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Why Are French Students Protesting?

Recently, French students have been taking part in collective action to raise their concerns about the education system.  With more

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Reading This Article Will Make You Beautiful 

One dull evening, I was scrolling on TikTok when a strange video flooded my screen. It was a short compilation

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Opinion: Journey to the Left- Genuine progress or a show to gain votes?

In recent years there has been a sharp political shift to the “hard right” of politics, with nearly a quarter

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How does the Cornell 7 case force us to reflect on university culture?  

Last month, a shocking but recognisable story emerged from Cornell University, reminding us how sexual assault survivors often still battle

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The Political Atlas: Can a Country Really Survive Without an Army?

The Political Atlas: Can a Country Really Survive Without an Army?

October 11, 2026October 11, 2026
How does the Cornell 7 case force us to reflect on university culture?  

How does the Cornell 7 case force us to reflect on university culture?  

October 8, 2026October 11, 2026
What Could Grok Mean For the Future of Women’s Rights?

What Could Grok Mean For the Future of Women’s Rights?

February 5, 2026February 5, 2026
Opinion – Do the plans for “New Gaza” overshadow the issues at the centre of the conflict and peace process?

Opinion – Do the plans for “New Gaza” overshadow the issues at the centre of the conflict and peace process?

February 3, 2026February 3, 2026
#Education #Europe #Latest #World

Why Are French Students Protesting?

October 13, 2026October 13, 2026 By Olivia Lyons

Recently, French students have been taking part in collective action to raise their concerns about the education system.  With more than 6,000 detained,

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#Latin America #World

Colombia: The Political Dilemmas Dividing the Country

October 12, 2026October 12, 2026 By Ayesha Lewis

In May of this year, Colombia went to the polls to elect a new right-wing president, replacing the country’s first ever left-wing government.

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#Politics #US #US Politics

Opinion: Could Trump Cancel the Midterms?

October 12, 2026October 12, 2026 By Sophie Muir

The short answer is no. But Trump still persists in doing everything he can to swing the results. You only have to look

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#Arts & Culture #Gender #Latest

Reading This Article Will Make You Beautiful 

October 12, 2026October 13, 2026 By Lucy Birch

One dull evening, I was scrolling on TikTok when a strange video flooded my screen. It was a short compilation of videos and

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#British #Health

Opinion: Who Will Support Britain’s Ageing Population? 

October 11, 2026October 11, 2026 By Ella Ferguson

The number of people aged 90 or over in the UK has reached an all-time high of 625,000, meanwhile the fertility rate has

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#Education #Europe #Politics

France’s Education Crisis: Protests, Promises, and Political Pressure

October 11, 2026October 11, 2026 By Rebeka Humlova

When students have to take to the streets to demand functioning classrooms and enough teachers, France’s education crisis becomes more than a school

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#Central America #FEATURED #Politics

The Political Atlas: Can a Country Really Survive Without an Army?

October 11, 2026October 11, 2026 By Berenike Mihalyi

With almost 200 countries in the world, international political coverage still tends to have a habit of returning to the same large players.

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#Economy #Housing Crisis #Spain

Opinion: 87-year-old disabled woman evicted from her home of over 70 years on a stretcher – Spain’s housing crisis is putting an entire generation’s future at risk

October 10, 2026October 13, 2026 By Clemmie LLoyd-Williams

At the age of almost 90, an investment company forced Maricarmen Abascal out of her home due to her being unable to pay

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#Government #Latest #Opinion #Politics

Opinion: Journey to the Left- Genuine progress or a show to gain votes?

October 10, 2026October 10, 2026 By Harry Wallace-Knight

In recent years there has been a sharp political shift to the “hard right” of politics, with nearly a quarter of voters in

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#Politics #Russia #US #US Politics

Opinion: The Second Cold War: Why the New Space Race Is Just the Tip of the Iceberg

October 10, 2026October 9, 2026 By Oscar Viry-Babel

In 1969, Neil Armstrong planted the American flag on the Moon and signalled victory in the Space Race over the Soviet Union in

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