Downstream: Germany, Russia and the Death of Europe
Why has the 'German Miracle' come to such a sharp end?
Novara Live: Ed Miliband Promises No Blackouts As He Sets Out Net Zero Plans
Ed Miliband has set out the government’s plan to decarbonise the UK’s energy supply. Plus: Tokyo’s upcoming implementation of a four-day week; and we speak to an expert about the risks of biological research. With Michael Walker and NoJusticeMTG.
Novara Live: HTS Pledge Free-Market Economy for Syria
Syria’s new administration has begun laying out its vision for the country’s future. Plus: A shocking new report on the plight of children in Gaza; and we dissect the media’s blind spot. With Dalia Gebrial and Steven Methven.
Novara Live: Iran Blames U.S and Israel for Fall of Assad
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has spoken publicly for the first time since the fall of his ally, Bashar al-Assad. With Michael Walker and Helena NoJustice(MTG)
Novara Live: Israel Denies IDF Are Advancing on Damascus
Israel has launched hundreds of missiles into Syria since the fall of Bashar al-Assad. Plus: A billionaire donor defects from the Tories to Reform UK; and the suspected killer of United Healthcare’s CEO is charged. With Michael Walker and Kieran Andrieu.
Novara Live: Assad Falls: What Next for Syria?
Bashar Al Assad has fled to Moscow, marking the end of his family’s 50-year dynasty in Syria. With Michael Walker and David Wearing.
Downstream: This Journalist Spent a Year Embedded With the Taliban
This journalist embedded himself with the Taliban.
Novara Live: Syrian Insurgents Seize the City of Hama
Rebels are continuing their surprise advance across Syria and have gained control of the country’s fourth largest city. Plus: We speak to an expert about the state of trans healthcare in the UK. With Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani.
Novara Live: Amnesty Accuses Israel of Genocide in Gaza
Amnesty International has released a comprehensive new report accusing Israel of committing genocide in Gaza. Plus: New pledges from Keir Starmer; and the murder of a US health insurance CEO. With Steven Methven and NoJusticeMTG.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Novara Live: Israel Bombards Lebanon As They Discuss Ceasefire Deal With Hezbollah
Israel has ramped up its bombardment of Lebanon. We ask Trita Parsi whether the next ceasefire can hold. Plus: Drink spiking is set to become a specific criminal offence in the UK; and we discuss the new assisted dying bill. With Michael Walker and Mike Bankole.
Novara Live: 2 Million Sign Musk-Backed Petition to Bring Down Starmer
A petition calling for a general election backed by Elon Musk has amassed over two million signatures. Plus: The huge climate deal at COP29 pitting poorer nations against richer ones. With Michael Walker and Ash Sarkar.