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What should be a story of Reform incompetence instead speaks to the broader refusal of Westminster to adapt to multiparty democracy, says assistant Guardian Opinion editor Jason Okundaye.
The 2026 Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna hasn't even started yet — and yet it has been at the center of heated debates for months. At issue isn't so much...
Finally, belatedly, an honest portrait of Keir Starmer has been allowed to form. It’s been a hell of a journey. At first he was sanctified as the Labour saviour, finally arrived. That gave way to pleas that.
The India Delimitation Bill has triggered one of the biggest political flashpoints in recent times—and the latest parliamentary defeat has only intensified the battle. What began as a structural reform has now turned into a full-blown national controversy.
The fear of being "punished" for doing the right thing has haunted India's southern states for decades. Prime Minister Modi recently stepped in to clear the air on whether successful population control will lead to a loss of political clout.
Two months into the U.S.–Iran conflict, the Trump administration’s messaging has swung wildly—from threats of total destruction to sudden calls for international help. Meanwhile, satirical shows like Have I Got News For You are doing what policy briefings often can’t: making sense of the contradictions. Behind the jokes lies a serious question—what exactly is the strategy?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday bid farewell to members retiring from the Rajya Sabha, saying there are “no full stops in politics”. He lauded their contributions and made special mention of veteran leaders H D Deve Gowda, Mallikarjun Kharge, and Sharad Pawar for devoting a significant part of their lives to parliamentary service.
