• In-depth: Anti-semitism, Islamophobia and the shifting nature of fascism in Europe

    The spectre of anti-Semitism once again hangs over Europe. The news coverage of early 2015 has been overshadowed by two shootings, in Paris and in Copenhagen, which involved attacks on Jewish places (namely a kosher supermarket and a synagogue). Europe is in danger of reverting to an ugly old...
  • Spotlight on: Hong Kong

    Hong Kong lies at the tip of Southern China. Described as a vibrant and spirited city, with a spellbinding natural harbour and futuristic architecture, Hong Kong has an energetic pulse and a noticeable lust for success. And while soaring towers frame a new world skyline that protects a dense...
  • New ‘men’s rights’ party to stand in Nottingham

    Candidates from the ‘Justice For Men and Boys (and the women who love them) Party’ will be standing in three different Nottinghamshire constituencies in the General Election in May. The party was launched in February 2013 and claims on their website that ‘for over 40 years feminists have lied relentlessly about issues...
  • Spotlight on: Costa Rica

    On the pristine, stretching beaches of western Costa Rica, a slow and tedious war is being fought between those trying to save a species, and those trying desperately to climb above the poverty line. Every night between July and October, various turtle nesting beaches along the west coast are...
  • A-Z of capital cities: Gibraltar

    Sitting just short of the southernmost point of the Spanish mainland is the peninsula of Gibraltar. The imposing rock around which the city thrives is the feature it’s typically known for – but with the rich culture that in turn thrives within the city, its multifarious historical attractions, and,...
  • A Fresh Pair of Eyes: Back to the Dark Ages

    Sometimes we flick through headlines without giving them a second thought; we readily accept the destruction and devastation in the world without thinking about the causes and consequences. Beth Thayne takes a step back and looks at what is happening around us from a different perspective. Be ready to...
  • A Fresh Pair of Eyes: The UK Hokey Cokey

    Sometimes we flick through headlines without giving them a second thought; we readily accept the destruction and devastation in the world without thinking about the causes and consequences. Beth Thayne takes a step back and looks at what is happening around us from a different perspective. Be ready to...