Post-apocalyptic’: medical staff struggle as gangs fight over aid supplies in Gaza

By: Jessica Adwoa Osei

Source: The Guardian 

News Analysis 

1. Does the image accurately represent the headline’s message?

Yes. The image shows a chaotic scene with many people carrying aid supplies, struggling in what appears to be a tense, desperate environment  aligning well with the “post-apocalyptic” and “gangs fight over aid” theme. It visually communicates the struggle over scarce resources.

2. What emotions does the image evoke?

It evokes urgency, desperation, and sympathy. The crowd’s expressions and the chaotic setting convey suffering and conflict, prompting the viewer to feel concern for the people and outrage at the conditions.

3. Is the image manipulated or biased?

There is no evidence of manipulation in the photo itself, but the framing focuses solely on the chaos and desperation, which could bias the viewer to see the situation as hopeless or lawless, without context about why it is happening.

4. How does composition affect storytelling?

The composition — with a dense crowd, tense faces, and harsh lighting — amplifies the sense of disorder and struggle. The lack of clear space or order in the frame mirrors the “post-apocalyptic” description in the headline.

5. Does the image add depth to the story or simply reinforce the headline?

It adds depth by visually showing the conditions, the human toll, and the physical struggle for aid. This helps the reader grasp the intensity of the situation beyond words.

6. Would a different image change the reader’s perception of the news?

Yes. A photo showing orderly distribution of aid or calm could lessen the perception of chaos and suffering, potentially softening the urgency conveyed by the headline.

7. How does the image compare to others covering the same story?

This type of image is common in conflict and humanitarian crisis coverage — focusing on crowds, desperation, and aid distribution. It aligns with other visual narratives of crises but might lack nuance about the broader context.

8. Is the image culturally or politically significant?

Yes. It highlights the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, reflecting political failures and societal breakdown in the face of conflict. It also risks reinforcing stereotypes of chaos in conflict zones, which is a cultural and political consideration.

“A supermarket for sexual predators’: abuse scandal at elite boarding school shakes France” 

 

News Analysis Two 

1. Does the image accurately represent the headline’s message?

The image shows a group of serious-looking men, with one man speaking into microphones at a press conference. It does not directly depict the abuse scandal or the victims; rather, it seems to show officials addressing the media about the issue. So it represents the response to the scandal rather than the scandal itself.

2. What emotions does the image evoke?

The image evokes seriousness, tension, and perhaps accountability. The somber expressions and formal setting suggest gravity and urgency, aligning with the disturbing nature of the headline.

3. Is the image manipulated or biased?

There is no obvious manipulation visible. However, focusing solely on officials might frame the story from an institutional or authority perspective, possibly minimizing the voices of victims.

4. How does composition affect storytelling?

The composition centers on the speaker at the microphone, with microphones and cameras directed at him. This framing emphasizes the institutional response and positions the speaker as a key figure in addressing the scandal.

5. Does the image add depth to the story or simply reinforce the headline?

The image adds depth by showing that the issue has reached a level of public accountability, with press involvement and official statements. It complements the headline by showing the aftermath — how institutions are reacting.

6. Would a different image change the reader’s perception of the news?

Yes — an image of the school, victims, or protestors could shift the focus toward the human impact and emotional toll of the abuse rather than the institutional reaction.

7. How does the image compare to others covering the same story?

Many stories on abuse scandals use images of victims, schools, or symbolic visuals (like empty classrooms or protest signs). This image is more formal and focused on authority figures, which may feel more detached.

8. Is the image culturally or politically significant?

Yes — it reflects societal and institutional acknowledgment of the scandal. It also highlights the political and media attention surrounding such cases in France, suggesting societal pressure for accountability. 

"I was constantly scared of what she was going to do": the troubled life and shocking death of Immy Nunn.'

By: Jessica Adwoa Osei 

Source: The Guardian 

On New Year’s Eve 2022, Immy Nunn seemed ready to begin a brighter chapter. The 25-year-old TikTok star, known to nearly 800,000 followers as Deaf Immy, spent the day shopping and laughing with her mother, chatting about her driving test, a new flat, and collaborations with charities and brands.

But just a few hours later, she was dead.

Immy took poison she had purchased online, likely after discovering it through a pro-suicide forum. Her death has since been linked to an international network supplying lethal substances to vulnerable people — and to a man now accused of shipping more than 1,200 packages of poison worldwide.

Her devastated mother, Louise, says the past two years have been “hell.” She still struggles to understand how her daughter — so full of life to the outside world — found her way to such a dark place.

> “You fear the man on the corner,” she says, “not the man you can’t even see.”

Immy’s story is one of brilliance and pain, resilience and injustice. Born six weeks early, she was diagnosed as profoundly deaf at 18 months and fitted with cochlear implants by age three. She thrived in her early school years, but around 13 she began withdrawing, self-harming, and running away.

Her teenage years were marked by repeated suicide attempts and long hospital stays. At 18, after years in mental health units, she was diagnosed with emotionally unstable personality disorder, PTSD, depression, and anxiety. Her mother quit her job to care for her full time.

Even during long stretches in psychiatric hospitals, Immy kept fighting. When she started posting on TikTok in 2020, she found her voice. Her funny and honest videos about being deaf and navigating mental illness resonated widely, giving her confidence and a sense of purpose.

“She finally felt like she belonged somewhere,” Louise recalls.

Determined to live independently, Immy moved into her own flat in Brighton. But the transition was fraught. In late 2022, she confessed to a support worker that she had joined a pro-suicide forum and bought poison online. Her family had no idea.

On 29 December, she self-harmed and visited hospital but left before seeing a mental health team. Her father begged her to come home, but she refused. Two days later, after celebrating New Year’s Eve at a friend’s house, she disappeared.

Her father arrived at her flat in the early hours of New Year’s Day to find police and paramedics already there.

Months later, British police informed the family that Immy’s name appeared on a list of people who had received packages from Kenneth Law, a Canadian man charged with supplying poison to at least 14 people who died in Ontario and suspected of being linked to dozens more deaths worldwide.

The inquest into Immy’s death uncovered failings in her care, including missed appointments, a lack of sign language interpreters during a police welfare check, and inadequate follow-up after she expressed suicidal intent.

For Louise, the grief is compounded by frustration at the ease with which vulnerable people can access harmful content and substances online.

> “It wasn’t even on the dark web,” she says. “How is it even allowed?”

Despite her struggles, Immy left an indelible mark on those she reached. Messages from followers have poured in to her family, thanking her for raising awareness of deafness and mental health — and even for saving lives.

“I like to talk about her,” Louise says quietly. “She touched so many people, more than she ever realised.”

Immy’s story is a painful reminder of the urgent need for better mental health support, stronger protections for vulnerable people online, and recognition of the unique barriers deaf individuals face in accessing care.

> “She was always a fighter,” Louise says. “And she deserved more.”

By:Jessica adwoa osei