Trump’s midterm campaign theme is unrequited love The president senses a crisis in his cult of personality. He believes the path to victory is through unwavering devotion The Guardian - US · Aug 28
Dolly Parton brought divided Americans together. What can we learn from her? The singer had a serendipitous mixture of humor, humility and humanity. We could all stand to channel it a bit more The Guardian - US · Aug 28
Burnham electrified the Labour party by talking about electoral reform – now he needs to act on it The prime minister has lifted the spirits of the public and party members, and must use that goodwill to push through change, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee The Guardian - UK · Aug 28
Six months on, Donald Trump’s Iranian ‘excursion’ must end THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: The most stupid conflict America has ever got itself involved in, Operation Epic Fury was the wrong war fought at the wrong time and for the wrong reasons The Independent UK · Aug 28
Dear culture-war motorists, look to the future. We’ll all be driving at 20mph soon There are howls of protest from the right about plans for Birmingham to be a 20mph city. But it will be a good thing, and others will follow, says transport writer and podcaster Christian Wolmar The Guardian - UK · Aug 28
From maligned second city to Insta magnet: Marseille is France’s new capital of overtourism This summer has been a tipping point. But it’s not too late to save what makes this place unique, says journalist Mary Fitzgerald The Guardian - UK · Aug 28
Off with offset training wheels Defence offset obligations are largely unfulfilled, prompting a policy review. New defence acquisition procedures replace offsets with indigenous content mandates. This shift impacts private sector defence exports which previously benefited from offsets. Many global firms established joint ventures in India to meet offset requirements. The Economic Times · Aug 27
The Guardian view on the Nepal-Tibet floods: prepare for more climate-linked disasters Editorial: Medicine, food and other supplies are the urgent priority. But the rising risks from shrinking glaciers must be faced too The Guardian - UK · Aug 27
The Guardian view on energy costs: vulnerable households need help with their bills Editorial: Soaring prices are plunging struggling families into debt. The government must support them in the short term as it invests in a clean energy future The Guardian - UK · Aug 27
Nepal’s deadly flood is a warning no one is listening to A devastating flash flood struck Nepal's Rasuwa district, causing significant loss of life and missing persons. Hundreds of Indian pilgrims were among those missing after the disaster hit the Kailash Mansarovar route. This flood, originating from Tibet, highlights Nepal's vulnerability and lack of early warning systems. The absence of real-time… The Economic Times · Aug 27
Canada’s trade war is forcing a rethink of who its friends are Canada faces a trade war with the United States after imposing significant tariffs. Prime Minister Mark Carney stated Canada was attacked and retaliated accordingly. This conflict highlights Canada's deep economic dependence on its southern neighbor. Diversification efforts are underway, but trusted partners remain limited. Canada must expand its strategic trust… The Economic Times · Aug 27
Food allergies when flying are no joke. That’s why nuts should be banned on planes People with allergies must be able to travel without fear, and a compassionate society should respect that, says Lucy Pasha-Robinson, an assistant Opinion editor at the Guardian The Guardian - UK · Aug 27
It’s time for all of us to get a grip and stop flaking on friends for no good reason It has become normal to cancel on one another because we are so desperate to avoid even the most minor discomfort. It must cease immediately The Guardian - AU · Aug 27
An $18bn settlement is a drop in the ocean for Meta – but the tide will still come for it This week’s settlement without liability was pragmatic, but it doesn’t change the inevitability of further lawsuits around the world, says technology writer Chris Stokel-Walker The Guardian - UK · Aug 27
The Guardian - UK · Aug 27 A Britain of wildfires and flood risks: be sure, the climate crisis is real, and we will deal with it Reform and the Conservatives are willing to mislead the public, but as environment secretary, I believe we must be honest – and act boldly, says Angela Eagle
The Guardian - US · Aug 27 We surveyed 6,000 Americans. Here is the winning message for Democrats It’s about ‘kitchen-table populism’: focusing on Americans’ day-to-day economic struggles
Newslaundry · Aug 27 ‘School Thik Karo’: Lakhs of schools, crores in public money, but do they meet the basic tests? You may not agree with the Cockroach Janta Party’s politics; you may not like their leaders. But their focus on education has struck a chord across the nation. In just the past two weeks, we have seen several videos, made by young students, demanding basic facilities for their schools.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 27 If MPs want to take on Nigel Farage over his dodgy finances, they need to clean up their own act It’s hard to beat back charges that MPs are ‘all the same’ when they have accepted £400k in freebies this year, says Guardian columnist Frances Ryan
The Guardian - UK · Aug 27 Kim Kardashian’s kid wants to work at Starbucks. What a breath of fresh air North West has revealed her sensible intention to get a ‘regular’ job. It could be character-building – unless the venti-sized privilege she was born with holds her back, writes Polly Hudson
The Guardian - US · Aug 27 Jon Ossoff went low on Natalie Harp. The plan worked The senator’s remarks reflect a turning point in Democrats’ attacks on the president. What should we make of them?
The Guardian - AU · Aug 27 A 16-year-old girl has died from suspected sexual choking. How do we come to terms with this? We can no longer deny that many children get their sex education from online pornography. But the normalisation of violence can lead to tragedy
Evening Standard · Aug 27 OPINION - Ignore the myths about Carnival and embrace the joy Critics talk about danger, but for Emma Loffhagen it’s the best day of the year
The Guardian - UK · Aug 27 Does Nigel Farage know what people really think of him? I do – and he won’t like it An anti-Farage army of voters is there to be galvanised, as exclusive data shows. But getting them out will be tricky, says Guardian columnist Aditya Chakrabortty
The Guardian - AU · Aug 27 The royal commission revealed the breadth of antisemitism in Australia – but key opportunities were missed Key gatekeepers, and even the prime minister, should have faced more questions over what can be done to address rising hatred
The Independent UK · Aug 26 With jails still at breaking point, releasing IPP prisoners could make all the difference THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: Thanks to an intervention by Britain’s foremost prison governor, we must surely be counting the days until the nightmare for a cohort of people unjustly incarcerated is finally over