Gavin E L Hall, University of Strathclyde The recapture, by Ukrainian forces, of the oil and gas platforms off the coast of Crimea known as the “Boyko towers” has both strategic and symbolic significance. Their position, between the westerly-most point of Crimea and Snake Island, in waters close to Ukraine’s border with Romania,
Title: Killing Thatcher: The IRA, the Manhunt and the Long War on the Crown Author: Rory Carroll (Author), Gary Trainor (Narrator), HarperCollins (Publisher) In “Killing Thatcher,” seasoned journalist Rory Carroll delivers a gripping and meticulously researched account of one of the most audacious assassination attempts in British history. This spellbinding book takes readers
by Denise-Marie Ordway, The Journalist’s Resource We updated this piece on the four-day school week, originally published in June 2018, to include new figures, research and other information on Sept. 6, 2023. Just over 2,100 schools in 26 states have switched to a four-day school week, often in hopes of recruiting teachers, saving
‘Never Again’ has become never mind. Senior Contributing Editor Rob Eshman This story was originally published in the Forward. Click here to get the Forward’s free email newsletters delivered to your inbox. Monim Haroon said he had no words to explain what the people who live in the Darfur region of Sudan are
Ukrainians celebrate on Nov. 12, 2022, in Kherson, Ukraine, after Ukraine regained control of the city. Yevhenii Zavhorodnii/Global Images Ukraine via Getty Images Kateryna Shynkaruk, Texas A&M University During a recent meeting with the nation’s diplomatic corps, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy gave Ukraine’s ambassadors their marching orders for the rest of the year: Work
Title: Putin’s Prisoner Author: Aiden Aslin (Author), John Sweeney (Author), Paul Slack (Narrator), Steve John Shepherd – foreword (Narrator), Penguin Audio (Publisher) In “Putin’s Prisoner” Aiden Aslin recounts his harrowing journey as a soldier in the Ukrainian marines, facing the brutal reality of war and becoming a prisoner of the devastating conflict between
Community sports are an important part of life for many young people. Participating in the likes of community football improves players’ physical and mental health, and helps them connect with peers and develop friendships and life skills. These opportunities and benefits should be accessible to all young people. Yet, young people with disability
Recent Monash graduate Dr Victoria Gentile is a perfect case study to show the rapid increase in the University’s Indigenous healthcare students, and also to show why more and more are needed. Her mentor, Professor Karen Adams, says: “Victoria is an inspirational Yorta Yorta woman from the northern suburbs of Melbourne. She’s got
Veronika Poniscjakova, University of Portsmouth Russia is reported to have deployed nuclear weapons in Belarus, a step that was much telegraphed earlier this year and recently confirmed by Poland. This move has caused concern in neighbouring countries and has affected security arrangements in Europe. Russia reportedly has the world’s biggest nuclear arsenal, with
The advent of artificial intelligence (AI) is disrupting an array of industries globally. Its capacity to reconfigure domains such as healthcare, finance, and manufacturing is thoroughly reported. But, is it altering the dynamics on the African continent? We shall traverse the intriguing landscape of AI and inspect its potential to raise Africa’s status,