GROWING up, my dad had his unique way of grounding us in reality. He’d say, whenever we went to the post office or to the supermarket and met someone sitting outside, begging: “You know, this guy could be us.”
IN the wake of last weekend’s Break Up of Britain conference in Edinburgh, my thoughts are still buzzing with the lively discussions that unfolded throughout the day. It was a mix of academics, politicians, journalists, and engaged citizens coming together for a spirited exploration of the UK’s pressing democratic challenges.
IN these challenging times, when the world can often seem quite dark, I have a go-to source of inspiration that never fails to uplift my spirits – a remarkable film called Quai d’Orsay.
IT has been a while since I delved into the land of positivity and good news. Let’s face it, the current landscape doesn’t exactly make it a walk in the park.
LES Restos du Cœur, one of France’s most cherished charitable organisations, serves as a lifeline for those grappling with food insecurity.
A HARROWING conflict has unfolded in the past couple of weeks between Israel and Hamas, resulting in thousands of lives lost and many more injured. The spark for this violent conflagration was the brutal killing of more than
AS a journalist, I’m no stranger to information overload. My job requires me to stay up to date on current events, read multiple news sources, and synthesise a wide range of perspectives on any given issue. But even for someone in the business of consuming news, the deluge of information we’re exposed to on a daily basis can become overwhelming.
WHY would I give any oxygen to culture wars when I could just be happy? We’ve all experienced it – that pull to engage with the latest provocative headline or soundbite demanding our outrage.
HELLO, my name is Assa and I’m a procrastinator. I’m sure you are a procrastinator too.
THE 90-MINUTE special episode of Channel 4’s investigative documentary programme, Dispatches, in collaboration with the Times and the Sunday Times, was a harrowing watch. Last week, it shed light on shocking allegations against star comedian turned political commentator and wellness guru Russell Brand. He denies all
