Politics (Page 606)

China’s Winter Games are overshadowed by human rights problems and overreaching state surveillance.Continue Reading

NicoElNino via Shutterstock Wars always used to begin to with the softening up of an enemy with artillery fire. More recently, artillery has been replaced by strategic bombers or cruise missiles fired from naval vessels hundreds of miles away. This has made for eye-grabbing prime-time viewing in countries not beingContinue Reading

In recent years, discussion of politics in the west has been peppered with ominous warnings –- democratic backsliding, authoritarian populism, neofascist movements and the end of liberal democracy. This is of particular concern in countries like the US, which spent much of the last century touting itself as the leaderContinue Reading

“I get it and I will fix it,” declared Boris Johnson in parliament as he delivered his response to the initial findings from an inquiry into partying at Downing Street during pandemic lockdowns. After weeks of frenzied criticism and emotional responses from the public about their own suffering during theContinue Reading

Opposition parties have rallied against the Government’s decision to press ahead with the traditional format of Leaving Cert exams. Minister for Education Norma Foley said the profile of grades for this year will be based on that of last year. The decision has received widespread criticism from opposition parties, whoContinue Reading

We tested a sensor-packed ski boot insole to see if it really could perfect our parallel turns.Continue Reading

A year after a military coup, Myanmar remains mired in conflict. The country’s military, the Tatmadaw, has failed to convince most of Myanmar’s 55 million people of the legitimacy of its rule. Anti-coup resistance continues to be widespread nationwide. The anniversary will be marked within Myanmar by a “silent strike”,Continue Reading

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has apologised after a report exposed failings of leadership and behaviour in Downing Street during pandemic lockdowns that was “not appropriate”. While the report was significantly shorter than had been initially expected, four takeaway points merit attention. 1. Not a full report – but significant findingsContinue Reading

You’re unmoved by Joe Rogan’s pledges to “try harder,” or maybe just ready to try something new. Either way, you’ll want to hang onto your curated lists.Continue Reading

Prisons in Myanmar have been ordered to clean the gallows, in an apparent preparation for the execution of 101 political prisoners who have been sentenced to death since the military coup one year ago. These would be the first official executions in the country in over three decades. It isContinue Reading