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Opinion: Europe: A Continent in Catastrophe

October 31, 2025October 31, 2025 By Caspian Davies

Caspian Davies explores the current European identity crisis, and what countries can do to return to its position as a major power on

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#Gender #Women's rights

In what ways has the MeToo movement changed the political and public climate in the years since it began?  

October 29, 2025October 29, 2025 By Sophie Gwyther

Since the 21st century, social movements have played a prominent role in shaping both the political and public climate. Among these, the #MeToo

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#Asia #China #World

Panda diplomacy: The Politics of Pandas

October 29, 2025 By Michael Mammadov

For decades, China has loaned its Giant Pandas to zoos worldwide, a symbol of generosity but also a gesture that blends cultural charm

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#British #Gender #Latest

Opinion – Politicisation of Women: Party Politics and the Grooming Gang’s Inquiry

October 27, 2025October 27, 2025 By Antonia Heath

The grooming gang inquiry seems to have been all over the headlines for all the wrong reasons and, with the establishment of a

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#Europe #Gender #Health #Latest

What is Breast Cancer Awareness Month ?

October 27, 2025October 26, 2025 By Laura Bacha

Every year, from the 1st to the 31st of October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month takes place in many countries. This is an international

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#COVID-19 #Economy #Health #Latest #Politics

Antibiotic Anarchy: Why Antimicrobial Resistance is More Than a Medical Crisis

October 25, 2025November 2, 2025 By Cara Challand

Antimicrobial Resistance seems like it is predominantly a medical crisis, but its implications extend far beyond health, posing significant economic and political threats across borders.

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#British #Opinion #Politics

Opinion: The Leviathan and the modern British state

October 22, 2025October 24, 2025 By Michael Mammadov

Thomas Hobbes’ seminal work, The Leviathan, is imagined as an all-encompassing entity, protruding irremovable into every aspect of life. Forged by their collective

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#British #US Politics

Desensitising and Dividing: The Media’s Role in Encouraging Radicalism

October 20, 2025October 19, 2025 By Hugh Seear

Counter Terrorism Policing recently announced that one in five arrests on terrorism charges in the UK are of children under the age of

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#Environment #Latest #World

Jane Goodall – An Inspiration for the Younger Generations

October 20, 2025October 17, 2025 By Laura Bacha

Dr Jane Goodall, born in April 1934, passed away on October 1st 2025. This British scientist was known worldwide for her work with

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#British #Latest #Politics

Opinion: The Rise of Minor Parties – Why Voters are Turning Their Backs on Labour and the Conservatives

October 18, 2025October 29, 2025 By Bertie Bramham

Disillusioned by political scandals and political U-turns, voters are increasingly turning to emerging political parties that better reflect their values, driving a nationwide

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