Russia’s war in Ukraine has quickly refocused the politics of its Baltic neighbours. Renewed threats to national security have swiftly risen to the top of each nation’s priorities. In autumn 2022, Estonia like other Baltic countries, restricted travel over its land borders from Russia. Flights were already banned from RussiaContinue Reading
How can you hold the intelligence and security services accountable, when what they do is secret? The third and final report from the public inquiry into the 2017 Manchester arena bombing is a useful guide. Sir John Saunders, the retired judge in charge of the inquiry, has given a damningContinue Reading
It is an iron rule of journalism – probably the first lesson that a rookie reporter learns on joining a professional newsroom: never betray a confidential source. A core principle of the National Union of Journalists code of conduct states that a journalist “protects the identity of sources who supplyContinue Reading
Electoral reforms proposed by the Mexican government have sparked huge protests across the country. Hundreds of thousands of people took to the streets in more than 100 towns and cities in opposition to legislation passed by the government of Andrés Manuel López Obrador. The reform will slash funding to theContinue Reading
An increasing number of young people in the UK are being referred to child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS). Alongside this is the rising number of children prescribed medicines that treat mental illness. The evidence for the effectiveness and safety of these drugs comes almost entirely from studies inContinue Reading
The northern lights seen in the south of the UK weren't quite as vivid as the kind of displays seen closer to the polar regions basiczto/Shutterstock People across the UK, from the Shetland Islands to Somerset and from Norfolk to Northern Ireland, have been treated to a stunning display ofContinue Reading
The two bands complete the top bill of an all-male headline roster for this year, after much speculation surrounding the coveted spots on the Pyramid Stage. The announcement comes as the festival have released their line-up poster, with huge acts including Blondie, Lewis Capaldi, Lizzo, Aitch, Central Cee, Lana Del Rey,Continue Reading
IT’S the most expensive sport in the world – so it’s no surprise top Formula 1 drivers boast an eye-watering bank balance. The likes of Lewis Hamilton, Lance Stroll and Sergio Perez certainly enjoy life in the fast lane – with supercar collections, huge mansions and luxury holidays. 18 ForumulaContinue Reading
ONE of the creators of Russia’s Covid vaccine has been found brutally strangled to death in his Moscow apartment, in the latest mystery murder surrounding the country’s elite. Andrey Botikov, a top Russian scientist who developed the Sputnik V vaccine, was reportedly murdered with a belt during an altercation withContinue Reading
From Bigbug to Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery, here are our picks for the best streaming titles to feast your eyes on.Continue Reading
