Amir Khan made a triumphant return to the ring by conquering Phil Lo Greco by a knockout inside 39 seconds at Liverpool’s Echo Arena. The famous boxer has not fought for nearly two years, since losing to Saul “Canelo” Alvarez in Las Vegas in May 2016. He made up for lost time by beating the…
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Science
UEA uncover attacks against prostate cancer
Researchers from The University of East Anglia (UEA) have contributed to the world’s largest study into genes that drive prostate cancer. They have identified 80 molecular weaknesses that could be targeted by drugs to treat the disease. Approximately 25 percent of the gene mutations identified involve the targets of existing drugs that are either licensed…
Main Stories
Jewish students ‘disappointed’ with MP
Jewish students have described feeling upset after MP Clive Lewis came out in support of a Labour party activist investigated for anti-Semitic remarks. Mr Lewis, who represents the Norwich South constituency, submitted character statements in support of Marc Wadsworth, who has since been expelled from the party. The Labour activist was suspended in 2016 after…
Sport
Mo Farah smashes British record
Mo Farah gave an outstanding performance in the London Marathon by breaking the British record and finishing third. Farah’s first London Marathon performance in 2014 did not go to plan as he ended up finishing in a disappointing 8th place. However, Farah’s return to the capital’s tarmac was triumphant after three months of intensive training…
Features
TED Talks take place in the Enterprise Centre
UEA students organised TED Talks throughout the day on February 24 in the Enterprise Centre. TED is a non-profit devoted to spreading innovative ideas, usually in the form of short, powerful talks. TED began in 1984 as a conference where Technology, Entertainment and Design converged, covering topics from science to global issues, in more than…
Global
Orban dominates as populism rules Hungary again
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban was re-elected on Sunday April 8, after his rightwing, anti-migrant party, Fidesz, won a supermajority of seats in Parliament. One of the most controversial leaders in the EU will serve a third consecutive term as Prime Minister. Orban is known for his previous clashes with the EU on his often…