In an exhilarating display of skill, teamwork, and determination, the Boys & Girls Futsal Varsity teams from Urca and Barra, united to represent our school, […]
Istanbul’s mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu, arrested with charges of corruption and aiding of terrorist groups
On this Thursday (19/03), Ekrem Imamoglu, leading figure of the Republican People’s Party (CHP) and current political rival of Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan was accused by prosecutors for not only extortion and fraud but also to allegedly have aided the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) which is considered terrorists by Turkey, the EU, UK and the US, after performing notable attacks, specifically a suicide bombing in 2016 which killed 44 people and wounded 155. Imamoglu, 54 year old politician, was also previously put on trial for offending a public official, in which his hearing, of December 2022, sentenced him to 2 years, 7 months and 15 days imprisonment, together with a political ban in accordance with Article 53 of the Turkish Criminal Code. However, this ban from politics no longer applies once he has appealed to verdict and is pending…
Istanbul’s mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu, arrested with charges of corruption and aiding of terrorist groups
On this Thursday (19/03), Ekrem Imamoglu, leading figure of the…
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Russian strikes key Ukrainian city of Kharkiv
A wave of Russian missile strikes on Thursday fell on several locations in Kharkiv, including a printing house in the regional capital, killing seven people, […]
Understanding AI: How It Works and Why It Won’t Cause an Apocalypse
You have probably heard about AI (Artificial Intelligence) more than once already, but do you know how it works? How can you trust something you […]
How Africa Navigates a Multipolar World
Africa is stepping away from its traditional ties with the West. For instance, 17 African countries didn’t vote on a UN resolution condemning Russia’s invasion […]
Unlocking Global Opportunities: University Meetings at the British School
As a student, it is common to have a wanted or even dream university to go to once you are done in school. However, the […]
Desperation Deepens: Hunger Crisis Worsens Amidst Escalating Conflict in Western Sudan
The hunger crisis in western Sudan intensifies as the war continuesAlthough famine has been a consistent issue in Darfur, located in western Sudan, statistics this […]
Onda Solidária
Established in the year 2000 by Ricardo Calçado, Onda Solidária is a sustainable initiative dedicated to promoting social inclusion by creating opportunities in low-income communities […]
Girl Up
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The Revamped Recuperacao System in TBS
Starting this year, TBS has adopted a new way to tackle the recuperacao in school which has been received with a certain amount of confusion.Prior […]
The Importance Of Organization In IB and IGCSE- Google Calendar and Microsoft To Do
The International Baccalaureate (IB) program is famous for its challenging curriculum and demanding workload. From Internal Assessments (IAs) to extended essays and study sessions, staying […]