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Zuzana Moscakova, Chief Reporter      Loyal Daniel, Political Editor As a new leader reshapes the narrative, the Greens are no longer an unconventional movement . They are aiming for real power.  When Zack Polanski was elected leader of the  Green Party of England and Wales in August 2025 with 84% of the vote, few actually  expected the shockwave his leadership would send through British politics. But within weeks,  the party’s membership doubled from around 70,000 to more than 140,000. This has made  the Greens larger than both the Liberal Democrats and the Conservatives in terms of  numbers, and now polls are starting to reflect that enthusiasm, with the Greens reaching  record highs in public support. One of the clearest signs of the Greens’ new momentum is a simple but telling problem: not  enough space for meetings. Local branches say attendance has more than doubled, and  rooms that once held 50 people can no longer fit e...

Aaryan Bora, Political Columnist         Hana Syed, Political Editor The landscape of Middle Eastern diplomacy is experiencing a notable shift, with Jordan’s King Abdullah emerging as a prominent voice of caution. In a recent exclusive interview with the BBC, the King issued a pointed warning regarding President Donald Trump’s new ceasefire plan for Gaza, stating that no country is likely to volunteer for peace enforcement under the proposed framework. He questioned the mandate of security forces inside Gaza, emphasising that if the role involves coercive peace enforcement, it is a situation that many nations would prefer to avoid. King Abdullah highlighted the critical distinction between peacekeeping and peace enforcement. Peacekeeping typically operates with consent and aims to support local institutions and reconstruction efforts. In contrast, peace enforcement involves using coercive measures to impose order, which can lead to significant conflict. For coun...

Aaryan Bora, Political Columnist     Vanesa Zackova, Political Editor The West often finds itself preoccupied with the frenetic pace of election cycles and the ebb and flow of political sentiment. Meanwhile, on the other side of the world, behind the scenes in Beijing, the country's elite are meticulously gathering this week for a pivotal event: the Central Committee Plenum. This routine yet critical meeting will set the strategic course for China’s forthcoming Five-Year Plan, spanning from 2026 to 2030. For many countries, a five-year timeframe serves merely as a policy horizon; for China, it represents a vision of its future destiny. These Five-Year Plans, remnants of a communist legacy, now propel the world's second-largest economy and dictate a vast array of national ambitions, from industrial strategy to technological objectives. Historically, the decisions emerging from these closed-door sessions have had profound and far-reaching consequences, resonating throughout...

Aaryan Bora, Political Columnist The United States has unveiled a new wave of comprehensive sanctions targeting Russia’s two largest oil companies, Rosneft and Lukoil, as part of a global escalation in Washington’s strategic effort to pressure Moscow into ending its ongoing invasion of Ukraine. The move was announced just a day after President Donald Trump indefinitely postponed his planned diplomatic meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Budapest, signalling a potential turning point in the Biden administration’s approach to the conflict. Donald Trump publicly conveyed to the media that, in his conversations with Putin, they often fail to reach substantive conclusions, citing frustration with the lack of diplomatic progress. For months, the White House had hesitated to sanction Russia’s energy giants, arguing that such measures would only be effective if European and Asian countries also reduced their Russian oil imports simultaneously. However, the recent decision to proce...

Zuzana Moscakova, Chief Reporter        Loyal Daniel, Political Editor Raised in an age of crises, inequality, and relentless online exposure, Gen Z is stepping into  politics with a mix of frustration and hope. They are more progressive, more vocal, and less  trusting of traditional systems - a generation that prefers activism over allegiance, and social  change over slogans. As their influence grows, the question is not whether they will reshape  politics, but how quickly the rest of the world will adapt to this. Generation Z, those born from the mid-1990s to the early 2010s, is fast becoming one of the  most influential forces in politics. They have grown up during climate crises, political disruptions, and the rise of social media, and all of that has shaped how they see the world. Their priorities, values, and ways of engaging with politics are unlike any generation before them. Across the globe, Gen Z’s frustration with t...

Aaryan Bora, Political Columnist In Gaza, the war has ended, but politics still determine who will have the authority and control over the reconstruction process. The estimated $70 billion needed for rebuilding includes funds for restoring critical infrastructure such as hospitals, water systems, and energy grids, and is a humanitarian challenge and a significant geopolitical test. The recent ceasefire agreement has created a narrow window for recovery and reconstruction efforts. Yet, the question of who controls Gaza’s rebuilding process has already become a fault line among competing regional and international powers. For Israel, reconstruction is a strategic tool for exerting influence. By controlling the import of construction materials like concrete and steel, which are classified as dual-use items—civilian and military—Israel maintains de facto power over what construction occurs within Gaza. This control effectively allows Israel to influence the pace and nature of Gaza’s physic...

Zuzana Moscakova, Chief Reporter It began with promises of a postwar reconstruction plan and ended with Gaza’s political  system lying in ruins. In a single, devastating month, the territory’s fragile governance  collapsed, leaving its people caught between external control and internal disarray. Gaza has long endured cycles of conflict, blockade, and political fragmentation, but the  recent events felt unprecedented. The institutions that once gave order to public life,  Hamas, the Palestinian Authority, and leftist factions, have either crumbled or retreated  from relevance. What remains is a vacuum with no local body capable of directing  reconstruction, ensuring rights, or shaping Gaza’s future. When the Trump administration unveiled its Gaza plan, it was pitched as a roadmap to  peace. A temporary International Stabilisation Force, overseen by an apolitical technocratic  Palestinian committee and international figures like Tony Blair, promise...

Aaryan Bora, Political Reporter Venezuela’s María Corina Machado Wins 2025 Nobel Peace Prize Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has been awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo for her extraordinary civilian courage in leading a non-violent struggle for democracy under the oppressive and increasingly authoritarian rule of President Nicolás Maduro.  The Nobel Committee, chaired by Jørgen Watne Frydnes, recognised her efforts to achieve a peaceful transition from dictatorship to democracy. The ceremony took place at Oslo's Nobel Peace Centre, and Machado was praised for unifying Venezuelans in the face of threats, political persecution, and economic collapse that have plagued the country for years. Machado, who has been in hiding for the past few years due to threats against her life, called the award an “impetus to conclude our task: to conquer freedom,” and dedicated the award to all Venezuelans striving for democracy. The decision to honour her followed wide...

Aaryan Bora, Political Reporter Political Chaos Deepens in France as PM Lecornu Resigns France’s latest prime minister, Sebastien Lecornu, has resigned after just 26 days in office, plunging President Emmanuel Macron’s government into renewed crisis. Lecornu, the third prime minister to quit in less than a year, stepped down a day after unveiling his cabinet, which was swiftly rejected by opposition parties. He has since agreed to draft a stability plan by Wednesday after Macron asked him to continue to take consultations. The resignation follows months of turmoil after two previous governments collapsed over failed budgets and confidence votes. France's political instability has shaken investor confidence, with the Paris Stock Exchange falling sharply on Monday. Macron now faces limited options: appoint another PM, dissolve parliament or call for new elections. Lecornu warned that partisan appetities and political egos were paralysing France's ability to govern.  Trump Pushes ...

Zuzana Moscakova, Chief Reporter A new trade plan from Brussels has caused alarm in Britain’s steel towns. Most UK  steel  is exported to Europe, and tougher EU rules could deal a heavy blow to an industry already struggling. The European Commission wants to tighten how much steel can enter the EU without tariffs.  Under the plan, the duty-free limit would be cut almost in half to around 18 million tonnes a  year. Anything above that would face a 50 per cent charge. EU officials say the move is about protecting European steelmakers from cheap imports,  especially from China, which has been selling steel at very low prices for years. The plan  would also make importers prove where their steel was actually made, to stop firms from  hiding the true source of their products. EU trade Chief Stéphane Séjourné said the goal was to defend jobs and help Europe’s steel  industry modernise. For the UK, this could be a major problem. About three-quarters of B...

Aaryan Bora, Political Reporter        Vanesa Zackova, Political Editor Why the US government has shut down and what happens now T he US government shutdown, which entered its third day on October 4, 2025, has  resulted in approximately 750,000 federal government workers without pay and  halted most non-essential services nationwide. The dispute centres on healthcare  funding: Democratic leaders advocate for extending tax credits to lower insurance  premiums and reversing recent President Trump’s healthcare cuts enacted in 2024,  while Republican lawmakers demand further austerity measures and reductions in  federal spending. President Trump has suggested that the shutdown could serve as  an opportunity to streamline the federal workforce, potentially affecting mid-term  federal employment levels. The shutdown has caused significant disruptions, including delays in passport processing, the suspension of several food assist...

Zuzana Moscakova, Chief Reporter UK companies are bracing for more taxes as the government deals with a growing  economic deficit. Business leaders warn that higher costs could stall investment, force  store closures, and push everyday prices up for consumers.  With Chancellor Rachel Reeves set to unveil her budget on November 26,  UK businesses are growing increasingly concerned about potential additional tax increases. Following last year's historic hikes, the largest in over 30 years, companies worry that further economic pressure could limit investment, slow growth, and put jobs at risk. The Confederation of British Industry has urged the government to reconsider further  tax rises, suggesting that breaking pre-election promises not to raise taxes on the  general public would be a more equitable approach. BT CEO Allison Kirkby echoed  these views, highlighting that government-inflicted costs in the UK are ten times  higher than ...