TW: domestic abuse The passing of actor Sean Connery, best known for his on-screen portrayal of super-spy James Bond, has made headlines in seemingly every major outlet. It has also led to an outpouring of tributes by many, from fellow James Bond star Daniel Craig to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Predictably, obituary pieces have […]Read More
It was a sight that would once have been unthinkable. On 14th October, a car carrying the queen and heir apparent of Thailand was mobbed by protesters as it passed through the streets of Bangkok. The following day, the government banned political gatherings of five or more people and the publication of news and information […]Read More
A government-backed advertisement appeared on social media indicating a ballerina could retrain in cyber security. The advert depicted a ballet dancer tying her shoes with the caption “Fatima’s next job could be in tech (she just doesn’t know it yet).” The campaign promised to equip people “with the essential cyber skills needed to set you […]Read More
In true Banksy fashion, the widely celebrated street-artist has surprised both locals and art lovers globally with his new topical piece found on a quiet Nottingham street. Initially, the design attracted solely residents whom it reminded of Banksy’s earlier works, which prompted sporadic speculation that it could in fact be a genuine contribution. Despite the […]Read More
Will history end up repeating itself with Mr. Trump pulling off another shocker? Read More
I like to think of myself as a relatively fun person, so yesterday I spent two hours analysing the skills I had garnered from my French language and literature degree. Like I said, I’m a hoot. Six months into unemployed life, I have been delving back into the depths of my degree to discover every […]Read More
A common trait of liberal and left-wing English people is that they are ashamed to be English. This is because we see the behaviour of people like Nigel Farage or Steven Yaxley-Lennon, who declare themselves proud of their Englishness, proud to represent English culture against the forces of wokeness that try to destroy it. Antifeminist […]Read More
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With 21 days until Election Day in the USA, US President Donald Trump finds himself trailing his Democratic rival, Joe Biden, in several battleground state polls, with time running out to make a dent in Biden’s support. Biden holds a 10-point lead nationally, his largest of the campaign so far. New state polls released by […]Read More
Last week, the education charity Teach First announced that AQA, the largest exam board in the country, does not feature a single black author in its list of GCSE English Literature set texts. The report concluded that “there is no doubt that pupils should continue to learn from the kinds of literary classics that they […]Read More
Before Covid we weren’t blind to the fact that the rich and famous live very different lives to the rest of us, but the pandemic has shone a light on exactly how big the chasm between them and us really is. Singer Lana Del Rey was recently pictured wearing a face mask full of holes […]Read More
As the clocks struck midnight on the 31st December 2019, crowds welcomed 2020 with soaring delight. It was even coined the new decade of progress and hailed as the next roaring twenties. Unfortunately, the blissful naivety we once held could never prepare us for the year that brought with it the COVID era. 2020 has […]Read More
Following the shameful presidential debate that took place on September 29, Donald Trump has once again hoarded the world’s attention by confirming that both he and his wife have tested positive for COVID-19. Many have regarded this as a lie, assuming that he wants to avoid the embarrassment of attending the remaining presidential debates. Others […]Read More
In a normal presidential debate (ie. one prior to the 2016 election cycle), if the words “Would you shut up, man?” were uttered by a candidate on the debate stage, it would have been the soundbite of the night and would likely have grave consequences for said candidate. When former Vice President Joe Biden interjected […]Read More
At least seven people have been killed in protests triggered by the death of a man at the hands of police, who pinned him to the ground and tasered him repeatedly despite his pleas. The video of the incident shows 46-year-old father of two Javier Ordóñez begging officers to stop kneeling on his back and […]Read More
