Michael Segalov

London's DIY drag night that's taking the world by storm
Culture

London's DIY drag night that's taking the world by storm

The woman behind the party — After eight years of outrage and counting, Sink The Pink's infamous parties are legendary around the globe. We spoke to Amy Redmond, Sink The Pink co-founder, about their DIY beginnings and queering the London scene.

Written by: Michael Segalov

From Selma to Stardust: Steve Schapiro on shooting the heroes of our time
Culture

From Selma to Stardust: Steve Schapiro on shooting the heroes of our time

A life in pictures — Photographer Steve Schapiro has spent decades shooting moments that made history. Ahead of his latest exhibition - Heroes - in London, he reflects on a lifetime capturing the people who changed the world.

Written by: Michael Segalov

The Kids of Calais: Portraits of Europe's forgotten children
Reportage

The Kids of Calais: Portraits of Europe's forgotten children

The young faces of a crisis — For refugees arriving in Europe, life remains to be tough. Dangerous journeys end in prejudice and poverty, as European governments continue to turn their backs. Photographer James Rippingale headed to Calais 'Jungle' to capture the faces of the children with their lives suspended, waiting for a new place to call home.

Written by: Michael Segalov

Pageantry, pomp and politics in North Korea
Reportage

Pageantry, pomp and politics in North Korea

A once in a generation congress — This weekend North Korea will see the ruling Workers' Party of Korea's Seventh Congress - the first event of its kind for over 30 years. There'll be parading soldiers and crowds galore, but there's a lot going on beneath the surface. We asked an expert what it all means.

Written by: Michael Segalov

Anti-Semitism is not anti-Zionism and it's time we all accept it
Opinion

Anti-Semitism is not anti-Zionism and it's time we all accept it

From where I stand — It’s time we talked about anti-Semitism - and not just on the British left. When anti-Semitism and anti-Zionism are branded together, the consequences are dangerous.

Written by: Michael Segalov

Londoners held a die in as air pollution is killing us all
Activism

Londoners held a die in as air pollution is killing us all

Struggling to breathe — Air pollution levels are dangerously high, and thousands of people are dying. Last night campaigners in London shut down a street outside the Department of Transport, to call on the government to take action.

Written by: Michael Segalov

Protestors storm Royal College of Physicians to fight the NHS sell-off
Activism

Protestors storm Royal College of Physicians to fight the NHS sell-off

The execs putting profits before people — As junior doctors go on an unprecedented all-out strike, private healthcare companies meet in London to discuss how to suck cash out of the National Health Service.

Written by: Michael Segalov

For desperate refugees this small Greek village is Europe's impenetrable final frontier
Reportage

For desperate refugees this small Greek village is Europe's impenetrable final frontier

Inside Idomeni — Sat close to Greece's border with Macedonia is Idomeni, a small village that's currently the temporary home to thousands of refugees. Photographer Gus Palmer reports from the ground.

Written by: Michael Segalov

Tens of thousands march through London to demand an end to austerity
Reportage

Tens of thousands march through London to demand an end to austerity

#4demands — This Saturday 150,000 people descended on the British capital to call for an end to austerity, and with #4demands of health, homes, jobs and education for all. We headed down to see what was happening.

Written by: Michael Segalov

The Danish electro-pop star taking on an industry dominated by men
Culture

The Danish electro-pop star taking on an industry dominated by men

This is KIll J — Huck meets KIll J, the classically trained Danish electro-pop musician determined to challenge expectations, and shake things up a bit with her addictive, haunting sounds.

Written by: Michael Segalov

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