How Paul Dacre's Mail radicalised Britain's rightwing press
Paul Dacre's Daily Mail broke new ground in angry rightwing journalism; today his disciples lead the Telegraph, Times, and Sunday Times, driving a radicalised conservative press.
Category : Politics
Ukraine's 40-day campaign against Russia: What is it?
Ukraine's 40-day campaign, announced on 26 June, escalates strikes on Russian targets to compel an end to the war. Three weeks in, it has disrupted oil refineries, hit Moscow and St Petersburg, and shifted dynamics with the Trump administration.
Madrid tenants fight housing crisis with art
Tenants of Tribulete 7 in Madrid protest against an investment fund by turning their building into a stage, using art and community care as resistance.
Moroccan whistleblower exposes Pegasus spyware targeting
A former Moroccan intelligence agent reveals that the country's security services used Pegasus spyware since 2017 to target journalists, human rights defenders, French politicians, and Spanish cabinet ministers.
Country diary: Cornwall to Surrey in heatwave
A journey from Cornwall to Surrey during a heatwave reveals rolling downlands, straw-laden lorries, Stonehenge, and the lush Surrey Hills.
ANU student asked for death certificates for Gaza deaths
A royal commission heard an ANU student was asked to provide death certificates for relatives killed in Gaza to get an exam extension, deemed inappropriate by the university.
Liberals debate gender quotas as Taylor rejects proposal
Angus Taylor rejects gender quotas as Liberal discussion paper proposes ideas to engage women, multicultural communities, and young people; Anne Ruston urges urgency.
CBI chief warns Burnham against tax and spend speculation
CBI chief Rain Newton-Smith urges Andy Burnham to avoid tax speculation, focus on business costs like energy, and pursue public-private partnerships.
Andy Burnham must resist defence spending myths
Andy Beckett argues that the UK's defence budget is often exempt from scrutiny, and warns Andy Burnham against accepting military claims without question, as cuts to other services may follow.
Brazil vows to retaliate over US tariffs
Brazil will retaliate against US 25% tariffs on Brazilian products, calling them a political move by the Bolsonaro family to influence elections, Lula's office says.
Zelenskyy sacks defence minister Fedorov despite reforms
Ukraine's President Zelenskyy dismissed popular Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, who transformed the ministry and reduced corruption, amid a government reshuffle overshadowing PM Starmer's Kyiv visit.
Andy Burnham's Path from Cambridge 'Impostor' to PM
Andy Burnham's journey from a school hustings win to becoming UK PM, marked by consistency in communitarian beliefs and a winding political career.
Police release clothing images to identify alleged paedophile victims
Australian Federal Police release images of children's clothing found on devices of alleged child sex offender Hamish Tait, urging parents to come forward. Over 300 calls received in two days.
Preston and St Helens: Northern Powerhouses on the Rise
Preston and St Helens, once industrial heartbeats, are being revitalised through cultural and regeneration projects, celebrating their heritage and building new futures.
British teen stranded in Rome over passport rule
A 15-year-old dual national missed six weeks of school after being denied boarding to return to the UK due to a new Home Office rule requiring a British passport.
Nolan's Odyssey filmed in occupied Western Sahara, backlash
Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey used Moroccan-occupied Western Sahara as a film set, drawing criticism from Sahrawi artist Mohamed Sleiman Labat, who calls it a betrayal and an ethical violation.
Burnham Must Learn from Starmer’s Mistakes: Transform Economy
Jonathan Portes argues Andy Burnham must abandon excessive caution, embrace devolution, tax reform, closer EU ties, and open immigration to transform the UK economy.
Fleabag at 10: Did Waller-Bridge Usher in a Wave or Straitjacket?
Ten years on, Fleabag's legacy is mixed: it opened doors for female showrunners but also created a straitjacket of expectations as streamers tighten budgets.
Over 500 feared dead in two shipwrecks off Myanmar
The UN reports over 500 people, mostly Rohingya, feared dead after two boats capsized off Myanmar in late June and early July.
British Steel Nationalised to Save UK Supply
British Steel has been taken into public ownership after the government stepped in to prevent closure of its Scunthorpe steelworks, saving 4,000 jobs. Keir Starmer says it's in the national interest.
Minister slams Abbott's anti-immigration video
Assistant multicultural affairs minister Julian Hill condemns Tony Abbott's video declaring multiculturalism a failure, calling it 'disgusting' and 'demeaning'.
Argentina players display Falklands banner after World Cup win
Argentina players held a banner saying 'Las Malvinas son Argentinas' after their World Cup semi-final win over England, referencing the 1982 Falklands war. UK business secretary calls for Fifa investigation.
Why Trump wants to dismantle the ICC: Impunity for war crimes
The Trump administration's real goal in attacking the ICC is to secure impunity for war crimes, even those committed on the territory of ICC member states, argues Kenneth Roth.
National Survey for Wales: A Journey of Soul-Searching
Adrian Chiles shares his experience with the National Survey for Wales, which prompted deep reflection on life satisfaction, finances, and personal choices.
Reverse Reparations: Britain's New Right Demands Colonies Pay
Suella Braverman suggests former colonies pay reparations to Britain, sparking outrage. Nels Abbey dissects the topsy-turvy logic of the new right, where ethnic minorities champion extreme views and racism is laundered into mainstream politics.
Trump admin stalled $4.7bn Canada-US bridge opening
Democrats allege the Trump administration delayed the Gordie Howe International Bridge opening as a favor to billionaire donor Matthew Moroun, who owns the nearby Ambassador Bridge.
Trump admin replaces slavery exhibit at Washington home
The Trump administration replaced an exhibit on enslaved people at George Washington's Philadelphia home with panels sympathetic to enslavers, sparking accusations of whitewashing history.
Hegseth's Testosterone Plan: Gender-Affirming Care for Troops
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announces testosterone screening for troops aged 30+, raising questions about costs and women's inclusion, amid criticism of priorities.
How Europe's top farming lobby killed EU pesticide law
Leaked documents show Copa Cogeca used delay tactics and intense lobbying to gut EU pesticide cuts, protect glyphosate and weaken factory farm rules.
US Attacks Tanker in Iran Conflict; Tehran Releases US Citizen
The US fired on an oil tanker near Kharg Island as part of its blockade on Iranian ports, while Iran attacked sites in Bahrain and Kuwait. Tehran also released a US citizen.
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