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Trump Trashing the World Order Could Have Its Upsides

James Meadway

The US president has made clear he will no longer rush to Nato members’ aid, prompting panic among European leaders. The UK should read the room and reset its relations with global powers, writes James Meadway.

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The ICJ’s New Acting President Is a Christian Zionist. What Does That Mean for Israel?

Louis Matheou

Judge Julia Sebutinde believes in the biblical bond' between Jewish people and the land of Israel and has been accused of plagiarising pro-Israel sources. What does her acting presidency mean for South Africa’s case at the ICJ, and for the international order as a whole? Louis Matheou speaks to legal experts.

The Government’s Anti-Democracy Tsar Finally Got Sacked, but Protest Is Still Under Threat

Simon Childs

Lord Walney became a bogeyman to the left. His sacking is a victory for campaigners, but the state is still in bed with the arms trade, writes Simon Childs.

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Days Into the Gaza Ceasefire, Israel Declared War on the West Bank

Mariam Barghouti

A mere two days into its supposed ceasefire with Hamas in Gaza, Israel announced Operation Iron Wall, targeting refugee camps across the West Bank. This has nothing to do with defence, writes Mariam Barghouti, and Israeli politicians have said as much – they want the land.

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Don’t Be Fooled – There’s Method in Trump’s Economic Madness

James Meadway

It’s comforting to think of the president’s short-lived tariffs plan as the firings of a loose cannon. In fact, they are entirely consistent with his plans to reshape the world in the interests of US capital, writes James Meadway.

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The Police Know Nothing About Drill – and 7 Black Men Remain in Prison As a Result

Ed Gillett

Despite one overturned conviction, seven of the Manchester 10 remain in prison for a murder none of them committed. Ed Gillett reports on the dangerous consequences of police ignorance.

The strike at Amazon Coventry in November 2023. REUTERS/Carl Recine

Labour Said It Would Make Work Pay. Will It?

Polly Smythe

The government's big pitch to workers and trade unions could end up full of loopholes, missed opportunities and bad incentives for bosses. Polly Smythe reports.

Lord Walney arrives at the ADS Group annual dinner in January. Mark Kerrison / Alamy Stock Photo

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.

Philosemites, Anti-Vaxxers and Waterboarding Enthusiasts – Trump’s Cabinet Picks So Far

Rivkah Brown

With a month to go before he enters office, the president-elect has set about naming his cabinet picks, a potpourri of the most egregious elements of his programme. Here are 10 of them.

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The Budget Is Socialism for the Rich, Austerity for the Poor

James Meadway

With her record-low corporation tax and below-inflation benefit rises, Labour’s first woman chancellor has indeed made history: by passing up a historic opportunity to fix Britain, writes James Meadway.

David Lammy Sounds Increasingly Stupid for Refusing to Say ‘Genocide’

Rivkah Brown

The backlash against the home secretary's remarks shows how widely accepted it has become that Israel is committing a genocide in Gaza, writes Rivkah Brown.

How the Media Covered the Al-Aqsa Hospital Fire (Or Didn’t)

Sebastian Shehadi

As images of people being burned alive in their beds spread via social media on Sunday night, legacy outlets strained to look away. Sebastian Shehadi reports.

Keir Starmer speaks to the 2024 TUC annual congress in Brighton. REUTERS/Carlos Jasso

Starmer Heckled As Trade Unions Oppose Labour’s New Austerity

Polly Smythe

Trade unionists are breathing a sigh of relief after 14 years of Tory rule, but there is little enthusiasm for Labour's economic policies at the TUC's annual congress. Polly Smythe reports.

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Artificial Intelligence Isn’t Actually That Amazing

James Meadway

Computer software that can hold a conversation may have seemed magical, but it wasn't the start of something new, writes James Meadway. It was AI already at its summit, with nowhere to go but down.

How the Hell Did Police Think There Would Be 100 Riots?

Simon Childs

Wednesday’s far-right no-show followed irresponsible and ill-informed speculation by the police, writes Simon Childs. Where exactly are they getting their intelligence?

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We Ran the Numbers – Here’s How Britain’s Progressive Newspapers Have Covered Gaza

Nadine Talaat, Sebastian Shehadi & Chiri Choukeir

A Novara Media analysis of the Guardian, the Independent and the Mirror found that all three disproportionately favoured Israel. Nadine Talaat, Sebastian Shehadi and Chiri Choukeir report.

Stop Pretending Reform Is Just an Anti-Immigration Party

Craig Gent

Reform is connecting with voters on material issues. Unless we come to terms with this threat, it isn’t going away, writes Craig Gent.

Richard Hermer. Lauren Hurley / No 10 Downing Street

Meet the Curveballs in Starmer’s Cabinet

Simon Childs

Simon Childs reports on the businessmen, barristers and Blairites who’ve been handed key government positions.

Trump Trashing the World Order Could Have Its Upsides

James Meadway

The ICJ’s New Acting President Is a Christian Zionist. What Does That Mean for Israel?

Louis Matheou

Days Into the Gaza Ceasefire, Israel Declared War on the West Bank

Mariam Barghouti

Don’t Be Fooled – There’s Method in Trump’s Economic Madness

James Meadway

The Police Know Nothing About Drill – and 7 Black Men Remain in Prison As a Result

Ed Gillett

Labour Said It Would Make Work Pay. Will It?

Polly Smythe

Does Lord Walney Think All Palestinian Groups Are the Same?

Simon Childs

Philosemites, Anti-Vaxxers and Waterboarding Enthusiasts – Trump’s Cabinet Picks So Far

Rivkah Brown

The Budget Is Socialism for the Rich, Austerity for the Poor

James Meadway

David Lammy Sounds Increasingly Stupid for Refusing to Say ‘Genocide’

Rivkah Brown

How the Media Covered the Al-Aqsa Hospital Fire (Or Didn’t)

Sebastian Shehadi

Starmer Heckled As Trade Unions Oppose Labour’s New Austerity

Polly Smythe

Artificial Intelligence Isn’t Actually That Amazing

James Meadway

How the Hell Did Police Think There Would Be 100 Riots?

Simon Childs

We Ran the Numbers – Here’s How Britain’s Progressive Newspapers Have Covered Gaza

Nadine Talaat, Sebastian Shehadi & Chiri Choukeir

Stop Pretending Reform Is Just an Anti-Immigration Party

Craig Gent

Meet the Curveballs in Starmer’s Cabinet

Simon Childs

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Analysis

Trump Trashing the World Order Could Have Its Upsides

James Meadway

The ICJ’s New Acting President Is a Christian Zionist. What Does That Mean for Israel?

Louis Matheou

The Government’s Anti-Democracy Tsar Finally Got Sacked, but Protest Is Still Under Threat

Simon Childs

Days Into the Gaza Ceasefire, Israel Declared War on the West Bank

Mariam Barghouti

Don’t Be Fooled – There’s Method in Trump’s Economic Madness

James Meadway

The Police Know Nothing About Drill – and 7 Black Men Remain in Prison As a Result

Ed Gillett

Labour Said It Would Make Work Pay. Will It?

Polly Smythe

Does Lord Walney Think All Palestinian Groups Are the Same?

Simon Childs

Philosemites, Anti-Vaxxers and Waterboarding Enthusiasts – Trump’s Cabinet Picks So Far

Rivkah Brown

The Budget Is Socialism for the Rich, Austerity for the Poor

James Meadway

David Lammy Sounds Increasingly Stupid for Refusing to Say ‘Genocide’

Rivkah Brown

How the Media Covered the Al-Aqsa Hospital Fire (Or Didn’t)

Sebastian Shehadi

Starmer Heckled As Trade Unions Oppose Labour’s New Austerity

Polly Smythe

Artificial Intelligence Isn’t Actually That Amazing

James Meadway

How the Hell Did Police Think There Would Be 100 Riots?

Simon Childs

We Ran the Numbers – Here’s How Britain’s Progressive Newspapers Have Covered Gaza

Nadine Talaat, Sebastian Shehadi & Chiri Choukeir

Stop Pretending Reform Is Just an Anti-Immigration Party

Craig Gent

Meet the Curveballs in Starmer’s Cabinet

Simon Childs

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