Europe

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

29 July 2021 content editor Comments Off

Critical Overview: US and Germany Agree on Nord Stream 2 Pipeline The United States and Germany recently announced an agreement on the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline, which aims to address the strategic risks of […]

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

28 July 2021 content editor 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, […]

Culture

Are We Reading Less, or Just Reading Differently?

The question of whether we read less today is a complex one. On the surface, the notion that we are no longer a “reading society” seems plausible. We have become a culture of instant gratification, [...]
Cuisine

Top Global Food and Drink Festivals

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 [...]
Tech

Apple Releases Security Update for Major Security Vulnerability

A Little (rot) Insecurity in the Apple Core On August 17th & 18th 2022 Apple Inc. released security updates for multiple products and devices to address security vulnerabilities across their tech estate including macOS Monterey, [...]
Entertainment

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

Critical Overview: Dream Wife and Other Artists Perform at Latitude Festival 2021 Dream Wife’s guitarist, Alice Go, shared that the band had many dreams and nightmares about their first performance since January 2020. Despite her [...]
Entertainment

Johnny Depp Likens Himself to Quasimodo Amid Ongoing Legal Battles and Public Scrutiny on His Personal Life

Examining Johnny Depp’s Testimony in the Amber Heard Trial Johnny Depp, one of Hollywood’s biggest stars, is currently engaged in a lawsuit against his ex-wife Amber Heard. The lawsuit, which was filed in 2019, accuses [...]

France Lifts COVID Restrictions Across the Country

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28 April 2022 Comments Off

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 […]

Rich Nations Close to Tech Tax Deal

Business

29 July 2021 Comments Off

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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UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson Faces Fines over Alleged COVID-19 Lockdown Violations at Party

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28 April 2022 Comments Off

Legal and Criminal Implications of Boris Johnson’s ‘Partygate’ Scandal Introduction: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has recently faced increasing pressure to resign following allegations of lockdown parties held at Downing Street. Johnson has received a […]

Why Sundance Film Festival Matters to Independent Cinema

Entertainment

29 July 2021 Comments Off

Critical Overview: The Sundance Film Festival is an important cultural event, which takes place every year in Park City, Utah. It is the most prestigious film festival in the United States and one of the […]

Cannabis Cuisine: Discovering the Best Edibles on the Market

28 April 2022 Comments Off

A Critical Overview of Cannabis Christmas: Best Edibles for 4/20 Introduction Cannabis Christmas, the unofficial holiday of weed enthusiasts, is fast approaching, with 4/20 just around the corner. This year’s top edibles are guaranteed to […]

Discovering the Beauty of the UK: 2 Unforgettable Road Trips

29 July 2021 Comments Off

Introduction: Road trips are a unique way to explore a country, and the United Kingdom has some fantastic routes to offer. Whether you are planning a summer vacation or a weekend break, a road trip […]

Suffolk Staycation: Embracing Local Tourism Amidst Global Crisis

29 July 2021 Comments Off

A Critical Overview of Domestic Tourism in the UK during the Pandemic As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, traveling abroad has become increasingly challenging, prompting many individuals to seek local seasonal getaways. Camping and […]

Are We Reading Less, or Just Reading Differently?

Culture

24 September 2025 Comments Off

The question of whether we read less today is a complex one. On the surface, the notion that we are no longer a “reading society” seems plausible. We have become a culture of instant gratification, [...]

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

Culture

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 [...]

Entertainment

Netflix Announces Magical Harry Potter News

16 May 2023 Comments Off

Gossip Commence: Netflix Announces Magical News Hold on to your broomsticks, fellow Potterheads! The wizarding world we all know and love is coming to Netflix UK and Ireland on May 17th! That’s right, all eight [...]

Cuisine

Fueling Your Body Right: The Power of Eating Well

29 July 2021 Comments Off

Eating a balanced diet is fundamental to maintain good health and optimize wellbeing. It is established that a healthy diet requires consuming an adequate amount of food and drink, including diverse nutrients in the right [...]

Cuisine

Predicting the Top Global Food Trends for 2022

28 April 2022 Comments Off

An Analysis of Emerging Food Trends in 2022 Critical Overview As the world gradually recovers from the pandemic, the food industry has begun exploring new food trends that offer customers new culinary experiences while considering [...]

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

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Decadent Old Delhi Butter Chicken Recipe Unveiled

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Sagrada Familia: The Iconic Temple of Barcelona

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Make Packing Hassle-Free with the Best Packing Cubes

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

28 July 2021 Comments Off on UK Black Lives Matter: Amplify our voices, we’re still ignored.

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Stellar Collision: an innovative blend of neo-soul, r&b and electro-pop

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Author: Anastaseea Photographer: Benji Wilson London-based artist abs is steadily carving out a space for herself in the UK neo-soul and R&B scene, as she blends funk, hip-hop and electro-pop sounds in a way that [...]

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

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

Are We Reading Less, or Just Reading Differently?

Top Global Food and Drink Festivals

Apple Releases Security Update for Major Security Vulnerability

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

Johnny Depp Likens Himself to Quasimodo Amid Ongoing Legal Battles and Public Scrutiny on His Personal Life

Netflix Announces Magical Harry Potter News

Experience the Rich Flavors of Ethiopian Chicken Stew

The Missile Chessboard: Ukraine’s Brutal Brinkmanship and the West’s Unsteady Hand

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