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Every Thursday at noon, outside Valencia’s cathedral, nine cloaked figures gather beneath its west door – one distinguished by their banded cap and ceremonial harpoon. This weekly assembly marks the enduring presence of the Tribunal de les Aigües (Tribunal of Waters), potentially Europe's oldest court of justice. For

As long as the phenomenon of artificially generated or altered content depicting false events has existed in politics, concerns have been raised about its implications for public discourse and democracy since at least 2018. This was demonstrated when a deepfake video surfaced that falsely portrayed former President Obama insulting then-President

If I were a city, I almost certainly would not want to host the Olympics. However, my summer contemplation led me to put up my Paris apartment on Airbnb at an exorbitant price and leave the city until friends from the US persuaded me otherwise - for the duration of

How can we restore faith in governing bodies and politicians? Internationally, a mistrust crisis contributes to increasing populism. The UK's fresh administration has swiftly made policy announcements, with Keir Starmer, the leader of the government, focusing on "the fight for trust," an issue defining their political

It's intriguing how this period immediately following a change in government can feel so disjointed from daily life for some individuals. The transition often brings with it an air of anticipation and relief, as if the new administration is introducing refreshing changes to basic governance that seem almost

When you've spent a significant amount of time dating men, the individuals who care about you will likely propose various theories as to why you haven't found what seems like an elusive shelf mate yet. "You desire it excessively and that can be off-putting."