NewsFeed ‘These are dark days for journalism.’ After winning an Emmy, Al Jazeera’s Josh Rushing dedicated the award to colleagues and journalists killed by Israel in an emotional speech. AJ Faultlines documentary on Kids Under Fire won ‘Outstanding War or Violence Conflict Coverage’ at the 2026 News Emmys. Published On 28 May 202628 … Read more
From tourist tax to digital ID: BBC correspondents on the key bills in the King’s Speech BBC Starmer warns against leadership contest in pleas to ministers and MPs BBC King’s speech might be the last word on Starmer as reluctant monarch does his duty | John Crace The Guardian ‘Bond markets on edge’ as King Charles sets out … Read more
In this episode of Centre Stage, our guest is journalist Karen Attiah. The Washington Post fired Attiah in September from her role as Global Opinions editor over one of her social media posts. It was written in the aftermath of the assassination of American right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk. Attiah, who’d been with The Washington Post … Read more
Live updates: Delegates walk out on Netanyahu speech at UN General Assembly CNN Trump administration live updates: Netanyahu addresses U.N. General Assembly; James Comey indicted, will face trial NBC News Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech prompts walkout at U.N. MSNBC News At U.N., amid jeers and cheers, Netanyahu says Israel ‘must finish the job’ in Gaza NPR UN delegates … Read more
Donald Trump’s UN speech made waves on wars, climate, and the economy. Jillian Wolf checks the facts behind the claims. Donald Trump’s UNGA speech has drawn headlines for his comments on ending wars, climate change, and the US economy, among other things. Jillian Wolf looks at the facts. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribeFollow us on … Read more
Why are US professors suing to challenge the Trump administration’s crackdown on pro-Palestine activism? Several groups of professors in the United States are suing the Trump administration over its policy of arresting, detaining, cancelling visas, and deporting students who participate in pro-Palestinian advocacy. The crackdown on free speech is creating a chilling effect across US … Read more
In a surprise shift from remorse to defiance, President Yoon Suk Yeol of South Korea on Thursday refused to step down and lashed out at those who sought to oust him over his short-lived decision to place his country under military rule. Mr. Yoon has faced mounting pressure from all sides after his decision on … Read more
We discuss how broadening the definition of anti-Semitism could impact activists and Jewish communities. While Israel’s war on Gaza continues, the United States Senate is expected to vote on the Antisemitism Awareness Act after it passed the House of Representatives this month with a large majority. Rights groups warn that the bill’s use of the … Read more
Marc Lamont Hill discusses student activism for Palestine with Columbia University student organiser Maryam Alwan. As Israel’s war on Gaza persists for over half a year, many university students in the United States have expressed solidarity with Palestinians. Students at Columbia University set up a Gaza solidarity encampment and have called on the University to … Read more
Bill targeting Chinese-owned app goes to the US Senate after passing the House in bipartisan vote. TikTok has slammed a bill that would ban the video-sharing app in the United States if it does not divest from its Chinese owner, accusing lawmakers of trampling on citizens’ right to free speech. “It is unfortunate that the … Read more