19 h. ago This BBC crisis is about more than one stupid error – to be saved, it must be reformed

Editorial: The state broadcaster has been struggling for years with its coverage of the most sensitive subjects, and bold changes must be made if it is to be rescued from its own worst instincts

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29 h. ago Sanctimonious GB News is in no place to lecture BBC on fairness

Editorial: It was a calamitous error of judgement for ‘Panorama’ to edit Donald Trump’s notorious January 6 speech – but, in a more rational world, the corporation’s top brass would not have to pay such a heavy price. The BBC is unique in the world and still worth defending

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42 h. ago Tim Davie and Deborah Turness were right to resign – to give the BBC a fighting chance

Editorial: It was a calamitous error of judgement for ‘Panorama’ to edit Donald Trump’s notorious January 6 speech – but, in a more rational world, the corporation’s top brass would not have to pay such a heavy price. The BBC is unique in the world and still worth defending

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46 h. ago Voices: ‘The BBC must get back to basics’: Readers debate the broadcaster’s future after Trump Panorama controversy

Tim Davie’s dramatic resignation over the Panorama controversy has sparked intense debate among our community about whether the BBC can use this crisis to rebuild trust and integrity – or if it marks the start of a deeper decline

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49 h. ago Nigel Farage warns BBC licence fee 'cannot survive' and broadcaster might have 'no future' as he says Trump is 'enraged' about speech

Nigel Farage complained that the corporation has been 'institutionally biased for decades' as he responded to the dramatic resignations of the Director General and head of news.

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49 h. ago Resilience of Europe’s populist right carries warning for US Democrats

As Democrats bask in electoral success the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland and Hungary offer a cautionary taleIn the afterglow of electoral triumph, hope springs renewed for Democrats confined to the frustrating impotence of political opposition.Boosted by last week’s electoral wins in New York City, Virginia, New Jersey and elsewhere, as well as California’s affirmation of Proposition 50 allowing for congressional redistricting, party members suddenly feel able to dream that future elections may herald an escape route from the Donald Trump era. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Trump reportedly wants new NFL stadium in Washington named after him

Trump wants name on Commanders home, per ESPNWhite House source says move ‘will probably happen’$3.7bn, 65,000-seat stadium expected to open in 2030Donald Trump wants the Washington Commanders to put his name on their future stadium, ESPN reported on Saturday.A “senior White House source” told ESPN that the commander-in-chief has expressed his wishes to the NFL team’s ownership group, led by Josh Harris. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Mamdani shreds Cuomo and Trump in impassioned ‘mandate for change’ victory speech after historic NYC mayor’s win

Democrats count major victories in first elections under Trump’s presidency as the party reckons with its future

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7 d. ago Zohran Mamdani defeats Andrew Cuomo for New York mayor as Democrats count victories in major tests against Trump

Historic victory delivers profound message to Democratic Party as it reckons with a future under Trump

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7 d. ago College appeals ruling blocking Miami land transfer for Trump presidential library

The board of a South Florida college is appealing a judge’s ruling temporarily blocking officials from giving away a parcel of prime Miami real estate so it can be used for President Donald Trump’s future presidential library

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2 w. ago Dear Donald Trump, here’s how you can win that Nobel peace prize | Mehdi Hasan

Make Israel release Marwan Barghouti, the ‘Palestinian Mandela’. The future of peace in the region depends on itDear Donald Trump,You still want that Nobel peace prize, right? You believe you deserve it, don’t you? Even as you send the world’s biggest warship towards Venezuela, promise to just “kill people that are bringing drugs into our country they’re going to be, like dead”, and threaten further national guard invasions of Democratic-run cities here in the United States.Mehdi Hasan is a broadcaster, author and a former host on MSNBC. He is also a Guardian US columnist and the editor-in-chief of Zeteo Continue reading...

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2 w. ago New York final mayoral debate: Mamdani, Cuomo and Sliwa to spar again before early voting – live updates

The two-hour debate – which is likely to focus on public safety, cost of living, housing and Trump – kicks off at 7 pm ETThe debate is slated from 7 – 9 p.m. ET (plus pre- and post-debate analysis). Wondering where to catch the debate broadcast or stream it? You have several options:The debate will air and stream live on Spectrum NY1. It will also be available on YouTube for both English- and Spanish-speaking viewers.Co-host WNYC will also broadcast the debate at 93.9 FM and stream it live. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Trump’s ‘election integrity’ chief claimed president has future powers to declare voting emergency

Heather Honey’s statements follow president’s aggressive effort to radically reshape elections before 2026

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3 w. ago 5 bombshells from Trump and Zelenskyy's 'shouting match' meeting as US leader throws maps

Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy met ahead of Trump's meeting with Putin this week in Budapest, with the future of the war between Russia and Ukraine on the line

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3 w. ago Trump downplays hopes he will supply Ukraine with US missiles after meeting with Zelenskyy

Trump said US may need Tomahawk missiles for a future conflict after surprise phone call with Putin earlier in dayEurope live – latest updatesDonald Trump has played down hopes that he will supply Ukraine with Tomahawk cruise missiles, saying during a White House meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskyy that the US may need them for a future conflict.Responding to a question on whether the US would send the cruise missiles requested by Ukraine, Trump said: “We need Tomahawks and we need a lot of other things that we’ve been sending over the last four years to Ukraine. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago European and Asian shares slide as Wall Street ‘fear index’ spikes

US stock futures recover after Donald Trump appears to suggest that heightened tariffs on Chinese imports may not last

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4 w. ago Tony Blair back on the big stage... but for how long? Former prime minister beams beside Trump

Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair appeared in high spirits after the US President named him as a potential member of his 'Board of Peace' to oversee the Gaza territory.

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4 w. ago Tony Blair back on the big stage... but for how long?  Former prime minister beams beside Trump

Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair appeared in high spirits after the US President named him as a potential member of his 'Board of Peace' to oversee the Gaza territory.

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last month European stocks and US futures rise as Trump takes softer tone on China

US president strikes more conciliatory tone after threatening Beijing with 100% tariffs

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