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Israel’s genocidal national security minister has called for security forces to kill between 30 and 40 Palestinians every night. Itamar Ben-Gvir made the comments during an episode of a new podcast called October 8, which is hosted by former Israeli soldier Rom Braslavski, who was held captive by Hamas. “I think targeted killings should be […]
As pressure mounts on the PM over the future of North Sea oil, we speak to Dale Vince, founder of the world’s first green energy company, about why he’s had a change of heart over drilling. Plus: Good news as ULEZ proves its worth in the lungs of the capital’s children and the jury returns […]
Executive pay across the US hit its highest-ever levels in 2025, with CEOs earning 312 times more than the median worker, according to a new report by the country’s largest federation of unions. The record-breaking figure from the AFL-CIO’s annual Paywatch report, comes as workers’ share of the national income fell to its lowest level […]
Professor Jason Arday’s life was precious and important. It ended prematurely following a callous, industrial-scale media witch hunt. For all the talk of the facts, many facts about his life have come to light since his passing. That he was widely regarded as a gentle man, a mentor to a number of young scholars and […]
Tens of thousands have attended a Trafalgar Square vigil to pay tribute to the late Professor Jason Arday. Plus: Reform proposes a £50bn welfare cut. With NoJusticeMTG & Banseka Kayembe.
Ash has had life-changing experience for only £38. Has she found the key to escaping her fight-or-flight response? And what’s the best way to process anxiety? Plus: how to respond when your partner’s porn habit makes you feel weird. Get tickets for Ash at the Southbank Centre on 26 September. Get tickets for Heated: Carnival […]
Professor Jason Arday has been found dead at his home, following intense scrutiny of his personal life and academic career by the media. This episode contains discussions of suicide. If you are affected by any of the issues raised, don’t hesitate to reach out to Samaritans: https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan With Michael Walker & Barry Malone.
Brian Eno, Massive Attack and Primal Scream frontman Bobby Gillespie are among 211 artists calling on prime minister Andy Burnham to block plans for new oil drilling in the North Sea. The letter, also signed by David Gray, Bicep, The Cure’s Robert Smith and Hot Chip’s Alexis Taylor, argues the Rosebank oilfield off the coast […]
On Friday 14 August 2026, Jason Arday was found dead at his home in south London. For three weeks, he had been at the centre of a campaign of public shaming that had turned every aspect of his life upside down. He is survived by his two children. The sequence of events is important. Not […]
The genocide of Palestinians, carried out by the Israeli army with backing from the US and the British state, has lead to an almighty breakdown in public trust in the West. Now more than ever, citizens are turning away from establishment media sources in search of journalism that more closely resembles the world as we […]
