
Here is the news from the US: Woke 1.0 is over. But what did progressives do wrong? | Nesrine Malik
A movement with safety, dignity and equality at its heart may now be blamed for the rightwing backlash.
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A movement with safety, dignity and equality at its heart may now be blamed for the rightwing backlash.

An opinion piece argues that the world is suffering from the chaos of Trump's wars, leading to new tariffs, rising gas prices, thousands of deaths, and widespread insecurity, all at the whim of a capricious leader.

President Trump arrived at the G7 summit in France, announcing an electronic Memorandum of Understanding with Iran and touting it as a peace deal. The agreement reportedly includes a 60-day toll-free period for the Strait of Hormuz, though its long-term clarity and international reception remain uncertain.

An opinion piece argues that artificial intelligence, with its inherent lack of meaning and humanity, is particularly suited to the current political climate, raising concerns about society's reliance on machines over human connection.

An opinion piece argues that a recent US visit by a king marks the symbolic end of an old era, highlighting irreconcilable crises in both nations that threaten democracy and stability.

The United States seized an Iranian cargo ship, which Iran claims violates a ceasefire agreement and has led to Tehran refusing new negotiations with Washington. The incident has heightened tensions and put a fragile ceasefire at risk.

A commentary argues that the Iran war is being flattened into a 'video game war' through AI, memes, and simplistic narratives, reducing the complex conflict to a mere 'dopamine hit'.

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The US far-right has weaponized the Arabic phrase 'inshallah' against Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed, highlighting a broader trend of anti-Muslim sentiment in American politics. This incident also reflects Israel's waning political influence in the United States, as revealed by recent Democratic primaries.

A report critically examines The Spectator's coverage of Muslims, suggesting that Britain's oldest political magazine has become a strong proponent of Islamophobia.

An opinion piece argues that the Iran war has reached a tragic new phase where fear, killing, and upheaval have become normalized, with people adjusting to terror as part of daily life.

Nesrine Malik argues that the normalization of Reform's ideas has transformed concerns about immigration into policing the existence of ethnic minorities within communities.

Columnist Nesrine Malik has voiced strong criticism of the British Prime Minister, describing his approach as 'zombie politics' and questioning his competence.

Američki predsjednik Donald Trump izdao je novi ultimatum Iranu za otvaranje Hormuškog moreuza, a ono što je zanimljivo i ovaj se razlikuje od svih prethodnih ultimatuma koje je američki predsjednik…

In the Middle East, the occupation is the original sin. And those who banked on this US-backed ‘stability’ now find it giving way beneath them A war spiralling in the Middle East.

Articles discuss Keir Starmer's proposed reset with the EU, his potential G20 agenda, and broader critiques of Labour's 'minimalism' and specific policies like special needs education.

An opinion piece argues that while a prime minister's digital presence is important, real change requires bold policies, citing examples like Zohran Mamdani and Andy Burnham.

A US Congressman has called for a criminal investigation into Israeli settlers and soldiers following an incident where he was reportedly detained. This comes amidst ongoing criticism of Israeli actions and concerns about human rights in the region.

Nesrine Malik argues that leaders must stand firm and fight back against the exploitation of murder to spread lies about race and privilege, particularly in the wake of the Henry Nowak rioting, urging a push against toxicity and untruths.

Israel's ruling coalition has submitted a bill to dissolve the Knesset, with a vote expected next week, paving the way for early elections. This move has garnered reactions from both government and opposition figures.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing a parliamentary vote on whether to launch a formal inquiry into his conduct concerning the Mandelson affair. The proposed probe is linked to allegations of misleading parliament and potential connections to the Epstein scandal.

US President Donald Trump has reiterated his desire to 'take the oil in Iran,' specifically mentioning the possibility of US forces seizing Kharg Island, a crucial hub for Iranian oil exports, a sentiment widely reported across various media outlets.

US says its firepower will ‘surge dramatically’ and IDF warns of ‘surprises ahead’, as Iran launches retaliatory strikes Middle East crisis – live updates Israel and the US have bombarded Iran and…