Gaza family plants garden as act of rebellion
In the midst of bombardment and scarcity, a family in Gaza planted a garden. Their story of growing food and hope under siege is a powerful chronicle of quiet resistance and endurance.
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New Book Unites Hidden Stories of Slavery's End
Historian Carrie Gibson's 'The Great Resistance' reveals the untold, pan-American struggle against slavery, moving beyond Anglophone narratives to a darker, complex truth.
Women's Global Resistance: From Rojava to Iceland
Amid global threats to women's rights, feminist resistance is flourishing in unexpected places like Syria's Rojava and Iceland. Discover how grassroots movements are pushing back.
New Antibiotics Offer Hope Against Drug-Resistant Gonorrhoea
The FDA has approved two new antibiotics for gonorrhoea, a breakthrough in the fight against superbugs. But experts warn the race against resistance is far from over. Discover the new models driving this critical research.
Nine New Protest Tactics Against Trump in 2025
From inflatable frogs to ice scraper buy-ins, discover nine creative, non-violent protest methods Americans used to resist Trump administration policies in 2025.
US visa bans hit European online safety critics
Allies of Donald Trump impose US visa bans on European figures behind the Digital Services Act and Online Safety Act, escalating a transatlantic battle over free speech and online harm.
Films of 2025 Reflect Real-World Political Resistance
Explore how 2025's award-winning films, from Jafar Panahi to Paul Thomas Anderson, mirror global struggles against oppression, drawing direct parallels to current protests and political crackdowns.
US communities organise against ICE raids
As Trump's mass deportation operation intensifies, ordinary Americans are using encrypted apps, community patrols and grocery deliveries to protect immigrant neighbours. Discover the grassroots resistance.
Forgotten Fighters: The Women Behind UK Equality Laws
As the UK marks 50 years since sex discrimination was outlawed, we remember the journalists and activists whose relentless campaign forced a historic change in the law.
US passes $901bn defence bill backing Ukraine
The US Senate has approved a record $901bn defence policy bill, including $800m for Ukraine and measures to bolster European security. Discover the key provisions and political dynamics.
Republicans join Democrats to force Affordable Care Act vote
Four Republican rebels have sided with Democrats to force a House vote on extending Obamacare subsidies, a major setback for Speaker Mike Johnson. Read the full story on the US healthcare policy clash.
Epstein Files Release Deadline Looms This Friday
All files on Jeffrey Epstein and his death investigation must be public by December 19. Discover what the new trove may reveal and what could remain hidden.
Senators block nominations over Epstein files delay
Two US senators are halting civilian nominations, accusing the Trump administration of failing to brief Congress on the release of crucial Jeffrey Epstein documents. Read the full story.
Leicester Square attacker given indefinite hospital order
Ioan Pintaru, who stabbed an 11-year-old girl eight times in a random London attack, has been detained indefinitely under the Mental Health Act. Read the full court report.
Indefinite hospital order for Leicester Square girl stabbing
Ioan-Alexandru Pintaru sentenced after random attack on Australian schoolgirl in central London. Heroic bystanders intervened to save her life. Read the full story.
The Subversive Power of Zohran Mamdani's Smile
Columnist Arwa Mahdawi spent a month trying to emulate the constant smile of NYC's mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani. Discover why this grin is an act of political resistance and its mental health effects.
Leicester Square knifeman given indefinite hospital order
A homeless man who stabbed an 11-year-old Australian girl in a random Leicester Square attack has been detained indefinitely under the Mental Health Act. Read the full court details.
US cities unite to resist ICE raids with solidarity tactics
From LA to Chicago and New Orleans, grassroots organisers are sharing strategies like whistle alerts and 'know your rights' training to protect immigrant communities from federal immigration raids.
National Security Act risks overreach, warns legal review
Independent reviewer Jonathan Hall KC warns the UK's new National Security Act is so broad it could harm journalists, thinktanks, and protesters. Read the full report on the risks of state overreach.
New drugs approved for drug-resistant gonorrhoea
The FDA has approved the first new gonorrhoea treatments in decades, marking a potential turning point against rising superbug strains. Cases in England are at a record high.
UK toddler killed by pitbull on Greek island
A two-year-old British boy was fatally mauled by a pitbull on Zakynthos. His parents have been charged with manslaughter. Read the full tragic story and the UK's Dangerous Dogs Act.
FCA urges credit union expansion to fight loan sharks
The FCA launches a plan to double the mutuals sector, aiming to provide affordable credit and protect vulnerable borrowers from illegal lenders. Could a 'Fair Banking Act' force high street banks to help?
London bus punctuality: 79% ran on time last year
New data reveals 79% of London's local buses ran on time in the year to March. Explore the figures, the impact of the £3 fare cap, and calls for better funding and infrastructure.
Tower of London protest: four arrested after crown jewels incident
The Tower of London was forced to close after activists threw custard and apple crumble at the Crown Jewels display. Four people were arrested in the protest against inequality. Read the full story.
Labour bars trans women from main 2026 women's conference
Labour will bar trans women from the main hall of its 2026 women's conference, denying voting rights. The party seeks a legal compromise after a Supreme Court ruling.
French MP Autain Pledges Resistance to Far-Right
French left-wing MP Clémentine Autain declares intent to resist a far-right government, warning of a 'regime change' and calling for a broad coalition to block the National Rally.
US DoJ Removes LGBTQ+ Prisoner Abuse Protections
The US Department of Justice has eliminated key rules protecting LGBTQ+ inmates from sexual assault, a move advocates call 'reckless'. Learn the alarming details.
Florida Judge Unseals Epstein Grand Jury Transcripts
A US federal judge has ordered the release of secret grand jury materials from the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, citing a new transparency law. Discover the key details and implications.
EU fines X €120m over deceptive blue ticks and ads
Elon Musk's X platform hit with a €120m EU fine for deceptive verification badges and lack of ad transparency under the Digital Services Act. Read the full ruling details.
Ofcom fines porn firm £1m over child safety failures
Ofcom issues a £1m fine to a pornography company for weak age checks. As threats like deepfakes and AI chatbots grow, experts demand faster action to protect children online. Read the full analysis.
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