The Economist
How powerful is the Catholic church?
The pope represents over one billion people, his government has a permanent presence at the United Nations and runs the oldest diplomatic service on earth. Could the Vatican City be home to the world's most influential government?
Institute for New Economic Thinking
Puerto Rico’s Crisis Began Before Hurricane Maria
Well before Hurricane Maria hit the island, Puerto Rico was experiencing a deep economic crisis. Marie Mora, professor of economics at University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, explains the roots of “La Crisis Boricua.”
Institute for New Economic Thinking
Ian Goldin, Sanjeev Goyal, Frank Kelly, J. Doyne Farmer - Networks and Systemic Risks
The Inaugural Conference @ King's, Institute for New Economic Thinking, Session 2 Q&A: What Kind of Theory to Guide Reform and Restructuring of the Financial and Non-Financial Sectors?
TLDR News
Does Europe Actually Need More Immigrants?
There have been a lot of negative emotions aimed at migrants in recent years. However, there is mounting evidence that the UK and Europe could actually do with more immigrants. So why does Europe need to attract more migrants and could...
TLDR News
English Channel Migrant Crisis: Genuine Problem or Manufactured Hysteria? - TLDR News
Over the last few months, Nigel Farage has made it his personal mission to document migrants crossing the English Channel into the UK. This seems to have been successful, with his videos garnering wider media and government attention. So...
Curated Video
These Syrian refugees want to go home
The war in Syria has forced around half of the country's people from their homes. Although many dream of returning as soon as the war is over, in reality it may take years.
TLDR News
Britain's New Border Bill: Patel's Plan to Stop Migrant Boats - TLDR News
This week Priti Patel has announced a new set of border rules, the Border Bill. So before the bill makes it to parliament we want to explain the issue they're trying to solve & the proposals.
Kult America
Arab Refugee in Poland
When America started bombing Iraq in the early 2000's I felt terrified, disgusted and ashamed of what my country was doing. So when I had the opportunity to sit down with someone who lived through the war from the other side, I...
SWPictures
SURVIVOR'S GUIDE - The Migrant's Story
What began as an international financial crisis has turned into a global jobs meltdown. Unemployment is rising. We look at what the fall out from the crisis means for the millions of economic migrants who have left the countries of their...
Schooling Online Kids
History for Kids: Stage 3 - Marvellous Migration!
Meet amazing people from all around the world who have moved to Australia. Why did so many people from Italy and Vietnam come to Australia in the twentieth century? Watch now to find out! Along the way, engage with this Key Inquiry...
Science360
Developing math models to predict human migration patterns.
Joel E. Cohen of Rockefeller University and Columbia University discusses his work on developing mathematical models to predict human migration patterns. The growing pace of globalization has increased the level of human migration as...
Financial Times
Med crossing: Spain sees soaring migrant arrivals
Spain has become the leading destination for migrants crossing the sea into the EU, with more than 60,000 people arriving in the country last year, according to UNHCR data.
Economics Explained
Australians Are The Richest People In The World?: Housing and Negative Gearing
Discover how Australians have a net worth higher than that of those in the United States. How did this happen? Helping you become more knowledgeable about how the world works, our content covers the biggest topics and headlines through...
TLDR News
Should the UK Turn Back Migrants? - TLDR News
British politicians are coming under increased pressure to solve the issue of migrants and refugees crossing the channel. However, their toolkit of options looks pretty abysmal, with four (pretty bad) solutions being seriously considered...
The Guardian
The internet warriors
Who are the people that get so angry online? Meet the internet warriors, in their own homes.
The Guardian
La caravana: On the road with the migrant caravan
Thousands of migrants from Honduras, El Salvador and Guatemala head north hoping to find work and a better life in the US. The largest Central American caravan in decades keeps growing as thousands more join this journey – but when they...
Financial Times
European elections 2019: viewpoints from a continent at a crossroads
Thousands of voters take part in face-to-face and online debates to discuss the future of Europe, with Brexit, borders, immigration and security high on the agenda. The Europe Talks event was organised by media outlets including the...
Institute for New Economic Thinking
You Are Not a Robot [Andrew Sheng]
The world has changed, and we need to adapt. Andrew Sheng calls for a more human economics to drive us toward a sustainable future. This Is Your Wake-Up Call.
Curated Video
Has migration gone too far?
Migrants from the EU into Britain are more likely to be paying taxes than claiming benefits. So why do some people think migration is harmful, and how should this divisive issue be dealt with? The Economist's Emma Hogan offers her thoughts
Press Association
French police spray migrants looking to cross English Channel
New ReviewFrench police spray migrants on Gravelines beach in northern France as they attempt to cross the English Channel.
Press Association
French police pepper-spray migrants
New ReviewFrench police used pepper spray to stop migrants from reaching a small boat before it set off towards the UK on Friday morning. Around 100 men and women gathered on Gravelines beach in northern France hoping to cross the English Channel....
Press Association
Migrant dinghy leaves France for UK as first group deportation flight under new UK-France agreement announced
New ReviewA boat carrying around 70 migrants leaves Gravelines beach in northern France as the UK government announces the first group deportation flight of illegal immigrants under new UK-France agreement.
Press Association
Suspected migrants arrive in Dover
New ReviewPeople thought to be migrants arriving in Dover, Kent, from a Border Force vessel and and RNLI Lifeboat following a small boat incident.
Press Association
'Woke nonsense in policing has to end', Philp says during Conservative Party conference speech - full
New ReviewShadow home secretary Chris Philp has pledged to scrap the anti-racism commitment plan published by the College of Policing and the Police Chiefs’ Council, branding it “absurd”, as he gave his Conservative Party conference speech.