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Tennessee is about to execute its first woman since 1819. Her case raises troubling questions

Christa Pike’s planned execution is emblematic of America’s broken death penalty system

The Guardian - US · Sep 4

Andy Burnham presents his new government as more leftwing than Keir Starmer’s. In reality, it’s barely moved at all

The prime minister talks the talk about reversing decades of privatisation and austerity, but we’re yet to see any policies to this end, says Guardian columnist Owen Jones

The Guardian - UK · Sep 4

Drones, teargas, riot squads: why has the UK gone to war against asylum seekers already fleeing conflict?

Burnham and Macron have committed to going further in the crackdown on French beaches. But little is being done to offer refugees safe alternative routes, says human rights writer Diane Taylor

The Guardian - UK · Sep 4

India is growing at 7.8%. Should you believe it?

Koi khabar aayi na pasand to end badal denge – Gulzar, Vishal Bhardwaj, Sunidhi Chauhan and Clinton Cerejo, Ek Thi Daayan, 2013.

Newslaundry · Sep 4

Gloria Steinem personified America’s feminist movement

The activist made the movement mainstream – and became a receptacle for its hopes and disappointments

The Guardian - US · Sep 3

Nepal’s flood disaster is bigger than the climate blame game

Nepal seeks climate justice and compensation from industrial emitters for a recent disaster. Scientific analysis suggests the event was primarily a geological hazard, not solely climate change. The article highlights inadequate infrastructure and hazard assessments contributing to the disaster's impact. Nepal's naming of China, the US, and India as emitters…

The Economic Times · Sep 3

The Guardian view on press freedom: to defend democracy, stand up for journalists

Editorial: The lack of justice for Daphne Caruana Galizia in Malta casts a shadow on reporters everywhere

The Guardian - UK · Sep 3

​Make growth piggyback on savings

Household savings are increasingly held in financial assets, not physical ones. This shift creates a significant mismatch for long-term investment needs. Banks face a growing deposit-to-credit gap as savings move away from traditional accounts. India requires deeper long-term debt markets to finance its ambitious growth plans. Fixing this financial architecture…

The Economic Times · Sep 3

The Guardian view on Nigeria’s kidnappings: a country can’t prosper when going to school is a danger

Editorial: Abductions are resurging and may be spreading to new areas – with young children among the victims. A military response alone won’t work

The Guardian - UK · Sep 3

2.7 ka 7.8, 7.8 ka 2.8... The data debate behind India’s GDP growth

Latest GDP metrics reveal a robust real growth of 7.8% for Q1 FY27, although some dissent surfaced due to erroneous comparisons between outdated and updated data sets. This misstep led to misleading claims of a 2.6% nominal growth. The newer metrics utilize refined data collection techniques that meet international benchmarks,…

The Economic Times · Sep 3