This is a developing story* The latter half of 2026 has been filled with worldwide protests, from student protests in France ...

This review discusses the killing of civilians, including children and babies, in the context of Israel’s military occupation ...

At some point in your life, you’ve probably eaten fried chicken from a box.  Unwrapping a box of golden chicken wings, seasoned with a slight kick, on a bed of steaming double-fried chips is the ...

Summer ‘26 wasn’t like the other summers. From wildfires to droughts, floods to extreme heat, all nations have experienced new climate catastrophes and found new responsibilities we’ve had to bear. In ...

The year is 2012, and London is in the sweaty grips of Olympic fever, the air is heavy with optimism, and the red and blue stripes of the Union Jacks hang innocuously on street corners. I go to my ...

I recently saw a TikTok trend showing videos of parents enjoying different moments with the caption “It’s their first time living too.” And it hit me right in the feels. As a child, it is natural to ...

The history of the traditional Arabic house spans several centuries and reflects the interplay of environment, culture and belief. The earliest examples, dating back to Syria and Mesopotamia ...

Every year, just before Ramadan and Eid, the moon debates roll around like clockwork: Has the moon been sighted? Which day is Eid? Who gets to decide? WhatsApp groups buzz with screenshots. Masjids ...

As Hajj approaches this year and the chants of Labbaik fill the air, many fortunate Muslims among us will be turning their attention to the logistics and emotions of preparing for what is certainly ...

I watched Adolescence a few weeks ago and have been sitting with it since. The series was nuanced and thought-provoking, but what stayed with me most was what it revealed about who we choose to centre ...

Growing up as a young girl, there was one thing I couldn’t stand: cats. I genuinely believed them to be selfish, real-life villains, ready to ‘bounce’ and leave their owners if they could. Not unlike ...