Paris police shoot woman at station after threats
The woman, who was reportedly heard making threats to blow herself up, is in critical condition.
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Keir Starmer says he understand calls for Gaza ceasefire
8 minutes ago About sharing Sir Keir Starmer: Hamas would have the “infrastructure and capability” to carry out further attacks if a ceasefire is called. By Iain Watson & Kate Whannel BBC News Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has said he understands calls for a ceasefire in Gaza, but argued it was not the “correct…
U-turn on rail ticket office closures expected
Plans to close hundreds of railway ticket offices in England are set to be cancelled, the BBC has learnt.
2034 World Cup: Saudi Arabia set to host after Australia does not bid
Saudi Arabia is set to host the 2034 men’s World Cup after Australia decided against bidding to stage the tournament. Football Australia confirmed its decision only hours before Fifa’s deadline for declarations of interest on Tuesday. Saudi Arabia is the only other nation to bid. “We have reached the conclusion not to do so for…
He Devoted His Life to the Climate Movement. Now It Could Get Him Deported.
Feature / October 31, 2023 Caught in the Climate War He Devoted His Life to the Climate Movement. Now It Could Get Him Deported. Canada is trying to remove Zain Haq from the country—something that could set a dangerous precedent. Jessica Fu (Jessica Fu) This article appears in the November 13/20, 2023 issue, with the…
The Origins of Race Reductionism
Class Notes / October 31, 2023 The Origins of Race Reductionism Today’s conversation around inequality traces back to the compromises made in the late civil rights movement. Adolph Reed Jr. Ad Policy The hands of President Johnson rest on the signed Civil Rights bill. (Bettmann / Getty) This article appears in the November 13/20, 2023…
Letters From the November 13/20, 2023, Issue
Letters / October 31, 2023 Letters From the November 13/20, 2023, Issue The economics of freedom… Oppenheimer: red or pink?… Our Readers Ad Policy This article appears in the November 13/20, 2023 issue. The Economics of Freedom In his interview with Daniel Zamora Vargas and Anton Jäger for their new book, Welfare for Markets: A…
Bullet Dodged
Deadline Poet / October 31, 2023 Bullet Dodged Calvin Trillin Ad Policy Representative Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) arrives at his office in the Rayburn House Office Building on October 19, 2023, in Washington, D.C. (Anna Moneymaker / Getty Images) This article appears in the November 13/20, 2023 issue. Jim Jordan’s campaign to be speaker Quite quickly…
Corporate Bullsh*t, and How to Fight It
Activism Today 5:00 am Corporate Bullsh*t, and How to Fight It Corporate Bullsh*t, and How to Fight It Here’s your handbook to stop corporate lies in their tracks and change the country. Joan Walsh, Nick Hanauer and Donald Cohen October 31, 2023 (Michael Prince / Getty Images) Subscribe to The Nation Subscribe now for as little…
BP posts profits of $3.3bn as oil prices rise again
9 minutes ago About sharing By Michael Race Business reporter, BBC News Energy giant BP has reported lower than expected profits of $3.3bn (£2.7bn) between July and September despite oil prices rising again. Its profits were down from $8.1bn in the same period last year, but up from $2.6bn in the previous quarter. BP, along…