Kit Malthouse appointed Education Secretary
Kit Malthouse has been appointed as Education Secretary, as part of the new cabinet assembled by Prime Minister Liz Truss.
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Swiatek avoids upset to reach quarter-final
Top seed Iga Swiatek has advanced to the US Open quarter-final, avoiding an upset as opponent Jule Niemeier took the first set and looked to have the momentum heading into the second. Ultimately, though, the more experienced player showcased why she is top of the draw, fighting back and wining...
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A ‘WarioWare’ series retrospective
Wario’s microgame factory has produced a lot of few-second games in its time, and most of them have been very well received. Since the release of the first WarioWare in 2003, there have been nine instalments in which the fat Italian and his friends has undergone the microgame experience, resulting...
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A farewell to Il Professore: Josip Iličić leaves Atalanta a legend
After five outstanding years in Bergamo, Josip Iličić has had his contract terminated by mutual consent as he desires a new challenge. After joining the club in 2017, the Slovenian forward has been a standout player in the Italian first division alongside putting in some glistening performances in Europe. The...
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Under 20% of the British public think £9250 a year degree is ‘good value’
Just 19% of the British public think a University degree at £9250 a year is "good value" while 53% think it is "bad value", according to a new YouGov survey.
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Should we read books by ‘problematic’ authors?
Elizabeth Ryder explores the controversy surrounding author Delia Owens, examining whether readers should pick up her latest novel despite this.
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The battle for club music’s soul
Max Gentleman on club music: how is it perceived nowadays?
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Concept to Console: the micro-history of ‘WarioWare’
Mario boasts a famous stock of supporting characters, many of whom have seen adventures in different series. Luigi explores his mansions, Yoshi looks after babies on his islands and undergoes all manner of crafting experiences – each Peach got a solo game. But few characters have such a varied back...
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Dutch Grand Prix: strategy was key and Ferrari failed again!
Another win for Max Verstappen at his home race puts him even further ahead in the championship battle. More mistakes from Ferrari kept Carlos Sainz off the podium and Mercedes fought hard, but only George Russell managed to get on the podium this weekend at the Dutch Grand Prix. The...
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Serena Williams set to retire after US Open defeat
Since the announcement of her imminent retirement from tennis, all eyes have been on Serena Williams to see how far she will progress through what looks to be her final Grand Slam tournament. The results of her first two matches indicated that she was not going to go quietly, eliminating...
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OfS to investigate credibility of degrees at three institutions
The Office for Students (OfS) has launched an investigation into three higher education providers to examine the reasons for significant increases in the rates of students being awarded first-class and upper-second-class degrees.
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Revisiting ‘Crash Tag Team Racing’
Crash Bandicoot is a marsupial with many strings to his bow. He’s most famously a platform star, but he’s also been involved with minigames and, as was the rule with 90s mascots, a few karting adventures. Both Crash Team Racing and, to a noticeably lesser extent, Crash Nitro Kart have...
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Rafael Nadal bloodied during second-round US Open victory
Rafael Nadal cut his own nose with his racquet during a second-round battle with Italy’s Fabio Fognini, but the bloody incident did not prevent him from securing a four-set victory. The 22-time Grand Slam champion’s quest to extend his men’s record continues after a 2-6 6-4 6-2 6-1 victory, which...
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