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Tareq Baconi on queer Palestinian identity in new memoir

Author Tareq Baconi excavates his queer and Palestinian identities in a powerful new memoir, 'Fire in Every Direction', weaving a love story with his family's history of dispossession. Discover his journey from Jordan to London.

Dad kicked Mum out on Christmas, stepmum moved in a week later

An anonymous writer recounts the traumatic Christmas Day in 2003 when their father violently ejected their mother, leading to a swift remarriage, family estrangement, and a lifelong journey of survival and self-discovery as a transgender person.

Gaza's Ceasefire Illusion: Endless Wait for Peace

A Palestinian writer describes life under a nominal ceasefire, where families survive in makeshift tents along Al-Rashid Street as attacks continue. Read her powerful account of hope and survival.

The 'Cringe' Era: Why Millennials Lost Their Cool

Explore the cultural shift that made millennials the 'cringe' generation. From side fringes to 'Live, Laugh, Love', discover the social and economic forces behind the loss of cool. Listen to the full analysis.

Bethlehem Christmas returns, a symbol of hope and pain

Christmas celebrations resume in Bethlehem after a two-year pause, offering a glimmer of hope for Palestinian Christians while the shadow of the Gaza war and West Bank violence remains. Read the full report.

Salah Saudi Move Could Define League's Identity

Mohamed Salah's potential transfer to the Saudi Pro League is seen as a pivotal moment for a competition searching for its soul beyond big-money signings. Could he be the key?

Major East Jerusalem Demolition Leaves 100 Homeless

Israeli diggers demolish a large residential block in Silwan, East Jerusalem, as Israel's security cabinet approves 19 new Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank. Read the full report.

Review: Bryan Washington's 'Palaver' Novel

A review of Bryan Washington's third novel, 'Palaver', exploring a mother-son reunion in Tokyo. Discover the themes of exile, family, and queer identity in this stylish new release.

Israel approves 19 new West Bank settlements

Israel's government has authorised 19 new Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank, a move critics say deals a major blow to Palestinian statehood prospects. Read the full analysis.

Israel approves 19 new West Bank settlements

Israel's security cabinet has approved 19 new Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank, bringing the total to 69. This expansion threatens a Palestinian state.

£20k Reward Over Fatal Tottenham Shooting

Police offer a £20,000 reward for information on the fatal shooting of Mahad Abdi Mohamed in Tottenham. Detectives believe it was a case of mistaken identity. His sister appeals for justice.

£20k reward in Tottenham mistaken identity murder

Police offer a £20,000 reward for information on the murder of Mahad Abdi Mohamed, 27, shot in the head in Tottenham in a suspected case of mistaken identity. Call Crimestoppers anonymously.

What it means to be abrosexual in the UK

Emma Flint shares her personal story of discovering her abrosexual identity, explaining what the term means and the challenges of navigating a fluid sexuality in a society still learning the language.

Ben Whishaw on Peter Hujar and Queer New York

Ben Whishaw discusses his role as photographer Peter Hujar in Ira Sachs's new film, exploring a lost queer Manhattan and the enduring impact of AIDS on a generation. Discover the actor's insights.

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