Author: Emily Davis
I love Italy, says Estonian Eurovision entry accused of insulting Italians
Estonia’s entry for this year’s Eurovision song contest has said he never intended to offend Italy with his song that pokes fun at Italian stereotypes [more…]
Trump is making Central America become a dumping ground for US immigrants
Central America has long been a source of immigrants, and in recent years, it’s also become a major transit route for those from around the [more…]
Angie Stone was a wise singer who deeply understood the power of love and lust
Angie Stone was no overnight success. By the time 2001’s Mahogany Soul made her a star, she’d logged two decades in the game, starting out [more…]
Rave, games and showers of Coco Pops: a night out at Liverpool’s Bongo’s Bingo
In Liverpool, in a vast warehouse lined with bierkeller trestle tables, each one sardine-packed with people, a woman is dancing. She is dancing on her [more…]
Bukavu hospital patients tell of being shot in chaos of Congolese withdrawal
Patients at hospitals in the second-largest city in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo have described how they sustained serious injuries during the chaotic withdrawal [more…]
Rail fares rise by 4.6% in England and Wales
Rail passengers in England and Wales face a steep increase in the cost of travel from Sunday, with fares rising by 4.6% and most railcards [more…]
Football’s relentless hunt for profits still not matching global popularity
When William Goldman wrote in his memoir Adventures in the Screen Trade that in Hollywood “nobody knows anything”, he coined a phrase that spoke directly [more…]
‘Pupils are in fear every day’: parents raise concerns about new schools run by top UK academy
Parents and teachers have voiced alarm about the treatment of children at three Essex schools after they were taken over by a high-profile academy trust [more…]
Stretched to the limit: why hamstring fails are curse of the Premier League
The sight of a player pulling up with a hamstring injury has become all too familiar in the Premier League. Weary muscles are being stretched [more…]
Oscars 2025: how to watch, nominations, predictions, and timetable
There’s a febrile atmosphere to the Oscars this year, caused largely by events outside Hollywood’s control. The advent of Trump and the consequent assault on [more…]
