Once prosperous and cultured, Venezuela has become destitute, crime-ridden and hopeless. Venezuela’s descent into poverty, desperation and organised crime is a cautionary tale about the dangers of socialism. Young socialists should take he
Greenland has barely registered in global politics for much of modern history. Until recent weeks, it was regarded as a far-away, ice-covered territory at the edge of world affairs, with very limited influence. The world’s largest island ha
Erika Whittome is taking the New Zealand government to the High Court to challenge the decision to withhold the contract with Pfizer for the supply of Covid-19 vaccines. The Government has refused to release the contract, citing various rea
Last Friday, it was reported that a man in New Zealand suddenly began vomiting blood. It was discovered he had hundreds of blood clots and multiple organ failure, and may need a heart transplant. Medical staff have been unable to provide a
A recent paper examined the history of lab leaks and accidents, including 70 documented cases of laboratory-associated leaks that led to disease outbreaks. From historical incidents, the researchers identify the characteristics of a diseas