Meta's online migrant terror campaign
Trump's state visit can focus left campaigns for a political alternative
Israeli attacks in Gaza kill at least 17 Palestinians
In Britain’s schools, we are fighting and we are winning
We face austerity from the government, privatisation via academies, a toxic influence on our students online, the attacks of the populist right in Trump and Farage — but we are growing, in number, in militancy — and we have shown we cannot be beaten, says NEU general secretary DANIEL KEBEDE
The phenomenal Edna O’Brien
JOHN GREEN recommends a beautifully crafted documentary
Supporters' groups draw on trade union ethos
JAMES NALTON interviews Trade Union Blues secretary Chris Neville. As fan protests continue to ramp up across the Premier League this season, a new front in the fight for football’s soul is emerging — one rooted in trade union values and collective power
Ministers warned not to water down workers' rights at behest of big business
Britain
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Trump told he's not welcome in Britain after president suggests he will visit King in September
Person dies trying to cross the Channel in small boat
Youth violence is now a public health issue of our times, NASUWT general secretary warns
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Exam bosses must re-apply for their jobs, say Scottish Labour
Teachers voice concern on implications of Supreme Court ruling
Hull train drivers take strike action over sacking of a colleague
Arrest warrant sought for Israeli Foreign Minister as he visits Britain
Campaigners for safe consumption in Edinburgh hold vigil
NEU delegates call for work towards a single education union
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Rental prices have risen three times faster than inflation, new figures find
National Education Union threatens campaign against Labour over pay
By Berny Torre in Harrogate
Over half of teachers say special educational needs support is down on five years ago
World
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China's Xi completes his state visit to Cambodia
Iran and US nuclear talks at a ‘crucial’ stage says UN watchdog
US may drop Ukraine peace initiative if no progress is made soon, says Rubio
US attack on Yemeni oil port kills at least 74
Bangladesh and Pakistan in bid to ease tensions with first talks for 15 years
World in brief: April 18, 2025
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Ecuador’s Trumpian Turn
Lee Brown explains how Ecuador’s election wasn’t free — and its people will pay the price under President Noboa
Yes to workers’ rights, no to the far right: join the May Day march
MARY ADOSSIDES of the London May Day Organising Committee calls on all to join the traditional march from Clerkenwell Green, which will bring together countless international workers’ organisations in a statement against the far right
USAid cuts expose meddling in Cuba
Although Musk’s cuts left a massive funding hole for reactionary projects ranging from subversive TV stations to hip-hop music, NATASHA HICKMAN warns that the money tap to anti-Cuban agitators will never be shut off under Trump
Violent and harmful: legally tackling online pornography
Mountains of research show that online hardcore material harms children by direct exposure and often indirectly - by those men porn inspires. Yet there are still no simple measures like age and content regulation in place, writes JOHN GREEN
In Britain’s schools, we are fighting and we are winning
We face austerity from the government, privatisation via academies, a toxic influence on our students online, the attacks of the populist right in Trump and Farage — but we are growing, in number, in militancy — and we have shown we cannot be beaten, says NEU general secretary DANIEL KEBEDE
What is Trump really planning with his import tariffs?
In a revealing speech, Trump’s economic adviser has exposed the actual strategy behind the tariff policy: forcing other countries to provide financial support for US world hegemony, reports MARC VANDEPITTE
Sport
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Maguire seals remarkable Europa League victory for Manchester United
Russell would have no issues with Mercedes signing Verstappen
Luton breathe life into survival hopes with victory at relegation rivals Derby
You’ll have to put up with me for a bit longer, says Postecoglou
Former Irish captain added to British and Irish Lions coaching staff
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Attila the Stockbroker Diary: April 18, 2025
Back from a mini tour of Yorkshire and Stockport and cheering for supporting act Indignation Meeting
History from below
ALISTAR FINDLAY is mesmerised by this multiple ‘Visions of Scotland’ assault on the audience’s eyes and senses
Film round-up: April 18, 2025
The Star's critics ANGUS REID, ANDY HEDGECOCK and MICHAL BONCZA reviews I Am Love, The Penguin Lessons, Freaky Tales, The Thicket
Stuck on a roundabout
MAYER WAKEFIELD has reservations about the direction of a play centered on a DVLA re-training session for three British-Pakistani motorists
Album reviews with Tony Burke, Steve Johnson and Chris Searle: April 15, 2024
New releases from Steve Knightley, Jupiter & Okwess, Jason Palmer, Lisa Knapp and Gerry Driver, Kin'Gongolo Kiniata, Ingrid Laubrock/Tom Rainey, Dan Sealey, Simin Tande, PAZ
Lowry of the lens
JOHN GREEN relishes photography that unfolds a longstanding and poetic relationship with Leeds