Politics
Why do far-right parties come to power and why is European popular opinion shifting to the far end of the right? In the late spring months of 2000, a Germany engulfed by a political crisis would come to an end. CDU chairman Wolfgang Schäuble was forced to resign due to
Literature
The Ballad of Songbird and Snakes is the prequel of the famous book and film series ‘The Hunger Games’. It takes a deep dive into the story of future president of Panem, Coriolanus Snow. He is the only boy of the great house of Snow, a powerful family that was
Politics
U-turn by Rishi Sunak Mr Sunak announced measures to curb migration by 300 000 just over two weeks ago. The flagship part of this package was to raise the minimum income threshold for family visas to £38 700 from the previous £18 600, this measure was meet with great criticism
Culture
It is a chilly Saturday morning under a sombre grey sky and the persistent drizzle of rain. The entrance to the Vincent Van Gogh Alive Exhibition poses an amusing challenge: a door bearing a sign in Swedish: “Pull the door. HARD!” With enough willpower and strength, the door manages to
Politics
A year ago Europe was struggling with an energy crisis, a new geopolitical world, and increasingly needing to resolve matters by itself. A lot has changed since then, new political leaders and crises have appread, and it's worth asking the question of what the people of Europe think
Politics
Rudy Giuliani Forced to Pay Huge Fine A jury in Washington DC ordered Mr Giuliani, the former Trump attorney, to pay $148 million to two election workers from Georgia for defaming their names after the 2020 presidential election. Mr Giuliani has repeatedly stated that he can not afford to pay,
Culture
Pyotr Illyich Tchaikovsky (7 May 1840 - 6 November 1893) was a Russian composer of the Romantic period. He was also the first Russian composer to become well known internationally with music that would make a lasting impression for nearly a century succeeding his death. His most famous works are
Politics
Many are seeing COP28 as a defining moment in the fight against climate change, and many have been worried about the United Arab Emirates, a large oil nation in the Middle East hosting the event, the president of COP28 is the CEO of a major oil company as well. With
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George Santos Expelled House Republican George Santos has been expelled from congress, this due to an ethics reports verdict that the former New York representative had broken federal law. Mr Santos joins an exclusive club of only 6 representatives (including himself) to be expelled from the House of Representatives in
Literature
We Were Liars follows the story of a wealthy but broken family, known as the Sinclairs. Candance, our narrator, is the eldest grandchild of the Sinclairs. “The Sinclairs are athletic, tall and handsome. We are old-money Democrats. Our smiles are wide, our chins square, and our tennis serves aggressive.” -
Culture
Anne Raven Wilkinson, born in New York City on February 2, 1935 was an American dancer who is credited for having been the first African American woman to dance for a major classical ballet company. How it all Started Wilkinson became fascinated with ballet at a young age, after seeing
Politics
What the debate between Florida governor Ron DeSantis and California governor Gavin Newsom can tell us about the 2024 presidential election. With 2024 ever looming and campaigning ramping up, with the major contenders out and about greeting and rallying voters, its worth looking at what the main issues of the