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The 80th Anniversary of Japan’s Surrender and the Lingering Shadow of World War IIFurther reading: War of the Worlds (2025) As the world marks the 80th anniversary of Japan’s unconditional surrender, bringing an end to World War II on August 15th, the focus returns to the complex and often contentious process of reckoning with the […]

The upcoming 2026 World Cup, co-hosted by Mexico, Canada, and the United States, presents a monumental opportunity for football in North America, and Major League Soccer (MLS) Commissioner Don Garber has articulated his vision for leveraging the tournament’s impact. As MLS celebrates its 30th season, Garber emphasises the need to convert the temporary excitement surrounding […]

The Question of Control and the Reality of Genocide The question my sister posed still lingers in my mind, her voice trembling with fear. She lives in Gaza with the rest of my family, and I am terrified for their safety. Her words were simple yet profound: “Gaza City is already occupied. Wherever we go, […]

Key Squad Selections for The Rugby Championship Lukhan Salakaia-Loto has been included in the Wallabies squad for the first leg of The Rugby Championship, marking his return to Test rugby after being overlooked for the Lions series. The experienced lock joins four other locks, including French-based Will Skelton, in Joe Schmidt’s 35-man squad for the […]

The Question of Control in Gaza My sister’s words still echo in my mind, her voice trembling. She lives in Gaza with the rest of my family, and I’m terrified for them all. She asked, “Gaza City is already occupied. Wherever we go, there are Israeli tanks. To the sea? Not safe. Their drones are […]

The End of Childhood and the Legacy of Hiroshima Keiko Ogura was only eight years old when she witnessed a scene that would haunt her for the rest of her life. She saw people with their skin peeling off, faces swollen beyond recognition, and bodies stumbling through a city in flames. For Ogura, the morning […]

The Question of Control in Gaza The words of my sister still echo in my mind, her voice trembling with fear. She lives in Gaza with the rest of my family, and I am terrified for them all. Her question is one that lingers in the air: “Gaza City is already occupied. Wherever we go, […]

The Wallabies’ Crucial Path to the 2027 World Cup The dust has barely settled on a gruelling British and Irish Lions series, but the Wallabies are already preparing for a demanding schedule of 11 Tests that could shape the future of rugby in Australia. With the 2027 World Cup draw set for December, every match […]

The End of Childhood and the Legacy of Hiroshima Keiko Ogura was just eight years old when she witnessed a scene that would forever change her life. She saw people with their skin peeling off, faces swollen beyond recognition, stumbling through a city in flames. For Ogura, the morning of 6 August 1945 marked the […]