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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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Dating in 2021: Honesty Over Ghosting

Single people have found themselves in a difficult position during the COVID-19 pandemic. With social distancing eliminating many opportunities to meet new people, many people have had to adapt to virtual dating. However, this trend [...]
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Spice Up Your Cooking with the Nigerian Suya Meat Recipe

Exploring the Nigerian Street Food – Sizzling Beef Skewers Introduction: Nigerian street food is famous for its mouth-watering taste and aroma. The sizzling beef skewers are one of the most popular street foods in Nigeria, [...]
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Labour’s First Year: A ‘Horribilis Annus’ in the Making?

The Honeymoon’s Over: Labour’s Stuttering Start to Power Twelve months ago, the Labour Party, under the leadership of Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, swept into power on a wave of public disillusionment with the previous [...]
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Cannes Film Festival 2021: Highlights and Controversies

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 [...]
Culture

UK theatre industry sees cautious optimism for 2022

Critical Overview: The Covid-19 pandemic has had a devastating impact on the performing arts industry, leading to the closure of venues, cancellation of shows and significant financial losses. In recent months, there has been an [...]

Notting Hill Carnival 2021: Celebrating Culture Amidst a Pandemic

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29 July 2021 Comments Off

Critical Overview: Rio de Janeiro’s carnival is known for its resilience against wars, diseases, and political turmoil, but the pandemic has forced its indefinite suspension, greatly affecting the city and its residents. Since its inception […]

Rio’s Cancellation of Carnival Parade Leaves City in Bereft

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29 July 2021 Comments Off

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, […]

Android 13 Beta Release Reignites Big Tech Debate

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28 April 2022 Comments Off

Critical Overview Google has announced the release of the first public beta of Android 13 for users of compatible Pixel devices. While the company is expected to unveil more information about the update at its […]

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Toshiba Stuck in Never-ending News Cycle from Hell

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29 July 2021 Comments Off

Critical Overview: The Japanese conglomerate, Toshiba, has experienced a difficult week due to a series of unfortunate events, starting with the announcement that the Japanese government would not bail them out to prevent falling share […]

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

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 [...]

Millions of Android Users Could Be Owed Money from Google

29 July 2021 Comments Off

A Critical Overview of Google’s Legal Challenge over “Excessive and Unlawful” Charges on its Play Store Google is facing a legal challenge in the UK over charges made through its Google Play Store. The lawsuit, […]

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

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 […]

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

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The Honeymoon’s Over: Labour’s Stuttering Start to Power Twelve months ago, the Labour Party, under the leadership of Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, swept into power on a wave of public disillusionment with the previous […]

Our Artful Brain, Changes and a Cunning Old Man

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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 [...]

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

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28 July 2021 Comments Off

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 [...]

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Promoting mental health awareness: A week-long initiative

28 April 2022 Comments Off

Critical Overview The Mental Health Awareness Week (MHAW) is an annual event that has been running for over two decades, with the aim of focusing on achieving good mental health across the UK. Hosted by [...]

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Expert advice on achieving a brighter smile

28 April 2022 Comments Off

A Critical Overview of Teeth Whitening Tips for a Brighter Smile Teeth whitening is a common cosmetic dental procedure that has gained significant popularity in recent years. According to a study conducted by the American [...]

Entertainment

Dwayne Johnson Laughs at Vin Diesel’s Comments on Fast & Furious Feud

29 July 2021 Comments Off

Buckle up, Fast & Furious fans, because the feud between Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Vin Diesel is hotter than a street race in Havana. The two co-stars have reportedly been at odds for a [...]

New weight loss pill promises dramatic results

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Delicious and Healthy: Try These Vegan Sandwich Ideas

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Wireless Technologies Widely Used for IoT Applications

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WHO Warns of AI Risks for Healthcare

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Which Billionaire is Winning the Space Race?

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UK Health Secretary Hancock Under Scrutiny

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A Reflection on Ministerial Scandals and the Memory of the Major Government The recent scandal involving a Tory Cabinet minister and his alleged extramarital affair, publicized by tabloids, is evocative of the sleaze that tarnished [...]

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

Dating in 2021: Honesty Over Ghosting

Spice Up Your Cooking with the Nigerian Suya Meat Recipe

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

Cannes Film Festival 2021: Highlights and Controversies

UK theatre industry sees cautious optimism for 2022

House Prices Reach New High as Buyers Seek More Space

WHO Warns of AI Risks for Healthcare

Beauty and the Beast: Untangling Toxicity in Gender Narratives

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