“Reduction of violence” in Afghanistan.
Venice Hancock, News Sub-Editor. Article updated on March 6 2020. On Friday February 14, Mike Pompeo, United States Secretary of State, Zalmay Khalilzad, Afghan-American diplomat in charge of peace talks…
Protests against femicide in Mexico intensify
People outraged at the femicide crisis in Mexico City have taken to the streets to express their anger. The most recent wave of unrest began after the naked body of…
Third time’s the charm?
Marine Le Pen has announced her candidacy for the 2022 French Presidential election.
Impeachment, Trial, Acquittal: Where do we stand now?
After President Trump was impeached in December, a trial took place that could have led to the president being removed from office. However, he was acquitted last week.
Chaos at this year’s Iowa Caucus
This year's Iowa caucus caused a political storm. Our News Sub-Editor, Venice Hancock, discusses the night
Australian bushfires sound alarm for climate crisis
The devastating impact of the climate crisis is evident in the bushfires that have ravaged Australia.
Tensions grow between US and Iran
Tensions have intensified between the United States and Iran, following the assassination of General Qasem Soleimani.
So, who’s running for President in 2020?
By Venice Hancock, News Sub-Editor. The U.S. presidential race feels crowded, messy and never-ending and it’s not even 2020 yet. This is The Badger’s guide to all the current Presidential…
One Year On: The Gilets Jaunes Movement
By Venice Hancock, News Sub-Editor. It has been a year since French protesters, known as the “Gilets Jaunes” (Yellow Vests), appropriately named for their chosen attire during demonstrations, first took…
The US reverses policies on Israeli settlements
In a policy reversal, the Trump Administration has declared that Israeli settlements in the West Bank do not violate international law.
Global cities risk being submerged due to rising sea levels
Recent studies into rising sea levels have predicted that cities across the globe could be submerged within the next 30 years.
Dominic Cummings, Russia, and a concealed government report
Shadow Foreign Secretary Emily Thornberry has written to Dominic Raab to express concerns over Dominic Cummings relationship with Russia, after a whistle-blower came forward.
Dresden has declared a “Nazi Emergency”
The city of Dresden, situated in Eastern Germany, officially declared a state of “Nazi Emergency” on October 30th.
Political unrest rattles the streets of Chile
What started as a general protest against a rise in public transport cost has grown into a full blown social uprising.
ISIS leader killed in U.S raid
By Venice Hancock. The leader of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, Abou Bakr Al-Baghdadi, has been killed in a raid led by U.S. Special Forces in the north-western…
Trump Impeachment: What’s Next?
Venice Hancock, News Sub-Editor, details the next steps of the impeachment process.
Hong Kong Protests Continue
By Wing Sham and Becca Bashford. Hong Kong and China have a very complicated political relationship. In the 1800s, China released Hong Kong to the United Kingdom for 99 years…