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The Devastating Effects of Degradation in Himalayan Mountain

The Devastating Effects of Degradation in Himalayan Mountain

by Kedar Wadje
NHS virtual wards explained: A new way of healthcare

NHS virtual wards explained: A new way of healthcare

by Hera Kruja
Thousands of firefighters and control staff have staged a demonstration, marking the start of the ballot for strikes

Thousands of firefighters and control staff have staged a demonstration, marking the start of the ballot for strikes

by Neha Tekawade, Nicholas Dunning.
‘Warm banks’ helping people survive this Winter

‘Warm banks’ helping people survive this Winter

by Jinisha Bhanushali and Karen Farhat
‘Warm banks’ helping people survive this Winter

‘Warm banks’ helping people survive this Winter

by Jinisha Bhanushali and Karen Farhat
NFU issues warning as UK battles with food supply crisis

NFU issues warning as UK battles with food supply crisis

by Rishab Shaju & Vishalakshi Verma
Drivers complaint: ULEZ expansion will affect us badly.

Drivers complaint: ULEZ expansion will affect us badly.

by Francesco Fiori
The next three weeks to the new year resemble an advent calendar of disruption

The next three weeks to the new year resemble an advent calendar of disruption

by Mellina Shahrom

Politics

Thousands of firefighters and control staff have staged a demonstration, marking the start of the ballot for strikes

Thousands of firefighters and control staff have staged a demonstration, marking the start of the ballot for strikes

by Neha Tekawade, Nicholas Dunning.
https://youtu.be/4gruXPxilUk Video Credits: Neha Tekawade, Nicholas Dunning. This afternoon in Westminster, firefighters and control personnel held a protest to signal the beg...
Sir Kier Starmer will pledge to abolish the House of Lords if elected as next Prime Minister

Sir Kier Starmer will pledge to abolish the House of Lords if elected as next Prime Minister

by Nour Ghanem
Trolling is the new normal – How will the Online Safety Bill regulate it?

Trolling is the new normal – How will the Online Safety Bill regulate it?

by Emmanuelle Lemoine, William Clark, Katie Bird, Paul-Hudson Erwin, Sanjana Radhakrishna, Cinzia Appetecchia, Delia Rowland
The next three weeks to the new year resemble an advent calendar of disruption

The next three weeks to the new year resemble an advent calendar of disruption

by Mellina Shahrom
A steakout: protest at Salt Bae’s restaurant unravels a cost-of-living dilemma

A steakout: protest at Salt Bae’s restaurant unravels a cost-of-living dilemma

by Smriti Raizada
Downing Street issues strep A warning

Downing Street issues strep A warning

by Sanjana Radhakrishna

Explainers

Online safety bill: explained

Online safety bill: explained

by Editor2
The Online safety bill has passed its third reading at Parliament, with a f...
WTF is a Recession? And are we in one?

WTF is a Recession? And are we in one?

by Mihir Chittar
(Image credits: Unsplash) I wanted to explain what a recession is. ...
TikTok: Should Brits delete accounts?

TikTok: Should Brits delete accounts?

by Zuzana Revayova
Image Credit: Solen Feyissa on Unsplash TikTok has quickly become a key ...

Culture

100 million users for ChatGPT: the most intelligent bot

100 million users for ChatGPT: the most intelligent bot

by Cinzia Appetecchia
The journey of Harry Styles: from X-Factor to the Grammys

The journey of Harry Styles: from X-Factor to the Grammys

by Evgeniia Kuprina
Would you ‘dance, dance, dance with your hands’? Wednesday is breaking Netflix records and capturing TikTok

Would you ‘dance, dance, dance with your hands’? Wednesday is breaking Netflix records and capturing TikTok

by Evgeniia Kuprina
The new trailer for Harry and Meghan’s documentary sparks debate

The new trailer for Harry and Meghan’s documentary sparks debate

by Katie Bird
Channel 4’s Big Boys is coming back, and it is better than ever

Channel 4’s Big Boys is coming back, and it is better than ever

by Besmira Kruja and Mellina Shahrom
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 causes a stir in town

The Crown season 5 causes 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 Hera Kruja and Kedar Wadje

Climate

‘Warm banks’ helping people survive this Winter

‘Warm banks’ helping people survive this Winter

by Jinisha Bhanushali and Karen Farhat
Charities, councils and community groups across the UK are opening warm banks helping people who can’t afford turning on their heating. The temperatures in London are falling b
Cold snap causes disruption across the UK

Cold snap causes disruption across the UK

by Nneoma Ekwegh
‘It became super heavy and now, this is insane’–Seeing snow for the first time

‘It became super heavy and now, this is insane’–Seeing snow for the first time

by Elfredah Kevin-Alerechi
London car owners brace for harsh winters

London car owners brace for harsh winters

by Editor2
‘Ice, ice, baby’: Low temperatures in London exacerbate cost-of-living crisis

‘Ice, ice, baby’: Low temperatures in London exacerbate cost-of-living crisis

by Evgeniia Kuprina
Earthshot winner: How Notpla is saving the planet one takeaway box at a time

Earthshot winner: How Notpla is saving the planet one takeaway box at a time

by Delia Rowland

Entertainment

Riviera Maya uncovered: The guide to authentic adventure travel

Riviera Maya uncovered: The guide to authentic adventure travel

by Hera Kruja
Mexico, better known for its thousands of pyramids, Maya, Aztec, cenotes, postcard-perfect beaches, mezcal, and fiesta-like entertainment, is considered one of the most culturally...
Big Boys season two will have moments of pathos

Big Boys season two will have moments of pathos

by Hera Kruja and Mellina Shahrom
Would you ‘dance, dance, dance with your hands’? Wednesday is breaking Netflix records and capturing TikTok

Would you ‘dance, dance, dance with your hands’? Wednesday is breaking Netflix records and capturing TikTok

by Evgeniia Kuprina
The new trailer for Harry and Meghan’s documentary sparks debate

The new trailer for Harry and Meghan’s documentary sparks debate

by Katie Bird
Channel 4’s Big Boys is coming back, and it is better than ever

Channel 4’s Big Boys is coming back, and it is better than ever

by Besmira Kruja and Mellina Shahrom
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)

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)

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

Revamp your winter wardrobe in preparation for the Arctic blast

Revamp your winter wardrobe in preparation for the Arctic blast

by Dan O. Eboka
Image by Dan O. Eboka. The Arctic airflow from the North...
Actress Jodie Turner-Smith to host The Fashion Awards 2022

Actress Jodie Turner-Smith to host The Fashion Awards 2022

by Alexia Georgieva
Balenciaga called out for new Gift Shop campaign

Balenciaga called out for new Gift Shop campaign

by Emmanuelle Lemoine
Luxury brands going fur-free – A Timeline

Luxury brands going fur-free – A Timeline

by Tanya De, Sub Editor: Ritika Bhoora
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)

Food

NFU issues warning as UK battles with food supply crisis

NFU issues warning as UK battles with food supply crisis

by Rishab Shaju & Vishalakshi Verma
With rising prices of fruits, vegetables and dairy products...
Calorie labelling on menus introduced in UK cafes, restaurants, and takeaways

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

by Editor2
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

Music

Behind the glitz of Grammys: A journey of inclusivity and diversity

Behind the glitz of Grammys: A journey of inclusivity and diversity

by Smriti Raizada
Exploring the arc of genre, community and gender representation in the biggest music awards - the Grammys. It’s
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...