Friday, June 24News For London

Politics

Fall of the Soviet Union and the Russia-Ukraine crisis

Fall of the Soviet Union and the Russia-Ukraine crisis

by Siddarth Rishi Battula (Sub edited: Shivangi Sen)
These recent skirmishes have become like a game of chess between Russia and the West backed Ukraine, This board shows the king is advanced from both sides, but when viewed from th...
What the 1922 Committee is and how to replace a prime minister

What the 1922 Committee is and how to replace a prime minister

by Alaa Abood (Sub-edited : Jhelum Bhattacharya)
Why is Prime Minister Boris Johnson to blame for the violence towards Keir Starmer?

Why is Prime Minister Boris Johnson to blame for the violence towards Keir Starmer?

by Bronwen Latham (sub-editor Ollie Cox)
The Russia-Ukraine crisis: Explained

The Russia-Ukraine crisis: Explained

by Ritika Bhoora, Sub Editor: Tanya De
Legalisation and better mental health services can reduce drug-related crimes

Legalisation and better mental health services can reduce drug-related crimes

by Yanjie Yu, Ritika Bhoora, Luke Severn, Jiachen Wang
Air pollution hitting deprived and POC communities hardest

Air pollution hitting deprived and POC communities hardest

by Bronwen Latham, Lucy Tudor, Ting Lei, Joanne Clark and Zuri Soto

Covid

Explained: India and its unemployment crisis

Explained: India and its unemployment crisis

by Shivangi Sen (Sub-editor: Pourush Dixit)
Sajid Javid “leaning towards” making Covid Vaccine compulsory for all NHS staff

Sajid Javid “leaning towards” making Covid Vaccine compulsory for all NHS staff

by Ritika, Sarlota, Shrushti, Sakshi
What is the Gender Pay Gap and how is COVID-19 affecting it?

What is the Gender Pay Gap and how is COVID-19 affecting it?

by Emily Latimer
Why vaccinated people still have to wear face coverings?

Why vaccinated people still have to wear face coverings?

by Tianhua Yun
Why laughter is the healthiest medicine?

Why laughter is the healthiest medicine?

by Rashi Agarwal
‘We deserve more’: Goldsmiths rent strikes back

‘We deserve more’: Goldsmiths rent strikes back

by Leanne Tan (words), Jinglin Zhou, and Shinyan Wang (video)

Culture

Conversion therapy – What is it?

Conversion therapy – What is it?

by Luke Severn
Pride Timeline: History and Relevance

Pride Timeline: History and Relevance

by Hirna Trivedi (Sub-editor: Sharv G.)
What is Wordle and why is it popular all of a sudden?

What is Wordle and why is it popular all of a sudden?

by Sharv Godhamgaonkar, sub edited by Siddarth B
Do you know the significance of mascot of 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics?

Do you know the significance of mascot of 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics?

by Yiru Qin, Cynera Rodricks (sub-editor)
Countdown from 24: Solar terms in Beijing Winter Olympics

Countdown from 24: Solar terms in Beijing Winter Olympics

by Yanjie Yu, Ting Lei(sub-editor)
Jimmy Carr’s Holocaust Joke Explained

Jimmy Carr’s Holocaust Joke Explained

by Madi Apthorpe
Is your makeup bag cruelty-free?

Is your makeup bag cruelty-free?

by Kloudia Sakowski, Tanya De, Madi Apthorpe, Luiza Lanna
‘Up the meat-eaters’: are Londoners willing to give up meat?

‘Up the meat-eaters’: are Londoners willing to give up meat?

by Hamish Hallett, Bronwen Latham, Skyler King, Ollie Cox

Explainers

Conversion therapy – What is it?

Conversion therapy – What is it?

by Luke Severn
In 2018 the British government pledged to ban conversion therapy across the nat...
Who was the first king of England and how was he chosen?

Who was the first king of England and how was he chosen?

by Luiza Lanna and Zuri Soto (sub-editor)
Athelstan, detail of a manuscript illumination, 10th century; in the collection...
Winter Olympics, 2022: Through The Lens of Politics

Winter Olympics, 2022: Through The Lens of Politics

by Jhelum Bhattacharya (Sub-editor: Shivangi Sen)
China’s capital city, Beijing is the first to hold a record of hosting both Sum

Art

Benin Bronzes; what are they, and how did one end up in Scotland?

Benin Bronzes; what are they, and how did one end up in Scotland?

by Editor2
Photo credit: Mike Peel The University of Aberdeen recen...
What is bearbrick

What is bearbrick

by Mengqi Wang
The ‘Locked’ Actors in the lockdown cities

The ‘Locked’ Actors in the lockdown cities

by Shiyan Wang. Subedit by Leanne Tan
Social media: Millennial’s path to success

Social media: Millennial’s path to success

by Beatrice Nerli (words), Jacqueline Uzoigwe (video), Mengqi Zhang (video)
Genderless fashion goes mainstream

Genderless fashion goes mainstream

by Mengqi Wang, Malavika Padinharathra (Sub-editor)

Fashion

Luxury brands going fur-free – A Timeline

Luxury brands going fur-free – A Timeline

by Tanya De, Sub Editor: Ritika Bhoora
Dolce and Gabbana and Moncler are amongst the latest luxury...
How Fast Fashion is impacting Chile’s Atacama Desert

How Fast Fashion is impacting Chile’s Atacama Desert

by Caitlan King and Saffron Cutts (Sub-Editor)
Is your makeup bag cruelty-free?

Is your makeup bag cruelty-free?

by Kloudia Sakowski, Tanya De, Madi Apthorpe, Luiza Lanna
Social media: Millennial’s path to success

Social media: Millennial’s path to success

by Beatrice Nerli (words), Jacqueline Uzoigwe (video), Mengqi Zhang (video)
Shoppers hit Oxford Street as lockdown lifts

Shoppers hit Oxford Street as lockdown lifts

by , Author: Atoosa Gitiforoz | Sub-editor: Amrita Gill | Production/ Inforgraphics: Anjali and Ningjing Fan

Food

Calorie labelling on menus introduced in UK cafes, restaurants, and takeaways

Calorie labelling on menus introduced in UK cafes, restaurants, and takeaways

by Axelle Rescourio
The UK government implemented on 6 April 2022 a new legisla...
Yee sang: The prosperity salad for a better new year

Yee sang: The prosperity salad for a better new year

by Leanne Tan
Father Christmas, more like Mother Christmas: Is it womens’ job to create the magic of the holidays?

Father Christmas, more like Mother Christmas: Is it womens’ job to create the magic of the holidays?

by Halima Ahcene Djaballah, Ruth Boateng and Ami Gill. Subedited by Atoosa Gitiforoz
‘Substantial meal’: substantial enough for pubs to survive?

‘Substantial meal’: substantial enough for pubs to survive?

by Emily Latimer. Subedited by: Alejandra Angulo Alonso
Retail workers feel supported as more UK employers pay real living wage

Retail workers feel supported as more UK employers pay real living wage

by Malvika Padin,Mengqi Wang ,Leanne Tan (Sub-editor)

Music

Travis Scott’s Astroworld ignites discussion about festival safety

Travis Scott’s Astroworld ignites discussion about festival safety

by Joanne Clark, Tanya De, Kloudia Sakowski, Zuri Soto, Lucy Tudor
Image by Iñaki Espejo-Saavedra via Flickr Rapper Travis Scott is being sued after a crowd surge occurred on the firs
Harry Styles shows gender free fashion on Vogue

Harry Styles shows gender free fashion on Vogue

by Beatrice Nerli (edited by Jacqueline Uzoigwe)
Harry Styles is the first male in 127 years to be on the cover of US Vogue. He also became the first to appear solo and...
Buskers banned from top London hotspots

Buskers banned from top London hotspots

by Editor2
After London Lockdown, buskers were forced to change their professional life. But the effect is not satisfactory. Ag...
How are musicians making ends meet during the pandemic?

How are musicians making ends meet during the pandemic?

by Jacqueline Uzoigwe (Sub edited by Haianh Vu)
(Photo: Ellie East) Many people within the creative industry have been affected by financial hardship due to the Cor...