Politics

The BBC could be our best weapon against Trump, Musk and fake news. Here’s how that could work

A dynamic new strategy would allow the BBC to redefine what trusted news means, as it is still valued highly in this age of anxiety

UN Rapporteur Albanese Faces Uphill Battle with First Amendment Case

An Italian expert credentialed by the United Nations and living in Tunisia is at the center of a highly unusual First Amendment lawsuit, despite not being a citizen and the speech in question taking place overseas.

James Harden did nothing wrong

Cleveland Cavaliers star and former NBA MVP James Harden was arrested in Houston, Texas, over the weekend on a misdemeanor charge of unlawfully carrying a firearm. According to court records, the point guard was arrested and charged after police found a pistol sitting in clear view in his vehicle.

Terrifying words: I’m here from the government to help your family

In his May 13 essay, Delano Squires asserts that “The family is the foundation of civilization, and marriage — the union of one man and one woman — is its cornerstone. It is the seedbed of self-government.”

US-Iran talks abruptly called off after Israel and Hezbollah trade deadly attacks

JD Vance’s staff were at an airbase ready to fly to summit in Obbürgen before trip was suddenly cancelled

Iran Deal Looks Like a Debacle

Quoting oneself usually smacks of self-aggrandizement. But I’ll make an exception to hold myself accountable. I wrote on March 31 that “it would be a debacle to pretend that ending the war much as it stands would be anything other than a failure.” President Donald Trump’s ceasefire is murky, so one can’t be certain, but the conflict seems to be ending where it stood back then and looks like a failure.

How much will Trump let Iran exploit American weakness?

The memorandum of understanding that the Trump administration has signed with the remaining leadership of the Islamic Republic of Iran has nothing to do with nuclear weapons, ballistic missiles, or state-sponsored terrorism. It has everything to do with the fact that the United States failed in its military objective to control the Strait of Hormuz, giving Iran a chokehold on the global economy.

Progressives get nasty to fight Trump

Normally, it wouldn’t be worth discussing, and it was probably a mistake to engage with or pay any attention to such postings in the first place. It’s exactly what the ragebaiter wants. But the responses to the conservative protests were notable: lamenting “political correctness,” calling critics “snowflakes,” decrying “virtue signaling,” posting the famous meme of the screaming woman protesting President Donald Trump’s first inauguration, even quoting the old Ben Shapiro line, “Facts don’t care about your feelings.”

U.S. opens tariff probe targeting Germany’s drug pricing policies

U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said Germany's proposal to reduce spending on medicines was "a serious step backwards."

Russia threatens escalation after Ukraine hits Moscow with largest-ever drone attack

Russia has pledged to carry out frequent and "massive group strikes" against Ukraine shortly after Kyiv launched a barrage of drones on Moscow.

I saw all Reform’s weaknesses on display in Makerfield – Farage should be worried

From a hopeless candidate to botched strategy, this latest byelection defeat is telling. But for Labour, there is still a long and arduous journey ahead

Labour’s Andy Burnham’s special election win could spell doom for Starmer as prime minister

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham won a special election in the United Kingdom on Thursday. The Labour Party candidate defeated Rob Kenyon of the Reform U.K. party to return to Parliament in the seat for Makerfield, a small area in Greater Manchester county in northwest England. He received 24,927 votes to Kenyon’s 15,696, earning 54.8% of all votes.