Max Wild

Security agency or shadow militia? A student’s guide to ICE

The fatal shooting of 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis on 7 January sparked protests across the US and increased scrutiny of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency. ICE has dramatically expanded its operations, conducting thousands of arrests that have increasingly led to clashes with local communities and protesters....
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Posted Mar. 2, 2026

West Midlands railway enters public ownership

West Midlands Trains railway franchise was recently transferred to public ownership as part of government plans to improve performance and reduce costs. On 1 February, West Midlands Trains became the fourth railway franchise to be renationalised and come back under public control. The government plans to nationalise all passenger services...
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Posted Feb. 8, 2026