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The first ever nurses strike is expected this winter, causing possible major NHS disruptionThousands joined the People’s Assembly march demanding for a general electionTwitter users react as the platform rolls out payment planCOP27: “We are on a highway to climate hell with our foot still on the accelerator”London rail strikes: Commuters face woes even as strikes suspended
The first ever nurses strike is expected this winter, causing possible major NHS disruption

The first ever nurses strike is expected this winter, causing possible major NHS disruption

by Kedar Wadje, Hera Kruja
Thousands joined the People’s Assembly march demanding for a general election

Thousands joined the People’s Assembly march demanding for a general election

by Nour Ghanem, Saniya Patel, Neha Tekawade
Twitter users react as the platform rolls out payment plan

Twitter users react as the platform rolls out payment plan

by Elfredah Kevin-Alerechi, Rishi Bajpai
COP27: “We are on a highway to climate hell with our foot still on the accelerator”

COP27: “We are on a highway to climate hell with our foot still on the accelerator”

by Karen Farhat
Empathy and alarm as Channel arrivals soar

Empathy and alarm as Channel arrivals soar

by Nicholas Dunning
Rising cost-of-living disrupts students’ academic life

Rising cost-of-living disrupts students’ academic life

by Editor2
“Give me money!”: Students react to the cost-of-living crisis

“Give me money!”: Students react to the cost-of-living crisis

by Katie Bird and Kedar Patil
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)

Politics

Protestors demand an immediate general election: “The government is criminal”

Protestors demand an immediate general election: “The government is criminal”

by Xiaoyue Zhang and Sanjana Radhakrishna
The People’s Assembly Against Austerity claim Britain is broken. Photo Credit: Xiaoyue Zhang Thousands of people flooded the streets, battling heavy rain, to march from Emba
Qatar 2022 World Cup sparks outrage amongst the public

Qatar 2022 World Cup sparks outrage amongst the public

by Katie Bird, William Clark
Just Stop Oil protesters block M25, one wails: “I don’t have a future”

Just Stop Oil protesters block M25, one wails: “I don’t have a future”

by Nicholas Dunning
Empathy and alarm as Channel arrivals soar

Empathy and alarm as Channel arrivals soar

by Nicholas Dunning
Rising cost-of-living disrupts students’ academic life

Rising cost-of-living disrupts students’ academic life

by Editor2
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)

Culture

Late Jamal Edwards to be awarded MITS 2022 for outstanding contribution to UK’s music industry

Late Jamal Edwards to be awarded MITS 2022 for outstanding contribution to UK’s music industry

by Alexia Georgieva
The Crown season 5 causing a stir in town

The Crown season 5 causing a stir in town

by Jinisha Bhanushali, Smriti Raizada
Prince Harry’s memoir ‘Spare’ is already the number one best seller on Amazon UK

Prince Harry’s memoir ‘Spare’ is already the number one best seller on Amazon UK

by Editor2
Afro-Caribbean hair matters: A symbol of culture and identity

Afro-Caribbean hair matters: A symbol of culture and identity

by Tyler Nicholas, Krithika Iyer, Nneoma Ekwegh
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)

Climate

COP27: “We are on a highway to climate hell with our foot still on the accelerator”

COP27: “We are on a highway to climate hell with our foot still on the accelerator”

by Karen Farhat
Are world leaders ready to take action at COP27? Image Credit: Marcus Spiske for unsplashed World leaders plan to take action against climate change as they gather in Sharm ...
Just Stop Oil protesters block M25, one wails: “I don’t have a future”

Just Stop Oil protesters block M25, one wails: “I don’t have a future”

by Nicholas Dunning
Sunak ponders COP27, Londoners insist: ‘Climate change is the most important thing’

Sunak ponders COP27, Londoners insist: ‘Climate change is the most important thing’

by Paul-Hudson Erwin, Emmanuelle Lemoine, Elfredah Kevin-Alerechi
How is clothes waste changing Chile’s desert into a fast fashion graveyard

How is clothes waste changing Chile’s desert into a fast fashion graveyard

by Sarlota, subedited by Sakshi
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)
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)

Entertainment

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)
Recently, the 2022 Winter Olympics opened in Beijing, China. As the host of the Winter Olympics, China introduced the mascot. Do you want to know how it was designed? Let's have a...
Jimmy Carr’s Holocaust Joke Explained

Jimmy Carr’s Holocaust Joke Explained

by Madi Apthorpe
Did the BLM movement end ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’?

Did the BLM movement end ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’?

by Anjali
The ‘Locked’ Actors in the lockdown cities

The ‘Locked’ Actors in the lockdown cities

by Shiyan Wang. Subedit by Leanne Tan
‘British Only’: No longer enough for casting calls

‘British Only’: No longer enough for casting calls

by Emily Ferrier. Subeditor Rahul Bamane
What is Colorblind Casting and its cause?

What is Colorblind Casting and its cause?

by Editor2

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)

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

Late Jamal Edwards to be awarded MITS 2022 for outstanding contribution to UK’s music industry

Late Jamal Edwards to be awarded MITS 2022 for outstanding contribution to UK’s music industry

by Alexia Georgieva
Grammy-nominated Jorja Smith and 2022 Best New Artist Brit ...
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
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)

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 Editor2
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

Late Jamal Edwards to be awarded MITS 2022 for outstanding contribution to UK’s music industry

Late Jamal Edwards to be awarded MITS 2022 for outstanding contribution to UK’s music industry

by Alexia Georgieva
Grammy-nominated Jorja Smith and 2022 Best New Artist Brit Award winner Little Simz will perform at tonight’s Music Ind
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...