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World / September 7, 2023 Resisting Russian Imperialism: 2 Socialists—a Ukrainian and a Russian—on Ukraine’s Struggle for Self-Determination A Nation interview with Hanna Perekhoda and Ilya Budraitskis. Ashley Smith Ad Policy Hanna Perekhoda and Ilya Budraitskis. (Courtesy of the Ukraine Solidarity Network) Russia’s war in Ukraine is at the heart of world politics. Ukrainian socialist…

15 minutes ago About sharing Rev Canon Mike Pilavachi led Soul Survivor Church in Watford, as well as a national Christian youth festival By Helen Burchell BBC News, Hertfordshire A church leader massaged young male interns and wrestled youths as he used his “spiritual authority to control people”, an investigation has found. The former Rev…

19 minutes ago About sharing The cafe is based in the North Sea Observatory at Chapel St Leonards By Pritti Mistry BBC News A yoga class was interrupted by police after members of the public saw several people lying on the floor and reported a “ritual mass murder” had taken place. Five police cars descended…

15 minutes ago About sharing The UK had its hottest September day since 2016 on Wednesday By James Gregory BBC News A UK record has been broken for the number of consecutive September days reaching 30C (86F). A 30.2C reading in Northolt, west London on Thursday afternoon means the mercury has reached at least 30C…

Politics Today 10:37 am The Biden Panic Stops Now! The Biden Panic Stops Now! The facts behind it are disputed and it’s a terrible look for Democrats–and for progressives who vote that line. Just stop. Joan Walsh September 7, 2023 President Joe Biden speaks in the Rose Garden on September 1, 2023. (Anna Rose Layden…

September 7, 2023 The Dangerous Myth of the “Good War” The fantasy that the war in Ukraine is a war to secure democracy around the world has taken root among well-meaning liberals. David Bromwich Ad Policy Ukrainian soldiers adjust a national flag on a road near Lyman, Donetsk region, on October 4, 2022. (Anatolii Stepanov…

1 hour ago About sharing The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) is reviewing period and fertility trackers over data security concerns. The apps work by plotting menstrual cycles, based on user information. They purport to help with a range of period-related health issues, including calculating the best time to attempt to conceive. But the ICO says…

1 hour ago Comments About sharing Two venues on Jimmy Carr’s current UK tour have been forced to shut By Ian Youngs Entertainment & arts reporter Shrek the Musical in Carlisle and gigs by comic Jimmy Carr in Northampton and Kent are among the shows to have been called off after crumbling concrete was found…