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Watch : https://www.youtube.com/shorts/_MCYMSB1oSw In recent years, the United Kingdom has experienced growing controversy surrounding freedom of expression and online speech. Several individuals have been arrested, prosecuted, or investigated due to comments posted on social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter (now known as X). One widely debated case involved Scottish YouTuber Mark Meechan , who in 2018 posted a video online in which he taught his girlfriend’s pug dog to perform a Nazi salute as a joke. In the video, Meechan encouraged the dog to raise its paw in response to commands while Nazi‑associated phrases were spoken. Although Meechan said the video was intended as absurd humour and not to promote Nazism, several viewers found it deeply offensive. He was convicted under communications legislation for posting “grossly offensive” content and fined, a result that sparked intense debate about humour, satire, and the limits of freedom of expression. Another contentious ca...

 Watch:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7cS_ZM4NsKM Isak Andic (1953–2024) was a Turkish-Spanish businessman. He was the co-founder of Mango, a famous European fashion company. He was born in Istanbul, Turkey, and moved to Barcelona, Spain in 1969 with his family. They did not have much money, but Andic wanted to start a business. At first, he sold handmade T-shirts from Turkey. In the 1970s, he opened small fashion shops in Barcelona and Madrid. In 1984, he gave his company one name — Mango. He wanted to create a strong international brand. Mango grew quickly. The company opened many stores in different countries. Unlike its competitor Inditex (owner of Zara), Mango used many franchise partners. This means other business people could open Mango stores using the company’s name. Soon, Mango had stores in more than 100 countries. Fast fashion is popular because it sells trendy clothes at low prices. Big companies can copy new styles and sell them very quickly. Many people...

Watch:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7cS_ZM4NsKM Isak Andic Ermay (1953–2024) was a Turkish-Spanish businessman best known as the co-founder of Mango, one of Europe’s most successful global fashion brands. Born in Istanbul into a Sephardic Jewish family, Andic emigrated to Barcelona in 1969. Like many immigrants, he arrived with modest resources but strong entrepreneurial ambition. His first business venture was simple: selling hand-made T-shirts imported from Turkey. During the 1970s, he expanded steadily, opening multi-brand stores in Barcelona and Madrid. The decisive turning point came in 1984 when he unified his business under one name — Mango — inspired by a tropical fruit he had tasted abroad. He envisioned a globally recognizable brand built on efficient distribution, strong branding, and international expansion. Unlike its major competitor Inditex (owner of Zara), Mango relied heavily on franchise partnerships to accelerate growth. By the 1990s, the company had expan...

 Freedom of expression is widely regarded as one of the most essential human rights in any democratic society. It protects an individual’s ability to express opinions, criticize authorities, and share information without fear of punishment. The United Nations enshrined this right in Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights , which states that everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression. Despite this international recognition, freedom of expression is frequently restricted. In some countries, journalists are imprisoned for investigating corruption. Peaceful protesters are arrested for criticizing government policies. Online platforms are censored, and independent media outlets are shut down. Authorities often justify these measures by claiming they are necessary to protect national security or public order. One of the most controversial cases in recent years involved the assassination of journalist Jamal Khashoggi , whose death sparked global outrag...

Many young French people dream of living abroad for a year. One popular way to do this is through the PVT (Programme Vacances-Travail) , also called the Working Holiday Visa . This agreement between France and Canada allows young people aged 18 to 35 to live and work in Canada for up to one year. Every year, thousands of French young adults apply for the PVT to discover Canadian culture, improve their English, and gain professional experience. With this visa, participants can travel across Canada and work in different types of jobs to support themselves financially. Many choose to live in cities like Montreal , Toronto , or Vancouver . However, getting a PVT is not automatic. Candidates must enter an online selection system. Because there are many applicants and limited places, some people are not selected immediately. It can be stressful to wait for an invitation. Once selected, participants must prepare important documents, buy health insurance, and prove they have enough savings...

Increasing cooperation between Spain’s two main right-wing parties could lead to a controversial new law being approved this week. The far-right party Vox has proposed a bill to ban the burqa and niqab in public spaces. Women who wear these face coverings could face fines of up to €600, with higher penalties for repeat offences. The proposal will be debated in the Spanish Parliament, and it may pass with support from the centre-right People's Party (PP). Reports suggest that even Junts per Catalunya has previously expressed support for similar measures. A spokesperson for the PP, Ester Muñoz, explained that cooperation between her party and Vox shows how the right must focus on issues that “unite” them, especially with a general election expected by 2027. Opinion polls indicate that the PP and Vox together could win enough seats to form a majority government and potentially replace the current administration led by Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez . In recent months, Vox has streng...