Colombian-Canadian musician Lido Pimienta discusses her new album "Caribenya," her political activism, and her artistic philosophy. She expresses concern over Colombia's right-wing presidential candidate and her desire to create music that resists exploitation and celebrates joy.
Marine Le Pen announced her 2027 French presidential candidacy despite a recent embezzlement conviction, drawing parallels to Donald Trump's legal battles. An appeal court upheld her conviction, but shortened her ban on running, allowing a fourth bid. Her sentence of a year with an electronic tag is on hold pending a higher court appeal, creating uncertainty for the campaign.
As Donald Trump brands Democrats as communists, his administration has overseen significant government control over private industry, including stakes in Intel and MP Materials. Allies echo anti-communist rhetoric, while critics point to the contradiction with increased state investment.
Leftwing candidate Senator Iván Cepeda conceded Colombia's presidential runoff to far-right millionaire Abelardo de la Espriella after official results confirmed his narrow defeat. The concession follows initial refusal to recognize preliminary counts and concerns over foreign interference, particularly from Donald Trump.
Bond investors have warned Andy Burnham that he could be "boxed in" by financial markets if he signals a rise in borrowing for a more expansive policy agenda upon entering Downing Street. His choice of chancellor and adherence to fiscal rules will be key indicators of market sentiment.
Ten years after Brexit, columnist Larry Elliott restates his leftwing case for leaving the EU, arguing Europe isn't working economically and Brexit offers an opportunity for Britain to pursue a different economic model.
Far-right lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella has won Colombia's presidential runoff, narrowly defeating leftwing senator Iván Cepeda. His victory signals a sharp swing to the right after four years of leftwing rule and is seen as part of a broader trend in Latin America. De la Espriella, who received Trump's endorsement, promised to respect the constitution despite past aggressive rhetoric.
Far-right lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella has won Colombia's presidential runoff, narrowly defeating leftwing senator Iván Cepeda. His victory signals a shift back to the right in Latin America and contrasts with outgoing President Gustavo Petro's 'total peace' plan.
Colombia's presidential runoff winner inherits a nation shaped by paramilitary violence. Candidates Iván Cepeda and Abelardo de la Espriella have intertwined histories with these criminal forces, advocating opposing strategies for crime and peace.
The UK's ban on US commentators Hasan Piker and Cenk Uygur for criticism of Israel highlights a manipulation of moral concepts, the author argues. While the government cites 'public good,' critics suggest it's to silence dissent, contrasting it with the lack of bans for figures like Ben Shapiro and Isaac Herzog.
US political commentator Cenk Uygur described the UK government's ban on his entry as "haunting and hilarious" and "Kafkaesque." The Home Office canceled his ETA, citing his presence as "not conducive to the public good." Uygur, a critic of Israel's actions in Gaza, believes the ban is linked to his views.
US political commentators Cenk Uygur and Hasan Piker, banned from entering the UK, will still speak at the Oxford Union via livestream after their electronic travel authorisations were revoked by the Home Office.
Far-right lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella and leftwing senator Iván Cepeda will compete in Colombia's presidential runoff on June 21. De la Espriella's first-round victory was a surprise, fueled by a tactical shift of rightwing voters and dissatisfaction with politics.
Prominent activists criticize the UK government for banning US political commentators Cenk Uygur and Hasan Piker, citing concerns over freedom of speech and the Home Office's rationale for canceling their travel authorisations.
Prominent activists criticize the UK government for banning US commentators Cenk Uygur and Hasan Piker, citing concerns over freedom of speech and the government's definition of 'public good'.
Far-right lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella has won the first round of Colombia's presidential election, securing 43.7% of the vote. He will face senator Iván Cepeda in a runoff on June 21. President Gustavo Petro has questioned the preliminary results, alleging fraud.
Far-right lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella and senator Iván Cepeda will face off in Colombia's presidential runoff on June 21. Espriella led the first round with 43.7% of the vote, while Cepeda secured 40.9%. President Petro has questioned the preliminary results, alleging fraud.
Economist Mariana Mazzucato's new book proposes a "new economics of collective action" for "mission-led government," advocating for an economy aligned with the common good, rather than just chasing profit. She critiques current economic models and suggests radical reforms for equitable value sharing and public benefit.
Protests in Bolivia enter second week, with four deaths and dozens of injuries, as president Rodrigo Paz Pereira faces diplomatic crisis and economic turmoil
The Green Party is internally debating how to contest the Makerfield by-election, with divisions over challenging Labour's Andy Burnham. Some prioritize preventing Reform UK's rise, while others advocate for a full Green campaign.
PM on the brink with Yvette Cooper and Shabana Mahmood believed to be among those urging him to set out a timetable for departureStarmer on the brink as cabinet ministers urge him to quitGood morning. “Stories beat spreadsheets,” Keir Starmer declared in his speech yesterday. But yesterday was a day when the spreadsheets had the upper hand. Most news organisations were using them to keep a track of Labour MPs who were coming out and calling for Starmer’s resignation and, after his speech in the morning, the numbers started to escalate. Here is the LabourList one; by the end of last night they were on 77.The sort of names on the spreadsheets changed too. Initially it was mostly leftwingers calling for the PM to go, with the Andy Burnham supporters stressing the need for a timetable for an orderly transition (ie – a slow process, allowing Burnham to win a byelection before a leadership contest). But in the afternoon government loyalists, and some prominent Wes Streeting supporters, started speaking out. And by early evening parliamentary private secretaries (technically, people on the government “payroll”) were joining in too.The Guardian understands that two senior cabinet ministers – Yvette Cooper, the foreign secretary, and Shabana Mahmood, the home secretary – told the prime minister he should oversee an orderly transition of power after crushing election defeats risked ringing the death knell on his premiership.At least two others – believed to be John Healey and David Lammy – discussed with Starmer how they should take a “responsible, dignified, orderly” approach to what might follow. Several others – including Richard Hermer and Steve Reed – were defiant, urging him to fight on. Continue reading...
Bond yields drop as market fears ease that Labour leader will be replaced by a more leftwing rival Elections 2026 – live updatesBusiness live – latest updatesUK government borrowing costs fell and the pound rose on Friday as Keir Starmer vowed to remain as prime minister despite the Labour party losing hundreds of council seats across England.Investors calculated that some of the intense pressure on Starmer’s leadership had eased, as Labour appeared on track for smaller losses than election experts had predicted. Continue reading...
Bond yields end the day flat as fears ease that Labour leader will be replaced by a more leftwing rivalElections 2026 – live updatesBusiness live – latest updatesUK government borrowing costs fell and the pound rose on Friday as Keir Starmer vowed to remain as prime minister despite the Labour party losing hundreds of council seats across England.Investors calculated that some of the intense pressure on Starmer’s leadership had eased, as Labour appeared on track for smaller losses than election experts had predicted. Continue reading...
Bond yields drop as market fears ease that Labour leader will be replaced by a more leftwing rival Elections 2026 – live updatesBusiness live – latest updatesUK government borrowing costs fell and the pound rose on Friday as Keir Starmer vowed to remain as prime minister despite the Labour party losing hundreds of council seats across England.Investors calculated that some of the intense pressure on Starmer’s leadership had eased, as Labour appeared on track for smaller losses than election experts had predicted. Continue reading...
