When he called Mexicans rapists, the Hitler comparisons were hyperbolic. When he said he'd ban Muslim immigrants, 'bigot' was closer the mark. When the wall got ten feet higher, he was just a nativist. But Donald Trump's acceptance speech at the Republican national convention pushed him beyond typical right-wing populism. Donald Trump is running for president as a fascist. Unlike some commentators, I've avoided describing Trump as a fascist. It's even caused some heated arguments with friends and family as...

With the 2016 Olympics less than two weeks away it is disheartening to hear news that female participation in sport still doesn't match that of the opposite sex. The 2012 London Olympics were such a triumph for Britain's female athletes, with first ever golds in rowing, stunning performances in cycling and several riders in the equestrian events. Not to mention Nicola Adams, who won the very first women's boxing gold, and Jessica Ennis, who stole the heart of the nation. But their valiant...

The pressure of Sir Philip Green has continued today as the chairman of the Commons Committee that probed BHS’s collapse believes that the retail boss is worse than Robert Maxwell. Robert Maxwell, siphoned off millions of pounds from the pension scheme at the Mirror Group. After the scam was uncovered, a year later in 1991, he died while out on his yacht and fell into the sea. Frank Field MP stated that Green held enough money to fill the pensions...

The Russian Hooligan Federation could face retrospective action after several high profile hooligans tested positive for vegetables; including superfoods kale, quinoa and avocado. The IHC (International Hooligan Committee) has already set up a team to review CCTV footage taken during the recent European Championships to search for inappropriate sobriety within the Russian ranks. @Young casual78, a spokesperson for the IHC said “If we are unable to find any corroborative footage of the Russian contingent either slurring, swaying, urinating in the...

Traditional staple foods such as white bread and pasta are disappearing off the Great British menu as people opt for trendy alternatives such as quinoa and flatbreads. New research by Lurpak found a third of Brits say their dietary essentials have changed in recent times, with sweet potatoes, cous cous and pitta bread now commonplace. Seven in ten have expanded the variety of food they eat and a third of British homes have introduced ingredients like olives, avocado and chorizo. In fact, the...

Review by Leslie Byron Pitt "Tarkovsky for me is the greatest (director), the one who invented a new language, true to the nature of film, as it captures life as a reflection, life as a dream." – Ingmar Bergman The films of Andrei Tarkovsky demand attention in a way that other films could never come close to asking for.  Mirror a 1975 semi-autobiographical drama, is no exception. Non-linear by design, this evocative mixture of lyrical cinematography, poetic narration and flashback,...

Land-locked, football mad, the eternal rival to Barcelona, Madrid has a lot more to offer than boulevards and the beautiful game. Here, Rosie Benson takes at look at five must-dos in Spain’s capital city… What to drink… Nobody drinks sangria in Spain anymore, it’s all about Tinto de Verano. The perfect prelude to an afternoon siesta, this drink is made up of cool red wine and lemon soda, served on ice with a slice of orange. Admittedly very similar to...

It’s a crying shame that tequila has garnered a somewhat unscrupulous reputation within the United Kingdom, often linked with horrific memories of shots that combine cheap spirit, salt, lime, and regret. However, as is the case with most things, good quality is key and can make all of the difference – premium tequilas, for example, are not only designed to be sipped leisurely, many are also rather enjoyable. Patrón is a brand of Mexican tequila that has soared in popularity...

Never mind chasing IS the hunt for Pokemon seems more important to one journalist. During a press briefing on the very serious subject of terrorism, US State Department spokesman John Kirby noticed one hack playing the Pokemon game, which appears to be taking over the world Mr Kirby says: ‘You’re playing the Pokemon thing right there, aren’t you?’ The surprised reporter replies: ‘I’m just keeping an eye on it.’ He finished his speech then his thoughts were back to Pokemon....