Why Filipinos are losing trust in mainstream news
2026 Special Newsroom
Why did Germany print so much money after the First World War?
In 1923, Germany experienced one of the worst cases of hyperinflation in modern history. The German mark lost its value so quickly that workers rushed to spend their wages before prices rose again.
Did the German legal system allow Hitler to gain power?
After Germany’s defeat in the First World War, Kaiser Wilhelm the Second abdicated and the Weimar Republic was established. The new parliamentary democracy promised change.
Why colonialism still matters today
Colonialism is the process by which one state or group takes control of another territory and exerts power over aspects of society, such as the economy, politics and culture. It has shaped, and continues to shape, both domestic and international politics. It has been the bedrock of some of history’s most devastating conflicts.
Editor’s pick
Why does the ‘whimsy’ trend have such long-lasting appeal?
The world that we live in is quite confusing – AI (artificial intelligence) on every link and post, pressure to be perfect – and my generation is finding various ways to cope.
What the new US foreign student policies mean for higher education
Elle Woods of Legally Blonde fame overcame all sorts of obstacles and prejudices to get into Harvard Law School, but right now it is very hard for a certain demographic of students to gain admission into some of the most prestigious and sought-after universities in the world.
2026 FIFA World Cup: The tight road to the final
¡España es campeón del mundo! Spain’s victory over Argentina in the final marks the end of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Spain’s success brings them their second World Cup title, adding a star above their country’s crest.
Film & Book Club
A system of exploitation in which, knowingly or not, we all participate – Parasite analysis
In a quiet neighbourhood of Seoul, two families live entirely different lives. One resides in a luxurious hilltop mansion surrounded by sunlight and space. The other struggles in a cramped semi-basement apartment where the window reveals little more than street-level feet passing by.
Oscars 2026. Four acting races, four strong opinions – and four correct predictions
Should an Oscar honour a single role in isolation, or also reflect a wider story about an actor’s career, public image, and cultural moment? The results of the 2026 Oscar night did not fully settle that question
Pattinson steals the show as Zendaya’s character is underdeveloped. The Drama review
The Drama is the ultimate cross-over of opposites: satire or thriller? The nerve-racking shots and storylines are flawlessly mixed with obscene humor and jokes.




