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Africa’s Undiscovered Gems: Your Guide to the Ultimate Adventure

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Are you ready for an adventure that will awaken your soul and fill your photo album with breathtaking memories? Cast aside the familiar European city breaks and discover the magnificent, sun-drenched continent of Africa. Far […]

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Clubbing and Covid passports: balancing safety and civil liberties.

The Impending Controversy of Mandatory Vaccinations for Club Entry On 19 July 2021, at 00:01, nightclubs in England were able to reopen after more than a year of closure due to the coronavirus pandemic. However, [...]
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Unpacking the latest remote working trends

Critical Overview The COVID-19 pandemic, which started in 2020, significantly impacted the global economy and forced many governments to institute massive quarantines, resulting in companies shifting to flexible or remote work setups. Consequently, remote work [...]
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Beyoncé Announces the Renaissance World Tour 2023

Culture Overview: Beyoncé Announces the Renaissance World Tour Beyoncé, a global icon, has announced a new tour; the Renaissance World Tour. The tour follows the release of her latest album, ‘Renaissance’, which was released in [...]
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Covid-19 and May 2021’s Impact on Mental Health

The pandemic has had a significant impact on the UK, with widespread health, economic, and social consequences. In particular, the pandemic has led to a sharp increase in mental health needs in the population, with [...]
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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 [...]

Top Global Food and Drink Festivals

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24 September 2025 Comments Off

The world is a beautiful place, and for many, nothing is more beautiful than food and drink. These two everyday items have an incredible ability to elevate our experiences from the mundane to the truly […]

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 […]

New weight loss pill promises dramatic results

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28 April 2022 Comments Off

Critical Overview: The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (Nice) has recommended the use of semaglutide, a new weight loss drug, on the NHS for people with at least one weight-related condition and a […]

Oil and Gas Industries Show Signs of Resilience in the Face of Ongoing Conflict in Ukraine

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28 April 2022 Comments Off

Critical Overview On April 7, 2022, DTEK CEO Maxim Timchenko held a press briefing to discuss Ukraine’s energy security and the country’s efforts to replace Russian energy supplies. The briefing focused on generating electricity and […]

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

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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 […]

Queer theatre debuts ‘Daddy’, a groundbreaking play

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Critical Overview Jeremy O. Harris’ play Daddy, directed by Danya Taymor and first staged off Broadway in 2019, explores the complex issues of race, money, and art patronage in contemporary America. The play’s central feature […]

France Lifts COVID Restrictions Across the Country

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Critical Overview: France has recently lifted travel restrictions for unvaccinated travelers from the UK, allowing them to enter without any essential reason. This decision has come as a relief to many UK travelers who haven’t […]

Sagrada Familia: The Iconic Temple of Barcelona

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A Critical Overview of the Sagrada Familia: Barcelona’s Iconic Basilica The Sagrada Familia is widely recognized as the symbol of Barcelona, attracting millions of visitors from around the world each year. The Expiatory Temple of […]

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Exploring the relationship between Chinese art and censorship fears

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Critical Overview: The Chinese government’s control of online content is backed by a sophisticated infrastructure of laws and censors, as exposed by Wen Yunchao. Censorship falls into two categories: public security authorities and internet police [...]

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Chris Smalls Emerges as a Leading Voice in the Future of Labor, Advocating for Workers’ Rights and Fair Treatment in Corporate America

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Critical Overview: Chris Smalls is the leader of the Amazon Labor Union, an organization that emerged as a response to Amazon’s fiercely anti-union stance. Smalls, along with his friend and co-organizer Derrick Palmer, managed to [...]

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China Takes Bold Step Towards Planetary Protection: New Mission Aims to Deflect Asteroids and Mitigate Potential Catastrophic Consequences

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Critical Overview China’s National Space Administration (CNSA) has recently announced its intention to conduct an asteroid deflection mission. Deputy head of CNSA, Wu Yanhua, shared that the country is planning to build an asteroid monitoring [...]

Rio’s Cancellation of Carnival Parade Leaves City in Bereft

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Police Federation Ties Strained Via Home Secretary Priti Patel

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US and Germany Strike Nord Stream 2 Pipeline Deal to Counter Russian ‘Aggression’

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The UK and the Recognition of Palestine: A Diplomatic Tightrope

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Biden Approves Implementation of Drone Tracking Technology

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Biden Approves Implementation of Drone Tracking Technology

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The Biden administration recently released the “Domestic Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems National Action Plan”, calling on Congress to authorize more law enforcement agencies to access drone tracking systems. The White House’s proposal aims to expand the [...]

Africa’s Undiscovered Gems: Your Guide to the Ultimate Adventure

Clubbing and Covid passports: balancing safety and civil liberties.

Unpacking the latest remote working trends

Beyoncé Announces the Renaissance World Tour 2023

Covid-19 and May 2021’s Impact on Mental Health

Rising cost of living strains household budgets

2021 Diets Ranked: U.S. News & World Report’s Analysis

Exploring the unknown: What happens when we die?

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

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