On Saturday, June 10th, hundreds of people cycled the streets of London naked. Starting at various points across the capital, they all converged at Trafalgar square and rode down the mall to […]
World naked bike ride returns to London
Maria Sharapova has been denied entry to the French Open and other stories
The French Tennis Federation (FFT) has decided to not hand Russian professional tennis player, Maria Sharapova, a wildcard entry to the French Open to ‘protect’ the sport’s standards. Sharapova, who’s 30, was ranked too […]
Chelsea Manning freed from prison and other international stories
35-year-old US soldier, Chelsea Manning, who is responsible for leaking classified government materials to WikiLeaks, has been released from a Kansas Military prison today. Manning was convicted of espionage and 20 charges in […]
Trump accused of sharing classified information with Russians and other stories
Labour officially launch manifesto Labour have launched their manifesto, becoming the first major political party to do so before the general election. The party describe it as a ‘radical and responsible’ plan […]
Conservatives’ energy price cap policy and more stories
The Conservative Party has pledged to cap energy bills, as Prime Minister Theresa May takes her party’s campaign to York. Mrs May has said that even though most energy companies have seen their […]
The Duke of Edinburgh is retiring and other stories
The Duke of Edinburgh is retiring Buckingham Palace has announced that Prince Philip will be retiring from his official engagements. The retirement will begin in the autumn of this year when he […]
Dubai: The World’s Most…
If someone mentions Dubai, it usually conjures up a mental image of vertigo-inducing skyscrapers, excessive wealth, and a man-made island in the shape of a palm tree. Visiting the largest city in the […]
The Political Power of Music- a new book by Dave Randall
Sound System: The Political Power of Music written by musician, writer and activist Dave Randall is published this month by Pluto Press. Dave Randall explores the role of music in creating social change from […]
Madrid bans anti transgender bus and other international stories
A bright orange bus carrying an anti transgender message has been forced off the road after Madrid council agreed that it incited hatred. The message reads ‘Boys have penises, girls have vulvas. […]
Trump addresses congress and other international stories
In his first address to Congress, President Donald Trump has called for a renewal of the American spirit. Adopting a new, softer tone, the president condemned recent vandalism of Jewish cemeteries and […]
Average life expectancy to pass 90 by 2030
A study from the World Health Organisation and Imperial college London has found that average life expectancy will reach over 90 years by 2030. South Korean women will be the first to […]
Selling garden gnomes for drugs?
A police raid in Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand has found 300 stolen garden ornaments, most of which are believed to be linked with the dealing of methamphetamine. The property in the neighbourhood of […]
EU warns of ‘very hefty’ Brexit bill
The UK faces a ‘very hefty’ bill for Brexit according to European Commission President, Jean-Claude Juncker. In a speech to the Belgian Federal Parliament, he said; The British people have to know, […]
Kisenosato is Japan’s first home-grown sumo champion in 19 years
Japan is celebrating its first home-grown sumo champion in almost two decades. Kisenosato, who is 30, won the first tournament of the year and was promoted to the top-most yokozuna rank as […]
Diverse voices from the women’s march on London
It’s being reported that 100,000 people took part in the women’s march on London on 21st January. On the first day of Donald Trump’s presidency the march aimed to unite different voices […]
Christine Lagarde warns of rising inequality, and other stories
Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Christine Lagarde has said that she warned of the impact of rising inequality four years ago. Lagarde, the managing director of the International Monetary […]
The CIA release 13 million de-classified documents
The Central Intelligence Agency have released around 13 million declassified documents online. The documents are being released after a lengthy lawsuit against the CIA and a continued push from freedom of information […]
British tourists to be flown out of The Gambia and other stories
Thomas Cook is to begin flying around 1,000 UK holiday makers out of the West African nation of The Gambia. The decision has been made in response to the current political unrest […]
Chelsea Manning release and other international stories
Chelsea Manning, formerly Bradley Manning, will be released on the 17th of May after serving six years in prison for leaking documents to Wikileaks in 2010. Manning, a former US army private, […]
John Kasich leaves the Republican race- leaving the way clear for Donald Trump
As John Kasich drops out of the Republican race for the White House, Donald Trump becomes the party’s presumptive nominee. A presumptive nominee is a candidate who has the assurance of becoming […]
Media and migration
These days, you can live on the other side of the world from someone and still know what they’re doing, how they’re feeling and even what they’re eating. New media such as […]
Last week to see Lee Miller exhibition in London
Allow yourself to be swept up in the extraordinary life of fashion model turned World War II photojournalist, Lee Miller, at the Lee Miller: A Woman’s War exhibition before its residency at […]
Brit Week in Los Angeles
Alumni from the University of the Arts, London are among those featured this year at the 10th annual Brit Week. The University encompasses Central Saint Martins, Chelsea, Wimbledon and Camberwell Art Colleges, The […]
Canada- assisted suicide bill
Thursday 14th April saw an introduction of a bill to legalise doctor assisted suicide in Canada. The government of Canada led by staunch advocate of the bill Prime Minister Justin Trudeau have introduced this bill […]
Scientists in a flap over butterfly migration discovery
Every autumn, monarch butterflies across Canada and the USA migrate over 2,000 miles to the relative warmth of central Mexico. This journey is repeated instinctively by generations of monarchs, despite a fall in […]
Croatia willing to take just under 500 Refugees as part of EU-Turkey deal
Croatia is prepared to take in 476 refugees as part of the EU-Turkey deal on migrant swaps. The ‘one for one’ deal between Turkey and the European Union came into force on […]
Donald Trump Aims for Presidency
Donald Trump has just won another four primaries in four states this week, despite the increasing number of anti-Trump protests. A rally in Chicago on March 11th was shut down for safety reasons […]
Multiple bombings in Brussels- Belgian media publish image of alleged suspects
At least 34 people have been killed and 170 injured after coordinated bomb attacks on the main airport and the Metro system in Brussels. Belgian Prime Minister Charles Michel has condemned the attacks, as ‘blind, […]
Danish Parliament approves law to confiscate funds from refugees
A series of political changes to Danish migration law have been approved following a heated debate in the Danish Parliament. The Folketingssalen voted through new legislation that affects the benefits available to […]
UN condemns ‘staggering’ violence against Iraqi people
UN outlines the ‘staggering’ violence against Iraqi population Paris Ritz Hotel suffers a major blaze Iraqi Conflict The United Nations has released a report outlining what it calls the ‘staggering’ violence that […]
Security forces searching for surviving gunmen in Burkina Faso’s capital
There are fears in Burkina Faso that gunmen involved in the attack on the Hotel Splendid may have escaped. At least 29 people were killed in Friday’s attack. The hotel was popular […]
International News: Explosion in Istanbul and arrests in Germany
International news Tuesday 12th January 2016: Explosion in Sultanahmet Square – 10 people confirmed dead German police have arrested 211 people after violence in Leipzig US-led coalition bombs ISIS bank Istanbul […]
Gallipoli from the Ottoman perspective
The Ottoman perspective has been presented in a special conference marking staff and students who died at Gallipoli in 1915 during the Great War. There’s been a specific tribute to the University’s first […]
#FirstHarassment
It’s been a hard week for 12 year-old Junior MasterChef contestant Valentina Shulz from Brazil. Whilst she’s been focusing on trying to win her country’s edition of the internationally successful TV cookery […]
An act of war against France by Islamic State- French President
French president François Hollande says the Paris terror attacks are an ‘act of war.’ He says the Islamic State is responsible for the carnage. The Paris prosecutor’s office says the figure of […]
Multiple gun and grenade attacks in Paris- Massacre at Bataclan concert hall. Reports of at least 128 people killed over three hours. State of emergency in France. French President: ‘It’s horrific.’
It’s been reported by French media and official sources that at least 128 people have been killed in a series of deadly terrorist attacks all over the city. At least 200 have […]
Killing ‘Jihadi John’ justifiable- PM
The Prime Minister David Cameron says if the US airstrike in Raqqa, Syria has been successful the killing of Mohammed Emwazi, known as ‘Jihadi John’, was the ‘right thing to do’ In an […]
Red Arrows over London and protests greet visit of Indian Prime Minister
The RAF’s Red Arrows and noisy protesters have greeted the visit of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to London. The demonstration at Downing Street has been over human rights in India. UK […]
China state visit to UK sparks Mall protests
Protesters gathered at London’s St James’ Park as Chinese President Xi Jinping took part in a procession along the Mall. After the event, Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan were met by the […]
London pays its respects with a minute’s silence for the victims of terrorism at a Tunisian beach resort
All kinds of Londoners observed a minute’s silence at 12 noon today to remember the victims of the Tunisian massacre. 30 Britons were killed including several people from the London region. Wimbledon […]
Unlucky Lionesses- defeated in World Cup semi-final by late Japan goal
The England women’s team earned the respect of world football in Canada by matching the holders Japan throughout the match and going down to a very late goal after hitting the woodwork […]
Deaths of mother and teenage daughter in Esher linked with death of girl’s father in southern France
Surrey police are linking the discovering of the bodies of a mother and teenage daughter in Esher with the death of the girl’s father in southern France. 47 year old Lisa Anthony, […]
Massacre of Britons in Tunisia- one of the largest counter terrorism deployments seen since July 2005
The UK national policing response to the terrorist murder of holiday Britons in Tunisia has been described as ‘one of the largest counter terrorism deployments seen since July 2005.’ Official sources are […]
England Lionesses through to World Cup semi-final for the first time
England’s women’s team have beaten the World Cup hosts Canada 2-1 in Vancouver to reach the semi-finals for the first time. They held on after Jodie Taylor and Lucy Bronze scored two […]
At least 15 Britons killed in Tunisian beach massacre- PM warns The UK faces ‘severe terrorist threat”
At least 15 Britons are among the 39 holidaymakers killed in the Tunisian beach massacre and the Prime Minister warns the UK faces ‘a severe terrorist threat.’ Kalashnikov-wielding student Seifeddine Rezgui targeted […]
Extra security measures in place today for LGBT Pride Parade and Armed Forces Day events
Security measures have been increased for LGBT annual Parade in London today in the light of reports indicating a high proportion of the 37 victims of the ISIS Tunisian terrorist beach attack […]
Airline stowaway mystery death in Richmond
The body found on the roof of a business block in Richmond is believed to be that of a stowaway who plunged to his death from a plane flying into Heathrow airport. […]
America’s First Lady Michelle Obama tells Tower Hamlets schoolgirls ‘the world needs more girls like you’
America’s First Lady Michelle Obama chose a successful school in Tower Hamlets to launch her global initiative ‘Let Girls Learn’ in Britain. She told Mulberry School for Girls: I know what’s inside […]
Drug smuggling gang chief who used children’s presents to smuggle cocaine jailed for 15 years
The head of an international drug smuggling gang which disguised £5 million-worth of cocaine as children’s presents has been sentenced to 15 years in jail. 44 year old Raheem Bailey from Southwest […]
London bomb maker and black cab driver minimum of 38 years
London black cab driver Anis Abid Sardar has been jailed for life with a minimum term of 38 years after becoming the first person to be convicted in a UK court for fighting […]
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