and Political Point Scoring

Spice Up Your Cooking with the Nigerian Suya Meat Recipe

The Gigawatt Question: Is Meta’s AI Mega Data Centre Proposal a Leap Forwards or Backwards

Latitude Festival: Emotional and Magical, With a Touch of Fright

Savouring Wellness: Unpacking the Health Benefits of the West African Diet