Prison Banned Books Week started on October 19, with a focus on the Kafkaesque appeals process incarcerated people must use to challenge censorship.
Saudi, Turkish, Pakistani Officials Set For Iran Talks Amid Houthi Attacks
As the conflict in the Persian Gulf continues to impact and shape the region, journalists from RFE/RL’s Central Newsroom and Iranian service, Radio Farda, deliver […]
Does Japan need nuclear subs? The debate is bigger than China
Japan’s debate over nuclear-powered submarines is gaining momentum, but political deliberation should not be mistaken for a done deal. As Tokyo prepares to revise its […]
Why the Middle East is already waiting out Trump’s presidency
There appears to be little prospect of lasting peace between Iran and the United States while Donald Trump remains in the White House. This is […]
Johannesburg men run in purple briefs to raise prostate cancer awareness
A sea of purple briefs takes over Johannesburg. Men hit the streets on Friday for the Hollard Daredevil Run, raising awareness about prostate cancer, now […]
Portugal’s last circus elephant begins a new life at wildlife sanctuary
A new beginning for Julie, Portugal’s last circus elephant, as she settles into life at a wildlife sanctuary in Alentejo, southern Portugal…See More
UK govt targets subsea cable threats with tougher penalties
The UK government has unveiled plans to introduce tougher penalties for damaging undersea telecoms cables and energy pipelines, as concerns grow over threats to critical […]
SONDAGE EXCLUSIF 2027. La chute de Philippe, relégué derrière Mélenchon
Mauvaise nouvelle pour Edouard Philippe : l’ancien Premier ministre n’avait déjà pas réussi à enclencher une dynamique dans sa campagne, il chute désormais dans les […]
4 reasons Andy Burnham’s MPs are feeling more cheerful — and the pitfalls ahead
LONDON — Andy Burnham pledged to bring back hope when he entered Downing Street. Labour MPs are feeling it — for now. The British prime […]
The US Courts Central Asia but China has a Head Start
By: Toh Han Shih Image from Central Asian Bureau for Analytical Reporting As the US steps up its presence in Central Asia, the region could […]
Weekly Roundup: October 19–25, 2026
The weekly roundup of what we’ve done at Liberal Currents has strong criticism for antisemitism and some praise for anti-populism. Articles: “The Anti-Populism of ‘Digger,’” […]
Towards a Third Reconstruction
This article was previously published as part of The Reconstruction Papers. The entire book is available in print and as a PDF. Get the complete […]
Lula’s Suprise Win Blocks Trump’s Push for a Far-Right Brazil
This article was published in partnership with Agência Pública, Brazil’s largest nonprofit newsroom. Two weeks before the second and decisive round of the Brazilian presidential […]
Tropical Storm Vance has formed in the Pacific Ocean
MIAMI (AP) — Tropical Storm Vance formed Wednesday in the Pacific Ocean, the National Hurricane Center said. The center of the cyclone was at sea […]
Nigeria: Court Rejects Key Evidence in Dasuki’s N33.2bn Trial
Premium Times] The judge ruled that the statements “failed to comply with sections 15(4) and 17(2) of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act…See More
Charity helps thousands of caged hens find new homes
A charity is giving ex-battery hens a second chance at life by finding new homes for thousands of birds that would otherwise be culled…See More
Biodiversity offset scheme ‘an enormous thing’ for landowners to consider
Peter Barton took years pondering whether to sign over a block of his western NSW property to a conservation agreement, but did it for his […]
Remote working is reshaping presenteeism, study finds
Remote work and everyday digital tools have made it easier for employees to keep working when they are unwell, and researchers argue that the standard […]
Trump’s Michigan Rally Was A Total Racist Disaster For Republicans
This is what a political party with no ideas and no plan for the future looks like. After refusing to say that he is a […]
Trump DOJ lawyers scolded by skeptical judges in ballot case: ‘How can we do that?’
Lawyers from President Donald Trump’s Justice Department were in court Sunday defending the administration’s attempts to determine how California counts its ballots during the upcoming […]