he UK government is reported to be planning new legislation that would override a part of the withdrawal agreement it signed to leave the EU. Trade talks resume with the European Union on Tuesday and arrangements in...
Begum Rokeya: The forgotten 19th Century feminist
Rokeya Sakhwat Hossain or Begum Rokeya was a 19th Century feminist writer, educationist and social reformer. Born in what is today Bangladesh to a wealthy Muslim family, Begum Rokeya defied her traditional upbringing to...
How Liverpool’s street art helps local economy after lockdown
The 2020-2021 Premier League campaign gets underway this weekend, five weeks later than normal. For Liverpool’s fans, the pandemic meant celebrating last season’s title at home. But the city has found other ways of...
Iraqi restaurants sitting out the pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has hit many industries in Iraq where restaurants, cafes and ice cream parlours no longer offer the option to dine in. Tanya Goudsouzian went to find out how some businesses are not willing to...
Calls to boycott Disney’s ‘Mulan’ remake
Widespread calls are emerging for a boycott of Disney’s “Mulan” movie after lead actress Liu Yifei shared a post in support of Hong Kong police.
Seven Greek islands go on England’s COVID quarantine list
Holidaymakers from England will now have to quarantine if they travel from seven Greek islands. The islands affected are: Lesvos, Tinos, Serifos, Mykonos, Crete, Santorini and Zakynthos. But future quarantines will...
England duo Mason Greenwood and Phil Foden dropped for breaking protocol
England footballers Mason Greenwood and Phil Foden have been dropped from the squad for the upcoming match against Denmark after breaking coronavirus protocols. The Football Association (FA) is investigating media...