Novara FM: The New Scramble for Africa in the Vacuum of Empire
Guns for hire in the neocolonial hinterlands.
Report: ‘This Is Genocide’: Amnesty Publishes Landmark Report on Gaza
Rivkah Brown
Amnesty International has published a 290-page report analysing 102 Israeli official statements, 212 interviews and a cache of documentary evidence. Its conclusion? “This is genocide.” Rivkah Brown reports.
Novara Live: French Government Set to Collapse
The French government is at risk of collapse as its prime minister faces a vote of no confidence. Plus: We spoke to Jamie Doucette about the failed coup in South Korea. With Michael Walker and Helena NoJusticeMTG.
Novara Live: Mainstream Media Now Admits Israel Is Breaching Lebanon Ceasefire
South Korea’s president has attempted to stage a coup, triggering massive protests. Plus: Israel’s repeated violations of the Lebanon ceasefire; and pro-EU protests in Georgia. With Aaron Bastani and Steven Methven.
Feature: Meet the Super-Rich Property Mogul Who Just Got Made Reform UK’s New ‘Life President’
Simon Childs
Sir John Hall, once dubbed ‘King of the Geordies,’ has been made ‘North East Life President’ of Reform UK after making a reportedly ‘vast’ donation.
If I Speak: 41: When Do Good Habits Become Dark Obsessions?
Moya and Ash have a frank discussion about open relationships and disordered eating. Plus, advice on cross-racial dating.
Novara Live: Rebels Retake Aleppo As Syrian Civil War Threatens to Reopen
Opposition fighters have launched a surprise offensive into Syria, taking control of President Assad’s official residence. Plus: Joe Biden pardons his son Hunter. With Michael Walker and Ash Sarkar.
Downstream: Humans Could Become Immortal This Century
The end of death is nigh.
Novara Live: MPs Vote for Assisted Dying
The assisted bill has passed its second reading with a majority of 55 MPs. Plus: The transport secretary has resigned; and Ireland prepares to vote. With Ash Sarkar and Aaron Bastani.
Report: More Than Half of UK Amazon Workers Have to Borrow Money to Make Ends Meet
Polly Smythe
On Black Friday, trade unionists push the US corporate giant to stop squeezing workers for profit.
Novara Live: Putin Threatens to Strike Kyiv Amid Wave of Attacks
Vladimir Putin has threatened to use Russia’s new hypersonic ballistic missile against Ukraine. Plus: The ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon is creaking at the seams; and the Met Police have arrested several Kurdish activists. With Aaron Bastani and Kieran Andrieu.
Analysis: Does Lord Walney Think All Palestinian Groups Are the Same?
Simon Childs
The artist formerly known as Jonathan Woodcock claims the Palestine Solidarity Campaign has 'strong links' to Palestine Action. For a government-appointed anti-protest tsar, he knows laughably little about protest groups, writes Simon Childs.
Novara FM: Protect or Punish? The Stakes of Sex Worker Activism
Should sex work be legalised? Or, instead, decriminalised? For the women involved, the difference is huge.
Report: Berlin Police Brutalise Women at Anti-Violence Demonstration
James Jackson
Protesters marking the international day for the elimination of violence against women were choked, pepper-sprayed and kettled in a show of police force that has become quotidian in the German capital.
Novara Live: Ceasefire Comes Into Effect in Lebanon
A ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah has come into effect. Plus: we speak to Jamie Hale about the assisted dying bill. With Steven Methven and Helena No Justice MTG.
Report: Metropolitan Police Put Kurdish Community Centre Under ‘Siege’
John Lubbock
Counter-terror police arrested six people as part of an investigation into the Kurdistan Workers' party, which will close the centre for two weeks.
Feature: This ‘Israeli-Palestinian’ Boyband Is Whitewashing Apartheid
Ed Gillett
The brainchild of two LA music execs, the six-piece group featuring Jewish and Palestinian citizens of Israel started recording together the day before 7 October. Is as1one an earnest attempt at musical coexistence, or something more sinister ? Ed Gillett reports.
Opinion: Assisted Dying Could Make Some Lives Not Worth Living
Matty Hall
Assisted dying laws seem compassionate, writes Matty Hall, but not in a society that devalues sick and disabled people’s lives.