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Those who championed free speech in the UK and US now wage war on it. And here’s why: Palestine

It was once an article of faith that even those who speak words we disagree with deserve protection. As regards Palestine, that’s now not true, says Mehdi Hasan, editor-in-chief and CEO of Zeteo

The Guardian - UK

The chaotic, unique, beautiful Lebanon I knew has been reduced to rubble. When will it end?

Suspected war crimes happen almost daily as Israel continues its bombardment, which Unicef estimates is killing nearly 14 children a day. We cannot write this off as just another war in a war-torn region, writes Arwa Mahdawi

The Guardian - UK

Riz Ahmed says UK spies tried to recruit him on three occasions

Actor recounts three alleged approaches by intelligence services, including through senior BBC executive

The Guardian - UK

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Top BBC executive 'tried to hire me for secret service', Oscar-winning star claims

AN Oscar-winning actor has claimed that a top BBC executive tried to get him to work for the secret service ...

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Should Barron Trump be drafted – or left alone to keep building his $150m fortune?

Prominent Maga bros have suggested the 20-year-old son of the US president should be called up this year, writes Arwa Mahdawi. Why does this seem so vanishingly unlikely?

The Guardian - UK

Terrible poll ratings would bother some politicians. Donald Trump isn’t one of them

A low approval rating will not cause the US president to hang his head in shame. He’s more likely to dig in, writes Arwa Mahdawi

The Guardian - UK

IDF spokesman argues murdered one-year-old Lebanese baby probably terrorist, had it coming either way

You'd think the IDF could at least come up with a new excuse for killing kids.

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Trump may believe he is the messiah – but his attack on the pope could prove costly for JD Vance

The president’s attack on the head of the Catholic church and the AI depiction of himself as a Christ-like figure have not gone down well with one of the largest groups of swing voters in the US, writes Arwa Mahdawi

The Guardian - UK

Why aren’t Republicans thrilled by the fall in teen pregnancies?

In the US, the birth rate for 15- to 19-year-olds dropped 7% last year. But what seems like good news for society has been lamented by some leading Maga figures, writes Arwa Mahdawi

The Guardian - UK

A Fox host says ‘many people’ think women shouldn’t be president. Thank goodness we’ve got a man in charge

Jesse Watters gave a litany of reasons why women shouldn’t lead before denying he agreed. But peddling these ideas normalizes them

The Guardian - US

Finally, the clitoris is getting the attention it deserves

Almost 30 years after scientists mapped the nerves in the penis, they’ve done the same for the clitoris. At least men have stopped denying it exists

The Guardian - UK

Pete Hegseth is imbuing violence with a religious righteousness

The defense secretary prayed for ‘overwhelming violence’ against enemies in Iran. He seems to delight in it

The Guardian - US

The Trump administration kills children abroad while being ‘pro-life’ at home

In Georgia a woman was charged with murder after allegedly taking pills to induce a termination. Yet America happily drops bombs on children abroad

The Guardian - US

'Most famous Islamic architecture': Mehdi Hasan calls out Laura Loomer over her Taj Mahal remarks

British journalist Mehdi Hasan criticised American far-right activist Laura Loomer on social media over her recent comments on the Taj Mahal, calling into question her understanding of Islamic architecture. On X, Hasan wrote, "The most famous Islamic architecture in the world! How can she be this dumb?"

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‘How can she be this dumb?’: ‘Proud Islamophobe’ Laura Loomer enraptured by Islamic architecture

She'll be unhesitatingly reciting the Shahada in no time!

The Times of India

‘Maybe it’s your values’: Shri Thanedar slams Republican leader for saying Muslims ‘don’t belong’ in American society

Indian-origin Congressman Shri Thanedar has criticised Republican lawmaker Andy Ogles after the Tennessee representative wrote on social media that “Muslims don't belong in American society”.

The Times of India

‘I thought she was a proud Hindu’: Mehdi Hasan questions if Tulsi Gabbard ‘converted to Christianity’ after Cabinet prayer

A pre-State of the Union prayer has raised questions about Tulsi Gabbard’s faith after British journalist Mehdi Hasan questioned the Trump aide on her religion.

The Times of India

'Married to daughter of Indian immigrant': Row over Republican leader saying immigration system is 'suicidal'

British journalist Mehdi Hasan criticised Republican Congressman Brandon Gill after the lawmaker made controversial remarks about Islam and immigration in the US. Hasan pointed out that Gill is married to the daughter of an Indian immigrant.

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The Independent UK

Stephen Miller instantly fact-checked after latest rant about immigration: ‘Learn to use Google’

‘You’re only here because America decided to welcome your family when they were refugees,’ one user wrote

The Guardian - US

Democrats condemn Republicans calling for Muslim ban on the heels of Australia shooting

Randy Fine and Tommy Tuberville, US legislators, face backlash for Islamophobic calls to deport Muslims

The Independent UK

Trump claims his recent MRI was part of regular checkup: ‘The doctor said it was the best result he’s ever seen as a doctor’

The president also said he had ‘no idea’ what doctors were looking at during the MRI

The Independent UK

Right-wingers accuse The Babylon Bee of ‘inciting murder’ against Megyn Kelly with deleted pager bomb joke

‘This is a fun way for the Babylon Bee to call for murder,’ one conservative podcaster reacted to the since-deleted post.

International Business Times UK

Polanski Says Yes: Why Does Green Party Plan to Take UK Back into the EU?

Zack Polanski confirms Green Party's EU rejoin aim in bold interview, amid Labour's Brexit damage admissions and 80% membership boom

Latin Times

Top Cuban Official Says Regime Won't Provide Military Support To Venezuela If Attacked By The Trump Admin: 'We're Not Going To War With The U.S.'

Cuban Deputy Foreign Minister Carlos Fernandez de Cossio said the regime won't provide military support to Venezuela should the country enter a war with the U.S.

The Independent UK

Together for Palestine was a sorrowful, star-studded and bittersweet fundraiser for Gaza

REVIEW: Louis Theroux, Florence Pugh, Riz Ahmed and a number of Palestinian musicians lead an evening that discusses the ongoing atrocities in Gaza plainly and firmly – and it’s still jolting to witness, writes Adam White

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