“On the brink”: why Covid-19 is surging in blast-hit Lebanon
A new wave of coronavirus is further exposing government failings in the aftermath of the Beirut explosion.
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Should we report on the social media profiles of politicians’ children?
Over the last year, the children of politicians have voiced their opposition to their parents’ views on TikTok and other…
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Alexei Navalny: who is the “poisoned” Russian opposition leader?
Navalny has long been considered one of the bravest men in Russia, continuing his activism even in the face of…
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The Belarus crisis is a test for Britain and the EU
Why the spirit of détente that has characterised President Alexander Lukashenko’s relations with the West is over.
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I left Labour over anti-Semitism. I’m rejoining, but with a heavy heart
The battle against anti-Semitism within the party is not over, but it now feels like one that can be fought…
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Britain has taken sides in the Sino-American rivalry. For Europe the decision will be much harder
While the EU is fixated on avoiding economic retaliation during the Hong Kong crisis, the UK is joining the US…
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“The only safe place I had is broken”: how Beirut’s blast sparked political fury
Lebanon’s government has resigned in the wake of the explosion, as years of mismanagement have upended lives and homes.
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Podcast: How to Be a Hero
The New Statesman’s World Review podcast with Emily Tamkin and Ido Vock.
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