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Zuzana Moscakova, Chief Reporter              Vanesa Zackova, Political Editor Climate change is becoming more than simply an environmental problem. As Britain experiences record-breaking heat and scientists warn that high temperatures are becoming more common, it is quickly becoming one of the nation’s key political issues, requiring difficult decisions on infrastructure, public health, energy, and the economy. Large parts of England and Wales have experienced record-breaking temperatures during another unprecedented June heatwave in the United Kingdom. In parts of Suffolk, temperatures reached 37.3°C during the last week of June, breaking the previous record for the highest June temperature in the UK. The heatwave disrupted transport, placed pressure on hospitals and emergency services, and led to health warnings for vulnerable people. World Weather Attribution states that the current European heatwave was made significantly more likely and severe be...

Zuzana Moscakova, Chief Reporter                    Vanesa Zackova, Political Editor Following Sir Keir Starmer’s resignation as Prime Minister and Leader of the Labour Party, Andy Burnham has emerged as the frontrunner in the race to take over the party and form a new Westminster administration. After a difficult period that saw Labour return to office with a landslide victory in 2024 before suffering a significant decline in political popularity, Sir Keir Starmer announced his resignation as Prime Minister and Labour leader. Until the party chooses a replacement, he will continue to serve as Prime Minister in Downing Street. In a statement made outside No. 10, Starmer said that many members of his own party no longer believed he was the best candidate to lead Labour into the next general election. His resignation follows weeks of speculation surrounding his future, driven by a series of poor electoral results, growing dissatisfaction a...

Aaryan Bora, Political Columnist The 'NEET-UG' entrance exam is an undergraduate medical assessment taken nationwide by aspiring medical students in India. However,  it was just a few months ago that the exam paper leaked, causing widespread controversy in India. The  government decided to re-conduct the  entrance examination, while also temporarily banning Telegram  across India to prevent paper leaks.  The intention behind the Indian government's action is mainly to curb the spread of leaked papers  and prevent cheating. The policy will not stop examination papers from being leaked, but it could prevent a high number of applicants from viewing the entrance exam in advance, through the messaging app. In my mind, a social media website can’t be blamed for a crisis, which is a huge  institutional failure and seems a large government failure, too. The controversy towards NEET is becoming one of the biggest educational scandals in recent history.  Wh...

Zuzana Moscakova, Chief Reporter Vanesa Zackova, Political Editor A Somali football referee appointed to officiate at the 2026 FIFA World Cup was denied entry to the United States after arriving at Miami International Airport, according to statements from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and confirmation from FIFA. The 2026 FIFA World Cup, which is being jointly hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada, has already experienced a controversy surrounding a match official who was denied entry into the United States, preventing him from participating in the tournament. United States Border and Customs Protection (CBP) stated that the individual was found "inadmissible due to vetting concerns and was denied entry." The agency has stated that everyone entering the United States, including athletes, referees, and team personnel, is subject to inspection and admissibility checks. These decisions are made on a case-by-case basis using the i...

Zuzana Moscakova, Chief Reporter Vanesa Zackova, Political Editor Republican lawmakers are showing rare signs of resistance to President Trump's wishes, challenging the conflict against Iran, budget proposals and key appointments in the government as concerns grow about Republican hopes of victory in the November midterm elections. The House of Representatives' approval of a resolution to stop US military action against Iran was the most serious violation. Democrats and four Republicans alike backed the proposal. Trump responded on social media, calling the Republicans who supported the motion "GRANDSTANDERS" and calling the action "unpatriotic." The vote was one of the few times when Republican members openly disagreed with Trump on a significant policy matter. Republicans disagreed with the US president on more than just the Iran vote. A planned US $1.8 billion fund for Trump supporters who believe they were unfairly targeted by t...

Zuzana Moscakova, Chief Reporter Vanesa Zackova, Political Editor Following recent reporting on his previous relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, former Labour cabinet minister Peter Mandelson has come under renewed scrutiny. Documents and previously reported correspondence continue to highlight Epstein’s network of influential contacts. Mandelson, a prominent figure in British politics who held several ministerial positions under Gordon Brown and Tony Blair, has acknowledged that he remained in contact with Epstein after his 2008 conviction in Florida for obtaining a child for prostitution. In recent interviews, Mandelson described maintaining the relationship as “a mistake” and expressed “deep regret” over the decision. Speaking previously, Mandelson stated, “I wish I had not stayed in touch with him,” describing Epstein as a “charismatic” but ultimately deceptive individual who misled him about the nature of his legal troubles....