Hollie Thomas

A Vote For The Conservatives Is A Vote To Cull Britain’s Wildlife

The NHS, employment, taxation, and immigration top the agenda for debate and analysis in the run-up to the general election 2017, unfortunately, however, the culling of Britain’s wildlife should a Conservative government be elected remains largely ignored. Albeit a topic of much controversy in the U.K., hunting foxes with dogs became unlawful in 2005 when […]

7y ago

foreign policy|Jeremy Corbyn|Manchester

Conservatives Attack Jeremy Corbyn’s Foreign Policy Speech

Yesterday, Jeremy Corbyn relaunched the Labour Party’s election campaign and gave a foreign policy speech in the wake of the Manchester bombings. Mr. Corbyn suggested that there is a correlation between Britain’s interventionist wars in the Middle East and the spate of terror attacks on U.K. soil. Unsurprisingly, the Conservative Party reacted with outrage and […]

7y ago

India|pregnancy

India: Pune Surgeons Perform Second Uterus Transplant

Within 48 hours of the first uterus transplant in Pune, India, a second uterine transplant has been performed by the same team. The second recipient of a uterus, a 24 -year-old woman from Baroda, is said to be comfortable and that the operation went well. The uterine transplant operation performed Friday at the Galaxy Care […]

7y ago

elephants|theresa may

Theresa May Breaks Manifesto Pledge To Ban Blood Ivory

Theresa May, the leader of the U.K.’s Conservative Party, has withdrawn the party’s pledge to join China and the U.S. in the blanket banning of domestic ivory sales. Replacing the commitment of previous manifestos is a pledge to collaborate with international organizations to protect endangered species. Currently, it is illegal in the U.K. to sell […]

7y ago

pope francis|portugal

Pope Francis Canonizes Two Children At The Fatima Shrine, Portugal

An estimated 500,000 onlookers gathered in the town of Fatima, Portugal as Pope Francis canonized two of the sibling children who claimed that the Virgin Mary had appeared before them. Today marks the 100-year anniversary of the reported apparitions. Pope Francis was showered with rose petals as crowds of worshipers lined the route of his […]

7y ago

bernie sanders|Donald Trump|jimmy carter

Bernie Sanders Brands Trump A Liar: Jimmy Carter Hints He Voted For Sanders

Speaking yesterday at the annual Carter Center’s Human Rights Defenders Forum, former U.S presidential candidate Bernie Sanders described President Trump’s inconsistencies when it comes to human rights and noted his frequent factual inaccuracies. Former President Jimmy Carter, meanwhile, made no secret of the fact that he had voted for highly-respected human rights advocate Bernie Sanders […]

7y ago

conservation

Happy Birthday, Sir David Attenborough: A Reflection On His Life And Work

Britain’s national treasure and veteran naturalist, Sir David Attenborough, is 91-years-old-today. The highly celebrated and much-loved writer, broadcaster and wildlife presenter has graced the screens of adoring fans for more than six decades. But where did his passion for wildlife and conservation begin? Born to a University lecturer and principal in 1926, Sir David became […]

7y ago

rupert murdoch

Could The Trump, Murdoch Relationship Undermine The Fox DOJ Investigation?

The on-going Department of Justice investigation into allegations of misconduct at Fox News could potentially be hindered by the close relationship between President Trump and the media mogul, Rupert Murdoch, some claim. As has been widely reported, the probe has now expanded to include the U.S. Postal Service to establish whether the corporation disclosed financial […]

7y ago

swimming|USA

Adolf Kiefer, Oldest Surviving Olympic Gold Medalist, Dies At 98

One of America’s oldest surviving Olympic medalists, Adolf Kiefer, passed away Friday at his home in Illinois. The Veteran Olympian rose to prominence in the 100-meter backstroke event at the Olympic Games in Berlin in 1936. Mr. Kiefer had recently suffered from pneumonia and had spent some time in the hospital. The Olympic champion had […]

7y ago

buckingham palace

Prince Philip: War Hero And Youth Ambassador

https://rumble.com/embed/vkn7f/ As the news breaks that Prince Philip is to retire from public duties later this year, many will reflect upon his role as the Queen’s consort and husband. Nonetheless, the Duke of Edinburgh is also a war hero, potentially saving many lives during the Allied Invasion of Sicily, and he has tirelessly pursued young […]

7y ago