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Pope Condemns Travelling Abroad to Escape Coronavirus Lockdowns

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A Critical Overview: Pope Francis Condemns Travelers Escaping Covid-19 Lockdowns In his weekly noon blessing, Pope Francis has voiced his disappointment and criticized individuals who chose to travel abroad to evade government restrictions and enjoy […]

Technology

Explained: What Is Blockchain?

Critical Overview: Blockchain technology has garnered significant attention in recent years due to its potential to enhance trust in record keeping and financial transactions. This system involves recording information in a way that makes it [...]
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Benin’s Fearless Female Warriors: Uncovering Africa’s Hidden History

Critical Overview: The Dahomey kingdom existed in West Africa from 1625 to 1894 and was situated in the present-day nation of Benin. It was renowned for the all-female army, the Dahomey Amazons, who were fearless [...]
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Discovering the Natural Beauty of Samoa

Critical Overview Samoa, located in the South Pacific and often overshadowed by its famous neighbours like Fiji and French Polynesia, is a destination that offers an authentic and rustic experience to visitors who are willing [...]
Entertainment

Prince Harry Denies Plans to Publish Memoir After Queen’s Death

A Critical Overview of Prince Harry’s Memoir Publication Announcement The Duke of Sussex, Prince Harry, announced earlier this week that his first memoir is set to be published by Penguin Random House in late 2022. [...]
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Promoting mental health awareness: A week-long initiative

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 [...]

British Princes Unveil Diana Statue Amid Rift

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The long-anticipated meeting of the two British Princes, William and Harry, finally took place in central London, amidst months of tension and turmoil caused by the royal family’s internal strife. The occasion was to unveil […]

The Spanner in the Works: Mandelson, Epstein, and the Fracturing of the Starmer Project

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When High-Stakes Diplomacy Meets Low-Level Scandal—A Government at the Brink The trajectory of the Labour government, since taking office in July 2024, has shifted from a promise of “stability” to a protracted war of attrition […]

Djibouti: The Hidden Gem of the Horn of Africa

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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 […]

UK Working Class to Bear the Burden as Petrol Prices Soar

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28 April 2022 0

Critical Overview: On Monday, experts warned MPs on the Treasury Select Committee that the recent invasion of Ukraine by Russia could result in a significant increase in petrol and diesel prices. The committee was also […]

Lockdowns Could Increase Child Poverty in UK, Latest Figures Show

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29 July 2021 0

Critical Overview: Child poverty in the United Kingdom has been a growing concern in recent years. The figures show that there was an increase in child poverty by nearly one-fifth between 2014/15 and 2018/19, with […]

UK Working Class to Bear the Burden as Petrol Prices Soar

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Chef Gino’s Saucy Antics Turn Sour on Set

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House Prices Reach New High as Buyers Seek More Space

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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 […]

OpenAI CEO, Sam Altman, told Congress that government intervention is needed

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The Tech Gist OpenAI CEO, Sam Altman, has told Congress that government intervention is needed to regulate the risks of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) systems. Altman proposed creating a regulatory agency to licence the most [...]

Tate Modern’s Evolution Over Time

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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 [...]

Business

Rich Nations Close to Tech Tax Deal

29 July 2021 0

Critical Overview: The French and German finance ministers have expressed optimism that a global agreement to put an end to the “race to the bottom” on corporate taxation is imminent, with the G7 countries being [...]

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French Election Results: A Harbinger of a Contentious Second Round and Implications for the Left

28 April 2022 0

Critical Overview: Emmanuel Macron’s re-election victory marks a historic moment in French political history, as he is the first French president to win re-election while still leading his own government. However, despite his convincing victory [...]

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

28 April 2022 0

Critical Overview: Elon Musk’s Proposed $44 Billion Buyout of Twitter Elon Musk’s recent agreement to buy Twitter for $44 billion marks one of the biggest leveraged buyout deals in history. Twitter, a 16-year-old social networking [...]

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Syrian Air Defences Intercept Israeli Attack Over Aleppo

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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 [...]

Pope Condemns Travelling Abroad to Escape Coronavirus Lockdowns

Explained: What Is Blockchain?

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

Discovering the Natural Beauty of Samoa

Prince Harry Denies Plans to Publish Memoir After Queen’s Death

Promoting mental health awareness: A week-long initiative

Savouring the Flavors of Sri Lankan Cuisine

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