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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
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
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
‘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
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
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
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
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
Misogyny in policing: how some male officers abuse their power over female victims and colleagues
John Gomez/Shutterstock The case of David Carrick, a serial rapist and a serving officer in the Metropolitan Police Service, is the latest shocking example of violence against women committed by the police. For years, I have studied misogyny in policing in England in Wales. I have crunched the numbers whenContinue Reading
Female football players are at much higher risk of career-ending ACL injuries – the science on why
Beth Mead dribbling the ball v Germany in the Women European Championship Final 2022. photographyjp/Shutterstock Women’s football is riding high. Not only are fans celebrating the success of the England team at the Arnold Clark Cup and Euro 2022, but this year will see the Fifa Women’s World Cup kickContinue Reading