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Global Affairs

Stay up-to-date with our top stories of political and social interest. Featuring the big headlines, bite-size pieces and language orientated news. 

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CANNABIS LEGALISATION IN GERMANY

10 Apr 2024

Cannabis Legalisation in Germany

Welfare Officer Liv looks into the recent legalisation of cannabis in Germany.

CW: drugs

Cannabis Legalisation in Germany

5 Apr 2024

'A Victory for Feminism': How France Made the Right to Abortion Part of its Constitution

In near direst response to the shift some countries have made towards restricting the right and access to safe abortions, France has become the first ever country to explicitly include abortion as a "guaranteed freedom" in its constitution, but this hasn't been without its struggles.

CW: abortion

'A Victory for Feminism': How France Made the Right to Abortion Part of its Constitution

11 Mar 2024

Russian: The Language of a Coloniser

Should the use of Russian language be legislated against in the Baltic states?

Russian: The Language of a Coloniser

11 Mar 2024

The Bubbling History of Boba

Bubble tea is currently a major trend, but what are its origins and who invented it?

The Bubbling History of Boba

26 Nov 2023

Rugby: A culture of respect?

Following the recent Rugby World Cup, there has been an increase in discussion about the role of the referee. For a sport sometimes famed for the interpersonal respect demonstrated by players and coaches alike, the criticism of referees is surprising, and perhaps symptomatic of changes within the sport.

Rugby: A culture of respect?

15 Feb 2023

Iran: The Significance of the Hijab and Why We Must Do More

Iranian women are currently lining the streets in protest of the mandatory hijab and dress code. With support coming from all over the world, it is time we speak up about the deeper meaning behind the protests.

Iran: The Significance of the Hijab and Why We Must Do More
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Meet the Editor

Millie is our Global Affairs Editor for 2024-25. She has just returned from her year abroad studying Russian Language in Latvia. She loves to read, and is interested in current affairs and linguistics.


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