We Tried Vertu’s ‘Web3’ Phone. It Scared Us
The luxury phone maker refuses to die. We tested its new Metavertu handset and were led down a rabbit hole of legal disputes and security concerns.Continue Reading
2023-02-25
How Nicola Sturgeon mastered the art of public image and won support for a decade
With Nicola Sturgeon’s departure, the UK has lost an expert in constructing a public image and winning support across political divides. Sturgeon led the Scottish National Party (SNP) to an unprecedented five electoral victories – three in Westminster and two in her home parliament of Holyrood. As deputy and thenContinue Reading
2023-02-25
China: why Beijing has decided this is the year to ‘unify’ with Taiwan
The likelihood of China using military force to “reunify” Taiwan is growing. Some believe the Chinese government could use military action to distract its population from troubles at home after China’s economic growth fell to its second lowest level for decades in 2022. There are numerous signals from Beijing aboutContinue Reading
2023-02-25
Omagh police shooting: why attack comes at a difficult time in Northern Ireland
The shooting of a police officer in Omagh on Thursday evening is another horrific reminder that Northern Ireland remains a deeply and dangerously divided society. Though it has not been confirmed that the assailants were paramilitaries, the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has stated that it is investigating linksContinue Reading
2023-02-24
Democratic attorneys general sue FDA to drop all remaining restrictions on abortion pill
Boxes of mifepristone, the first pill given in a medical abortion, are prepared for patients at Women’s Reproductive Clinic of New Mexico in Santa Teresa, U.S., January 13, 2023. Evelyn Hockstein | Reuters A coalition of a dozen Democratic attorneys general sued the Food and Drug Administration on Friday toContinue Reading
2023-02-24
‘Cocaine Bear’ Is a Buzz Kill
The movie seems destined for internet infamy but doesn’t live up to the promise of its viral trailer.Continue Reading
2023-02-24
Ukraine: Beijing’s peace initiative offers glimpse at how China plans to win the war
Beijing’s “Position on the Political Settlement of the Ukraine Crisis” has now been officially released by the country’s foreign ministry, after being foreshadowed by China’s top diplomat, Wang Yi, at the recent Munich Security Conference. Short on detail and rich in generalities, the peace plan confirms what Beijing sees asContinue Reading
2023-02-24
London art exhibitions 2023, from Donatello at the V&A to Sarah Lucas, and the new National Portrait Gallery
Spain and the Hispanic World: Treasures from the Hispanic Society Museum & Library Portrait of a Little Girl, Diego Velazquez, c1638-42 / The Hispanic Society of America This exploration of Spanish and Hispanic art and culture from the ancient world to the early 20th century promises to be stunning. ItContinue Reading
2023-02-24
Marcelo completes transfer to former club just days after leaving Olympiacos
MARCELO has rejoined Brazilian club Fluminense. The former Real Madrid star has signed a contract that will run until December 2024, with an option to extend for a further year. 1 Marcelo left Olympiacos by mutual consentCredit: Reuters The club announced the arrival of the veteran defender on Twitter. FluminenseContinue Reading
2023-02-24
Ukraine: this new cold war must end before the world faces Armageddon
One year of war and Russia is still mired in its second invasion of its neighbour’s internationally recognised territory – which turned out to be much bloodier and more devastating than the first due to Ukraine’s incomparably stronger resistance. The war’s international dimension has been dramatically emphasised by the recentContinue Reading
2023-02-24