Breaking news is an event or series of events that occur in real-time and capture the audience’s attention. This type of news often involves a significant, urgent matter such as a natural disaster, major accident or political upheaval. As the name suggests, breaking news prioritizes immediacy and urgency in reporting, requiring journalists to report only […]
What is a State of Emergency?
A state of emergency is a legal status that empowers a government to implement policies it wouldn’t be allowed to during normal times. States of emergency can be created in response to a natural disaster, civil unrest, armed conflict, medical pandemic or other biosecurity risk. States of emergency can also be used by dictatorial regimes […]
Websites and Front-Page Articles
A front-page article is one of the most prominent stories in a newspaper, featuring big headlines and eye-catching pictures. The front page of a newspaper often gives us clues about the paper’s attitudes toward news — for example, tabloid papers will usually include celebrity gossip and serious papers will focus on national and international politics. […]
The Importance of a Good Financial Report
A financial report is a snapshot of how money flows in and out of your business over a specified period, like a quarter or a year. It pulls together important data from your balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement to reveal the profitability of your company and its future trajectory. Internally, these reports […]
How to Write a News Feature
A news feature is a non-fiction piece of writing that takes on a specific topic and can be found in newspapers, magazines and online. It differs from a straight news report mainly in that it presents the information through a narrative story and uses creativity and subjectivity to make an emotional connection with readers. It […]
The Vicious Circle of Political Scandal
From bribery to illegal campaign contributions, political scandals expose misconduct and corruption that shake public trust. These controversies often spark calls for reforms that enhance government accountability and integrity. However, researchers have yet to fully understand why and when these controversies occur and what impact they have on politics and society. The Watergate scandal, for […]
How to Write an Exclusive Report
An exclusive report is a story that gives sole access to an announcement to one journalist or media outlet, giving them “first dibs.” It is not a common news strategy, but can be an effective way to ensure your news rises above the din of competing stories and announcements. A successful exclusive requires careful planning, […]
What is a UN Resolution?
A UN resolution is a formal expression of a collective decision by a United Nations body. Resolutions are typically issued by the Security Council or the General Assembly, though any UN body can produce one. The decisions of a resolution are binding on UN member states, who are bound to carry out “decisions of the […]
Global Politics and International Relations
The study of global politics, from the formal diplomatic ties that connect nations to the informal networks that influence their decision-making. This multifaceted field explores how societies interact on a world stage, including their cooperation or conflict and their efforts to collaboratively address complex international challenges like climate change. It is a constantly evolving discipline, […]
Parliamentary Vote
Parliamentary vote is a form of representative government found in many nations. This type of government involves a unicameral or bicameral (two chamber) legislative body, called a parliament. Legislative decisions are made by the parliament and are then approved or disapproved by the head of state. The parliament also selects the Prime Minister, who leads […]