The Subversive Power of Zohran Mamdani's Smile
Columnist Arwa Mahdawi spent a month trying to emulate the constant smile of NYC's mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani. Discover why this grin is an act of political resistance and its mental health effects.
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US cities unite to resist ICE raids with solidarity tactics
From LA to Chicago and New Orleans, grassroots organisers are sharing strategies like whistle alerts and 'know your rights' training to protect immigrant communities from federal immigration raids.
New drugs approved for drug-resistant gonorrhoea
The FDA has approved the first new gonorrhoea treatments in decades, marking a potential turning point against rising superbug strains. Cases in England are at a record high.
Tower of London protest: four arrested after crown jewels incident
The Tower of London was forced to close after activists threw custard and apple crumble at the Crown Jewels display. Four people were arrested in the protest against inequality. Read the full story.
French MP Autain Pledges Resistance to Far-Right
French left-wing MP Clémentine Autain declares intent to resist a far-right government, warning of a 'regime change' and calling for a broad coalition to block the National Rally.
Australian Eco-Village Bans Pets to Save Native Wildlife
Currumbin Ecovillage marks 20 years as a sustainable community and wildlife sanctuary. Residents forgo cats and dogs to protect native species, embodying a 'solarpunk' vision of the future.
Whitty: Infection care for elderly is 'hit and miss'
Chief Medical Officer Chris Whitty calls for more research to prevent and manage infections in older adults, highlighting risks from sepsis to dementia. Read his urgent report.
Fight Against Superbugs Begins in World's Driest Place
A groundbreaking documentary reveals how scientists are scouring Chile's Atacama Desert for new antibiotics in the urgent global fight against antimicrobial resistance. Discover the invisible war.
Atacama Desert: Superbug Fight vs Lithium Mining Impact
Scientist Cristina Dorador searches for new antibiotics in Chile's Atacama salt flats, as lithium mining threatens the delicate ecosystem and indigenous communities. Explore the urgent mission.
Lawsuit Demands EPA Ban Antibiotics on US Crops
Health groups petition the US EPA to ban spraying antibiotics on food crops, citing superbug risks and 35,000 annual resistance deaths. Urgent action needed.
Spiritual framework for American resistance emerges
A new spiritual framework of 4Rs offers path to confront evil in public life through resonance, reignition, reclamation and radical reimagination. Join the movement for justice.
Rosa Parks' civil disobedience legacy faces new threats
70 years after Rosa Parks' protest, explore how civil disobedience faces new challenges in today's political climate. Discover the organised resistance behind the myth.
Chicago ICE Raid Sparks Immigration Policy Debate
A recent ICE operation in Chicago has ignited fierce debate about immigration enforcement tactics and community trust. Discover how residents are fighting back against perceived oppression.
Chicago Clergy Detained in ICE Protest Standoff
Chicago religious leaders form interfaith coalition against ICE raids, with ministers detained during protests. Faith communities provide sanctuary and resistance.
63 new affordable flats approved for Lewisham police station
Lewisham councillors have unanimously approved plans to convert the former Catford Police Station into 63 new affordable homes. The resident-led Phoenix Community Housing will deliver the 100% affordable scheme.
Croydon volunteers protect children after school
Croydon Community Action Guardians use local knowledge and conflict resolution training to safeguard young people. Discover how this community-led initiative is making streets safer.
Community organiser Katie Wilson elected Seattle mayor
Katie Wilson's remarkable journey from transit campaigner to Seattle mayor demonstrates how trust and grassroots organising can overcome well-funded political machines. Discover how she built power from the ground up.
Trump's Gerrymandering Push Meets Bipartisan Resistance
Donald Trump's campaign for mid-decade congressional redistricting faces unexpected resistance from Republican and Democratic state lawmakers, threatening his plan to secure a GOP House majority.
Somerset group wins RHS award for forest garden
Transition Town Wellington's five-year transformation of an 8.5-acre field into a thriving forest garden has earned them a prestigious RHS award for sustainable gardening. Discover their inspiring community story.
Man Accused of Blackmail Over Katie Hopkins Shows
Oliver Hutchings, 31, denies blackmail after allegedly threatening venues to cancel Katie Hopkins' shows. The Southampton trial continues. Read the latest court developments.
Trump ends Somali TPS in Minnesota: Fightback begins
Minnesota officials and Somali community organisers vow to fight Trump's order ending Temporary Protected Status for Somalis. Legal experts question legality of state-specific immigration policy.
Pioneering trial uses old drugs to fight newborn sepsis
A groundbreaking trial in Kenya is testing repurposed antibiotics to treat neonatal sepsis, a deadly infection killing 800,000 newborns annually. Discover how this research could transform global treatment guidelines.
Teen fights for life after Sheffield shooting
A 16-year-old boy is in a life-threatening condition after being shot on London Road, Sheffield. Police appeal for witnesses as investigation continues. Share any information.
Bondi Inquest: Fixable Mental Health Crisis Revealed
Coronial inquest into Bondi Junction stabbings concludes significant mental health investment is needed to prevent future tragedies. Read the urgent call for reform.
LA's First Bakery Half-Marathon Walk Succeeds
Los Angeles' inaugural bakery half-marathon walk brought together 50 participants for a 7-hour pastry crawl through Pasadena and Highland Park, combating loneliness through community.
Pub owner attacked, then faces licence removal
Amber Knight was brutally attacked after refusing a man a pint at closing time. The Met Police then tried to revoke her pub's licence despite community support. Read the shocking full story.
Manchester synagogue feels unsafe weeks after attack
Members of Manchester's Heaton Park Synagogue speak out on their lack of safety and the 'moral failing' seven weeks after a deadly attack. Read their powerful story and plea for change.
Thinktank: Shrink Hospitals to Solve NHS Permacrisis
Major report urges fundamental hospital reinvention with care shifting to homes. Thousands of beds could disappear as NHS embraces community-based treatment models.
Oakland Football Coach John Beam Under Political Fire
Oakland football coach John Beam faces political pressure over his coaching career and community impact. Discover how local politics is challenging sports leadership.
Trumpism mirrors evangelical perversion of Christianity
The transformation of Jesus's message from radical love to hate mirrors Trump's wrecking-ball approach to American democracy. Discover the parallels and resistance.
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