Fascism is now ascendant across the West, particularly in Europe – a region known for keeping its fascism in check since WWII. Alas, in Italy and Sweden, they now have parties rooted in Nazi-style fascism. Of course, Poland and Hungary have already gone down this path, not to forget, other European countries, like Germany and […]
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The title the spark that became a fire could be linked to so many news shocks happening this week, but the focus of this title is Iran. The death of Mahsa Amini at the hands of the morality police, for allegedly violating Iran’s strict hijab headscarf rules, is the spark that has become a fire
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We’ve seen a lot of news about Ukraine in the last couple of weeks, including a lightning advance that reclaimed more than 1,000 square miles of land and a key military hub. The media has made the call that victory is imminent, however, it is not being supported by military and political experts. The experts
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The news that has consumed the world for the last couple of days is, of course, the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. Most of the commentary I have read is honouring a person who gave a life of service to her country and the Commonwealth. But many are not honouring the Queen, because she represents
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As I was going to bed last Saturday night, I caught some early footage of the floods in Pakistan. I was stunned. It is horrific
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At the top of the climate section is an article titled: ‘Macron warns of ‘end of abundance’ as France faces difficult winter.’
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I’m back, more determined than ever to encourage everyone to pay attention to the information and news that matters.
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This Tuesday I’m heading off to Europe with my boys for nearly six weeks. We haven’t spent time with our English family and friends since
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Today, I’m attending the first sustainability event in Phuket, and tonight it’s time for the great musical talent to come together and rock
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One of the news stories that broke this week was Kate Bush is back in the charts, due to her song – Running Up That Hill
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