Free speech: Alternative data is a powerful bulwark against attempts to erode the democratic space
On October 3 the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists released the ‘Pandora Papers’ – a treasure trove of documents exposing attempts by wealthy elites to hide their assets and cash in offshore tax havens. Thirty-five current and former heads of state were named after 2.9 terabytes of leaked data that...
Musical chairs: Another revolt looms at Man United as senior players ‘reject’ stand-in manager Carrick
Manchester United’s senior star have reportedly expressed major concerns to the board over their decision to place Michael Carrick in temporary charge. The Red Devils are beginning the complicated process of finding a new manager. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer parted ways with the club on Sunday morning, his exit coming as...
Research points to serious concerns about carbon emissions reduction despite signs of optimism
Some projections of climate change raise the possibility of even more carbon emission reductions. The Climate Action Tracker, a consortium of scientific and academic organisations, estimates that warming would be limited to 2.4 °C if countries follow through on their latest pledges under the Paris agreement. One of the goals of...
Top climate scientists are sceptical that nations will rein in global warming despite Glasgow meet agreements
As a leading climate scientist, Paola Arias doesn’t need to look far to see the world changing. Shifting rain patterns threaten water supplies in her home city of Medellín, Colombia, while rising sea levels endanger the country’s coastline. Arias isn’t confident that international leaders will slow global warming or that...
Ole Gunnar finally shown red card, but Man United owners come under fire promising to hire ‘interim manager’
Manchester United’s top bosses have been roundly lambasted for their decision to announce that an ‘interim manager’ will take charge of the club for the rest of the season after the exit of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Solskjaer was sacked on Sunday morning following United’s crushing 4-1 defeat at Watford on...
Financially hamstrung ISIS launch waves of bloody campaigns to steal sheep in northern Syria
Isis is waging a bloody campaign against shepherds in northern Syria as its terror cells raise cash by stealing thousands of sheep. The jihadi group is engaged in an “easy and lucrative” smuggling operation as it looks to other sources of finance beyond the oil that once funded its self-proclaimed...
Liverpool rudely reminds Arsenal they are perennial underdogs in 4-0 thumping at Anfield
Arsenal’s eight-match unbeaten run in the Premier League came to an abrupt end as Liverpool produced a masterclass to dismantle their opponents 4-0 at Anfield. Goals Sadio Mane, Diogo Jota, Mohamed Salah and Takumi Minamino sealed a deserved win for Jurgen Klopp’s men, who moved into second with the victory,...
Time is up for Solskjaer as Man United hierarchy holds crisis meeting after Watford drubbing
Time looks set to be up for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer with Manchester United holding an emergency meeting regarding his future following a disastrous defeat at Watford. The Norwegian is on the brink of the sack after a 4-1 defeat at Vicarage Road saw his side slip to seventh in the...
Man United fans await decision on clueless Red Devils manager Solskjaer were given a hiding by Watford
The pressure piled even more on Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer following a harrowing 4-1 defeat to Watford at Vicarage Road. United looked lethargic and lacked any sort of control in the first half. Up the other end, Watford were clinical enough as they went 2-0 up, but they...
Dominant Chelsea dazzle at King Power as they dispatch Leicester in grand style to retain top spot
Chelsea continued their pursuit of a first Premier League title since 2017 with a comfortable 3-0 away victory over Brendan Rodgers’ Leicester City. N’golo Kante scored a beauty as his side scored three and had three goals disallowed which gave the European Champions a fourth win on the bounce on...
