By Stefan Wolff, Professor of International Security, University of Birmingham
The opening headlines from the summit between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping in Beijing signal an openness on the Chinese side towards stabilising relations with the US. In his opening remarks, the Chinese president noted that China and the US “should be partners not rivals”. But he…
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By Ted Scott, PhD Student, Department of Geography - Climate and Coastal Ecosystems Group, University of British Columbia
The number of days with summer conditions is growing by roughly six days more each decade since 1990, contributing to fire season, drought, energy demand and disrupted agricultural activity.
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By Robin Hankin, Senior Lecturer in Applied Statistics, Department of Mathematics, University of Stirling
The Eurovision Song Contest was founded 70 years ago as a way for Europe, divided after war, to come together by celebrating its music. Every year, several dozen countries across the continent – and, more recently, far beyond – compete in what is considered the world’s most viewed non-sporting event.
As a cultural institution that last year attracted around 166 million viewers, the results of Eurovision…
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By Shiv Yucel, DPhil Candidate in Geography and the Environment, University of Oxford
Heatwaves are a growing global threat to human health, wellbeing and livelihoods.
Across 12 major European cities during the summer of 2025, a ten-day period of extreme heat led to 2,300 deaths – 1,500 of them were attributed to climate change amplifying temperatures by 1-4°C. Heatwaves were responsible for nearly
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By Clare Carolin, Senior Lecturer, Art and Public Engagement, King's College London
‘This biennale seems cursed’, texted my friend. Despite feeling hypocritical about the environmental burden, I booked a flight to Venice.
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By Amnesty International
In response to reports that former police chief Ronald ‘Bato’ dela Rosa has fled the Philippines Senate building allowing him to evade an International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrant, Ritz Lee Santos III, Executive Director of Amnesty International Philippines, said: “We are deeply alarmed at the obstruction of justice and chaotic scenes witnessed at the […] The post Philippines: Authorities must arrest former police chief amid alarming obstruction of justice appeared first on Amnesty International. ]]>
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By Guest Contributor
The socioeconomic toll of climate change is steep, but young Fishery Biology students are helping collect data to bridge the gap in the management and conservation of marine ecosystems.
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By Thomas Saïas, Professeur de psychologie, Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM)
Two studies in the field of perinatal care show how, in the areas of breastfeeding and obstetrics, science prioritizes risk and the baby at the expense of mothers’ well-being.
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By Anwen Elias, Reader in Politics, Aberystwyth University
Elin Royles, Reader at the Department of International Politics and Centre for Welsh Politics and Society, Aberystwyth University
After emerging as the largest party in the Senedd (Welsh Parliament) election, Plaid Cymru is now establishing itself as the next Welsh government. It’s the first administration not led by Welsh Labour since devolution began 27 years ago.
For UK Labour, Plaid’s breakthrough could become one of the most significant constitutional and political challenges of the coming years.
The clearest guide to Plaid’s immediate priorities is its “first…
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By Nicholas John Wheeler, Professor of International Relations Department of Political Science and International Studies, University of Birmingham; BASIC
Marcus Holmes, Professor of Government; Faculty Affiliate, Global Research Institute, William & Mary
The summit between Chinese president, Xi Jinping, and US president, Donald Trump, reportedly covered a lot of ground. The two leaders are said to have discussed trade, technology and the war in Iran, agreeing that Strait of Hormuz should be kept open. But the most potentially hazardous issue they covered was the future of Taiwan, which Xi said if handled poorly, could lead to conflict and “an extremely dangerous situation”.
The danger is not simply that Xi and Trump disagree over Taiwan’s…
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