New Zealand tsunami scare raised after earthquake shock
Words by Diane Naimeh Three earthquakes hit the North Island region of New Zealand last week and were described as being some of the strongest ones ever, and caused a…
Oprah Winfrey’s interview with Harry and Meghan
Words by Ellie Doughty Oprah Winfrey’s interview with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex on Sunday garnered millions of views and covered allegations of racism inside the royal family, their…
New legislative elections in Israel
Words by Olly De Herrera Against the background of COVID vaccination rollout, Israel is set to begin its March 23rd election – the fourth election in just two years. The…
Myanmar anti-coup demonstrators killed as military crackdown intensifies
Words by Oliver Mizzi Anti-coup demonstrators have been fired upon with live ammunition by military and police units in Myanmar for demonstrating against the military coup that took place on…
Hong Kong charges 47 activists using National Security Law
Words by Ewan Vellinga “Conspiracy to commit subversion” is what 47 people have been charged with in Hong Kong under a National Security Law introduced last year. Those charged were…
Italy’s new Prime Minister officially appointed
Words by Sam Kimbley Former president of the European Central Bank (ECB) Mario Draghi was sworn in to be Italy’s’ 30th prime minister this month, officially appointed by President Sergio…
Three people including Italian ambassador killed in Congo
Words by Ewan Vellinga Three people including Italian ambassador Luca Attanasio were killed during an attempted kidnapping in the Democratic Republic of Congo on 22 February. Vittorio Iacovacci, an Italian…
Dubai royal family reject claims of concern over Princess Latifa
Words by Grace Curtis In response to increasing concern over the welfare of Princess Latifa, the Dubai royal family announced that she is “being cared for at home.” On 16…
NATO announces training mission expansion in Iraq
Words by Matteo Marchionni NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg announced on 18 February that the alliance will be heavily incrementing its military presence in Iraq. “The size of our mission will…
Afghan peace talks resume as Taliban spring offensive looms
Words by Oliver Mizzi Intra-Afghan peace talks resumed after a Tweet from Taliban spokesperson Mohammad Naeem on Monday 22 February. Naeem cited the US-Taliban agreement – signed last year –…
Judge Fadi Sawan removed by Lebanese courts from Beirut blast investigation
Words by Diane Naimeh The Higher Judicial and Criminal Court of Cassation made a decision on Monday 22 February to remove Judge Fadi Sawan from the investigation into the 4…
Unrest after Spanish rapper is sentenced to jail
Words by Aiala Suso Since Spanish rapper Pablo Hasél was arrested on 16 February, demonstrations have taken place across Spain, mainly in Barcelona and Madrid where there has also been…
Jordanian flees spate of gendered violence under lockdown
Words by Laurence McKenzie A Jordanian national self-identified as 20-year-old Layan has attracted national attention for her video discussing her escape from her family’s abuse. Layan’s video in which she…
Anti-coup protests erupt nationwide in Myanmar
Words by Oliver Mizzi Protests have arisen across Myanmar after the military orchestrated a coup that ousted the civilian leadership of the country. The coup that occurred on 1 February…
Supremes co-founder dies aged 76
Words by Georgia Keetch Mary Wilson, one of the original members of the Supremes, the 1960s group that helped define the Motown sound and style and propelled Diana Ross to…
Increasing violence as Indian farmer protests continue
Words by Aiala Suso Farmers in India have been protesting since August 2020 against three new government laws which deregulate agricultural activities. Farmers fear that these new regulations around sale,…
NASA’s Perseverance rover has safely touched down on Mars!
Words By Amy-Rose Collins At 20:56 GMT yesterday evening NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) received confirmation that the wheels of the Perseverance rover had safely touched Martian soil. The Mars…
Bitcoin’s $1.5 billion investment by Tesla sends value to an all-time high
Words by Matteo Marchionni The price of bitcoin hit a new all-time high of $48,000 following Tesla’s announcement that it purchased $1.5 billion of the cryptocurrency. Monday 8th, Elon Musk’s…
Lebanese dissident Lokman Slim murdered
Words by Diane Naimeh The dissident and leading critic of Hezbollah was found dead in his car the morning after he went missing. On the 4th of February, Lebanese citizens,…
Trump: Here to stay?
Words by Luke Thomson Former US President Donald Trump has been acquitted by a vote held in the senate on Saturday 14 February. The Democrat-led vote failed to gain the…