Motaz Azaiza on Gaza, Photojournalism and Direct Action
Michael Walker sat down with Gazan photojournalist, Motaz Azaiza, at Massive Attack’s Act 1.5 Climate Accelerator.
Kamala Harris Rules Out Blocking Arms to Israel
In her first major interview since becoming the presumptive nominee, Kamala Harris has staunchly ruled out an Israeli arms embargo. Plus: Labour draw up new plans to to grant full-time employees the right to a four-day week. With Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani.
Keir Starmer Doesn’t Rule Out Smoking Garden Ban Proposal
Keir Starmer is considering a proposal to ban smoking in outdoor public areas. Plus: the UK’s new rail minister has been exposed for getting a worker fired; and good news for UK climate campaigners. With Moya Lothian-McLean and Micha Frazer-Carroll.
The Truth About Rotherham Grooming Gangs
Richard Hames went to Rotherham to talk to Abrar Javid from the Rotherham Muslim Community Forum to discuss far-right riots, the idea of a ‘muslim community’ and what the media missed when covering ‘grooming gangs’.
Starmer Speaks of “Reset” With Europe in Berlin
Keir Starmer heads to Berlin to discuss a new treaty with chancellor Olaf Scholz. Plus: Israel conducts the largest West Bank raid since 2002; and Rachel Reeves takes aim at the winter fuel allowance. With Michael Walker and Abi Wilkinson.
Keir Starmer Warns of Painful Autumn Budget in Rose Garden Speech
Keir Starmer says things will get worse before they get better in his first major speech as Prime Minister. Plus: Telegram CEO arrested by French authorities; and a Paralympian’s shocking ordeal on public transport. With Aaron Bastani and Mike Bankole.
It’s Tempting for Working Class People to Become Reactionary
At Massive Attack’s Climate Action Accelerator we spoke to Mick Lynch about the far right, music, the climate and Labour.
Massive Attack Founder on Palestine, Riots and the Greenest Music Festival Ever
Moya Lothian-McLean talks to Robert Del Naja ahead of the Act 1.5 Climate Action Accelerator, a day festival which promises to be the greenest live music event of it’s size ever staged.
Kamala Harris Skewers Trump on Abortion During DNC Speech
More despatches from the Democrats National Convention, Netanyahu is losing more support in Israel and the energy price cap has gone up again. With Rivkah Brown and Aaron Bastani.
Starmer Rejects EU Deal for Young People, Bisan’s Emmy Nomination Under Attack
Is Starmer flipflopping on EU policy again? Tim Walz tugs at heartstrings at the Democrats Convention and a documentary about Bisan, the inspirational Gazan frontline journalist has its Emmy nomination under attack.
Yvette Cooper Sets Target for 14,000 Deportations by End of Year
Home secretary Yvette Cooper has announced a range of new policies set to tackle irregular immigration, including a target for 14,000 deportations by the end of the year. Plus: Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been accused by his own negotiators of attempting to scupper a Gaza ceasefire deal. With Steven Methven and @NoJusticeMTG .
Democrats Show United Front at Chicago Convention While Gaza Protestors Break Fence
The US Democratic Party puts on a display of unity as the DNC kicks off. Plus; An Israeli airstrike hits a school housing hundreds of Palestinians; and some right-wing pundits issue a bizarre caveat to their journalistic integrity. With Michael Walker and Mike Bankole
The Truth About the Riots and the White Working Class
Ash Sarkar meets Taj Ali
The co-editor of Tribune Magazine found himself at the centre of a communication network monitoring the far-right. Here’s his firsthand account of what happened during August’s riots.
Blinken Warns of “Last Chance” for Ceasefire During Trip to Israel
Anthony Blinken meets Benjamin Netanyahu in Israel as prospects for a ceasefire in Gaza appear to fade. Plus: UK prisons tip over capacity; and a senior diplomat resigns over arms sales to Israel. With Michael Walker.
Is Humanity Really Heading for Population Collapse?!
During 1960s, fears of planetary ‘overpopulation’ became widespread. And yet, in more recent years, an altogether different worry has emerged: future population decline. Fertility rates have fallen for decades – and in some places centuries – as humans live in cities, gender equality improves and access to birth control becomes widespread. But, according to some, […]
Train Drivers Announce Fresh Strikes
The train drivers union have announced fresh strike action on the London to Edinburgh line. Plus: Education minister Jacqui smith has said that some universities may have to close due to the higher education funding crisis; and Donald Trump has decided to insult veterans. With Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani.
Gaza Death Toll From Israel’s War Hits 40,000 As Ceasefire Talks Resume
The death toll in Gaza from Israeli attacks has topped 40,000 people. Meanwhile, ceasefire talks have resumed in Doha. Plus: the Met police have been found to be failing in key areas; and the train drivers union ASLEF have struck a pay deal with the government. With Mike Bankole and Ash Sarkar.
Heat Records Broken Across Globe As 80-foot Flames Blaze in Greece
An unprecedented number of heat records are being broken around the world. We speak to heatwave scientist Chloe Brimicombe. Plus: the family of a British aid worker murdered by the IDF are demanding that the UK end all arm sales to Israel. With Michael Walker and Dalia Gebrial.