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Stealing Liberty – The Louvre Heist and the Unfinished Business of the French Revolution

France has a deeply chequered past; characterised by bloody battles of rebellion and uprisings. Having moved past these barbaric and rudimentary forms of protest, France has not completely forsaken their rebellious inclinations and a golden thread of revolution runs throughout the country’s history. Modern protest movements are relied upon heavily to enact social change, such as the ‘Gilet Jaune’ protests–… Continue reading Stealing Liberty – The Louvre Heist and the Unfinished Business of the French Revolution

Inside the Wild West of Britain’s Private Investigators

Male detective investigating with a magnifying glass. Looking for evidence. Dressed in a retro raincoat and hat. Place for text. Vector illustration in pop art style.

Behind the quiet doors of Britain’s private investigation firms lies a world that answers to almost no one. No licence, little oversight or barrier to entry – just a website, a phone number and the promise to find out what others can’t. It’s a profession that trades in secrets but operates largely without scrutiny, its… Continue reading Inside the Wild West of Britain’s Private Investigators

What can settler colonial language reveal to us about the Gaza conflict?

On the 10th of October, Israel and Hamas signed a ceasefire agreement, marking the longest pause in the war in Gaza in two years. The 20-point peace plan covers an exchange of hostages, eventual stabilisation of Gaza, and the disarmament of Hamas. This Wednesday, however, on the 29th of October, Israel bombed 109 Palestinian civilians-… Continue reading What can settler colonial language reveal to us about the Gaza conflict?

Raids, Resistance and Reform: The U.S. Immigration Crisis Under Trump’s Second Term

As the United States approaches the end of 2025, immigration remains one of the most divisive and emotionally charged issues in American politics. Under President Donald Trump’s second term, the federal government has intensified its crackdown on undocumented immigrants, reshaped asylum policies, and expanded the role of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in ways that… Continue reading Raids, Resistance and Reform: The U.S. Immigration Crisis Under Trump’s Second Term

How History Has Hampered England’s Sporting Success

Since the dawn of time humans have waged war. Day by day, year by year and generation after generation we have banded together in our tribes and troops to defeat that which we cannot comprehend, the other, each other. After all, all of the great foundational myths and legends are possessed with war, victory and domination – George and the Dragon, Fionn… Continue reading How History Has Hampered England’s Sporting Success

Living under the bomb: Zaher’s hope from Gaza

“What gives me strength in this difficult time is my faith. Praying together, reminding each other to stay strong, believing that better days will come,” is how Zaher, 56, a resident of Gaza City, begins his account, while the internet connection cuts in and out during our conversation. Around him, the city lies in ruins,… Continue reading Living under the bomb: Zaher’s hope from Gaza

Congo at a Crossroads: Humanitarian Urgency, Political Flux, and Public Health Risks in 2025

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) stands at a complex crossroads where immense natural wealth coexists with protracted humanitarian crises, entrenched political fragility, and persistent insecurity. In 2025, the country’s trajectory is shaped by overlapping dynamics: conflict and displacement in the east; an uneven political transition following contentious elections; macroeconomic pressures in a mineral-dependent… Continue reading Congo at a Crossroads: Humanitarian Urgency, Political Flux, and Public Health Risks in 2025

How Recent Philippine Earthquakes Revealed the Power and Peril of Social Media

A minute before the clock struck 10 in the evening, a 6.9 earthquake awakened the people of Bogo City from their sleep. The earthquake that happened last September 30 had affected a total of 747,979 people, with reported deaths at 79, and 559 were injured. Ten days later, another massive earthquake with a magnitude of… Continue reading How Recent Philippine Earthquakes Revealed the Power and Peril of Social Media

The Symbolism of Trump’s East Wing Demolition

An analysis of the current events at the White House might seem redundant, but is still important as ever: another decision made by Trump that has not been approved by the correct institutions, is impacting the foundation of the United States, and is surprisingly closely tied together with Trump’s private business life. The demolition of… Continue reading The Symbolism of Trump’s East Wing Demolition

Mind the Gap: Why Young Londoners Are Pedalling Away from the Tube

An unlikely group is gathered at the entrance of the Victoria underground station: three clean-shaven men in corporate outfits, a mother leaning on her baby’s stroller, and four teenage girls sipping on Blank Street matcha. The unconventional cluster anxiously checks their phones, letting out a collective, frustrated sigh. What could they possibly have in common on an ordinary Monday morning?… Continue reading Mind the Gap: Why Young Londoners Are Pedalling Away from the Tube