International
US drives up pressure on Iran after election
Iran’s presidential election has the US and Israel rallying their allies in the Middle East, reports Nick Clark
Crisis intensifies within the DUP
The Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) is about to select its third leader this year. Which is a lot for a party steadfastly against change.
Poor result for Nazis in France—but not over yet
Just one in three potential voters took part in the first round of regional elections across France last Sunday.
International round up: Election boycott shakes ruling regime
Millions of people in Algeria, north Africa, boycotted elections held on Saturday as a sign of their continuing opposition to the ruling regime.
Thousands take to the streets in France as threat of fascism and racism rises
Tens of thousands of people marched across France on Saturday against racism, the far right and the government's assaults on liberties.
Right wing plots and manoeuvres after left wins Peru’s election
On Thursday morning Pedro Castillo had received 50.22 percent of the vote and right wing Keiko Fujimori had taken 49.77 percent.
Peruvian elections are a challenge to the elite
There could be tense battles ahead after the Peruvian presidential election, reports Sophie Squire
International round up: School strikers defy regime’s violence in Myanmar
Fierce resistance to the military regime in Myanmar is continuing, despite a renewed state crackdown.
New Israeli leadership will continue Palestinian oppression
Israel could soon have a government led by a prime minister who has insisted Palestinians can never be allowed a state of their own.
US dockers and campaigners block Israeli ship in solidarity with Palestine
One activist said the action sent 'a clear message that Zionism, racism, apartheid and the occupation of Palestine will be met with resistance'
Mass grave of Indigenous children exposes Canada’s genocide
The discovery of 215 First Nation children’s remains at the site of Canada’s biggest residential school has sent a shockwave of grief and anger across the country.
Brazilian protesters demand the fall of Bolsonaro
Following the chaos caused by the mishandling of the pandemic in Brazil, Sophie Squire reports on the mass protests calling for change
Violence against protests increases in Colombia while talks collapse
Protests are continuing to rage in Colombia despite escalating state violence.
Mali’s military ousts prime minister after strikes shake country’s rulers
The president and prime minister of Mali, West Africa, have been ousted by the army officer who led a military coup last year.
Movement in Colombia scores new victories
Protests, strikes and blockades have put president Ivan Duque under pressure
Israeli cops bring home war against Palestine
Israel makes it clear that it will try to crush Palestinian resistance after ceasefire says Nick Clark
Why did Biden call on Israel to move to a ceasefire?
His move was not about preserving Palestinian lives. It was to do with an assessment of the resistance to Israel and satisfying US allies.
Ceasefire is no victory for Israel, but more resistance is needed
Israel has declared an end to its latest devastating assault on the Gaza Strip—but its siege and war on Palestinians will continue.
Nigerian strike takes on job losses and wider issues
A massive five-day strike kicked off on Monday, in Kaduna, a state in the north western region of Nigeria
General strike call sees resistance in all parts of Palestine
Palestinians mounted coordinate resistance against Israel in all parts of Palestine on Tuesday with a major strike and mass demonstrations.
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