Matteo Salvini: Politics of “The Captain”
Many Italian political pundits frame Salvini as an opportunist. His expedient mindset causes them to wonder if he serves as a cause, or effect, of Europe’s rising populism.
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International News
Greta Thunberg: Change is Coming Whether We Like it or Not
Greta Thunberg: “Everything needs to change. And it has to start today.”
Read MoreSouth Africa’s Ruling Party Wins Elections Despite Ebbing Support
On May 8, South Africa held its most competitive and consequential general election since the first post-Apartheid multi-racial elections in 1994. It will be used as a marker to determine how well the new President, Cyril Ramaphosa, has been received by the public after former President Jacob Zuma was ousted by his own party.
Read MoreMali Government Resigns Amid Ethnic Massacre
On April 19, Malian Prime Minister Soumeylou Boubeye Maiga and his whole government resigned from their posts. The resignations come after the massacre of 160 Fulani herders by a vigilante group was revealed.
Read MoreEU Bans Single-Use Plastic Amongst Member States
The European Union voted to ban single-use plastic among member states by the year 2021. This decision is a reaction to the increasing amount of plastic that has found its way into waterways and oceans. After 2021, these items will be composed of more sustainable materials and their consumption will be reduced by 25 percent.
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The Great Replacement: An Analysis of the Christchurch Shooter’s Manifesto
On March 15, 2019 Brenton Tarrant conducted two consecutive terrorist attacks on mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand. On the day Tarrant carried out the shootings, he released a 74-paged manifesto via twitter and other social media. Now recently banned in New Zealand, the manifesto discusses the grievances that Tarrant has towards the evolution of the modern world, and the dangers that threaten the welfare of the white race and European identity.
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Sri Lankan Easter Day Bombings Devastate Country
Attacks took place early Easter morning while church services were underway in Catholic churches and hotels across Sri Lanka. The day quickly took on an atmosphere of horror as nine explosions rocked the capital city, Colombo, leaving broken glass in the streets and smoke billowing into the sky.
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Fire Ravages Paris’ Iconic Notre Dame Cathedral
Investigators believe they have pinpointed the cause of the fire that ripped through Paris’ Notre Dame Cathedral on Monday April 15. After a careful review of footage and photography from locals, investigators believe the fire was related to the elevators that were built for construction workers.
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Egypt’s Sisi Wins Referendum, Extending Rule to 2030
Egyptians on the weekend of April 20 cast their votes on a series of controversial constitutional amendments. The proposed changes would allow President Abdel-Fattah el-Sisi to stay in power until 2030 and expand the power of the military.
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New Irish Republican Army Attack Kills Prominent Journalist Amid Sepratist Flareup
A Northern Ireland journalist was killed in Londonderry, Northern Ireland, in a shooting involving the New Irish Republican Army (New IRA) and police. 29-year-old journalist Lyra McKee was covering the violence in Londonderry on the night of April 19 when she was shot in the crossfire and died.
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