From Anti-Wokeness to the Confederate States of America
The campaign against ‘woke’ is no ordinary culture war skirmish – it is a project to restore the violence of white rule.

The campaign against ‘woke’ is no ordinary culture war skirmish – it is a project to restore the violence of white rule.


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Donald Trump pledges more deals like Intel stake, worrying business community.

Advocacy groups, lawmakers and family members urge Trump administration to push Israel to free 16-year-old Floridian.

Ukrainian president says diplomacy to end Russian invasion intensifying as team visits Middle East, Europe and US.

A shoe factory in India says it is already feeling the impact of Trump’s tariffs on Indian exports.
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The independent UN body responsible for investigating Israel says it is short on money.

The decision to reject the Trump administration’s charges points to scepticism about his heavy-handed approach.

All members of the UN Security Council, except the US, jointly backed the IPC’s declaration of famine in Gaza.
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Judge denies lawyer’s claim that Israeli official could skip arraignment for child sex crime charges in Nevada.

Coffee and beef prices have already surged as tariffs on Brazil are expected to drive them higher.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says the move is ‘not a power play’ as Trump seeks greater sway over the US capital.
