Israel election stalemate
Paths to victory remain unclear as Israel’s election results produce a deadlock. No party succeeded in obtaining the 61 seats necessary to form a governing majority in Israel’s system of…
UK comes under fire for its overhaul of the asylum system
On 24 March, Priti Patel announced a New Immigration Plan aimed at stopping unregulated entries in the UK. Under this plan, asylum claims would be assessed primarily on how immigrants…
Ethiopia accuse Eritrea of human rights violation
The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission have alleged that Eritrean forces killed over 100 civilians in Aksum, Tigray, during a two-day massacre last November. The alleged killings, which took place on…
Brighton cinemas set to reopen
Three cinemas in Brighton are set to reopen from 17 May, with the easing of national lockdown restrictions expected to go ahead. The venues include the Duke of York’s Picturehouse,…
US relations with Russia worsen
Russian diplomats have gone on the offensive this week following Joe Biden’s “killer” accusation made against Vladimir Putin. The 46th U.S President called Putin a killer amid claims that Moscow…
Sussex’s Model United Nations Conference wraps up for this year
With the ceremonial hit of a lamp on a desk (instead of the usual gavel), this year’s Sussex Model UN conference came to a close on March. Model UN is…
Proposed beach BBQ ban and ketchup crackdown
Measures proposed by Brighton and Hove City Council on 18 March could outlaw single-use BBQs and ketchup sachets in a bid to reduce carbon emissions and pollution rates. Single-use BBQs…
Campus reacts to SU referenda results
From March 15 to March 19, four referenda took place at Sussex University. These various referendums were organized by different societies at Sussex including the Food Waste Café, Sussex Under…
Vaccination tensions slow down as EU sees the light
After a meeting held by the EU commission on 25 March, key EU leaders have stopped short from banning vaccine exports to both the UK and other nations, at least…
Kill The Bill protest tension builds as crowds gather at Brighton Police Station
Hundreds of protesters marched on Brighton police station on Saturday evening in a second local protest defying the new Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill. The demonstration was laced with…
Read now: The Badger’s 11th Edition
Pick up a copy of the last edition of the term. From protest coverage to Oscars updates, this copy is a must-read.
Cummings criticises Department of Health Covid response, calls for inquiry
Dominic Cummings called the Department of Health a “smoking ruin” on 17 March over its handling of the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, and called for an investigation into “what…
Police face criticism for confrontation on campus
A video has emerged of a student being manhandled by police on campus this week. The footage depicting events from the evening of March 25 has prompted comments from Sussex’s…
Previewing Britain’s most tantalizing Festivals for 2021
With festivals across 2020 almost entirely cancelled, attention well and truly turned to 2021 several months ago. Here, Travel and Culture previews the best ones around with fingers firmly crossed…
Why podcasts are changing my life and how they will change yours.
Words by Rosie Cook Just two people talking about topics. That’s all it is, but the tranquillity that this simple thing has provided me, is unmatched. When walking become the…
Are vaccine passports the future?
Travelling the world with a metaphorical loaded gun isn’t a right, claims Holly Tarn.
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…
UK festivals go ahead with uncertainty in 2021
The UK Government’s roadmap to ease lockdown restrictions, announced on 22 February, aims to have all social distancing measures lifted by 21 June at the earliest. The news has brought…