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Gabriel Levine, Contributor Sometimes it is funny. Sometimes it is refreshing (meep meep). But SNL UK only proves to me that we are leading parallel cultural lives. What kind of Briton are you? What version of Britain is this? Those are the questions that SNL UK has attempted to answer in its eight episodes of series one. Sadly, it hasn’t answered them. They have made an admirable attempt in trying to understand Britain. The team has tried to gauge its audience, shown through the repeated portrayals of Starmer (George Fouracres) and how Princess Diana has been portrayed in drag (Jack Shep), has gone viral. I’m sure this pleases the show’s audiences who are on university campuses and on the internet — the majority of whom probably have an idea of Princess Diana from a couple of TikTok edits and, let’s not forget, that very reliable potted history that is Netflix’s The Crown . The show has not done massively well on TV, but it shows immense potential on YouTube, especially. With a walle...

Gabriel Levine, Contributor Vindictive, egotistical, and narrow-minded. Such words, used in the past to describe Farage, are more fitting to describe the hate-filled expeditions of Rupert Lowe. What's the point of him? Maybe it’s all on Elon Musk. After Musk swapped his right-wing playthings in the summer of 2025 — as he declared that Farage was not fit to be PM — the ex-Reform Rupert Lowe finally found his sugar daddy in that same internet boss. The pair are united in their despising of Farage. However, Lowe’s anger is more intense as he publicly processes the allegations of his harassment of female staff in his Westminster office (a cosy shoebox of a place, I imagine). Not that it matters, but he shot his own dog and sent Southampton Football Club tumbling down the football leagues. Not that it matters (it does!), but Lowe’s own legal action against allegations of harassment, and of a death threat against Yusuf was dismissed entirely this month. That bloated bureaucracy is at it ...

Zuzana Moscakova, Chief Reporter                                 Vanesa Zackova, Political Editor Fears of family separation, legal uncertainty, and major disruption for migrants already living and working in the United States have grown following the Trump administration’s latest immigration restrictions. The proposed changes could force thousands of green card applicants to leave the country and complete their applications from abroad. Under the proposed rules, many applicants seeking permanent residency would no longer be allowed to stay in the country while their cases are processed. Instead, they may be required to return to their home countries and wait there until a decision is made. Immigration lawyers, advocacy groups, and affected families have described the proposal as one of the most significant immigration policy shifts of Donald Trump’s second term. For years, many immigrants have relied o...

Aaryan Bora, Political Reporter  After a long time, Donald Trump visited China to have a lengthy  discussion on diplomacy amid the tensions. Donald Trump was welcomed by China's Vice Presidents, while also receiving a red  carpet entrance and a brass band . China sees the US not as a competitor but as an equal  power with the same goals and ambitions. Back in 2017, Beijing was viewed as  a growing economy, but currently it is seen as a competitor technologically,  militarily and economically.  The relationship between the US and China is now no longer governed by trade but  by strategic rivalry. In the present scenario, things like tariffs, artificial intelligence, and  conflicts in the Middle East are now all interconnected in this global order. Trump is under a lot of pressure at home and abroad following  the closure  of the Strait of Hormuz, which has disrupted oil supplies and increased the fear of  global inflation. T he ...

Zuzana Moscakova, Chief Reporter AI technologies, according to US authorities, aided in processing battlefield intelligence during recent operations against Iran, sparking a new discussion among military experts over the role of people in contemporary combat. According to defence officials and many publications released over the last month, the US military significantly relied on artificial intelligence-assisted technologies during recent operations connected to the Iran war. During the early phases of the campaign, intelligence from drones, satellites, and intercepted conversations was analysed using AI-powered systems, according to officials familiar with the operations who spoke to multiple US media sources. According to reports, the methods assisted military planners in identifying and ranking possible targets far more quickly than using conventional intelligence techniques. The Pentagon's Maven Smart System, which was created as part of Project Maven, a long-running Department...

Chief Reporter, Zuzana Moscakova                    Political Editor, Vanesa Zackova Following days of devastating local election losses, the prime minister reportedly told cabinet ministers he would not resign unless formally challenged, insisting Labour could not afford the “chaos” of a leadership contest while global instability and economic pressures continue to grow. Resignations, quiet leadership manoeuvres, and mounting pressure from Labour MPs have pushed Keir Starmer into the most serious crisis of his leadership so far, raising fresh questions about whether the party that swept into power less than two years ago is already beginning to turn on its leader. Keir Starmer appeared determined to project authority when he arrived on Tuesday morning. By midday, however, his government looked increasingly consumed by internal rebellion. Behind closed doors, pressure on Starmer has intensified following Labour’s heavy defeats across Eng...

Aaryan Bora, Political Reporter Canada is cultivating its image as a very peaceful nation, positioned as a middle power, and  diplomatically active and economically prosperous. The defense spending of Canada is very poor and it’s lagged NATO. The  critics too cruised the armed forces as hollowed and unplanned. But suddenly Canada’s armed  forces are recruiting at a very large scale driven by combination of rising tensions in the global  order and economic certainty. We can analyse that Canada is planning something big as a  few years back their military machinery was very poor and suddenly, they became powerful.  There could be a huge reason behind it. Ottawa could be thinking that the protection which they  used to get from the US military could end very soon so they need to be prepared to face any  circumstances. The change of building military very strong was in the minds of the people in Canada long time  back when Russia invaded Ukraine ...

Zuzana Moscakova, Chief Reporter During the UK's already difficult political period. Nigel Farage, the leader of Reform UK, has proposed constructing immigration detention facilities in constituencies that vote for the Green Party. This could at first seem like just another strict immigration policy, however, it feels personal to a lot of individuals. The concept focuses on particular groups within the UK in addition to immigration. The idea is part of a larger strategy to boost deportations. Reform UK has discussed detaining significant numbers of migrants before releasing them off the nation. The idea that these centers would be situated in regions that may have a Green MP after the next general election has sparked controversy. These locations are frequently seen to be most against Reform UK's immigration policies, therefore, it has been seen by many as an almost 'threat' to residents considering voting for the Green Party. Critics believe that this goes too far. The...

Chief Reporter, Zuzana Moscakova One year into his term as prime minister, Mark Carney faces increasing domestic pressure  even though he remains relatively popular. Economic difficulties, increased tensions with the  US and mounting expectations of change all conspired to put him under scrutiny. Carney entered federal politics and became prime minister of Canada, replacing Justin Trudeau, in 2025, never having run for election before. A year later, he leads the country during a troubled period of both domestic pressure and strained relations with the United States. Prior to his political career, Carney worked as a central banker and economist. He previously  occupied positions in both the Bank of Canada and the Bank of England in senior roles.  While many doubted he could successfully adjust to political life his calm manner and  international experience won over voters. Carney has spent a lot of time on the road over his first year in office. He...