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Discuss: The US Bombs Syria. Again.
America committed a war crime last night. Another one. We’re so used to it happening that we’ve installed a...
DISCUSS: Inauguration Day
Joe Biden’s big day is finally here. He’s had to work hard for it, sucking a lot of fingers,...
Trump impeached for ‘record’ 2nd time
The US Congress has voted on impeachment articles against President Donald Trump. Again. This time for “incitement of violence”,...
Discuss: Brexit Deal Announced
In a flagrant piece of political theatre, the governments of Britain and the EU have announced they have come...
UPDATED: Election Day!
UPDATES: Press coverage, “red mirage” and narrative management. Trump declares victory before “blue shift”. The “Transition Integrity Project” Possible...
Discuss: Huge Explosion Shakes Beirut
A massive explosion has taken place in Beirut, Lebanon, destroying buildings and sending up huge clouds of smoke. Social...
Discussion Thread: Mask Day!
It’s July 24th and, as of today, it is now a regulation under UK law that people wear masks...
DISCUSS: Brexit Day, Trump Impeachment, Coronavirus
This is just an open thread to focus discussion on the breaking news of the day. The last day...
Sudden resignation of Russian PM Medvedev & his govt
In a wide-ranging speech on Wednesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin made several key announcements. (You can read a full...
DISCUSS: Iran Admit to Shooting Down Ukrainian Passenger Flight
Earlier today, President Rouhanie of Iran formally admitted that the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps had shot down the Ukrainian...
DISCUSS: Exit Polls and Election Results
The polls are closed, and the exit polls are in, and apparently Labour has had a terrible day....
UPDATED: London Bridge “Terror Attack”
The breaking news right now is an alleged “terrorist attack” on London Bridge. The story as reported so far...
UPDATED – DISCUSS: Coup in Bolivia?
Despite winning an election only last month, it seems Bolivia’s President Evo Morales is being ousted. Protestors have been...
DISCUSS: UK General Election Before Christmas?
A rapid volte-face from the Labour Party means the UK may be headed for a Christmas time General Election....
Discuss: Boris Johnson is the New PM
We've all known it was coming for sometime - and finally, it's here. Boris Johnson is Prime Minister, it...
Discuss: The Coup in Venezuela
There is a coup happening in Venezuela. Not the rather sad, fizzling, slow-motion coup that has been beavering away...
Discuss: Julian Assange Arrested
This morning, officers of the Metropolitan police were invited into the Ecuadorian embassy by President Lenin Moreno. They proceeded...
DISCUSS: Theresa May Promises to Resign
The weird world of post-Brexit vote UK politics swirls around some more. Now, in order to try to force...
Open Thread: US Backs anti-Maduro Coup in Venezuela
In a move that many of us saw coming, the US has backed efforts to force Nicolas Maduro from...
Discuss: Brexit deal vote looms
Tonight, any time now, the UK Parliament will vote on whether or not accept Prime Minister Theresa May's Brexit...
