Matthew Bailey

The situation in Iran is unravelling for Donald Trump, with talks over ending the war stalling, the US economy suffering and the President experiencing his worst poll ratings ever. But the US President- at least outwardly – appears blissfully detached fro... See more

Illustration by Erin Crombie In the globalised world that we live in, the idea of combining travel with charity work has become very appealing. Each year, millions of young people, particularly from wealthier countries, travel abroad to teach, build, or w... See more

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