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

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

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Can’t Afford To, Can’t Afford Not To

It is fashionable to say that defence of the realm is a governments most important duty. There is a chivalric,

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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
#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 10, 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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#FEATURED #Latest #US #Women's rights

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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Donald Trump and Xi Jinping at Joint Base Andrews during Xi's 2026 state visit
#China #Latest #US

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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#Justice #Opinion

Opinion: The Case Against the Jury

October 7, 2026October 7, 2026 By Aidan Forde

This article comes at a time in which many rejoice at the government’s recent decision to reverse plans to scrap some jury trails,

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#Uncategorized

Opinion: UK Needs a Protectionist Policy

October 7, 2026October 9, 2026 By Meghan Thomas

In modern politics and current international relations, there has been a rise in the use of protectionist policies, mainly used in the USA

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