Five Great Reads: A week in Gaza, the queen of toddler TV, and bunkering down The Guardian’s weekend wrap of essential reads from the past seven days, selected by Jacqui Housden and Miles Herbert The Guardian - AU · Sep 25
Cannes 2026: Latinos Steal the Show with Looks and Strong Political Statements The Cannes Film Festival has always loved glamour, but this year the Croisette has also become a stage for Latino and Spanish-language stars making noise with their films, their fashion and, in Javier Bardem's case, statements sharp enough to cut through the flashbulbs. Latin Times · May 19
Indigenous public servant suspended after Gaza support An Aboriginal public servant says it is incredibly disrespectful to be invited to play music in parliament, then be punted for expressing anti-genocide views. AAP · Nov 26, 2025
BBC chiefs tell MPs ‘nobody is irreplaceable’ as they face questions on scandals They are being grilled on the BBC’s Gaza documentary, Glastonbury coverage and Gregg Wallace investigation. Evening Standard · Sep 9, 2025
BBC Gaza documentary review could give bosses 'cover' on Palestine, expert says A review into a BBC Gaza documentary could provide bosses with “cover” to continue “steering clear” of investigative journalism on… The National (Scotland) · Jul 15, 2025
Media Watch: BBC comes under fire for removal of Gaza documentary There have been more developments and reaction over the last week to the BBC’s decision to remove a key documentary on Gaza from its iPlayer… The National (Scotland) · Mar 10, 2025
‘A moral wreckage that we need to face’: Peter Beinart on being Jewish after Gaza’s destruction With his new book, the author – once a prominent defender of Israel – hopes to change minds among his peers as he imagines a future of ‘collective liberation’ The Guardian - US · Jan 27, 2025
‘We can’t defend the indefensible’: Councillor speaks out after 20 quit Labour A COUNCILLOR who quit Labour along with 19 others because of their direction under Keir Starmer said it became too difficult to “defend the… The National (Scotland) · Jan 5, 2025
Gay Israeli Men Are Being Turned Down by Canadian Surrogate Mothers Over Gaza War: 'I Don't Have Any That Will Consider It At All' Canadian agencies report their surrogates are less willing to carry children for Israeli clients, an additional obstacle for gay men seeking surrogates. Latin Times · Nov 11, 2024
View From The Hill: Fatima Payman promises PM ‘a full body contact competition’ When Senator Fatima Payman quit Labor over Gaza, she not only delivered a blow to the government, she also got under Anthony Albanese’s skin. The Conversation · Oct 7, 2024
Iran's regime ‘will not commit suicide’ to avenge death of Hamas chief Haniyeh Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh was killed in Tehran on Wednesday in a strike blamed on Israel. Iran has promised to avenge his death, sparking fears of a broader regional conflict stemming from the Gaza war. FRANCE 24 examines what kind of Iranian "response" can be expected. France 24 · Aug 2, 2024
Palestinian author Raja Shehadeh: ‘All this solidarity from the world – yet nothing has changed’ The Palestinian human rights lawyer and author Raja Shehadeh talks about his hopes and fears for his homeland, and finding a place of refuge amid the chaos of war The Guardian - UK · Jun 8, 2024
Facebook violated rights of Palestinian users, report finds Actions by Facebook and its parent Meta during last year’s Gaza war violated the rights of Palestinian users to freedom of expression, freedom of assembly, political participation and non-discrimination The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2022