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In sports this week, a fine weekend for the northern hemisphere in Rugby and a race for a new Manchester United manager pales in importance to a missing Chinese tennis star. Football Manchester United’s search for a new manager continues in the aftermath of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s sacking. Former player Michael Carrick is currently interim […]

It comes as no surprise to anyone but the 20th century was one of the most horrific and cruel periods of time in world history. Part of that comes due to the rise of the modern dictator. What is a dictator? An individual who rules a country or countries with absolute power, where nobody comes […]

The global financial crisis in 2008 was without question one of the most damaging events in modern times. With housing collapse in the United States impacting the entire world, many people are wondering if the current financial issues unfolding in China could have a similar impact on the global economy. So, what exactly is the […]

The seven wonders of the world keep changing, much like the planet. The ancient wonders have mostly been destroyed, replaced by a more expansive and diverse range of amazing creations. Do you ever want to have a visit to these marvels yourself? Well, let’s run down the list and see what takes your fancy. The […]

China, which makes up 25% of the global box office, really is a crucial factor when it comes to the success of a film. With the government only allowing 38 international films to be screened in Chinese cinemas per year, studios must go all-out to ensure that their products can make it past their censors. […]

For many of us, an ice cold pint of beer served as a symbol of the easing of lockdown restrictions across the country. Whatever beers you had craved from the pub were first on your order. That’s how much it matters to us. Since beers are one of the most popular alcoholic beverages out there, […]

The Cold War was one of the most significant events of modern history. Although both World Wars were vastly more terrible and on a much larger scale, the Cold War shaped society in a way that keeps the entire planet in a status quo we still see today. It is the decades-long saga of two […]

Emma Raducanu has been dominating the headlines lately and it is easy to see why. Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past few weeks, it’s impossible not to listen and smile at the story of this outstanding young tennis player. Here we will cover her story, from her early days to the […]

Cinemas were experiencing a steady revenue decline even before the pandemic. The restrictions ended up causing an almost total collapse. Tentpole franchise films ended up moving to streaming services. Blockbusters like No Time To Die, Dune and Black Widow were delayed more times than you count. Now we ask: can cinemas recover? Recommended Reading: Film […]

With the largest population on earth, China is renowned by many for its industry as well as its rich history. This list will take a look at ten things you might not have known about the country. 10. One child policy While most people are aware of the controversial one-child policy, many might not realise […]

The marine habitat is without a doubt one of the most heavily impacted ecosystems when it comes to invasive operations. One of the most harmful actions on these precious biological communities is undocumented fishing. In July, numerous Chinese trawlers were stopped in the waters of Pakistan due to a suspicion that they were illegally fishing […]

Having emerged in Wuhan, China in late 2019, Covid-19 has proven to be extremely deadly and has had a profound impact globally on us all. While it hasn’t ever been confirmed, could the virus have emerged from research labs in Wuhan? The common explanation for Covid-19 is that a coronavirus mutated by transmitting between both […]

All things, good and bad, must come to an end. Let’s look at the major stories from the culmination of some huge sagas in sport. These include the final rounds of the Olympics, the dramatic clash between South Africa and the Lions as well as the most documented transfer in football history. Olympics The curtain […]

Scattered cooking pots. Matted covers clustered all over the floor. Cardboard for beds and full bottles of urine. This is what was discovered by Catalan police when rescuing sex trafficking victims inside a cannabis production facility. This horrific and bizarre crime scene has happened under the noses of mainstream media. Eight people have been arrested […]

In the news for the past few months have been stories about an ongoing genocide in the Chinese region of Xinjiang. Most of the population living in the north-western region are Uighur Muslims and they are currently the victims of horrific government-sanctioned abuse. Please note: this article features mentions of rape and torture. Who are […]

Cryptocurrency as an emerging market has caused numerous headlines both positive and negative throughout its time on the scene. Recently, following weeks of all-time records for Bitcoin and other Altcoins in terms of value, the market has found itself falling steeply in value. In order to understand the recent events of the Bitcoin and cryptocurrency […]

Recently, China has announced they will be ending their controversial two-child policy, allowing Chinese couples to now have up to three children. In the announcement, the CCP stated that the new regulations would “improve China’s population structure” – but will this be the case, or has Chinese society adapted to the one-and-two-child policies? The one-child […]

Coronavirus has been, undoubtedly, one of the most shocking and unexpected (unless you’re Bill Gates) things to happen to the world since World War Two. It has shut down normality in one swift, succinct wave – and with this, it has claimed the lives of many thousands. But did as many lives have to be […]

After the recent droughts in Zimbabwe, over 50 elephants starved to death due to severe food shortages in national parks. The biggest drought in years has come at a bad time, with the economy of the Southern African country collapsing right before our very eyes. In the midst of it all, further controversy has surrounded […]