Why Trump Blamed a Plane Crash on D. E. I.

Trump has made a tragic plane crash incident into a political battle. Plus: OpenAI accuses DeepSeek of robbery; and Rory Stewart gets into a flame war with JD Vance. With Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani.

Trump Has Found a Way to Blame Minorities for the Washington DC Plane Crash

The embers were still burning at the crash that killed 67 people on Wednesday when the president took to the podium to name the culprit: affirmative action.

More Hostages Released by Hamas

Hamas and Israel have exchanged more hostages as part of the ceasefire agreement. Plus: Environmental campaigners have claimed a major victory in the Rosebank oilfield battle; and Donald Trump invokes Guantanamo Bay in his war on migrants. With Dalia Gebrial and Ash Sarkar.

Labour Backs Heathrow Expansion

Rachel Reeves has announced backing for a third runway at Heathrow in a bid to drive UK growth. Plus: RFK Junior gets grilled in his confirmation hearing; and Roman Abramovich may owe HMRC £1bn in unpaid tax.

The Police Know Nothing About Drill – and 7 Black Men Remain in Prison As a Result

Despite one overturned conviction, seven of the Manchester 10 remain in prison for a murder none of them committed. Ed Gillett reports on the dangerous consequences of police ignorance.

Trump Freezes Foreign Aid

Donald Trump has signed an executive order freezing nearly all US foreign aid. Plus: A review into Britain's counter-extremism policy sparks a row; and Chinese AI firm DeepSeek continues to ruffle market feathers. With Aaron Bastani and Michael Walker.

Labour Rewards Fire-And-Rehire Uni Boss With Plum Government Role

At-risk staff at Coventry University called John Latham’s appointment to the Department for Business and Trade a ‘kick in the teeth’.

Donald Trump’s First Week in Office

We take a look at Donald Trump's first week in office. Plus: we discuss whether global institutions should adopt an extreme wealth line. With Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani.

Shocking Details Emerge From Southport Killer’s Sentencing

Southport killer Axel Rudakubana has been jailed for a minimum of 52 years. Plus: Israel's assault on the West Bank continues to kill Palestinians; and new polling on Labour defections shows why voters are losing faith in Keir Starmer. With Dalia Gebrial and Mike Bankole.

We Asked Legal Experts: Is 2025 the Year Israel Faces Justice?

From the ICJ’s plausible genocide ruling to the ICC issuing arrest warrants, last year the wheels of justice began to move against Israel. Nadine Talaat asks legal experts whether 2025 could finally end its decades-long impunity.

How the Establishment Laundered Jean-Marie Le Pen’s Reputation

The death of French fascist leader Jean-Marie Le Pen was accompanied by cloying tributes from fascists, conservatives and liberals alike, writes Olly Haynes – quite a send-off for a man once described as the ‘devil’ of French politics.

News International to Pay Prince Harry Millions

A settlement has been made between News Group Newspapers and Prince Harry after a years-long legal battle over illegal intrusion into his private life. Plus: Musk takes aim at Wikipedia. With Michael Walker and NoJusticeMTG.

‘The Entire Human Rights System Is in Danger’: In Conversation With Francesca Albanese

The United Nations rapporteur has broken with institutional convention with her straight-talking manner and willingness to call out Israeli genocide, no matter the personal cost. Sebastian Shehadi sits down with Francesca Albanese.

UN Official Slams David Lammy’s Refusal to Call Gaza a Genocide

In an interview with Novara Media, the UN rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territories said the foreign secretary was 'wrong' to suggest it was premature to call Gaza a genocide. Sebastian Shehadi reports.

Why Trump Blamed a Plane Crash on D. E. I.

Trump has made a tragic plane crash incident into a political battle. Plus: OpenAI accuses DeepSeek of robbery; and Rory Stewart gets into a flame war with JD Vance. With Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani.

Trump Has Found a Way to Blame Minorities for the Washington DC Plane Crash

The embers were still burning at the crash that killed 67 people on Wednesday when the president took to the podium to name the culprit: affirmative action.

More Hostages Released by Hamas

Hamas and Israel have exchanged more hostages as part of the ceasefire agreement. Plus: Environmental campaigners have claimed a major victory in the Rosebank oilfield battle; and Donald Trump invokes Guantanamo Bay in his war on migrants. With Dalia Gebrial and Ash Sarkar.

Labour Backs Heathrow Expansion

Rachel Reeves has announced backing for a third runway at Heathrow in a bid to drive UK growth. Plus: RFK Junior gets grilled in his confirmation hearing; and Roman Abramovich may owe HMRC £1bn in unpaid tax.

The Police Know Nothing About Drill – and 7 Black Men Remain in Prison As a Result

Despite one overturned conviction, seven of the Manchester 10 remain in prison for a murder none of them committed. Ed Gillett reports on the dangerous consequences of police ignorance.

Trump Freezes Foreign Aid

Donald Trump has signed an executive order freezing nearly all US foreign aid. Plus: A review into Britain's counter-extremism policy sparks a row; and Chinese AI firm DeepSeek continues to ruffle market feathers. With Aaron Bastani and Michael Walker.

Labour Rewards Fire-And-Rehire Uni Boss With Plum Government Role

At-risk staff at Coventry University called John Latham’s appointment to the Department for Business and Trade a ‘kick in the teeth’.

Donald Trump’s First Week in Office

We take a look at Donald Trump's first week in office. Plus: we discuss whether global institutions should adopt an extreme wealth line. With Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani.

Shocking Details Emerge From Southport Killer’s Sentencing

Southport killer Axel Rudakubana has been jailed for a minimum of 52 years. Plus: Israel's assault on the West Bank continues to kill Palestinians; and new polling on Labour defections shows why voters are losing faith in Keir Starmer. With Dalia Gebrial and Mike Bankole.

We Asked Legal Experts: Is 2025 the Year Israel Faces Justice?

From the ICJ’s plausible genocide ruling to the ICC issuing arrest warrants, last year the wheels of justice began to move against Israel. Nadine Talaat asks legal experts whether 2025 could finally end its decades-long impunity.

How the Establishment Laundered Jean-Marie Le Pen’s Reputation

The death of French fascist leader Jean-Marie Le Pen was accompanied by cloying tributes from fascists, conservatives and liberals alike, writes Olly Haynes – quite a send-off for a man once described as the ‘devil’ of French politics.

News International to Pay Prince Harry Millions

A settlement has been made between News Group Newspapers and Prince Harry after a years-long legal battle over illegal intrusion into his private life. Plus: Musk takes aim at Wikipedia. With Michael Walker and NoJusticeMTG.

‘The Entire Human Rights System Is in Danger’: In Conversation With Francesca Albanese

The United Nations rapporteur has broken with institutional convention with her straight-talking manner and willingness to call out Israeli genocide, no matter the personal cost. Sebastian Shehadi sits down with Francesca Albanese.

UN Official Slams David Lammy’s Refusal to Call Gaza a Genocide

In an interview with Novara Media, the UN rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territories said the foreign secretary was 'wrong' to suggest it was premature to call Gaza a genocide. Sebastian Shehadi reports.