The Sikh separatist at the centre of US murder plot allegation
Getty Images India designated Gurpatwant Singh Pannun a terrorist in 2020 The United States has accused Delhi of plotting to assassinate an American citizen who advocates for Khalistan – an independent Sikh state carved out of India. Washington said an Indian national, working with an Indian government official, had attempted to hire a hitman for […]
The ancient symbol that was hijacked by evil
Alamy The KiMo Theatre in New Mexico, USA, is adorned with traditional Navajo emblems (Credit: Alamy) How an auspicious sacred sign was twisted to become the graphic embodiment of hate and intolerance. Kalpana Sunder explores the extraordinary history of a potent emblem. The equilateral cross with legs bent at right angles – that looks like […]
What if all guns disappeared?
Getty Images Take the politics out of it. By the numbers, what would we gain – and lose – if all firearms suddenly were wiped off the face of the planet? This story originally published in April 2018 as part of our series What If, which uses imaginary scenarios to help us better understand the […]
The amateur sleuth who searched for a body
BBC A car wreck found at the bottom of a lake brought the search for a missing young mother to an end. But why was it a volunteer team behind the discovery, and not the police? On a blazing hot day in late July, Lissa Yellowbird-Chase drove her black SUV, license plate “SEARCH”, to a […]
I was expecting mediocrity … you blew me away
KATE – [Christmas music] Coming up… MAYSOON – Visibly disabled roles need to be played by actually disabled actors, because it’s cartoonish, offensive and inauthentic for nondisabled actors to play disabled on the TV. TILLY – Oh my goodness. Hi Tom. [laughs] TOM – Lovely song, thanks. TILLY – Thank you. I’m so overwhelmed, I’m […]
Far-right candidate wins first round of Brazil election
Reuters Jair Bolsonaro (left) and Fernando Haddad will face each other in a run-off A far-right candidate, Jair Bolsonaro, has won the first round of Brazil’s presidential election. He will face the left-wing Workers’ Party candidate, Fernando Haddad, in the second round on 28 October after he failed to win the 50% of valid votes […]
The raunchy DR Congo diva who captivated a continent
Getty Images One of Africa’s most celebrated singers, Tshala Muana, who died last week aged 64, was equally known for her soulful voice and raunchy dancing which led to riots and calls for her to be banned. Such calls always failed in the face of popular demand by those desperate to see her perform. She […]
Veteran US Democrat dies aged 68
Reuters Veteran US Democratic congressman Elijah Cummings, who was heavily involved with the Trump impeachment inquiry, has died at the age of 68. His office said he had died as a result of “longstanding health challenges”. As chairman of the House of Representatives Oversight Committee, he had instigated several investigations into the Trump administration. He […]
Who is in Alfred Cannan’s Council of Ministers?
Isle of Man Government Mr Cannan said the Council of Ministers was “the right blend” of individuals Past ministers, backbench critics and former members of the Legislative Council make up the Isle of Man’s new Council of Ministers. The chief minister’s team has five MHKs with no previous ministerial experience, including two former MLCs newly-elected […]
‘I had a police escort after a death threat’
Four politicians from across the political spectrum described their experience of abuse More than 100 abuse complaints against Scottish politicians have been reported since the summer, with 35 leading to criminal investigations. Police attribute it to the “febrility” of the political atmosphere. Politicians have increasingly become the target of abuse, and, as polling day approaches, […]