France, a nation renowned for its rich history, cultural heritage, and fervent commitment to civil liberties, has once again found itself grappling with social unrest and widespread protests. The recent riots, echoing the waves of the Gilets Jaunes movement, serve as a stark reminder of the country’s deeply ingrained protest
This summer has seen unprecedented levels of extreme weather on a global scale. Heatwaves have shattered temperature records, rendering some regions uninhabitable and endangering vulnerable populations. Floods have inundated major cities and agricultural lands, displacing millions and causing massive property damage. Rampant, destructive wildfires have consumed vast expanses of forests
On July 7th, Dutch prime minister Mark Rutte’s government collapsed following a stale-mate over migration policy. The divisive issue which caused the collapse was the flow of migrants into the Netherlands, which Rutte has been trying to reduce over the last six months. His aim was to introduce a two-tiered asylum-seeking system,
On the first of July, former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro was banned from running for president until 2030 by the Brazilian Superior Electoral Court on the grounds of abuse of political power and misuse of the media during Bolsonaro’s presidency. When Bolsonaro lost the most recent presidential election, he refused to
Northern Ireland has long been plagued by its turbulent history, entrenched in sectarian conflict. The roots of this strife can be traced back centuries, but it was in the late 20th century that the situation reached a boiling point. The conflict, often referred to as “The Troubles” erupted between the
Russian politics often confuse the Western public. Holding elections and allowing (some) protests mimics the actions of a democratic regime, but Moscow’s sinister authoritarianism, particularly following its invasion of Ukraine, seems to contradict that assumption of democracy. This is because authoritarian regimes often make themselves look more legitimate by holding
On May 22nd, the ceasefire in Sudan was violated only moments after it had been implemented. The ceasefire agreement, brokered by the United States and Saudi Arabia, aimed to allow humanitarian aid to reach those in Khartoum and allow people currently trapped in the country to flee. While the humanitarian
Earlier this week, South Korea’s president Yoon Suk-yeul completed his visit to the United States which commemorated seventy years of the alliance between the two countries. This marks the fifth visit and second summit between the two presidents in the last year since Yoon’s election in 2022. Under
Finland has by far the largest border with Russia in the E.U., at approximately 1350 kilometres long. The relationship between the two countries, which has been peaceful and co-operative for decades despite their tumultuous shared history, has now begun to weaken. Since the invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Finland has drastically
