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Items by Giorgia Bianchi
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Expert panel at SOAS discuss accountability for Israel’s Gaza war crimes and Genocide
The School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), in collaboration with Influencing the Corridors of Power (ICOP), held a pivotal event at the Brunei Gallery yesterday evening as part of its ongoing Palestine series that has been running at SOAS and in the UK Parliament. The session, entitled “War on...
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Music vs. Morals: When Eurovision's apolitical mask slipped
In the world of music, there exists a singular event that annually brings together nations from across the globe. That event is Eurovision. Or, one might say, was Eurovision. In 2023, the Eurovision Song Contest shattered previous records for online engagement, captivating no fewer than 162 million viewers. Why then, has this once...
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Profit over people: A symbolic gesture for peace at the Oscars
In the glamorous world of Hollywood, where glitter and gold often speak louder than words, a small but significant symbol made its appearance at the latest Academy Awards ceremony, otherwise known as the Oscars. A red pin, a symbol of solidarity with the Artists4Ceasefire movement, was worn by a...
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Italy greenlights Red Sea mission: A strategic response to protect European commerce
Earlier this week, the Italian Parliament approved three new major international missions: Levante, Eunavfor Aspides and Euam Ukraine. The approval of these missions marks a significant step towards expanding Italy’s involvement in global affairs. “Operation Levante” seeks to provide humanitarian aid to Gaza, whereas “Operation Aspides” (Greek for ‘shield’) aims...
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Twickenham Arms Fair
Twickenham Rugby Stadium, renowned for its historic ties to rugby, once again finds itself at the centre of a contentious debate far removed from the sports world. It hosted the International Armoured Vehicles Fair for the third consecutive year from 22-25 January, 2024. The weapons expo boasts about being...
