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Is the ‘Wuthering Heights’ controversy warranted?
Literary purists are on the rampage over Emerald Fennell’s upcoming adaptation of the gothic novel. But why do modern takes on historic literature so often spark backlash? Wuthering Heights may be one of the most famous books ever written, but Emily Brontë’s singular masterpiece has proved near impossible to adapt for the modern age. Fraught with violence and deeply complex explorations of love, grief, class and intimacy, fans of the novel...
Has ‘Diary of a CEO’ flown too far to the right?
The popular podcast is receiving heat for a recent conversation around women and motherhood. It highlights how far the show has strayed from its origins. Stephen Bartlett is no stranger to controversy. When you head-up one of the biggest podcasts on the planet, that comes with the territory. And it seems Bartlett knows that – he hasn’t let criticism sway him from building a multi-million dollar empire that now includes...
Why are those on £100k salaries struggling financially?
Dubbed ‘High Earners, Not Rich Yet’ (or Henrys), young Brits are feeling the pinch thanks to tax traps and inflation. Unless you’ve found yourself in a high-paying job (or grew up with a silver spoon between your lips), £100k probably sounds like a lot of money. But young people earning these six figures claim to be struggling financially – both in the UK and across the pond. Henrys, particularly...
London’s new Palestinian embassy proves the nation won’t be silenced
The ‘historic moment’ comes after the UK’s formal recognition of the Palestinian state. This is ‘proof that our identity cannot be denied’, said the Palestinian ambassador to the UK. Husam Zomlot spoke at the inauguration of Palestine's embassy in London this week – marking a turning point in the nation’s international presence. It comes months after the UK officially recognised the Palestinian state. Prime minister Keir Starmer announced in a...
ICE murder of a young mother points to a dangerous pattern
Agents shot and killed Renee Nicole Good whilst she was driving in her SUV. Her death marks a chapter in US history marred by inevitable violence. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents were carrying out an immigration operation in Minnesota this week, when 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good refused to get out of her car. The mother of three had only recently moved to the city from Colorado, and was going about her...
A definitive guide to surviving January
Spoiler alert: it doesn’t involve resolutions. It’s that time of year again: the start of a new one. A fresh twelve months lie before us, promising nothing except the unexpected. If there’s one thing I’ve learned after twenty-nine Januarys, it’s that you can make plans all you like. The universe will still find a way to laugh. Which makes the annual ritual of New Year’s resolutions feel particularly absurd. Perhaps to...
Brigitte Bardot and the complexity of mourning celebrity
The French movie star’s death sparked sadness and scorn, as her right-wing politics mark a complicated legacy. You might now Brigitte Bardot for her blonde bombshell looks – with voluminous golden hair so infamous that she arguably cemented ‘French Girl Chic’ into modern parlance. Even if you haven’t watched any of her films, which include And God Created Woman and La Parisienne, images of Bardot in a plunging bikini are ingrained in...
How are Venezuelans reacting to president Maduro’s capture?
The dramatic seizure of Venezuela’s president has raised a lot of questions, but how are people feeling on the ground? When we witness something unprecedented, like the US capture of Nicolás Maduro (Venezuela’s president since 2013), it’s easy to get swept up in the media whirlwind. Algorithms and headlines shrink years of socio-political unrest into sizeable portions, and social media spotlights the polarised opinions of those with little to no...
Podcasts are now eligible for Golden Globes
And as the inaugural nominations are announced, liberals are winning. I can’t say I was surprised when the Golden Globes announced the addition of podcasts to their awards roster. This year, my Spotify wrapped was comprised largely of podcasts (apparently I spent thousands of hours listening to the dulcet tones of The Rest is Politics) and I’m not alone in my love for long-form listening. According to The Economist, more...
2025 was the year of yearning
We couldn’t stop longing for what it didn’t have After a decade defined by hustle and optimisation, 2025 turned toward something softer and unresolved. The year of yearning. From breakout show ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ to Charli XCX’s viral hit ‘party 4 u’, the past 12 months of romance have been all about reaching out and never touching. But why has this childhood sense of longing had such a...
