It is July 23, 2026. Jorge Blas stands at Granja Escuela Nuestra Tierra, an educational farm outside San Martín de Valdeiglesias. Approximately 500 meters away, a vehicle catches fire on the M-501. “At first, we didn’t think it could reach us, partly because you never think these things are going to happen to you,” he recalls. The farm stood opposite the fire station. Naturally, he assumed that if something happened, the firefighters would extinguish it before the fire spread

On August 10th a 7.4 magnitude earthquake occurred in the Chocó Department in western Colombia. This earthquake struck a poor rural area approximately 150 miles west of Bogotá. The impact from this quake was felt in numerous major cities throughout Colombia and as far away as Panama, Ecuador and Peru. It was the largest earthquake to strike Colombia in a decade. Damage was widespread, even though the epicenter was located far from the major cities. The mayor of Cali reported

On September 2, Chevron made public new terms for its joint ventures in Venezuela. Those terms reportedly outline new fiscal, commercial, and legal conditions intended to facilitate long-term investment and expanded production. As part of the agreement, Chevron will receive new acreage in the Orinoco Belt in addition to existing acreage Chevron is already developing. This would normally be considered a standard corporate statement. However, reading this alone does not provide

I would argue that protectionism persists not because free trade fails economically, but because it creates political, social, and strategic costs that governments cannot ignore. Free trade is an economic theory that allows the unrestricted exchange of goods and services across borders without tariffs, quotas, subsidies (for example voluntary exchange restraints and dumping), export restrictions or any other barrier on international trade. Such governmental laissez - faire p

As you enter a bakery in Caracas, you will be able to view the modern Venezuelan economy in one glance: Prices are listed in U.S. dollars, and change is occasionally given in Bolivars. Furthermore, you will likely notice the bakery’s staff performing mathematical calculations as fast as a calculator would. Venezuela is not simply "rebuilding" or "collapsing." It is creating a new economy, which creates small pockets of regular life within a larger macro economy which is still

The calendar has always been used as a simple tool, and today it comes pre-installed on all of our electronic devices. We use it to plan events in the future, set deadlines or know what weekday a certain date falls on. The calendar is simple. It is almost too simple, to the point where one may think that there is no reasoning, mathematics or algorithms behind how it works. These may be difficult to notice at first, but they’ll be described below. After reading the title of th

For years, Venezuelans have lived with a painful contradiction: a country rich in resources, but hollowed out by tyranny, corruption, fear and exile. In that story, one name has come to symbolize freedom and hope - María Corina Machado. María Corina Machado’s story is inseparable from the story of modern Venezuela: a country where institutions collapsed slowly, elections lost their meaning, and speaking the truth became an act of heroism. She did not begin her public life as

The ‘Keeping Up With Yesterday’ Complex Procrastination: It's commonly referred to as ‘the thief of time’ or ‘the art of keeping up with yesterday’. However procrastination is just intentionally choosing to do something other than what you have to do despite knowing its delay will cause you to ‘suffer’ in the future. It's about emotional avoidance, not a lack of willpower. While it's common to all, procrastination greatly impacts students: a study conducted by Piers Steel, es

In today’s world, where social media, constant content consumption, and digital overstimulation thrive, the term “brain rot” has been conceived, leading to the important question: are we consuming content, or is it consuming us? What Is “Brain Rot”? The term “brain rot,” named Oxford’s 2024 Word of the Year, refers to the supposed mental and intellectual decline caused by the overconsumption of trivial or unchallenging online material. While often used humorously, experts now

Overview: Ever since rehearsals started, the school corridors have been buzzing with gossip about “Grease”. From the Pink Ladies’ jackets to Danny Zuko’s iconic, waxed hair, everyone is filled with excitement and anticipation. As one of the many people curious about what goes into a school production, I sat down with Miss Howard to hear her unfiltered thoughts about the process, the cast, and the chaos behind the scenes. I’ve got chills… what about you? 1. Why did we choose G

Last week, we had the opportunity to join a live Zoom talk with Nic Robertson, the International Diplomatic Editor at CNN, whose career has spanned from the collapse of Cold-War Europe to the current battlefields of the Middle East. Over the course of an hour, Robertson spoke about how journalism is changing, how trust in the news is under pressure, and what it really means to report from the front lines. A Career Spanning Over 30 years Robertson joined CNN in around 1990, an

The conflict between Israel and Palestine has completely taken over the media. One of the biggest religious battles of our modern time, this conflict has been escalating this summer to what could almost be considered the third world war. Whilst we cannot ignore the role that politics and historical factors play, we mustn't forget religion is a source of conflict all over the world, one very under-acknowledged example being the largely silent genocide in Nigeria. Christians al

Tell us a bit about yourself and your background. Where did you study, what course did you take? I studied at the Complutense, and the only course available was Fine Art, and Fine Art I did! You didn’t choose a specific course within Fine Art straight away. It was a five-year degree: years one, two, and three were general, and then in the fourth year you chose a speciality. Some people didn’t specialise at all; they did a bit of everything. I leaned naturally towards painting

Why do you open TikTok for just five minutes, and suddenly realise half an hour has passed? It’s not just bad time management; it’s part of the business model used by social media platforms known as the attention economy. This term refers to how platforms are made addictive in order to profit off the user’s attention by selling it to advertisers. In this system, your time is the product, and platforms are designed to take as much of it. The Dopamine Trap TikTok’s addictive de

The Duke of Edinburgh is both an enriching and exciting experience due to both the expedition and the ongoing personal development. During the expedition I created memories that I will think about fondly forever, from being able to just walk, simply talking to my friends with no distractions, cooking meals whilst the sky darkened and seeing all the incredible views and animals (which were mainly cows). The sense of accomplishment, whether that may be in the physical, skill or

Every October, Black History Month invites us to look back - not just in admiration, but also in responsibility. It actively reminds us that the fight for equality did not end with the great speeches and marches of the past, but pushes us to keep fighting for racial justice nowadays. Among the towering figures who changed the course of history, none stands taller than Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., whose voice still incites us to make freedom real in our time. Who was Martin Lut

Introduction: the Untold Hero of Science Have you ever heard about Henrietta Lacks? Probably not. But you’ve also most certainly benefitted from her contributions to science. Her cells - known as the HeLa cells - are arguably the most important in history. Did you know that they were the first human cells to be sent into space? Apart from that, they’ve been vital in developing countless medical breakthroughs, from cancer treatment to Polio and COVID-19 vaccines. Her story may

Every October, schools and communities across the world mark Black History Month, celebrating the creativity, courage, and contributions of Black people throughout history. Yet even within that celebration, one group has too often remained in the shadows - the Black women whose achievements changed the world, but whose names were left out of the textbooks. From freedom fighters and scientists to artists and poets, these women have shaped history in ways that continue to defin

Runnymede College made history as it hosted its first-ever Model United Nations (MUN) conference on Friday, 26th of September. Classrooms and halls bloomed in bounds of lively conversation, heated debates, and complex resolutions. The academic simulation of the United Nations is where students step into the shoes of political representatives and discuss international issues while learning to defend differing perspectives. With a range of committees to choose from, delegates

Javi Poves was born in Madrid in 1986 and played 65 professional football games. He is currently known as much for his radical anti-establishment views as for his short-lived professional playing career. Recently, Poves has drawn attention by blending football with his controversial ideological views. Footballing career and retirement: Poves began his footballing journey in the youth academies of Atlético de Madrid and Rayo Vallecano making his debut in Spain’s top division,