discussion threads a complete list of all posts in this category. You can also try the search option in the menu.
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. The...
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...
Discuss: Kerch Strait and Azov Sea Tensions
The Guardian has a an opinion piece today, titled: The EU’s response to Russia must be bold and unanimous....
DISCUSS: the “Kerch Strait crisis”
Today, Sunday November 25, an incident happened in the Black Sea that threatens to seriously escalate the ongoing tensions...
OPEN THREAD: Brexit – Deal or No Deal?
Theresa May’s proposed “deal” for leaving the European Union has been criticised by MP’s from all across the political...
The US Midterms – discussion thread
The United States of America is going to the polls. Will it be a fair election, or will it...
Open Thread – Russian Plane Brought Down in Syria
Kit Knightly
Last night, a Russian IL-20 military surveillance plane went missing over Syria, presumably shot down. Fifteen Russian personnel are...
Open Thread: Skripal Suspects Interviewed on RT
For those of you who missed it - the Skripal suspects came forward, approaching RT to tell their story....
Open Thread: Trump-Putin Summit and Mounting Hysteria
Kit Knightly
Yesterday, Trump and Putin met for a summit in Helsinki. The resulting hysteria, all throughout the mainstream media and...
