Matthew Bailey

A British influencer who filmed the aftermath of an Iranian strike in Dubai says he felt compelled to flee for fear of arrest under the United Arab Emirates’ strict cyber crime laws. Hadi Makhmudi, 21, from London, uploaded his footage of debris from the ... See more

Photo by Afif RamdhasumaonUnsplashDisclaimer: We at Wessex Scene acknowledge the fear and anxiety surrounding the current situation, University of Southampton’s Student Hub is available 24/7. Recent reports of a meningitis outbreak in Kent, now linked to ... See more

There was a telling moment this week when Donald Trump’s Director of National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, seemed unwilling to take any responsibility for the decision to go to war with Iran, which experts have said could “blow up in Trump’s face” if it d... See more

Photo by Leif Christoph GottwaldonUnsplashKeir Starmer’s handling of relations with the United States has been left in tatters in recent days and is becoming increasingly out of step with reality. As Donald Trump’s America becomes increasingly hostile to ... See more

Photo by Javad Esmaeili on Unsplash This article incorporates information and analysis provided by an Iranian historian who requested anonymity. Disclaimer: As events in the Middle East continue to develop, Wessex Scene recognises that the situation may b... See more