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What’s next for the anti-Nato left after Ukraine?
When Russian troops invaded Ukraine in February 2022, much of the political left across the western world were faced with a dilemma. Unlike in 2003 – when US oil interests seemed to explain the invasion of Iraq all too neatly – this time it was much more difficult to putContinue Reading
Apple cider vinegar: is drinking this popular home remedy bad for your teeth? A dentist explains
Apple cider vinegar is said to help with weight loss, heart health, managing cholesterol and blood sugar levels. Shutterstock/VasiliyBudarin Apple cider vinegar has become a popular home remedy in recent years and has been used for centuries in cooking and medicine. It’s thought to help with a wide range ofContinue Reading
Are the fish in your aquarium happy? Five things to look out for
Beautiful landscape/Shutterstock If 1,500 captive mammals suffocated to death in a zoo, their suffering would spark an outcry. So when a Berlin hotel aquarium exploded at the end of 2022, why did so few people comment on the welfare of the fish? Aquatic species don’t seem to induce the sameContinue Reading
Why food is such a powerful symbol in political protest
Shutterstock Food is a hot issue in today’s activism. Last year, UK climate group Just Stop Oil hurled tomato soup at Vincent Van Gogh’s Sunflowers at the National Gallery in London. Later they smeared cake on a Madame Tussauds waxwork of King Charles. Protesters affiliated with the German group LetzteContinue Reading
Dominic Ongwen: how the case of a former child soldier exposed weaknesses in international criminal law
Guilt and innocence are rarely clear-cut, even in the most heinous of crimes. The recent appeal of Dominic Ongwen, former commander in the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA), shines a light on the complexity of defence in international criminal law. In December, the International Criminal Court (ICC) refused Ongwen’s appeal, cementingContinue Reading
Brit award snub for female artists shows there is a long way to go – Sam Smith
S am Smith has said the 2023 Brit Awards not nominating any female musicians in its artist of the year category shows there is “still a long way to go”. In 2021, it was announced the award ceremony would scrap male and female categories, and introduce gender-neutral gongs in theirContinue Reading
COVID: unvaccinated people may be seen as ‘free riders’ and face discrimination
Siberian Art/Shutterstock More than five billion people globally have now been vaccinated against COVID-19. Of course, many of the three billion or so who haven’t may not yet have been able to access a COVID vaccine, particularly in low-income countries. But a portion of those who are unvaccinated have chosenContinue Reading
Al Nassr fans release balloons for ex-Arsenal star on Cristiano Ronaldo’s debut and chant his name repeatedly
AL NASSR fans released balloons in support of a former Arsenal man during Cristiano Ronaldo’s debut. Ronaldo, 37, played his first competitive game for the Saudi Arabian outfit against Ettifaq on Sunday following his £175million-a-year move to the Middle East. 3 Al Nassr fans released balloons in support of DavidContinue Reading
‘Sleep tight dad’ – Romeo Beckham taunts dad David after Arsenal beat Man Utd
ARSENAL fan Romeo Beckham trolled dad David after the Gunners’ last-gasp win over Manchester United. The Brentford B ace took in Sunday’s thriller with his old man in the expensive seats at the Emirates. 3 Romeo Beckham watched Arsenal’s clash with Manchester United next to his dad DavidCredit: RICHARD PELHAMContinue Reading
Brazil’s military is supposed to safeguard democracy – yet its power and self-image are a problem
The sacking of the three buildings comprising the seat of government in Brasilia on January 8 was a reminder of an unresolved tension in the heart of the Brazilian state: the role of the armed forces. As in many other democracies, Brazil’s armed forces are supposed to be apolitical servantsContinue Reading