The coronavirus pandemic has spawned its own epidemic of disinformation. Social media is awash with it, emanating from the political fringes and even from those at the center of power. Many governments and medical...
US election: ‘Trump needs to be denied a second term’, says John Bolton – BBC Newsnight
President Trump’s former National Security Adviser John Bolton speaks to Newsnight’s Emily Maitlis about the upcoming US election, the state of the Republican Party and his controversial book, The Room Where It Happened
Secondary school attendance in England falls due to Covid with north worst affected – BBC News
Secondary school attendance in England has fallen further due to Covid – down from 87% to 83%. There is growing evidence that the picture is worst in parts of the north of England.
UK government to extend food clubs to tackle holiday hunger – BBC Newsnight
BBC Newsnight has learned that the UK government is set to give extra money to councils to extend Henry Dimbleby’s food clubs, a food programme which was trialled in England’s most deprived local authority areas.
US Election: Rapper Jeezy on racism and voting
Sky’s Alex Crawford caught up with the rapper Jeezy in Georgia and asked him about racism in the state and voting.
Decoded: India’s Annexation of Kashmir
Kidnappings, massacres, bombings, insurgency… It’s just another day in paradise for those trapped in Kashmir. This week’s Decoded asks why India and Pakistan are still fighting over the disputed region after 73...
Amy Coney Barrett confirmation cements conservative court
US President Donald Trump’s polarizing pick for the country’s highest court has been sworn in. Amy Coney Barrett is now the sixth conservative justice on the nine-member Supreme Court. But as Yasmine El...