Photo by Evan Brockett, via Unsplash. Haiti is currently at a stalemate, stuck between warring gangs, uncertain leadership and a vicious bloody colonial history. The citizens are stranded on the island, cut away from any medical and food aid, slowly wasting away, with IPC reports that 4.5 million people are facing acute food insecurity. The...
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Social Media and News Consumption: Should we change our approach to information?
The effect of social media platforms on news isn’t as innocent as it seems.
TikTok’s global rise started in 2018 after ByteDance, creator of Douyin, bought Musical.ly and expanded it under a new brand. It has rapidly become addictive due to how quickly it identifies what the user likes and brings related content to their For You page.
What’s the Difference Between Socialism and Communism?
We all see the terms ‘socialism’ and ‘communism’ used in politics, and in everyday conversation it can be tricky to distinguish the two.
Dominic Cummings Interview: Waging War on Today’s Politics or Driving the Country to Disaster?
Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s former chief advisor, Dominic Cummings appeared, once again, to show his subsisting challenge to the UK Government in his exclusive interview with the BBC’s Political Editor Laura Kuennssberg.
Iraq: The fight for human rights
A hospital fire which broke out on 13 July is the most recent cause for ongoing protests in Iraq, demanding for basic human rights.
Stand in Solidarity: World Refugee Day 2021
Sunday 20th June marks the 20th World Refugee Day. A day to stand in solidarity with the millions that have been displaced from their homes, facing conflict and a constant threat of persecution, we explore contributions made by those who know life as a refugee.
America: Jab, jab, cross!
The number of people in America getting vaccinated has stagnated in recent weeks. Queue America's vaccination incentive programme.
Is the UK headed towards a third Covid wave?
With sunny blue skies, the easing of restrictions and exam season coming to an end, an approaching third wave of coronavirus is the last thing we want to be thinking about, but this is exactly what some scientists are warning of. Firstly, the good news… The UK recorded 0 Covid related deaths yesterday, for the...
Labour’s Anti-Semitism Row: Jeremy Corbyn Returns
Sir Keir Starmer has readmitted Jeremy Corbyn, the Labour Party’s former leader, after an anti-Semitism row, but not as an MP.
What I think about the Extinction Rebellion protests
With peaceful protests, mass arrests and roadblocks, Extinction Rebellion are trying to catch our attention again.
One Country, Two Systems: Surging Protests in Hong Kong Clash with China’s 70th Anniversary Parades
A comprehensive guide to the Hong Kong protests.