Author Archives: The Esbec Team

Experts Doubt Sunak’s National Service Plan Will Close Poll Gap with Labour

Experts Doubt Sunak's National Service Plan Will Close Poll Gap with Labour

Sir John Curtice is sceptical that the new policy will help the Tories (Getty Images)

Rishi Sunak’s promise to reinstate National Service is unlikely to help him close the polling gap with Labour, according to leading pollsters. The Conservatives unveiled the policy over the weekend, hoping it would improve their dismal polling numbers, which show them lagging more than 20 points behind Labour. While the announcement diverted attention from the […]

Israel-Gaza Conflict Escalates Despite ICJ Order: A Surge in Attacks and Casualties

Death Rains from the Skies in Gaza

Palestinians search for survivors at the site of an Israeli strike on the Daraj neighbourhood in Gaza City on Friday [Omar Al-Qattaa/AFP]

The buzz of Israeli quadcopter drones has become a grim harbinger in Wadi Gaza, where six Palestinians were killed while trying to access aid or return home. Al Jazeera’s Hani Mahmoud reports from the tragic scene where lives are being cut short with shocking regularity. As the world watches in horror, the G7 finance leaders […]

Erik ten Hag Criticizes Man United Fans and Pundits in Fiery FA Cup Final Interview

Erik ten Hag Criticizes Man United Fans and Pundits in Fiery FA Cup Final Interview

Erik ten Hag has hit out at critics who do not have a realistic view of Man United's expectations

Erik ten Hag, Manchester United’s manager, has lashed out at the club’s fans for having ‘no sense of reality’ amidst an 11-year title drought. In a heated interview on the day of the FA Cup final against Manchester City, Ten Hag expressed his frustration with the high expectations. Despite speculation about his departure from Old […]

UN’s Top Court Orders Israel to Halt Rafah Assault; Israel Rejects

UN's Top Court Orders Israel to Halt Rafah Assault; Israel Rejects

Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) ordered Israel on Friday to immediately halt its military assault on the southern Gaza city of Rafah. The court’s decision, read by Judge Nawaf Salam, was in response to an urgent application by South Africa, which argued that previous measures regarding the Gaza war were insufficient. Israeli officials promptly […]

Mets Owner Steve Cohen Vents Frustration Over Team’s Recent Slump

Mets Owner Steve Cohen Vents Frustration Over Team's Recent Slump

Steve Cohen went on X after the Mets’ loss.

Mets owner Steve Cohen couldn’t contain his disappointment after the team’s 8-7 loss to the Giants on Friday night at Citi Field. The Mets had a comfortable 6-2 lead, but a late-inning collapse led to their fourth consecutive defeat. Taking to social media, Cohen expressed his own frustrations and empathized with the team’s loyal supporters. […]

International Court of Justice Demands Halt to Israel’s Rafah Offensive

International Court of Justice Demands Halt to Israel's Rafah Offensive

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) issued provisional measures on May 24, 2024, for the third time in a case brought by South Africa against Israel, alleging violations of the Genocide Convention in Gaza. The ICJ ordered Israel to “immediately halt its military offensive” in Rafah, which could potentially lead to the destruction of the […]

Luka Doncic’s Late-Game Heroics Propel Mavericks to 2-0 Lead Over Wolves

Luka Doncic's Late-Game Heroics Propel Mavericks to 2-0 Lead Over Wolves

Luka Doncic drains a stepback 3-pointer over Rudy Gobert with 3.0 seconds remaining to cap the Mavs’ 18-point comeback in Game 2.

In a thrilling finish at the Target Center, Luka Doncic’s stepback 3-pointer with 3.8 seconds remaining sealed a 109-108 victory for the Dallas Mavericks over the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals. The Mavericks overcame an 18-point first-half deficit and a late five-point gap to secure the win, thanks in large […]

Massive Landslide in Papua New Guinea: Hundreds Feared Dead

Massive Landslide in Papua New Guinea Hundreds Feared Dead

RNZ Pacific Correspondent Scott Waide confirmed reports of multiple deaths and many houses destroyed. Photo: Facebook / Amos Titus

A devastating landslide has struck the remote village of Yambali in Papua New Guinea’s Enga Province, resulting in numerous fatalities. The landslide, which hit approximately 600 kilometers northwest of Port Moresby, has buried homes and food gardens, with an estimated 3,000 people believed to be trapped under the debris. PNG authorities have yet to confirm […]

The Power of Storytelling

The Power of Storytelling

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Storytelling captivates audiences through emotional resonance and connection. Crafting narratives that make us feel seen and understood creates an intimate bond, not merely conveying facts. Stories tap into our innate need for belonging. Storytelling weaves emotions into rich tapestries, evoking laughter, tears, or changed perspectives. Understanding Narrative Structure What narrative structures effectively engage modern audiences […]

Whakaari/White Island Volcano: Eruptive Episode Possible Amidst Increased Unrest

WhakaariWhite Island Volcano Eruptive Episode Possible Amidst Increased Unrest

A minor eruption occurred at Whakaari/White Island. The Volcanic Alert Level has been increased to 3. Photo GeoNet

Authorities have been closely monitoring the activity on Whakaari/White Island over the past few days and have raised concerns that the island may be entering a heightened state of unrest. A minor eruption occurred at the volcanic island, located off the Bay of Plenty coast, around 8.20am yesterday. In response to the increased activity, the […]

Chris Tanev: The Key to Dallas Stars’ Defense Against Edmonton Oilers’ Rush Offense

Chris Tanev The Key to Dallas Stars' Defense Against Edmonton Oilers' Rush Offense

Via Getty Images

The Edmonton Oilers are set to compete in the Western Conference Final for the second time in three years. To reach the Stanley Cup Final for the first time since 2006, they must overcome the Dallas Stars, who eliminated the NHL’s two most recent champions. The Stars’ defense stifled the Colorado Avalanche in the second […]

Convicted Serial Killer Robert Pickton in Critical Condition Following Prison Attack

Convicted Serial Killer Robert Pickton in Critical Condition Following Prison Attack

Robert Pickton at his Port Coquitlam, B.C., home in an undated television image. The 74-year-old convicted killer is in a medically induced coma after an attack in a Quebec prison, according to provincial police. (Global TV/Reuters)

Robert Pickton, a 74-year-old convicted serial killer, is in a medically induced coma and on life support after an assault by a fellow inmate at Port-Cartier Institution in Quebec. The attack, confirmed as “major” by Correctional Service Canada (CSC), occurred four days ago. Sûreté du Québec (SQ) spokesperson Hughes Beaulieu confirmed that Pickton remains in […]

Supreme Court Upholds South Carolina’s Redistricting, Rejecting Racial Gerrymander Claims

Supreme Court Upholds South Carolina's Redistricting, Rejecting Racial Gerrymander Claims

The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the congressional district lines in South Carolina, overturning a lower court’s ruling that deemed them an unlawful racial gerrymander. This decision marks a victory for Republican mapmakers who asserted that politics, not race, was the primary factor in redrawing the district boundaries. The 6-3 ruling reversed the three-judge district […]

Hopeson Adorye Granted GH¢20k Bail Over False News Charges

Hopeson Adorye Granted GH¢20k Bail Over False News Charges

Hopeson Adorye arriving at the court on Thursday, May 23, 2024.

Hopeson Adorye, a prominent member of the Movement for Change, faced charges for publishing false news on Thursday morning (May 23, 2024) at the Dansoman Circuit Court in Accra. His arrest occurred a day prior. Adorye, escorted by armed police officers, appeared in court in handcuffs. He pleaded not guilty to the charge and was […]

The Gig Economy

The Gig Economy

Many people are driven to find a way to live life that gives them flexibility and freedom from unwanted burdens. They’re searching for independence not only financially but also in every aspect of their existence. The need to break free from constraints propels many into trying something entirely new – exploring the gig economy as […]