Earlier this year, the city was hit by its longest power cut since the second world war. But were those responsible eco-terrorists, agents of the far-right, or even Russian proxies?Sebastian Brandt, chief technician of the...
Read MorePolice say 11 arrested ‘for a variety of offences’ as far-right and pro-Palestine marches take place in LondonCommenting on today’s policing operation in London, the Met Police said they had made two arrests near Euston...
Read MorePolice will be monitoring both Tommy Robinson’s ‘Unite the Kingdom’ march and also the annual ‘Nakba day’ pro-Palestine marchThe Metropolitan police is preparing for what it described as potentially “one of the busiest days for...
Read MoreIn the 1980s, she had to show her work in a corridor by the ICA’s toilet. Now she’s representing Britain at the ‘art Olympics’. So is the artist feeling a bit establishment? Quite the reverseThe Venice Biennale opening is just...
Read MoreA once robust American anti-war movement is significantly weaker than it was in its heyday. The immensely unpopular war on Iran offers a real opportunity to rebuild itIn 1964, President Lyndon Johnson asked Congress for...
Read MoreTogether Alliance march begins in central London at midday; a separate event organised by the Palestine Coalition is also taking placeThe Metropolitan police have said there will be a “significant policing presence” in...
Read MoreDissident human rights campaigner has apologised after calling for violence against Zionists and police in 2010-2012The human rights campaigner Alaa Abd el-Fattah’s past social media posts have led to a widespread backlash since...
Read MoreDissident was released by Egypt after campaign by successive UK governments but offensive posts have surfacedThe decision by successive UK governments to campaign for the release and return of British-Egyptian democracy activist...
Read MoreFrom the Indigenous doctor balancing traditional and western medicine to a father risking death to provide for his family in Gaza, these are some of the people whose determination and bravery stood outIn 2012, Adana Omágua...
Read MoreMarissa Bode is the first disabled actor to play Nessarose, a key character in the stage turned film franchise – but has had to respond to online abuseDisabled actor Marissa Bode, who plays the prominent role of Nessarose Thropp...
Read MoreLaw aimed at tackling harassment will criminalise protests outside homes of MPs in England and Wales amid rise in complaintsActivists could be jailed for up to six months for protesting outside MPs’ homes in England and Wales...
Read MoreThe global icon of women’s education is ready to tell the full story of her turbulent recent life, from arguing with her parents to being ghosted by the statesmen who were once desperate to be seen with herI am at the shed where...
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