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An image of a target aiming for a small vessel on the sea. At the top of the photo is the word "UNCLASSIFIED" in green. Under neath it are green lines measuring the length of the ship with the number 23 in the middle in green. Further down the image near the bottom is a green target symbol. The photo of the vessel is in black and white but around the image are faint green-grey rectangles.

An image of a target aiming for a small vessel on the sea. At the top of the photo is the word "UNCLASSIFIED" in green. Under neath it are green lines measuring the length of the ship with the number 23 in the middle in green. Further down the image near the bottom is a green target symbol. The photo of the vessel is in black and white but around the image are faint green-grey rectangles.

Trump’s Anti-Narcotics Campaign: Fanning the Flames of a War between Washington and Caracas

Trump has played a dangerous game, choosing to strike Venezuelan vessels allegedly carrying narcotics.

Luke Thompson

Nov 52 min read

A group of people walk along a sandy path at sunset, carrying bags and blankets. A man in the center kneels on the ground with his arms raised, appearing emotional or in prayer, while others around him gesture with peace signs and smile. The scene conveys a sense of relief, hope, or celebration amid a rugged landscape.

A group of people walk along a sandy path at sunset, carrying bags and blankets. A man in the center kneels on the ground with his arms raised, appearing emotional or in prayer, while others around him gesture with peace signs and smile. The scene conveys a sense of relief, hope, or celebration amid a rugged landscape.

Not Peace, But a Start: Ceasefire Offers Glimmer of Hope

Israel and Hamas' ceasefire has inspired hope in the Middle East after two years of war.

Luke Thompson

Oct 113 min read

Alaska Summit Fails to Generate a Ceasefire

Alaska Summit Fails to Generate a Ceasefire

Alaska Summit Fails to Generate a Ceasefire

The highly-anticipated Trump-Putin Alaska summit failed to live up to expectations.

Luke Thompson

Aug 172 min read

Labour’s Low Poll Ratings: A Warning, Not a Defeat

Labour's plunge in voter support is a sign for change.

Luke Thompson

Aug 12 min read

Macron’s State Visit: What a Renewed UK–France Alliance Means for the World

Emmanuel Macron's state visit to the UK has the power to redefine European relations.

Luke Thompson

Jul 82 min read

On the left, Gianni Infantino with a shaved head and is wearing a dark suit with a white shirt and a red tie. He is looking at Donald Trump to his right, with a slight smile.

On the left, Gianni Infantino with a shaved head and is wearing a dark suit with a white shirt and a red tie. He is looking at Donald Trump to his right, with a slight smile.

Trump's Travel Ban: How It Will Impact Sports?

What does the future of sports look like with Trump's travel ban on certain countries into the US?

Izzy Jubb

Jun 92 min read

Trump’s Selective Alliances: Restricting Some, Embracing Others

Trump's travel ban contradicts his aspiration to improve foreign relationships with China.

Luke Thompson

Jun 92 min read

A close-up shot of turquoise Adidas Gazelle trainers with bright orange stripes and turquoise laces.

A close-up shot of turquoise Adidas Gazelle trainers with bright orange stripes and turquoise laces.

Adidas Trainers Steal The Political Spotlight

Justin Trudeau's Adidas Gazelle's at the opening of Canadian Parliament have been hotly contested.

Rhianna Dankwa

May 302 min read

A close-up shot of Gary Lineker smiling at the camera. He has short, grey hair, light brown eyes, and a neatly trimmed grey mustache and goatee. He is wearing a white collared shirt and a dark suit jacket. The background is blurred and appears to be a dark reddish-brown.

A close-up shot of Gary Lineker smiling at the camera. He has short, grey hair, light brown eyes, and a neatly trimmed grey mustache and goatee. He is wearing a white collared shirt and a dark suit jacket. The background is blurred and appears to be a dark reddish-brown.

"It’s been a pleasure and a huge privilege": Gary Lineker to host final MOTD show on Sunday after antisemitic rat post

The BBC's flagship presenter Gary Lineker is stepping down from his role at Match of the Day.

Izzy Jubb

May 192 min read

A smiling Pope Leo XIV wearing a white zucchetto, glasses, and ornate red and gold vestments has his hands out waving to a crowd. He is standing against a red backdrop.

A smiling Pope Leo XIV wearing a white zucchetto, glasses, and ornate red and gold vestments has his hands out waving to a crowd. He is standing against a red backdrop.

A Pope For A Divided World: Can Leo XIV Unite More Than Just Catholics?

Pope Leo XIV - the first American in papacy - may be the bridge between different worlds.

Luke Thompson

May 122 min read

Close-up of a smartphone screen displaying the app icons for Shein and Temu. Shein's icon is a black square with a white "S", while Temu's is an orange square with the word "Temu" written on it.

Close-up of a smartphone screen displaying the app icons for Shein and Temu. Shein's icon is a black square with a white "S", while Temu's is an orange square with the word "Temu" written on it.

Shein and Temu tax loophole review may lead to higher UK prices

UK Shein and Temu customers may face price hikes if the "de minimis" tariff loophole is closed.

Rhianna Dankwa

May 52 min read

US President Donald Trump signing executive orders

US President Donald Trump signing executive orders

Tariffs and Tanks: How Trump’s Economic Nationalism Undermines The Fight Against Authoritarianism

Donald Trump's tariffs pushes an "America First" rhetoric and threatens crucial NATO alliances.

Luke Thompson

Apr 142 min read

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The two men are on stage with green lighting. A man wearing a black and white mask covering his entire face. He was a black bucket hat and is wearing a tracksuit. He holds a microphone to his lips in his left hand while pointing his right hand in front of him and holding a water bottle. In the background, a man in all black with a black balaclava and black sunglasses plays an electric guitar. Drums are behind the first man.

The two men are on stage with green lighting. A man wearing a black and white mask covering his entire face. He was a black bucket hat and is wearing a tracksuit. He holds a microphone to his lips in his left hand while pointing his right hand in front of him and holding a water bottle. In the background, a man in all black with a black balaclava and black sunglasses plays an electric guitar. Drums are behind the first man.

The Skinner Brothers, Baring Their Soul, Boy

The Skinner Brothers have made waves in accessibility within music, yet no one is talking about it. Why?

Liz Kieran

A concert at a stadium at night. Hundreds of fans are watching, only their silhouette is visible. Five people are on stage: a cellist, a drummer and three people playing the electric guitar. The lights are red. In the background are road lights.

A concert at a stadium at night. Hundreds of fans are watching, only their silhouette is visible. Five people are on stage: a cellist, a drummer and three people playing the electric guitar. The lights are red. In the background are road lights.

Ticket Touts: The New Epidemic?

Ticket touts and scams are plaguing the music industry. I should know, I've just been a victim of one.

Liz Kieran

Film poster for Wicked: For Good. In the bottom left, "WICKED" is in large ombre green to pink with "FOR GOOD" in smaller gold font. The date "NOVEMBER 21" is in even smaller font in white. Behind the film title is Jonathan Bailey in an elaborate dark green military-style jacket and trousers with extensive gold detailing. In the centre of the poster is Ariana Grande in a blue cinderella-like dress, shining tiara and holding a silver sceptre. Next to her is Cynthia Erivo, in green skin tone, wearing a black witch costume with a witches hat holding a broom in her right hand. On the right-hand-side is Michelle Yeoh wearing a blue and black dress with silver detailing. Her left arm is raised as she holds white orb. Behind her is Jeff Goldblum in a suit, light green detailed waistcoat, green trousers, a black jacket with red roses on it and pointy green shoes. He holds a dark green top hat in his right hand. The background is inside a gold and green castle with a yellow brick road and pink

Film poster for Wicked: For Good. In the bottom left, "WICKED" is in large ombre green to pink with "FOR GOOD" in smaller gold font. The date "NOVEMBER 21" is in even smaller font in white. Behind the film title is Jonathan Bailey in an elaborate dark green military-style jacket and trousers with extensive gold detailing. In the centre of the poster is Ariana Grande in a blue cinderella-like dress, shining tiara and holding a silver sceptre. Next to her is Cynthia Erivo, in green skin tone, wearing a black witch costume with a witches hat holding a broom in her right hand. On the right-hand-side is Michelle Yeoh wearing a blue and black dress with silver detailing. Her left arm is raised as she holds white orb. Behind her is Jeff Goldblum in a suit, light green detailed waistcoat, green trousers, a black jacket with red roses on it and pointy green shoes. He holds a dark green top hat in his right hand. The background is inside a gold and green castle with a yellow brick road and pink

Strength & Boundaries: Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo’s Emotional Journey on the Wicked: For Good Tour

Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo's real-life friendship runs deeper than their on-screen partnership in Wicked: For Good.

Luke Thompson

Thousands of people in a football stadium with their hands in the air. The foreground is slightly blurry.

Thousands of people in a football stadium with their hands in the air. The foreground is slightly blurry.

Personalisation in Sports

How accessible are our sports teams? And are our sporting apps really all that?

Izzy Jubb

A zoom in on a branch of a Christmas tree with a golf treble clef ornament hanging on the branch. Underneath it is gold ribbon wrapping around the tree.

A zoom in on a branch of a Christmas tree with a golf treble clef ornament hanging on the branch. Underneath it is gold ribbon wrapping around the tree.

Is There A Right Time to Listen To Christmas Music?

Is November too early to listen to Christmas music? Should we wait until 1 December?

Rhianna Dankwa

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