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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

The War in Ukraine: A History, Putin’s Strategy, and Global Causes and Effects

The War in Ukraine started in 2014, when pro-Russian forces annexed Crimea, which was previously part of Ukraine. This sparked the ongoing conflict between Ukrainian government forces and pro-Russian separatists in eastern Ukraine. The conflict [...]
Africa

The Slow-Motion Collapse: The Real Impact of US Foreign Aid Cuts

The world is witnessing a slow-motion collapse of decades of progress, not onthe battlefield, but in clinics, schools, and villages across the globe. The US government, under the leadership of the current President, has spearheaded [...]
Entertainment

A Brief History of Grime Music

Critical Overview: Grime Music – An Urban Phenomenon Grime music, originating in the early 2000s from the east London council estates, was initially dismissed by many as alien music, with lyrics in an incomprehensible language. [...]
Entertainment

Why Sundance Film Festival Matters to Independent Cinema

Critical Overview: The Sundance Film Festival is an important cultural event, which takes place every year in Park City, Utah. It is the most prestigious film festival in the United States and one of the [...]
Art

Iconic Female Actresses: A Guide to Cinematic Royalty

Hollywood, and the global film industry is built on a foundation of talent and star power that is unequalled. But sometimes, it’s the sheer, unshakeable presence of an actress that truly makes a character iconic. [...]

Apple Releases Security Update for Major Security Vulnerability

Tech

26 August 2022 Comments Off

A Little (rot) Insecurity in the Apple Core On August 17th & 18th 2022 Apple Inc. released security updates for multiple products and devices to address security vulnerabilities across their tech estate including macOS Monterey, […]

A Pause in Hostilities: Evaluating the Middle East Ceasefire

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31 January 2025 Comments Off

The latest ceasefire between Israel and the Palestinian territories surfaces from a confluence of factors that have necessitated a pause in hostilities. The escalation of violence had grave humanitarian impacts, drawing international outcry and calls […]

Ulez Expansion Could Cost £130m, Confirms Sadiq Khan

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29 July 2021 Comments Off

Costs and Controversy Surrounding London’s Ultra-Low Emission Zone Expansion The expansion of London’s ultra-low emission zone (ULEZ) is set to cost Transport for London (TfL) between £120-£130m by October, as revealed by London Mayor, Sadiq […]

Ukraine Conflict Takes Toll on Global Internet Connectivity and Access

Business

28 April 2022 Comments Off

Critical Overview: The European Union has approved a law that would allow authorities to impose a state of emergency on social media sites, search engines, and online marketplaces. This “crisis mechanism” is part of a […]

Unveiling a hidden gem of London’s music scene: The Holywell Collective

Culture

23 June 2023 Comments Off

Author: Anastaseea (Anastasia Gouli) Author IG: https://www.instagram.com/itsanastaseea/ Photographer: Richard Mukuze Based in the heart of Shoreditch, the Holywell Collective is a unique community that has become a haven for independent musicians and artists. The collective […]

Cannes Film Festival 2021: Highlights and Controversies

Experience the Rich Flavors of Ethiopian Chicken Stew

28 April 2022 Comments Off

This recipe presents a chicken stew with red lentils, tomato, and berbere spice blend, a prominent ingredient in Ethiopian cuisine. The recipe includes step-by-step instructions for preparation and cooking using a slow cooker, along with […]

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Savouring the Flavors of Sri Lankan Cuisine

28 April 2022 Comments Off

A Critical Overview of Must-Try Sri Lankan Dishes Introduction Sri Lankan cuisine is renowned for its unique and complex flavors that reflect the country’s history and multicultural influences. The following are some of the must-try […]

Revolutionize Dessert with this Cupcake Recipe

Cuisine

29 July 2021 Comments Off

This recipe provides instructions for making cupcakes with buttercream frosting. The recipe specifies the required ingredients and steps to be followed to create the cupcakes. The instructions include a step-by-step guide, including preheating the oven [...]

UK Mental Health Awareness Week 2024: Unmasking the Realities Behind the Hashtags

Health

29 May 2024 Comments Off

As UK Mental Health Awareness Week rolls around again, brace yourself for a tidal wave of hashtag activism, feel-good celebrity endorsements, and your aunt’s newfound passion for sharing mindfulness quotes on Facebook. While the spectacle [...]

Entertainment

Why Sundance Film Festival Matters to Independent Cinema

29 July 2021 Comments Off

Critical Overview: The Sundance Film Festival is an important cultural event, which takes place every year in Park City, Utah. It is the most prestigious film festival in the United States and one of the [...]

Business

Richard Branson Takes Off on ‘Extraordinary’ Space Flight

29 July 2021 Comments Off

Critical Overview: Branson’s Flight to the Edge of Space Sir Richard Branson, a prominent UK businessman, is currently fulfilling his long-standing ambition of flying to the edge of space aboard his Virgin Galactic rocket plane. [...]

Celebrity

The Prince of Darkness Rests: A Tribute to Ozzy Osbourne

7 August 2025 Comments Off

In a world he helped define with thunderous riffs and an inimitable wail, John Michael “Ozzy” Osbourne, the Prince of Darkness, has finally found peace. The news of his passing, at the age of 76, [...]

France Lifts COVID Restrictions Across the Country

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World Cup 2022: Schedule, Expectations, and England’s Prospects

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New Alliances Strengthen Investments in Microchips and Cloud Technologies

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Our Artful Brain, Changes and a Cunning Old Man

7 September 2022 Comments Off on Our Artful Brain, Changes and a Cunning Old Man
Unpacking the latest remote working trends

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

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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 [...]

Cannes Film Festival 2021: Highlights and Controversies

The War in Ukraine: A History, Putin’s Strategy, and Global Causes and Effects

The Slow-Motion Collapse: The Real Impact of US Foreign Aid Cuts

A Brief History of Grime Music

Why Sundance Film Festival Matters to Independent Cinema

Iconic Female Actresses: A Guide to Cinematic Royalty

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