One of the biggest and certainly most acclaimed film festivals of the year, Cannes, was held from the 12 to the 23 May. At the conclusion of the 11-day festival, the jury awarded Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi’s film It Was Just an Accident the Palm d’Or (Golden Palm) – the...
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Private universities in the UK have come under increasing fire due to the amount of money being paid to their most senior members. Much criticism has been levelled at the pay gap between the individuals leading private institutions and those heading the elite public universities which educate most of the...
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Since the days of being mercilessly beaten at Mario Kart by my older brothers, video games have occupied a central role in my life. They were my method of bonding: with my family, with friends, with strangers met over the internet on those games themselves. Since coming to university, that...
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Sourav Chauhan finds interest and frustration in Ryan Coogler's vampiric exploration of black American history and postcolonial realities
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Just over three years ago, Elon Musk became the biggest shareholder in Twitter, with a 9.2% stake in the company. Musk, a prolific entrepreneur and owner of several companies in the technology sector, bought Twitter in 2022, in a deal for $44 million and rebranded it as ‘X’. He initially...
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The government is considering a wider ban on bottom trawling, a destructive fishing method, across English waters. If implemented, the amendment would increase the ban on bottom trawling from 18,000km2 to 48,000km2 of the UK’s protected offshore areas. According to ocean conservation group Oceana, bottom trawling is “one of the...
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There have been calls for Sir Keir Starmer to sanction Israel in the form of a research boycott amid the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Israel has been subject to immense condemnation due to its actions in the Gaza Strip, where it has escalated military action and enacted a humanitarian...
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Located on Corporation St in Coventry, Smokin’ Hot Buffet & Grill opened in December of 2024. With the customer in mind, it has recently updated its diverse menu. In time for summer, the buffet has revamped its ‘world grill’ and dessert sections. As a vegetarian, I was interested in exploring...
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On Friday 13 June, Israel launched a series of missiles to Iran. The missiles caused the death of at least 78 people, and wounded 320 others. This triggered the aerial war between Israel and Iran, in which both countries continually sent missiles at each other, targeting military facilities and residential...
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Edinburgh’s Vice-Chancellor, Sir Peter Mathieson, has admitted that he doesn’t know the “exact figure” of his annual salary, reported to be in the region of £400,000, despite backing over £140 million of cuts at the university. Mathieson’s comments, which were made in front of a Scottish Parliament education committee, sparked...
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On Saturday 21 June, hundreds flocked to the Copper Rooms for a special farewell club night called BANG!, organised by one Harry Williams, the Maths and Physics student dubbed the ‘Prince of POP!’, to mark the end of his time at Warwick. Featuring circling from seven till 10 led by...
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The calendar for the 2026 F1 season makes minor changes to the schedule that have attracted major criticism. The accustomed 24 races remain, but despite fan efforts to ensure survival, the adored Imola has been replaced with a Madrid Street Circuit. The outpouring of protest to the new schedule, via...
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Abigail Mableson discusses the advantages and potential drawbacks of the four-day working week.
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