UK Politics
— Former Home Secretary Suella Braverman has thrown her support behind Donald Trump’s presidency, citing global stability and peace as her reasons. An endorsement coming at a pivotal moment in her own turbulent political career in the UK.
2024 US Presidential Election
— Donald Trump’s pick of Ohio Senator J.D. Vance as running mate could shift US focus from Europe to China, sparking European fears of diminished American support. Vance’s stance might weaken transatlantic security ties.
UK Immigration Policy
— Labour’s new migration policy focuses on border security and reducing asylum claims by targeting criminal gangs. They have scrapped the Tories’ Rwanda plan, aiming to deter migration with international aid and tougher enforcement, yet face criticism for potentially dehumanising asylum seekers.
Disinformation
— Canada faces challenges in countering foreign disinformation, particularly from Russia. Efforts include blocking Russian media and improving internal resilience, but inconsistent policies and potential backfires complicate the issue.
2024 US Presidential Election
— Joe Biden’s decision not to seek a second term means there will be no rematch with Donald Trump in the 2024 election, significantly reshaping the presidential race.
Microsoft-CrowdStrike Outage 2024
— The recent global IT outage disrupted airlines, banks, and retailers, revealing our vulnerability to technological failures and geopolitical dependencies. This incident highlights the urgent need for improved cybersecurity strategies and resilient IT management to withstand large-scale disruptions.
Health
— The new generation of artificial sweeteners was meant to be less harmful than the previous generation. A new study suggests they might be just as harmful.
COMMENT
— The Republican National Convention has signalled the Republican Party’s departure from committing to peaceful power transfer between presidents. It embraces the myths of the 2020 election being “stolen,” vows vengeance, and might soon deny ever losing any elections.
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)
— Over 800 million people face hunger, and 2 billion lack food access despite sufficient global production. This imbalance stems from market concentration, where a few big firms dominate, prioritising profit over sustainability.
Donald Trump
— The attempted assassination of Donald Trump raises questions about his mental health impact and trauma management, especially considering his potential re-election. These events highlight the need for societal support and better trauma care.
Environment
— Climate policy differences between Labour and Conservative MPs reveal Labour’s pro-climate stance. The new Labour government swiftly removed windfarm restrictions. However, Labour faces challenges in implementing its climate plans, including opposition from rural MPs and unions.
United States
— Political assassinations in the U.S. are disturbingly common. Trump’s recent narrow escape in Pennsylvania highlights the dangers candidates face. This history includes four assassinated presidents and numerous attempts on others.
2024 US Presidential Election
— A scholar of political assassinations says the US just narrowly avoided plunging into wholesale violence and potential civil war when Donald Trump survived an assassination attempt.
2024 US Presidential Election
— Donald Trump’s raised fist after Saturday’s assassination attempt was a gesture of defiance. This gesture, which happens to be his favourite, has been used historically by fascists, socialists, communists, Black Power advocates, and sportspeople.
2024 General Election
— The 2024 UK election campaign was heavily focused on polls, revealing a mix of accurate and inaccurate predictions. While Labour’s lead was often overestimated, varying accuracy among pollsters highlighted challenges in achieving representative samples.
2024 General Election
— The General Election highlighted a stark age divide: young voters rejected the Conservatives, favouring Labour, Greens, and the Liberal Democrats. Turnout among young people, especially from poorer backgrounds, was also significantly lower, indicating rising political disengagement.
Microsoft-CrowdStrike Outage 2024
— The recent global IT outage disrupted airlines, banks, and retailers, revealing our vulnerability to technological failures and geopolitical dependencies. This incident highlights the urgent need for improved cybersecurity strategies and resilient IT management to withstand large-scale disruptions.
Front Pages
— Your daily roundup of the front pages of the main newspapers and magazines today in the UK.
Health
— The new generation of artificial sweeteners was meant to be less harmful than the previous generation. A new study suggests they might be just as harmful.
Front Pages
— Your daily roundup of the front pages of the main newspapers and magazines today in the UK... and beyond.
Front Pages
— Your daily roundup of the front pages of the main newspapers and magazines today in the UK.
COMMENT
— The Republican National Convention has signalled the Republican Party’s departure from committing to peaceful power transfer between presidents. It embraces the myths of the 2020 election being “stolen,” vows vengeance, and might soon deny ever losing any elections.
Front Pages
— Your daily roundup of the front pages of the main newspapers and magazines today in the UK.
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)
— Over 800 million people face hunger, and 2 billion lack food access despite sufficient global production. This imbalance stems from market concentration, where a few big firms dominate, prioritising profit over sustainability.
OPINION
— A failed assassination attempt on ex-President Trump highlights the dangers of political violence and the critical need for democratic processes. This incident may temporarily boost Trump’s sympathy, impacting voter perceptions.
Post Brexit Opinion Polls
— The state of voting intentions in a potential second EU referendum. Post-Brexit polls still indicate an average of 56% support for rejoining the EU. Public opinion remains stable and predominantly in favour of rejoining the European Union.
Front Pages
— Your daily roundup of the front pages of the main newspapers and magazines today in the UK... and beyond.
Donald Trump
— The attempted assassination of Donald Trump raises questions about his mental health impact and trauma management, especially considering his potential re-election. These events highlight the need for societal support and better trauma care.
Front Pages
— Your daily roundup of the front pages of the main newspapers and magazines today in the UK... and beyond.
Environment
— Climate policy differences between Labour and Conservative MPs reveal Labour’s pro-climate stance. The new Labour government swiftly removed windfarm restrictions. However, Labour faces challenges in implementing its climate plans, including opposition from rural MPs and unions.
Front Pages
— Your daily roundup of the front pages of the main newspapers and magazines today in the UK... and beyond.
United States
— Political assassinations in the U.S. are disturbingly common. Trump’s recent narrow escape in Pennsylvania highlights the dangers candidates face. This history includes four assassinated presidents and numerous attempts on others.
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