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A Pause in Hostilities: Evaluating the Middle East Ceasefire

31 January 2025 content editor Comments Off

The latest ceasefire between Israel and the Palestinian territories surfaces from a confluence of factors that have necessitated a pause in hostilities. The escalation of violence had grave humanitarian impacts, drawing international outcry and calls […]

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Lockdowns Could Increase Child Poverty in UK, Latest Figures Show

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 [...]
Culture

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 [...]
North America

Google/Alphabet Do no evil?

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 [...]
Culture

Bafta TV Awards 2021: Full list of winners and nominees

Critical Overview The Bafta Television Awards are a highly anticipated event that celebrates the best television productions and performances of the year. The list of winners and nominees for the main categories at this year’s [...]
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 [...]

The UK and the Recognition of Palestine: A Diplomatic Tightrope

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7 August 2025 Comments Off

The protracted conflict between Israelis and Palestinians is a deeply entrenched geopolitical struggle, rooted in competing historical narratives, religious claims, and national aspirations. Its origins stretch back millennia, with both Jewish and Arab peoples holding […]

Lockdowns Could Increase Child Poverty in UK, Latest Figures Show

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29 July 2021 Comments Off

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 […]

Digital Mind Wash: How the Internet Shapes Our Brains

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24 September 2025 Comments Off

The internet promised us everything we ever wanted. A world of infinite knowledge, instant connection, and endless entertainment, all at our fingertips. Yet, in this new golden age of information, it has also given us […]

Venice Biennale 2022: A celebration of contemporary art

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28 April 2022 Comments Off

Critical Overview The 59th Venice Biennale is the latest edition of a grand international exhibition of contemporary art, which takes place in Venice, Italy. With 213 artists from 58 countries and countless official and unofficial […]

UK Unlikely to Experience Baby Boom Post-Pandemic

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29 July 2021 Comments Off

The latest research from King’s College London indicates that birth rates in the UK are unlikely to increase despite the initial speculation of a post-pandemic baby boom. The study drew from a group of women […]

Love Island 2021: Schedule and Details

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 [...]

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

28 April 2022 Comments Off

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 […]

Our Artful Brain, Changes and a Cunning Old Man

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 […]

France Lifts COVID Restrictions Across the Country

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 […]

Post-pandemic celebration: Brazil’s first Carnival 2022 kicks off

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28 April 2022 Comments Off

Critical Overview: The Rio Carnival, which took place from February 25 to 28, 2023, was an occasion to celebrate the African roots of Brazil. The event featured giant elephants, baobabs, and black superheroes parading on [...]

Syrian Air Defences Intercept Israeli Attack Over Aleppo

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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 [...]

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The Ultimate Guide to Nurturing Your Mental Health

17 May 2023 Comments Off

The Ultimate Guide to Nurturing Your Mental Health The Lowdown Maintaining your mental health is an essential part of living a happy and fulfilled life. It encompasses the way you feel about yourself, your relationships, [...]

Tech

Toshiba Stuck in Never-ending News Cycle from Hell

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 [...]

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Revolutionizing Capital: The Progressive Push for Cannabis Investments

28 April 2022 Comments Off

Critical Overview: The recent announcement by the German government to legalize recreational cannabis during its current term has generated considerable buzz. This move has raised questions about whether adult recreational use of cannabis will become [...]

Lucy Letby: The Dark Side of a Trusted Caregiver

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Police Federation Ties Strained Via Home Secretary Priti Patel

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Household Debt: A Key Economic Indicator

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Meta ramps up US store openings to drive Metaverse agenda

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New Alliances Strengthen Investments in Microchips and Cloud Technologies

29 July 2021 Comments Off on New Alliances Strengthen Investments in Microchips and Cloud Technologies

A Pause in Hostilities: Evaluating the Middle East Ceasefire

Lockdowns Could Increase Child Poverty in UK, Latest Figures Show

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

Google/Alphabet Do no evil?

Bafta TV Awards 2021: Full list of winners and nominees

UK theatre industry sees cautious optimism for 2022

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

Spring 2022 Travel Trends Revealed

Lockdowns Could Increase Child Poverty in UK, Latest Figures Show

Elon Musk ‘Rather Hates’ Being CEO of Tesla