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Chinese stars Xie Na, far right, and Huang Xiaoming, second from left, were among those reposting the ‘One China’ message. VCG via Getty Images

How Chinese celebrities are amplifying official policy on Taiwan, pushing ‘One China’ messages to millions of fans online

(Tiempo de lectura: 4 - 7 minutos)

The Chinese government has a new ally when it comes to pushing its official line on Taiwan: celebrities.

Tension over the status of the island, which is claimed by Beijing as part of its “One China” principle, have been exacerbated by a series of recent incidents, including a high-profile visit to the island by U.S. House speaker Nancy Pelosi and comments by President Joe Biden suggesting the U.S. would be prepared to defend Taiwan “militarily.”

27 Septiembre 2022
Publicado en Babel
Escrito por Dan Chen and Gengsong Gao

Morale problem: anti-mobilisation protesters are reportedly being given their draft papers after being arrested., EPA-EFE/Maxim Shipenkov

Ukraine war: mobilisation and forced conscription shows the failure of Russia’s inflexible ‘continental’ mindset

(Tiempo de lectura: 3 - 5 minutos)

Vladimir Putin’s announcement of a partial mobilisation follows Russia’s strategic and operational failures in Ukraine. It also confirms the Kremlin’s inability to think outside the box of its old doctrine. Moscow’s response remains the same as before – to overwhelm the enemy by sending in a bigger army.

26 Septiembre 2022
Publicado en Babel
Escrito por Basil Germond

Malgré ses racines fascistes, le parti Fratelli d’Italia (Frères d’Italie) de Giorgia Meloni, ici entourée de Silvio Berlusconi et Matteo Salvini, a vu sa popularité augmenter rapidement à l’approche des élections législatives du 25 septembre. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)

Élections en Italie : l’extrême droite pourrait prendre le pouvoir, une première depuis Mussolini

(Tiempo de lectura: 3 - 6 minutos)

Appelés aux urnes le 25 septembre prochain, les Italiens éliront leur 70ᵉ gouvernement en 76 ans depuis la fondation de la république en 1946.

24 Septiembre 2022
Publicado en Babel
Escrito por Julian Campisi

The first Mrs T in 1980. PA Images/Alamy Stock Photo

Why Liz Truss is no Margaret Thatcher when it comes to the economy

(Tiempo de lectura: 3 - 5 minutos)

The UK’s new prime minister, Liz Truss, has made no secret of her admiration of her late predecessor, Margaret Thatcher. However, anyone expecting a swift return to Thatcherite policies in 2022 should probably take a closer look at Truss’s politics.

23 Septiembre 2022
Publicado en Babel
Escrito por Craig Berry

Giorgia Meloni, ici en meeting à Milan le 11 septembre 2022, est la grande favorite au poste de première ministre. Piero Cruciatti/AFP

En Italie, la victoire annoncée de l'extrême droite

(Tiempo de lectura: 3 - 6 minutos)

Lors des dernières élections législatives italiennes, tenues en mars 2018, les «Fratelli d'Italia» ont recueilli à peine 4,4 % des voix. Quatre ans et demi plus tard, la formation d'extrême droite est, selon tous les sondages, en passe de remporter, ce 25 septembre, une victoire historique.

22 Septiembre 2022
Publicado en Babel
Escrito por Martin J Bull

Many hunter gatherers have a long history of egalitarianism. DevonJenkin Photography/Shutterstock

How did the patriarchy start – and will evolution get rid of it?

(Tiempo de lectura: 6 - 12 minutos)

READER QUESTION: Many people assume the patriarchy has always been there, but surely this isn’t the case? How did it really originate? Matt, 48, London.

21 Septiembre 2022
Publicado en Babel
Escrito por Ruth Mace

London’s Piccadilly Circus on the first day of national mourning. James Clifford Kent, Author provided

Queen Elizabeth II: capturing the world’s most photographed woman in life and death

(Tiempo de lectura: 3 - 6 minutos)

The late Queen Elizabeth II was one of the most photographed figures in history. During a long period in which British military and political reach waned, images of Her Majesty underpinned the projection of soft power and played a key role in bolstering public support for the monarchy.

20 Septiembre 2022
Publicado en Babel
Escrito por James Clifford Kent

Élisabeth au pays des merveilles, souveraine télévisuelle planétaire

(Tiempo de lectura: 5 - 9 minutos)

L’intronisation royale d’Élisabeth II a été retransmise le 2 juin 1953 en direct mondial, ce qui constituait une première à la télévision. C'était le début d'une mise en scène sur le petit écran qui s'est poursuivie jusqu'à ses funérailles, ce lundi 19 septembre 2022, scrutées par le monde entier.

19 Septiembre 2022
Publicado en Babel
Escrito por La redacción

A publicity still from The Woman King, about the “amazons” of Dahomey. Image courtesy Ilze Kitshoff/Sony Pictures Entertainment/Tiff

The Woman King is more than an action movie – it shines a light on the women warriors of Benin

(Tiempo de lectura: 3 - 6 minutos)

The Woman King is a big-budget Hollywood movie that has been anticipated since 2018, when US star Viola Davis was announced as the lead in the story of the “amazons” of Dahomey. Rising South African star Thuso Mbedu also takes a key role in the film, which has premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival and is heading to cinemas worldwide.

02 Octubre 2022
Publicado en Babel
Escrito por Dominique Somda

Prince of Wales: why William inheriting the title from Charles has sparked a debate

(Tiempo de lectura: 3 - 6 minutos)

In his first televised address the day after the passing of the Queen, King Charles proclaimed Prince William and his wife Catherine as the new prince and princess of Wales.

16 Septiembre 2022
Publicado en Babel
Escrito por Stephen Clear

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Singer Lizzo has voiced her criticisms of the body positivity movement in the past. Peter Foley/ EPA

Why the body positivity movement risks turning toxic

(Tiempo de lectura: 3 - 6 minutos)

You define beauty yourself. You are more than a number on a scale. Love yourself the way you are. Body positive messages like these seem to be everywhere from social media to TV ads. But while some find the body positivity movement to be uplifting and helpful, others have begun calling the movement “toxic” and suggesting it may be time to move on from this way of thinking.

25 Diciembre 2022
Publicado en Babel
Escrito por Viren Swami

Sejumlah pengemudi ojek online (ojol) melakukan konvoi saat berunjuk rasa di alun-alun Serang, Banten, Senin (12/9/2022). Mereka menuntut kenaikan pendapatan serta peningkatan kesejahteraan setelah pemerintah menaikkan harga bahan bakar minyak (BBM). ANTARA FOTO/Asep Fathulrahman/aww

Disebut “mitra” tapi tak ada payung hukumnya: pekerja gig economy tidak terproteksi

(Tiempo de lectura: 3 - 6 minutos)

Istilah hubungan kemitraan lazim terdengar dalam diskusi terkait ketenagakerjaan di Indonesia, berbarengan dengan menjamurnya platform-platform gig economy.

14 Septiembre 2022
Publicado en Babel
Escrito por Nabiyla Risfa Izzati

Newly elected Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre speaks at the Conservative Party of Canada leadership vote on Sept. 10, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

What Pierre Poilievre’s leadership means for the future of the Conservative Party

(Tiempo de lectura: 3 - 5 minutos)

Pierre Poilievre’s landslide win of the Conservative Party of Canada leadership demonstrates not only his well-run campaign but suggests a newly unified party and an appealing platform.

14 Septiembre 2022
Publicado en Babel
Escrito por Sam Routley

People trained in the informal sector are equally skilled or better than those who attended formal training. ALEXANDER JOE/AFP via Getty Images

Zimbabwe’s informal sector plays a key role in skills development but gets no recognition

(Tiempo de lectura: 3 - 6 minutos)

The informal sector plays an important role in the development of skills among Zimbabwe’s disadvantaged groups, and should be recognised as an alternative training path for those who cannot access formal training.

13 Septiembre 2022
Publicado en Babel
Escrito por Martin Magidi

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How Chinese celebrities are amplifying official policy on Taiwan, pushing ‘One China’ messages to millions of fans online

Ukraine war: mobilisation and forced conscription shows the failure of Russia’s inflexible ‘continental’ mindset

Élections en Italie : l’extrême droite pourrait prendre le pouvoir, une première depuis Mussolini

Why Liz Truss is no Margaret Thatcher when it comes to the economy

En Italie, la victoire annoncée de l'extrême droite

How did the patriarchy start – and will evolution get rid of it?

Queen Elizabeth II: capturing the world’s most photographed woman in life and death

Élisabeth au pays des merveilles, souveraine télévisuelle planétaire

The Woman King is more than an action movie – it shines a light on the women warriors of Benin

Prince of Wales: why William inheriting the title from Charles has sparked a debate

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Why the body positivity movement risks turning toxic

Disebut “mitra” tapi tak ada payung hukumnya: pekerja gig economy tidak terproteksi

What Pierre Poilievre’s leadership means for the future of the Conservative Party

Zimbabwe’s informal sector plays a key role in skills development but gets no recognition

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