North Africa

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

7 August 2025 content editor Comments Off

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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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 [...]
Business

Global Conferences Use Tech to Stay in Business

Adapting to New Realities: The Future of Conferences Critical Overview In-person conferences have long been favored by entrepreneurs as a place to meet and network with like-minded people. The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted this traditional format, [...]
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, [...]
Culture

Sonia Boyce shines at Venice Biennale 2022 as British Afro-Caribbean artist

Critical Overview: The Venice Biennale has recently gained a great deal of attention, with both Golden Lions, the top honours at the event, being awarded to Black women artists for the first time in history. [...]
Business

UK House Prices Reach Six-Year High in 2020

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 [...]

Syrian Air Defences Intercept Israeli Attack Over Aleppo

International

28 July 2021 Comments Off

A Critical Overview of Israeli Airstrikes in Southern Aleppo On July 19, Syrian state media reported that Syrian air defences intercepted an Israeli attack on the Al-Safirah area of southern Aleppo, a region where Israel […]

Love Island 2021: Schedule and Details

Entertainment

29 July 2021 Comments Off

Love Island’s Casa Amor gets messier as postcard exposes contestants’ secrets. Liberty throws away a Casa Amor postcard, but the postcard may reveal the boys’ adventures with the new girls to their original partners in […]

Pat Boone Faces Backlash for Criticizing America’s Image in the Midst of Political Turmoil and Social Unrest

Entertainment

28 April 2022 Comments Off

The Immoral Turn in Hollywood: A Critical Overview Pat Boone, an 87-year-old actor who stars in a new faith-based film called The Mulligan, has criticized modern movies and television for their lack of morals. Boone […]

Latest Developments in UK Crime: Updates and Analysis

News

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 […]

Self-Improvement Tips for a Better You

You

29 July 2021 Comments Off

A Critical Overview of Self-Improvement in 2021 Self-improvement is a topic that has garnered immense attention in recent years, as more individuals recognize the importance of personal growth and development. As we move further into […]

Havana’s Nightlife: Top Bars, Clubs & More

Critical Overview: Nightlife in Havana, Cuba As the sun sets, Havana’s vibrant nightlife comes alive, characterized by the blaring music, the thronged streets, and lively pockets of the city eager for a night of revelry. [...]

UK High Street Lost 11,000 Shops in 2020

29 July 2021 Comments Off

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 […]

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

29 July 2021 Comments Off

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 […]

Fashion industry on the brink of transformation by Metaverse

28 April 2022 Comments Off

Critical Overview Fashion is an industry that has always been in flux, but recent technological developments have brought about new changes. One such development is the use of digital fashion, which is clothing that exists […]

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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28 April 2022 Comments Off

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 [...]

Google/Alphabet Do no evil?

North America

18 July 2025 Comments Off

I find this latest update from Google & Alphabet quite interesting if not a little unsettling. The famous motto, later downgraded to mantra of, ‘Do No Evil’ has been removed in a recent update to [...]

Travel

Djibouti: The Hidden Gem of the Horn of Africa

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 [...]

Cuisine

Hearty Lentil Dhal with Spinach & Sweet Potato Recipe

29 July 2021 Comments Off

Ingredients and Method for Thai Green Curry Ingredients: 225g new potatoes, cut into chunks100g green beans, trimmed and halved1 tbsp vegetable or sunflower oil1 garlic clove, chopped1 rounded tbsp or 4 tsp Thai green curry [...]

Culture

Hayward Gallery’s Latest Exhibition

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 [...]

A Pause in Hostilities: Evaluating the Middle East Ceasefire

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Jeff Bezos Devotes Time to Building Multi-Billion Dollar Rockets

29 July 2021 Comments Off on Jeff Bezos Devotes Time to Building Multi-Billion Dollar Rockets
Savouring Wellness: Unpacking the Health Benefits of the West African Diet

19 July 2025 Comments Off on Savouring Wellness: Unpacking the Health Benefits of the West African Diet
2021 Horoscope Overview: What to Expect

29 July 2021 Comments Off on 2021 Horoscope Overview: What to Expect
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson Faces Fines over Alleged COVID-19 Lockdown Violations at Party

28 April 2022 Comments Off on UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson Faces Fines over Alleged COVID-19 Lockdown Violations at Party

In the Spotlight

Is Labour’s Sir Keir Starmer Ready for Voters to Listen?

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The Difficulties of Leading the Opposition in UK Politics Leading the opposition in UK politics is widely regarded as the most challenging role, as several factors undermine the power and authority of the leader. Firstly, [...]

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

Rising cost of living strains household budgets

Global Conferences Use Tech to Stay in Business

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

Sonia Boyce shines at Venice Biennale 2022 as British Afro-Caribbean artist

UK House Prices Reach Six-Year High in 2020

Tate Modern’s Evolution Over Time

Clubbing and Covid passports: balancing safety and civil liberties.

Benin’s Fearless Female Warriors: Uncovering Africa’s Hidden History

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