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Briefly: The Friendly Internet


Friends are the people with whom we share some of life's greatest moments. But there's a scepticism towards having friends on the internet, thinks Adam HaworthMore »

Blowing White Smoke?

Blowing White Smoke?
Pope Francis I is, despite his relatively conservative beliefs, a revolutionary choice to lead his Church. Ellis Clarke hopes his election marks the beginning of a more united Catholic community. More »

The Week Ahead: 11/04


It's all Pope, pop and prisoners this week — with special appearances from David Bowie and Dan Snow. More »

Interview: Darren Bentley

Interview: Darren Bentley
Meet Darren Bentley, Media Manager at championship level Burnley Football Club. His job is to deal with the increasing involvement of the media at Burnley and within football as a whole. Adam Haworth speaks to him about social media and his daily routine. More »

Since When Have Republicans Been Fiscally Responsible?

Since When Have Republicans Been Fiscally Responsible?
Not branding the Republican Party as the party of fiscal irresponsibility is the greatest failure of the Democratic Party since President Obama won the 2008 election. This must be addressed, writes Kyle RussellMore »

Review: Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds – Push the Sky Away

Review: Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds – Push the Sky Away
Nick Cave and his band may be an acquired taste, but his fifteenth and latest record certainly has the makings of a modern classic; bluesy in nature yet graceful in tone. Izzy Nicol reviews Push the Sky AwayMore »

The Week Ahead: 04/03


Highlights include the return of David Tennant to our TV screens in Broadchurch, Disney's premiere of their gamble that is Oz the Great and Powerful, and Bastille's release of debut album Bad Blood — plus more. More »

Interview: James Anderson

Interview: James Anderson
Software development is an industry with increasing influence in daily life; from iPhone apps to websites, developers are certainly needed in the modern world. James Anderson is one such developer, and he's only 15 years old. Adam Haworth speaks to him. More »

Enough About the Sequester, Let’s Talk Long-Term

Enough About the Sequester, Let's Talk Long-Term
The $85 billion of spending cuts that are set to hit the USA in March are a problem created entirely by politicians. But the deficit is stable and there are more pressing issues to deal with, writes Kyle RussellMore »

The Week Ahead: 25/02


This week sees the release of debut albums from Atoms For Peace and Johnny Marr, a host of original television, plus voting in the Eastleigh by-election and the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI. More »

Interview: Ben Dowden

Interview: Ben Dowden
Ben Dowden, better known as DowdenBoy, is a visual artist and film maker who has worked with some of the most cutting-edge underground musicians — his films viewed by an audience of over 75 million on YouTube. He speaks to Izzy Nicol about his art and inspiration. More »

Briefly: The Secular Generation


Census data and surveys show that religious affiliation in the UK is declining — and that today's younger generation are the most secular group of all. What does this say about the way our outlook on the world is changing? More »