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How Venezuela’s Maduro went from usurper to dictator

How Venezuela’s Maduro went from usurper to dictator

Maduro took office last week for a third consecutive term. Now, he’s consolidating his position as dictator
Rut Diamint, Laura Tedesco 23 Jan 2025
Trump’s new anti-trans executive order is a ‘human rights violation’

Trump’s new anti-trans executive order is a ‘human rights violation’

Trump’s first act in office is part of the global far-right’s war on so-called ‘gender ideology’
Sian Norris 23 Jan 2025
Gaza ceasefire may hold but Israel created a bitter enemy for generations

Gaza ceasefire may hold but Israel created a bitter enemy for generations

Hamas now has a long-term flow of loyal supporters after so many Palestinians experienced death and devastation
Paul Rogers 22 Jan 2025
With Trump back, the UK must show global leadership against torture

With Trump back, the UK must show global leadership against torture

Don’t underestimate the US’s global influence. Torture survivors around the world depend on the UK speaking out
Roslyn Rennie 22 Jan 2025
What Gaza’s ceasefire would mean for women

What Gaza’s ceasefire would mean for women

We have lived through every kind of loss imaginable. Now the international community must help us rebuild
Beesan Nateel 21 Jan 2025
How Trump 2.0 could herald a new age of authoritarian capitalism

How Trump 2.0 could herald a new age of authoritarian capitalism

Trump’s weaponisation of US power poses a threat to peace, prosperity and the planet. It must be strongly resisted
Laurie Macfarlane 20 Jan 2025
With this ceasefire, let Gaza’s kids finally return to their childhoods

With this ceasefire, let Gaza’s kids finally return to their childhoods

I’m a children’s psychiatrist in Gaza. I believe we will survive, now that we can begin processing this immeasurable trauma
Bahzad Al-Akhras 20 Jan 2025

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