Downstream: Everything We’re Told About the History of the West Is Wrong
What we get wrong when talking about 'civilisation'.
Novara Live: Zelenskyy, Trump and JD Vance Trade Blows in White House Meeting
The planned press conference between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy has been cancelled following a heated exchange in the Oval Office. Plus: Annaleise Dodds resigns as international development minister over Keir Starmer’s cut to foreign aid. With Michael Walker, Robert Evans and Aaron Bastani.
Novara Live: Keir Starmer Meets Donald Trump in Washington
Keir Starmer has met with Donald Trump in Washington, following the US President’s praise of Starmer’s defence spending hike. Plus: Film and TV professionals respond to the BBC’s censorship of a documentary on life in Gaza. With Dalia Gebrial, NoJusticeMTG, Khalid Abdalla and Priyamvada Gopal.
Novara Live: Former Blair Minister Slams Starmer’s Aid Cuts
Keir Starmer has slashed the UK’s foreign aid budget to court President Trump, who has separately secured a contentious minerals deal with Ukraine. We speak to former Blair minister Clare Short about these developments. Plus: British households face yet another energy price hike, Trump has shared a grotesque video about Gaza. With Michael Walker and […]
Novara Live: Keir Starmer to Boost Defence Spending by Cutting Aid
Keir Starmer has announced a massive increase to defence spending at the cost of overseas aid. Plus: The government has launched a new crime and policing bill; and a report reveals that Israel is still detaining hundreds of Palestinian doctors. With Aaron Bastani and Kieran Andrieu.
Novara Live: Far Right and Far Left Surge in German Elections
Germany’s centre-right Christian Democratic Party has won the most seats in the General election – but the full results show a deeply polarised electorate. Plus: More Israeli captives freed; and Gary Stevenson debates Dave Rubin. With Michael Walker, Grace Blakeley and Loren Balhorn.
Downstream: Europe’s Political Elite Are Completely Finished
On Ukraine, China and the end of USAID.
Novara Live: Far-Right Set to Double Their Support in German Election
The far-right AFD party are gaining traction in the German election. Plus: Steve Bannon becomes the latest high-profile right-winger to perform a Nazi salute in public. With Michael Walker, Aaron Bastani and Katja Hoyer.
Novara Live: Hamas Returns the Bodies of Four Israeli Hostages
Hamas has returned the bodies of four Israelis held in Gaza. Plus: The backlash to a BBC documentary about life in Gaza from a child’s perspective. With Dalia Gebrial, Steven Methven and Luke Tryl.
Novara Live: Trump Calls Zelenskyy a Dictator
Trump has called Ukrainian President Zelenskyy a dictator. Plus: Argentinian President has been involved in a crypto scam. With Michael Walker and David Adler.
Novara Live: Ukraine Excluded From Russia-US Peace Talks
Russian and US officials have met in Saudi Arabia for peace talks without a representative for Ukraine. Plus: Talks on the second phase of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire are set to begin; and the right-wing ARC convention is underway in London. With Aaron Bastani and Kieran Andrieu.
Novara Live: Starmer Pledges British Troops on Ground in Ukraine
Keir Starmer has said he will send troops to Ukraine to serve as peacekeepers if a deal with Russia is reached. Plus: Shocking new details if Israeli war crimes come to light. With Michael Walker and Ash Sarkar.
Downstream: This Is Why the Right Are Winning
Ahead of her first book, Minority Rule, Ash explains how the right hijacked identity politics.
Novara Live: Europe Reels at Trump’s New World Order
Trump’s foreign policy shift is unsettling Europe, the Gaza ceasefire narrowly avoided collapse, and Dominic Cummings wants to DOGE the UK. With Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani
Novara Live: Trump Says Ukraine Peace Talks Will Start Now Following Putin Call
We speak to Anatol Lieven about Donald Trump’s role in the start of a new Ukraine-Russia peace process. Plus: Hamas agrees to follow through with planned hostages releases; and Keir Starmer has a run-in with some angry farmers. With Steven Methven and NoJusticeMTG. https://x.com/StevenJMethven
Novara Live: Netanyahu Threatens to Resume War on Gaza
Israel has continued to violate the ceasefire agreement and is now threatening war. King Abdullah of Jordan has responded to Trump’s plan to ethnically cleanse Gaza. Plus: The UK right has upped its anti-immigration rhetoric in response to a Palestinian family winning the right to settle in the UK. With Michael Walker and @nojusticemtg
Novara Live: “Let Hell Break Out”: Trump’s Ultimatum on Gaza
Donald Trump has said that the Israel-Hamas ceasefire should be cancelled unless all Israeli hostages are returned. Plus: Labour continue to lose ground to Reform UK; and the feud between two tech oligarchs. With Aaron Bastani and Kieran Andrieu.
Novara Live: Hamas Halts Hostage Releases As Ceasefire Threatens to Unravel
After just three weeks the Israel-Hamas ceasefire appears to be unravelling. Plus: Labour’s hard right turn on migration; and new polling on Gen Z’s political leanings. With Michael Walker and Ash Sarkar.