41 m. ago Why America needs a new antiwar movement – and how it can win | Jeremy Varon

Demonstrations against the Iraq war proved protest works. Now we must halt destruction before it more powerfully startsIn spring 2004, Gen Anthony Zinni uttered about Iraq the dreaded words in US politics: “I spent two years in Vietnam, and I’ve seen this movie before.” A year after George W Bush’s declaration of “mission accomplished” – when the war had hit its peak popularity at 74% – the invasion had descended into quagmire, marked by a raging insurgency, the Abu Ghraib torture scandal and US casualties nearing 1,000. For the first time, a majority of Americans judged the war a “mistake”. In this, they echoed what millions of Americans, predicting fiasco, had been saying since before its start.By the summer of 2005, with Iraq exploding in civil war, public support further eroded. Vietnam comparisons abounded. Running against the war, Democrats had blowout wins in the 2006 midterms. The new Congress empaneled the bipartisan Iraq study group, which concluded that the war had to end...

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47 h. ago At the root of all our problems stands one travesty: politicians’ surrender to the super

There are many excuses for failing to tax the ultra-wealthy. The truth is that governments don’t tackle the problem because they don’t want toThere is one political problem from which all others follow. It is the major cause of Donald Trump, of Nigel Farage, of the shocking weakness of their opponents, of the polarisation tearing societies apart, of the devastation of the living world. It is simply stated: the extreme wealth of a small number of people.It can also be quantified. The World Inequality Report (WIR) 2026 shows that about 56,000 people – 0.001% of the global population – corral three times more wealth than the poorest half of humanity. They afflict almost every country. In the UK, for example, 50 families hold more wealth than 50% of the population combined.George Monbiot is a Guardian columnist Continue reading...

Politics

49 h. ago Amazon 40p teeth whitening strips bought more than 7,000 times in the past month

The dentist-approved teeth whitening strips have shoppers praising natural-looking results and no sensitivity

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49 h. ago How much is your council tax going up? Thousands more Londoners face bills over £2,000 for first time

Average households in half of London boroughs are expected to see hikes of over £100

Economics

68 h. ago Britain's 'biggest fare dodger' admits riding for free 112 times and not paying for more than £18,000 of train tickets

Charles Brohiri, 29, freeloaded from train company Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) for almost two years, riding on railways across the south and east of England without paying his way.

Economics

2 d. ago Brits who pass driving test before 21 earn £10,000 a year more than non

ADULTS who pass their driving test before turning 21 earn £10,000 more a year on average than non-drivers, research has found. A study of 2,000 UK adults over 18, including part-time and full-time workers, found non-drivers earn just under £21,000 a year on average, compared with almost £32,000 for those who passed their test before...

Economics

4 d. ago Prehistoric shell trumpets used as walkie talkies play a tune for the first time in 6,000 YEARS after scientists discovered they were used to communicate long distances

Your iPhone's battery life might be impressive, but it's nothing compared to the longevity of these ancient 'walkie-talkies'.

Politics

5 d. ago Driving instructor urges motorists to avoid common hazard that could cost you £320

According to the RAC, pothole-related repairs cost drivers an average of £320 each time - with some paying more than £1,000 to fix damage caused to tyres, suspension, and steering

Economics

5 d. ago I tried SmilePro teeth whitening kit and couldn’t believe the results after one week

My smile has never looked better: here’s what happened in just one week.

Events

7 d. ago Ally Pally legend to miss £80,000 Darts World Cup for first time after losing his Tour card

SIMON WHITLOCK will miss this year's World Cup of Darts after losing his Tour card. The Wizard, 56, has featured in all 16 editions of the World Cup and even helped Australia win it in 2022. Whitlock triumphed alongside Damon Heta four years ago, but this year The Heat will have a new partner as...

Economics

7 d. ago Amazon's under £20 wellies shoppers say are great for 'standing up to Scottish rain'

The wellies have undergone rigorous testing, having passed a water penetration test over 15,000 times

Economics

8 d. ago Amazon shoppers 'really impressed' with £1.43 a go home teeth whitening solution

HeySmile Teeth Whitening Strips are available on Amazon for £19.99 and have been scientifically shown to improve tooth colour by up to 10 shades in just six uses

Economics

9 d. ago Shoppers 'noticed teeth getting whiter' days after using 'simple at home solution' under £20

The HeySmile Teeth Whitening Strips are available on Amazon have been scientifically shown to improve tooth colour by up to 10 shades in just six applications

Economics

1 week ago 14 best whitening toothpastes for brighter teeth and fresher breath, tried and tested

I’ve tried and tested the best whitening toothpastes, for pearlier whites

Events

1 week ago 'Amazing' teeth whitening strips scientifically shown to enhance colour by 10 shades

'Really happy with these strips. Easy to use, no sensitivity at all, and I noticed my teeth getting whiter after just a few applications.'

Events

1 week ago Many schools don’t think students can read full novels any more. That’s a tragedy | Margaret Sullivan

Increasingly, teens are given only parts of books, and they often read not in print but on school-issued laptopsReading fiction has been such a joy for me that my heart broke a little to learn recently that many schools no longer assign full books to high school students.Rather, teens are given excerpts of books, and they often read them not in print but on school-issued laptops, according to a survey of 2,000 teachers, students and parents by the New York Times.Margaret Sullivan is a Guardian US columnist writing on media, politics and culture Continue reading...

Culture

1 week ago ICE is using Border Patrol mobile facial recognition technology to speed up arrests

The tool has been used more than 100,000 times so far, according to a new report

Events

1 week ago London copper prices hit a fresh record, touching $13,000 for the first time

London copper prices hit a fresh record, touching $13,000 for the first time  investingLive

Economics

1 week ago Mickey Rourke launches fundraiser to pay $60,000 in rent after threat of eviction

The 73-year-old Oscar-nominated actor was issued with an eviction notice in DecemberMickey Rourke has turned to fundraising to pay the US$59,100 (£44,000, A$89,000) he allegedly owes in rent, after being sued by his landlord and facing eviction from his Los Angeles home.The 73-year-old actor, who was nominated for an Academy Award and won a Golden Globe for his performance in the 2008 drama The Wrestler, has approved a GoFundMe page launched by Liya-Joelle Jones, a friend and member of Rourke’s management team. At time of writing, the fundraiser had raised US$33,000 of its US$100,000 goal. Continue reading...

Economics

2 w. ago Scots prisoners delivered late to court more than 10,000 times in just 10 months

Prisoner transfer company GEOAmey has a £238million contract and has already been fined about £4million over performance issues.

Events