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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It’s September and I’ve moved into my new student accommodation – it’s time to liven up how my room looks, starting with the essentials. Maybe some bedding. I head over to the superstore to find colourful bedsheets and pillowcases. The only feasibly affordable bedsheet, however, is grey. In fairness, they’ve...
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The number of UK study visa applications this year has increased by almost a third compared to last year, despite the government’s tightening of visa restrictions. Figures from the Home Office show that, in May 2025, approximately 18,500 people applied for sponsored student visas. This marks a 19% increase compared...
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It’s been 22 years since an Anglo-American force invaded Iraq under the pretence that Saddam Hussein had weapons of mass destruction (WMDs). Despite deeply antithetical public sentiment towards the conflict, a brutal war began. America and Britain rushed into a conflict for which the nation’s respective leaders, George W. Bush...
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When someone mentions the World Cup, most people’s minds turn to football, rugby, or maybe even cricket, but this June, a World Cup happened that most people probably did not know even happened: the Darts World Cup. Between Thursday 12 June and Sunday 15 June, 40 countries played darts in...
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