Clooney Criticises Networks Over Trump Lawsuit Payouts
George Clooney condemns ABC and CBS for settling Donald Trump's defamation suits, warning of a 'MAGA-friendly' shift in news. Read his blunt assessment of US media.
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Clooney Criticises Networks Over Trump Defamation Settlements
George Clooney has criticised ABC and CBS for settling defamation suits with Donald Trump, arguing they should have fought. He also warned of a 'MAGA-friendly' shift at CBS News. Read the full story.
Clooney: CBS and ABC should have told Trump 'go f*** yourself'
George Clooney criticises CBS and ABC for settling Donald Trump's defamation lawsuits, warning it damages the free press. He also attacks CBS News chief Bari Weiss.
Call the Midwife star warns of threat to feminism
Actress Helen George fears rising nationalism and figures like Nigel Farage and Andrew Tate pose the biggest-ever threat to women's rights in the UK. Read her stark warning.
Call the Midwife star warns of Handmaid's Tale future
Actress Helen George fears rising nationalism and figures like Nigel Farage threaten women's rights in Britain. She warns of a dangerous anti-feminist mood.
DHS Seeks Emergency Demolition of 13 Historic Buildings
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem demands the urgent demolition of 13 historic structures on the DHS campus, citing security risks. Preservation groups strongly object to the plan.
Labour urged to raise age of criminal responsibility
The Labour government is under mounting pressure to increase the UK's age of criminal responsibility, one of the lowest in Europe. Experts warn the current system fails vulnerable children. Read the full analysis.
Labour urged to raise age of criminal responsibility
A major report demands Labour raises the age of criminal responsibility from 10 to 14, arguing the current law harms vulnerable children. Read the full findings.
MBE for mother campaigning for 'Jools' Law' after son's death
Ellen Roome fought back tears on BBC Breakfast after receiving an MBE for her work on children's online safety, following the death of her 14-year-old son. She campaigns for 'Jools' Law' to give bereaved parents access to social media data.
Helen George warns of 'terrifying' threat to women's rights
Call the Midwife star Helen George says the rise of Nigel Farage and Andrew Tate is fostering an 'anti-feminist mood' that risks a Handmaid's Tale future for the UK.
Cancel Culture Escalates in 2025, Targeting All Levels of Society
The 'canceling instinct' reached unprecedented levels in 2025, targeting individuals, ideologies, and government programs. Explore the key figures and events that defined this turbulent year.
NY Times Feature Mourns Convicted Cop Killer
Nikole Hannah-Jones's tribute to Assata Shakur in The New York Times sparks fury for omitting the murdered trooper. Read the full story on the controversial piece.
Ghosting vs Last-Minute Cancellation: Party Etiquette
As New Year's Eve approaches, a writer argues that declining a party invitation on the day is the ultimate faux pas. Discover why silence might be the most polite RSVP of all.
UK's banned baby names and the strict rules explained
Discover the surprising UK rules on baby names, including what's banned and how to change a name if you regret your choice. Essential reading for new parents.
Declassified files show 2004 talks on terror laws for paramilitary flags
Declassified files reveal a 2004 Stormont meeting discussed using the Terrorism Act 2000 to tackle paramilitary flags and murals. A senior PSNI officer argued courts could develop 'comprehensive caselaw'. Read the full story.
2002 Belfast riot phone networks failed when mobiles off
Declassified files reveal a 2002 initiative to calm Belfast interface violence via shared phone networks was hindered when participants turned off mobiles during riots. Read the full story.
Adams warned Asbos could cause sectarian policing in 2004
Declassified 2004 letter reveals Sinn Fein's Gerry Adams warned anti-social behaviour orders would lead to one community policing another in Northern Ireland. Read the full analysis.
Judges warned Irish language in courts could harm justice
Declassified files reveal judges and police warned in 2004 that using Irish in Northern Ireland courts could cause costly delays and undermine public confidence in justice. Read the full report.
Abd el-Fattah Case Fuels UK National Identity Debate
The controversy over activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah's UK passport reveals a deepening divide on what it means to be British. New polling shows a significant shift in public attitudes.
Rising Belief Britishness is About Birth, Not Values
A new IPPR report reveals a sharp rise in Britons linking nationality to birthplace. The Alaa Abd el-Fattah citizenship row highlights a shifting political debate on identity. Explore the implications.
Guardian's independence praised as US media falters
Amid billionaire ownership and Trump-era pressure, a Guardian columnist credits reader funding for preserving editorial integrity and fearless journalism in the US.
Guardian's independence praised amid US media pressure
A Guardian US columnist reveals how reader funding protects editorial integrity as billionaire owners and Trump's administration pressure other major outlets. Support independent journalism.
UK Government Defends Alaa Abd el-Fattah Release
Downing Street defends its campaign to free British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah, who apologised for 'abhorrent' decade-old tweets. MPs reject calls to strip his UK citizenship.
Freed Activist Faces Backlash Over Past Tweets
British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah apologises for 'shocking' historic social media posts calling for violence, sparking political calls for his citizenship to be revoked. Read the full story.
Palestine Action hunger strikers' health worsens
Four activists continue a 56-day hunger strike. Campaigners report one has lost the ability to speak. Read the latest updates on their condition and demands.
Xinjiang Threatens Detention for Banned Uyghur Songs
Exclusive: Authorities in China's Xinjiang warn residents face prison for downloading or sharing Uyghur-language music deemed 'problematic'. Read the full investigation.
Xinjiang Authorities Ban Uyghur Songs, Threaten Detention
Exclusive AP report details China's crackdown on Uyghur music in Xinjiang, with residents facing detention for listening or sharing songs. Read the full investigation.
Xinjiang Authorities Threaten Detention Over Uyghur Songs
A leaked recording exposes Chinese authorities threatening detention for downloading or listening to Uyghur-language songs. Explore the AP's findings on the ongoing crackdown in Xinjiang.
British-Egyptian Activist Apologises for Historic Tweets
Alaa Abd El-Fattah, the British-Egyptian activist freed from Egypt, issues an unequivocal apology for historic tweets calling for violence. The government condemns the 'abhorrent' posts as a political row erupts.
Pub staff snub gender-critical campaigners after court win
JD Wetherspoon staff in Edinburgh refused to serve gender-critical campaigners celebrating a landmark Supreme Court ruling on the definition of 'woman'. Founder Sir Tim Martin called it an 'initial hiccup'.
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