International
‘Alcohol in the Bowl Initiative:’ A Review
For the first time since 1984, football fans across the UK have been permitted to enjoy an alcoholic beverage whilst watching the game as part of a two-year trial. Is this a new dawn for football’s hooliganism problems, or is this a cynical commercial move to monetise a new football audience? Drinking alcohol in your […]
Funded By a Spice Girl: Is The Money Just ‘Too Much’ in Motorsport
With the Formula One season under way for 2026, British Touring champion Paul O’Neill explores how his popstar sister helped him break into the sport dogged by accusations of elitism “Was I stealing a drive from someone who deserved it more? Maybe. Did I care? Not really. You can’t sit around feeling sorry for people.” […]
Protesters celebrate Ayatollah Khamenei assassination as Iran war rages
Iranians in Manchester who oppose the regime of Ayatollah Khamenei have celebrated what they described as a “turning point in history” following the elimination of the Islamic Republic’s Supreme Leader. Protesters numbering in their hundreds waved flags and chanted slogans calling for a new era in Iran, specifically advocating for the return of the monarchy […]
Greater Manchester businesses invited to join major China trade mission
Greater Manchester businesses are being invited to take part in a major trade mission to China this summer, as regional leaders look to strengthen international partnerships and boost global competitiveness. The five-day visit to Shenzhen and Hong Kong will take place from June 15-19 2026 and aims to connect local firms with two of China’s […]
Voices of Ukraine echo through Manchester Central Library
As the war in Ukraine enters into its fifth year, Manchester central library commemorates the war through the Bridge of Sunflowers campaign, a new art exhibition depicting the experiences of war from the perspective of Ukrainian children. The exhibition is comprised of works made by young Ukrainian artists living in the city of Lviv alongside […]
Ghanaian wins global impact award in Manchester
A Ghanaian entrepreneur in Manchester has won a global business award for her work to improve schools and infrastructure back in her home country. Veronica Safoa Owusu, the president of Educational Communities Worldwide (EduCom), received the prestigious Global Impact Award at the Africa4U Black Tech Expo event in Manchester for her impact in the education […]
The Filipino Rugby Revolution: Marcus Smith Sparks a New Era
Filipino-born England Rugby star Marcus Smith’s rise to the top is inspiring the next generation in the Philippines to follow in his footsteps. In the nation he, his brothers and his mother were born in, Smith wants to continue inspiring and educating Filipinos.
UK Election 2024: A Crucial Turning Point in British Politics
Story by Kate Devine and Kaleb Anderson (University of Missouri) The upcoming British election draws much attention because it could significantly change the UK’s political scene. Major parties, including the Conservative Party led by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, the Labour Party led by Keir Starmer, and the Liberal Democrats led by Ed Davey, are all […]
SUDAN’S FORGOTTEN WAR; A CRISIS HIDDEN IN PLAIN SIGHT
Credit:flickr Sudan has been plunged into a conflict that has dragged on for the last year, resulting in the death of over 15,000 people and has also caused untold hardship on the Sudanese population. There is still a disparity in media coverage of Sudan in relation to conflicts like Ukraine and Gaza. Sudan therefore raises […]
SUDAN – AFRICA’S PROXY WAR; GLOBAL POWER’S UNSEEN BATTLE FOR INFLUENCE
The conflict in Sudan is threatening to evolve into a proxy war with several outside interests into the geopolitical control of Sudan. What roles are the major powers are playing behind the scenes in keeping the conflict going and what they hope to gain from it in the long run? The Sudan conflict has evolved […]