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Why Biden might drop his vice president (and reasons why he shouldn’t)
Despite receiving the greatest number of votes cast in a presidential election, there is discussion among some Democrats and commentators about breaking up the Biden-Harris partnership for the 2024 election. While Joe Biden has become the target of much criticism for the inflationary challenges of the current US economy, itContinue Reading
Ukraine recap: spring comes too early for Putin’s tanks – easy targets as they stick in the mud
Reading the international press on the first day of spring in Ukraine, it appears that Russia has jumped the gun somewhat in its “spring offensive”. It has poured troops and armour into an area around the town of Vuhledar in southern Ukraine in what Ukrainian officials have referred to asContinue Reading
Ex-Chelsea ace Costa carried off with serious-looking injury for Wolves vs Spurs
DIEGO COSTA was carried off in agony against Tottenham with what looked a serious injury. Wolves’ ex-Chelsea striker was replaced by Raul Jimenez after 28 minutes. 3 Former Chelsea and Atletico Madrid frontman Diego Costa had to be be carried off on a stretcher as Wolves hosted Spurs in theContinue Reading
Windsor framework: why Rishi Sunak was able to secure the Brexit deal that others couldn’t
For years, the EU-UK relationship has been bruised by the seemingly impossible puzzle of post-Brexit, Northern Ireland trade arrangements. Yet, after just four months of talks led by Rishi Sunak’s government, we now have a new deal. The “Windsor framework” was announced at the friendliest joint EU-UK press conference anyoneContinue Reading
Tom Sizemore: The Hollywood hardman who fell from grace
T om Sizemore made a name for himself as a quintessential Hollywood hardman, after starring in multiple high-octane thrillers. The US actor carved out his niche in the 90s, though he later fell from grace following a string of convictions and substance abuse issues. Since his first appearance in theContinue Reading
Estonian elections: conquered by Russia for centuries, why this Baltic country is worried about the Ukraine war
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
Inquiries differ on why the 2017 Manchester bombing wasn’t prevented – here’s why
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
Oakeshott and Hancock: betraying a confidential source damages journalism and is a threat to public health
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
Mexico protests: fears for democracy prompt mass demonstrations
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
Antipsychotics are increasingly being prescribed to children – here’s why we should be concerned
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