7 hours ago About sharing Shane MacGowan pictured in 1991 at Pukkelpop Festival By David Sillito Arts correspondent The songs of The Pogues are what happens when rural folk songs are hit over the head by the amphetamine punk spirit of 70s London. But they are more than that. These “gutter hymns” of the Irish…
1 hour ago About sharing All three finalists in RuPaul’s Drag Race are from the North East It is almost time. Tonight we find out the winner of series five of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK. North-east England already has a reason to celebrate though – all three finalists are from the region. Ginger Johnson, from…
50 minutes ago About sharing Vulnerable nations like Sudan will benefit from the new fund By Matt McGrath Environment correspondent, Dubai In a surprise that has lit up COP28, delegates have agreed to launch a long-awaited fund to pay for damage from climate-driven storms and drought. Such deals are normally sealed last minute after days…
Politics / November 30, 2023 That Time Bernie Sanders Told America: “I Am Proud to Say That Henry Kissinger Is Not My Friend” In a remarkable 2016 debate with Hillary Clinton, Sanders rejected the establishment consensus and declared, “I will not take advice from Henry Kissinger.” John Nichols Ad Policy Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton…
Environment / November 30, 2023 “No One Wins on a Dead Planet”: A Former UN Climate Chief Loses Faith in Fossil Fuel Companies At COP28, Christiana Figueres, the architect of the Paris climate agreement, said people must balance outrage and optimism. Ajit Niranjan Ad Policy Christiana Figueres poses for a photo after an interview with…
Politics / November 30, 2023 Republican Border Theatrics Go Into Overdrive Senate negotiations over immigration policy have become a proxy for warmongering foreign policy rhetoric. Chris Lehmann Ad Policy From left, Senators James Lankford (R-Okla.), Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), and Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) hold a news conference in the Capitol on the Succeed Act, which would…
1 hour ago Comments About sharing By Becky Morton Political reporter The government is facing growing calls to ban new leasehold flats in England and Wales. It has said a ban on the sale of new leasehold houses will be added to a bill, which has been introduced to Parliament, as soon as possible. But…
1 hour ago About sharing Watch: Matt Hancock told the Covid inquiry that “Cummings caused toxic culture” By Kate Whannel Political reporter Former Health Secretary Matt Hancock has denied lying to colleagues during the pandemic and criticised a “toxic culture” in government. Addressing the Covid inquiry, Mr Hancock called Dominic Cummings, one of his harshest…
12 minutes ago About sharing Alfie Phillips died with more than 70 visible wounds including multiple bruises and fractures By Josie Hannett & Claudia Sermbezis & PA Media BBC News, Kent A mother and her former partner who used “aggressive, violent discipline” on her 18-month-old son have been convicted of murder. Alfie Phillips died on…