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US midterms: five reasons why the election results matter
As the US midterm election results roll in, it’s evident that the Republican “red wave” that many experts anticipated hasn’t materialised. Early numbers indicate that Republicans are likely to take back the House of Representatives but by slimmer numbers than expected, even as the US Senate remains a toss-up. WhileContinue Reading
Manston holding facility: does the UK’s treatment of asylum seekers violate the law?
A woman held at the Manston holding facility in Kent is taking legal action against Home Secretary Suella Braverman. The asylum seeker claims that she was held unlawfully in “egregiously defective conditions” at the centre. Her case is supported by the organisation Detention Action, and another case is being putContinue Reading
Philosophy can help us deal with failures that seem insurmountable
GoodStudio/Shutterstock Philosophically speaking, some kinds of failure are more interesting than others. Failing to make a meeting on time or not being able to get out of bed without hitting snooze at least once on your alarm would fall in the “less interesting” camp. You can listen to more articlesContinue Reading
Israel election: what history can tell us about the prospects for stable government under Bibi Netanyahu
After a brief stint in opposition, Benyamin Netanyahu’s Likud party and their far-right allies have bucked the pollsters’ predictions of an electoral stalemate and look set to take power with a majority in the Knesset (the Israeli parliament). It will be the most right-wing government since the founding of theContinue Reading
Pep Guardiola slams ‘crazy World Cup’ after Sepp Blatter admits it was a ‘mistake’ to host tournament in Qatar
PEP GUARDIOLA has slammed the “crazy World Cup” and would totally understand some of his Manchester City squad having one eye on the showpiece in Qatar. The first ever winter edition of the tournament gets underway later this month. 1 Pep Guardiola is fuming about the winter World CupCredit: GettyContinue Reading
COVID vaccines: many people have had two doses but not their boosters – here’s why that might be
There are a variety of reasons why some people may have not come forward for their booster vaccines. Pormezz/Shutterstock In England, the current pandemic strategy relies on vaccine protection to minimise the impacts of COVID infections. But vaccine uptake is not as good as it could be. As of OctoberContinue Reading
Now TV is finally available on Android TV, Google TV and Chromecast
The rollout brings the streamer to some of the most popular Android TV sets on the market, from brands such as Sharp, Phillips, and Panasonic. Plus, you can get the service on Nvidia Shield, a more powerful streaming media device for serious binge-watchers and entertainment junkies. But how can IContinue Reading
Floyd Mayweather vs Deji undercard – who is fighting on HUGE Dubai show?
FLOYD MAYWEATHER takes on YouTube star Deji this weekend in his latest exhibition clash in the Middle East. The 50-0 fighter is coming off a round two stoppage win over Japanese MMA influencer Mikuru Asakura. 2 Floyd Mayweather will face Deji in an exhibition clash on November 13Credit: Getty ImagesContinue Reading
US midterms: 42 new voting laws since 2021 risk undermining confidence in American democracy
Soon after the first results had been declared in the 2020 US midterm elections it became clear that the “red wave” of Republican victories many pundits had thought would hand them control of both houses of Congress was not materialising as expected. And what was especially marked was that candidatesContinue Reading
A bad night for Trump? Four takeaways from the US midterm elections so far
Democrats were enjoying a stronger-than-expected showing in the US midterm elections early on Wednesday, as it appeared the party was limiting its losses in the US House of Representatives and capturing important governors’ races. But as votes were still being counted in several states, there remained the possibility that RepublicansContinue Reading