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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 […]

Entertainment

Al Pacino’s New Relationship with Younger Partner Raises Eyebrows and Fuels Discussions on Age Gap Relationships

Critical Overview The media has been abuzz about the dating life of actor Al Pacino, who was recently photographed with a woman 53 years his junior. Noor Alfallah, 28, has been identified as his partner, [...]
Culture

Deja Vu at the Multiplex: Is Hollywood Flogging a Dead Franchise, or Just a Very, Very Tired Horse?

The Hollywood Rehash: When “If It Ain’t Broke” Meets “Are You Out of Your Minds?” Ah, Hollywood. The land of dreams, red carpets, and, increasingly, the same damn movies. We get it. If something works, [...]
News

North Korea’s Provocative Missile Display: Analyzing the Political and Global Ramifications

In a speech given during a military parade, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un pledged to further develop his nuclear forces “at the fastest possible speed” and use them if provoked. His remarks suggest that [...]
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Rising cost of living strains household budgets

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 [...]
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 [...]

Tate Modern’s Evolution Over Time

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29 July 2021 Comments Off

Critical Overview: The transformation of the Bankside Power Station into the Tate Modern, a separate gallery for international modern and contemporary art in London, was initiated by the Tate Trustees in December 1992. The selection […]

Djibouti: The Hidden Gem of the Horn of Africa

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28 April 2022 Comments Off

Critical Overview: Djibouti, a small and arid desert country in eastern Africa, is overshadowed by its much larger neighbors, Somalia and Ethiopia. Despite its size, Djibouti’s strategic location along the Red Sea and in close […]

Rising cost of living strains household budgets

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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 […]

House Prices Reach New High as Buyers Seek More Space

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29 July 2021 Comments Off

Critical Overview The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the UK property market, with buyers looking for larger homes after being confined to smaller spaces during lockdown. Property website Zoopla suggests that this […]

Latest Developments in UK Crime: Updates and Analysis

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28 April 2022 Comments Off

A recent report by the Home Affairs Committee of the UK Parliament reveals that victims of drink spiking are often dismissed as having had “one too many” and thus, the crime remains under-reported. The report […]

The UK’s New Digital Wall: The Battle Over Pornography Age Checks

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The internet, once a Wild West of unregulated information and connection, is now firmly within the sights of governments around the world. In the UK, this new era of digital regulation is encapsulated by the […]

EU chief rejects Boris Johnson’s plea to renegotiate Irish protocol.

28 July 2021 Comments Off

Critical Overview: The current dispute over the Northern Irish protocol between the United Kingdom and the European Union (EU) has escalated after the UK proposed changes to the Brexit deal. However, Ursula von der Leyen, […]

A Pause in Hostilities: Evaluating the Middle East Ceasefire

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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 […]

North Korea’s Provocative Missile Display: Analyzing the Political and Global Ramifications

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28 April 2022 Comments Off

In a speech given during a military parade, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un pledged to further develop his nuclear forces “at the fastest possible speed” and use them if provoked. His remarks suggest that [...]

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

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28 April 2022 Comments Off

A Critical Overview of Energy Companies’ Sell-off of Fossil Fuel Assets The current urgency of climate change mitigation has led to the acceleration of emissions reduction targets by energy companies worldwide. As a result, many [...]

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Our Artful Brain, Changes and a Cunning Old Man

7 September 2022 Comments Off

People keep talking about changes and the need to evolve with the course of time, especially nowadays, when times are challenging and uncertain. Yet, the only thing people are usually quite reluctant to pronounce in [...]

Business

Ethereum Upgrade to Destroy Coins by August 4

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Ethereum London Upgrade on Track to Launch on August 4: A Critical Overview The forthcoming upgrade to the ethereum network, known as the London hard fork, is eagerly anticipated by the cryptocurrency community. The upgrade [...]

Business

The Hasty Dismantling of DEI Initiatives: A New Right-Wing Agenda or a Step Backward for Diversity?

23 January 2025 Comments Off

In a move that has sent shockwaves through the fabric of corporate America and social justice advocates alike, President Donald Trump’s administration has initiated the swift removal of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs from [...]

Pope Condemns Travelling Abroad to Escape Coronavirus Lockdowns

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Kew’s ‘Food Forever’ exhibit set for May 21st

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Jack Dorsey Speaks Out Against Potential Twitter Takeover, Highlighting the Need for Independent Social Media Platforms in a Digital World Dominated by Tech Giants

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A Pause in Hostilities: Evaluating the Middle East Ceasefire

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Sagrada Familia: The Iconic Temple of Barcelona

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Rio’s Cancellation of Carnival Parade Leaves City in Bereft

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The coronavirus pandemic has brought the Rio Carnival to a halt, which has been celebrated for more than a century and continued even during the Spanish flu pandemic and both World Wars. Despite labor strikes, [...]

Cannes Film Festival 2021: Highlights and Controversies

Al Pacino’s New Relationship with Younger Partner Raises Eyebrows and Fuels Discussions on Age Gap Relationships

Deja Vu at the Multiplex: Is Hollywood Flogging a Dead Franchise, or Just a Very, Very Tired Horse?

North Korea’s Provocative Missile Display: Analyzing the Political and Global Ramifications

Rising cost of living strains household budgets

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

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

Rio’s Cancellation of Carnival Parade Leaves City in Bereft

Study reveals downfall of nation’s beloved ketchup

Labour’s First Year: A ‘Horribilis Annus’ in the Making?