It’s easy to fall into the habit of reading the same books, or the same genre, over and over again. And there’s nothing wrong with that! Sometimes we all need the comfort and peace that a well-loved book can provide. But with exam season over and the summer ahead of us,...
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After a brief open-and-close for the Club World Cup, the summer transfer window is now well underway and yet again, clubs will be looking to bolster their squads in a bid to chase success next season. The Premier League has already seen some big arrivals and departures in what is...
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The leader of Warwickshire County Council has resigned and left his 18-year-old deputy as the interim leader, prompting condemnation from opposition parties. Rob Howard, who will remain a councillor, said on Wednesday that his five-week tenure had been cut short by “health challenges”, which had made it impossible for him...
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We all know the popular saying: rules are made to be broken. But this philosophy may not be too common in reality. A new study has found that one in four people follow rules – even if there are no repercussions to breaking them. A study, published in the journal...
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In 2019, British artist Sarah A Boardman was commissioned to paint a portrait of Donald Trump for the Colorado state capitol building in Denver. The portrait was first presented to the public in August 2019 and remained there for six years. It has recently been removed following Trump’s criticism of...
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“You’re not performing. We are.” says the lyrical prologue to the devised hour of delight Hold, Please. For a show made of short, concentrated scenes, I left the FAB feeling I’ve been served a full theatrical meal. Following four characters (Clemmie Mayhew, Max Green, Bea Kelly, George Jasper, Thomas Sykes)...
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Anna Andruseiko is 23 years old with a degree in Cultural Studies, currently working as a programme manager at the ЗMIN Smith Foundation, where she supports NGOs and a wide range of projects – from cultural initiatives to military aid. Anna is from Stryi, a small town in the west...
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On May 14 2025, ILGA-Europe (International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, and Intersex Association) revealed that, following the UK Supreme Court ruling defining what it means to be a woman as simply biological sex, the country fell to 22nd place on ILGA-Europe’s Rainbow Map. The map scores European countries on their...
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Window seat or aisle seat? This is a question that has long been debated among seasoned travellers. However, despite all the historic back and forth between window-wanters and aisle-advocates, only one conclusion has ever been agreed upon: nobody wants the middle seat. Of course, in an ideal world, we travellers...
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Before Kandinsky, before Picasso, there was Hilma af Klint. Her abstract work was ahead of her time. Af Klint knew this and insisted her work remain unseen by the world until 20 years after her death. Her art wasn’t just rich with colour and movement, but was deeply tied to...
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The stability of Keir Starmer’s Labour leadership has been challenged, as fears grow that a number of disaffected Labour MPs will launch a new ‘real socialist’ party as soon as this autumn. In a move to combat what many are calling Starmer’s ‘blue Labour Party’, The Mail on Sunday has...
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Ligue 1 side Olympique Lyonnais have been relegated to France’s second tier after authorities determined the club had not resolved their long-standing financial woes. The French giants were handed a provisional relegation back in November having amassed massive debts of £200 million, but were confident of avoiding expulsion during the...
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After announcing the casting of six Hogwarts professors in April, HBO Max have now announced the much anticipated casting of the three main characters in their somewhat-controversial Harry Potter television series reboot. The new series aims to be a “faithful adaptation” of the Harry Potter franchise, with a season dedicated...
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