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A turning point for the West? Rubio’s civilisational blueprint

October 17, 2026October 16, 2026 By Oscar Viry-Babel

Unpacking Marco Rubio’s Civilizational Blueprint at the Acropolis On October 7, 2026, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stood on the rocky plateau

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

October 10, 2026October 14, 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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How does the Cornell 7 case force us to reflect on university culture?  

October 8, 2026October 11, 2026 By Sara Owens

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

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The Trump-Xi Summit: What the recent talks mean for the future of US-China Relations.

October 8, 2026October 8, 2026 By Anahita Yarahmadi

The past few weeks have proved to be consequential for the condition of world politics, with world leaders taking action in the backdrop

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The Federal Reserve: Curb Your Inflation

February 28, 2026February 28, 2026 By Caspian Davies

For anyone who follows the White House on social media page or takes a look at Donald Trump’s own media platform, Truth Social,

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Opinion: Examining Donald Trump’s Language Toward Female Reporters

February 24, 2026 By Olivia Lyons

Trump’s approach to dealing with female journalists is commonly regarded as lacking basic respect.

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Super Bowl LX Halftime Show: An All-American Performance

February 11, 2026February 11, 2026 By Caspian Davies

2026 Grammy winner Bad Bunny (Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio) finally delivered his much-anticipated halftime performance as the Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England

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The Arrest of Don Lemon: The Case of Independent Journalism

February 5, 2026February 5, 2026 By Caspian Davies

On the 30th of January, former CNN news anchor Don Lemon was arrested by the FBI at a Los Angeles hotel on account

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Opinion: ‘He’s my Mayor! (I live in…)’ Why does Zohran Mamdani’s win feel like a win for everyone?

November 9, 2025November 9, 2025 By Rida Ali

‘He’s my Mayor! (I live in…)’ Why does Zohran Mamdani’s win feel like a win for everyone? If you’ve been online this week,

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