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Ukraine war: after recapture of Kherson the conflict is poised at the gates of Crimea
More than the offensives that retook so much land in September, the recent recapture of Kherson marks a clear decision point for Ukraine. Russian forces are now definitively on the defensive – their priority is not to take or retake ground, but to try to hold what they have. ToContinue Reading
I’m an I’m A Celeb body language expert and Matt Hancock isn’t being authentic – and here’s why
A BODY language expert has revealed why Matt Hancock isn’t being authentic on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here. The former Health Secretary has been a huge topic of conversation during his stint in the jungle. A body language expert has explained why Matt Hancock isn’t being authenticRexContinue Reading
UK supreme court rules Scotland cannot call a second independence referendum – the decision explained
The UK supreme court has ruled that the Scottish parliament does not have the power to unilaterally call a second referendum on Scottish independence. The judgment comes in response to a request from the lord advocate (the senior law officer of the Scottish government) for a decision on whether aContinue Reading
In 2020, universities shifted to online learning – three lessons from students’ experiences
Ground Picture/Shutterstock For young people who were in university at the height of the COVID pandemic, the university experience was suddenly radically different to what they had expected. Teaching moved quickly online, with students forced to adjust to using digital tools to complete their learning at home. Those looking forwardContinue Reading
Fans all say same thing after Antonio Rudiger’s hilarious running vs Japan
ANTONIO RUDIGER sent social media abuzz with his bizarre running during Germany’s clash with Japan. The Real Madrid star was in action for his country as they kicked off their 2022 World Cup campaign in Qatar. 3 Antonio Rudiger bizarrely ran towards the touchline 3 Fans noticed the Germany star’sContinue Reading
Fans all say the same thing after Antonio Rudiger’s hilarious running during World Cup clash against Japan
ANTONIO RUDIGER sent social media abuzz with his bizarre running during Germany’s clash with Japan. The Real Madrid star was in action for his country as they kicked off their 2022 World Cup campaign in Qatar. 3 Antonio Rudiger bizarrely ran towards the touchline 3 Fans noticed the Germany star’sContinue Reading
Voter suppression: how democracies around the world are using new rules to make it harder to vote
Attempts to stop voters getting to polling stations, increase waiting times to place a ballot or add restrictions on who can vote are becoming issues in democracies around the world. Techniques vary, but the intention is the same – to make voting more difficult. In the recent US midterm elections,Continue Reading
East Wall asylum seeker protests suspended
Protests over the housing of asylum seekers in Dublin’s East Wall have been suspended. It comes after Minister for Integration Roderic O’Gorman agreed to meet residents. Protestors have been turning out in their hundreds in recent days, demonstrating outside a newly opened emergency accommodation centre in East Wall. The oldContinue Reading
US politics: midterm elections have handed Joe Biden a divided Congress – history tells us that’s bad for good government
Contrary to the expectations of many observers, the “red wave” stopped at the House of Representatives and only delivered the Republican Party a small majority. The Senate, though, will remain under Democrat control. So the US Congress will be divided until the 2024 election and the Biden administration no longerContinue Reading
Stars of Love Actually to reunite for 20th anniversary special
T he stars of Love Actually will reunite for a special 20th anniversary special on US network ABC, it has been announced. The one-hour special will look at how the film became a beloved Christmas tradition and a global sensation, with exclusive interviews with cast members. Hugh Grant, Dame EmmaContinue Reading