Earlier this week, I took part in Scottish Labour’s first hustings of this leadership election. The room brought together members, CLP officers, trade unionists, parliamentarians, […]
Year: 2026
Ireland’s budget cuts weaken EU, Commission warns
BRUSSELS — Europe will lose out because of €159 billion in cuts to the bloc’s next long-term budget, the European Commission has warned days before EU […]
Parliament split on EU climate rules opens way for conservative deal with far right
BRUSSELS — Three of the European Parliament’s biggest political groups say they will fight an EU proposal to relax carbon pricing rules, opening a rift […]
Telia to cut 900 roles in SEK 1bn restructuring
Telia has announced plans to cut around 900 positions across its business as part of a wider restructuring aimed at reducing costs and streamlining processes. […]
If Netanyahu goes, does anything really change for Palestinians?
Analysts say opposition win in polls may bring only marginal change and no fundamental shift on Gaza, West Bank…See More
India protest live: Opposition to march to Supreme Court over ‘vote theft’
Main opposition Congress party announces rally to the top court to demand removal of the chief election commissioner…See More
Martell taps Asian food culture to broaden cognac consumption
Martell is positioning cognac as more than a digestif or cocktail ingredient in Asia, highlighting food pairing, shared meals and local culinary traditions as opportunities […]
Macron, von der Leyen call for stronger European space sector amid rising security concerns
French President Emmanuel Macron and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen reaffirmed their commitment to space at a major summit co-hosted by France and […]
The Weight of Angels by John Boyne review – what if Oscar Wilde had lived?
The great Irish writer died, a broken man, at only 46. Imagining a second act for him is a great idea – but the results […]
A Hard Look at Libertarianism
In 2017, Duke historian Nancy MacLean’s Democracy in Chains argued that the libertarian movement had helped make overt racism in American politics mainstream and undermined […]
Headwaters: October 5–11, 2026
The weekly roundup of what we’ve done at Liberal Currents includes sharp reviews of the new books by Francis Fukuyama and Sarah Longwell. Articles: “Fukuyama’s […]
Nepal orders evacuations after landslide triggers Budhi Gandaki flash flood
Nepal’s authorities ordered residents along the Budhi Gandaki River to evacuate on Sunday, 11 October, after a sudden flash flood swept away homes and other […]
At least 139 people dead after migrant boat capsizes off Djibouti
Fifteen children are among the dead, with 82 people, all Ethiopians, having survived while another 84 people are still missing…See More
I Carry the Key to My Destroyed Home in Gaza to Keep Alive My Dream of Returning
On the night of March 18, 2025, while we were observing Ramadan, my family and I woke to the sound of very loud explosions, one […]
Outside Groups Have Spent Nearly $2 Billion on Campaigns This Election Cycle
Outside groups have poured nearly $2 billion into this election cycle with weeks of spending still to come, and a small cluster of groups is […]
Singaporeans Are Living Longer, But Not Necessarily Healthier
The global study suggests that many people are spending more years managing chronic conditions rather than remaining healthy for longer.
Butterflies Reveal What A “Healthy” Forest May Be Hiding
Different butterfly groups respond differently to habitat loss and human activity, offering scientists a new way to monitor ecosystem health.
When AI takes control of weapons systems
Artificial intelligence is rapidly making its way into national defense. Reconnaissance, early warning, target detection, mission planning—everywhere, machine-learning systems promise faster analysis, faster responses, and […]
China fast on Ukraine lessons, slow on command reform
The Russia-Ukraine War has become a real-time laboratory for the Chinese military, spurring rapid defensive modernization while exposing deep friction between its centralized command hierarchy […]
Latest Attack By Iran-Backed Houthi Rebels On Saudi Airport Kills 1, Injures 11
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 […]