2024 Round Up: Gaza, Starmer and the Death of Woke
Ash Sarkar, Aaron Bastani & Michael Walker on the biggest stories of 2024.
Is Starmer screwed? Are expansionist wars back? Has ‘woke’ died? Find out in our end of year Downstream special.
Owen Jones Investigates the BBC’s Pro-Israel Bias
Reporting by Owen Jones reveals that many within the BBC do not view the organisation’s coverage of Israel as impartial. Plus: An interview with hunger striker Laila Soueif. With Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani.
Landmark Ruling in French Mass Rape Trial
Dominique Pelicot has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after he was found guilty of drugging his wife, and arranging for dozens of men to rape her while unconscious. With Dalia Gebrial and NoJusticeMTG.
Starmer’s Labour Denies Pension Payouts for Waspi Women
Keir Starmer’s government has refused compensation payouts to what could amount to millions of pensioners. Plus: We look back at the biggest climate stories of the year. With Michael Walker, Steven Methven, Adrienne Buller and Tadhg Hickey.
Israel Drops “Earthquake Bomb” on Syria
An Israeli strike in Syria has caused tremors the size of a 3.1 magnitude earthquake. Plus: A Russian general is assassinated in Moscow; and Nigel Farage meets Elon Musk at Mar-a-Lago. With Aaron Bastani and Ash Sarkar.
Prince Andrew Duped by Alleged Chinese Spy
Prince Andrew has been duped by an alleged Chinese spy, and is this milk additive to be avoided? With Ash Sarkar and Michael Walker
Germany, Russia and the Death of Europe
Aaron Bastani meets Wolfgang Munchau
Why has the ‘German Miracle’ come to such a sharp end?
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.
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.
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)
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.
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.
This Journalist Spent a Year Embedded With the Taliban
Ash Sarkar meets Ibrahim Nash'at
This journalist embedded himself with the Taliban.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.