Michael
@therightarticle.bsky.social
“The old world is dying, and the new world struggles to be born; now is the time of monsters.” News mainly from the left and indie media in the UK and beyond I post links to inform and encourage debate. I don't necessarily agree with everything I post.
#Gaza bakeries forced to shut as Israel blocks flour shipments https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/gaza-bakeries-shut-israel-blocks-flour-shipments
'Looming threat of famine': Gaza bakeries shut as Israel blocks flour shipments
Palestinians queue for bread as shortages deepen, with authorities warning of imminent famine and worsening food insecurity
middleeasteye.net
Europe in revolt: “We’re next” says Spain https://www.counterfire.org/article/europe-in-revolt-were-next-says-spain/
Europe in revolt: “We’re next” says Spain
Chris Bambery examines growing political turmoil in Spain in the wake of huge housing protests and ahead of a contested general election Spain faces a general election on 29 November.
counterfire.org
Big fish hooked in Hungary, as Orbán’s ex-bank chief placed in custody (Day 163 of the Tisza government) https://euobserver.com/244500/big-fish-hooked-in-hungary-as-orbans-ex-bank-chief-placed-in-custody-day-163-of-the-tisza-government/
Big fish hooked in Hungary, as Orbán’s ex-bank chief placed in custody (Day 163 of the Tisza government)
Prosecutors are circling Orbán’s ex‑bank chief, as Magyar rewrites Hungary’s budget.
euobserver.com
The Fight Against Chevron’s Destruction of the #Amazon Is Back On https://tribunemag.co.uk/2026/10/fight-chevron-destruction-the-amazon-back-on
The Fight Against Chevron’s Destruction of the Amazon Is Back On
Chevron made environmental lawyer Steven Donziger a corporate prisoner. Now free, he’s working with indigenous communities to make the oil giant pay.
tribunemag.co.uk
Jewish settlers destroy Shireen Abu Akleh memorial near Jenin State supported vigilantes. Disgusting. https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/jewish-settlers-destroy-shireen-abu-akleh-memorial-near-jenin
Israeli settlers destroy Shireen Abu Akleh memorial near Jenin
middleeasteye.net
Nigel Farage’s attack on the #RNLI and co is a new low even for this bottom-feeder https://www.thenewworld.co.uk/james-ball-nigel-farages-attack-on-the-rnli-and-co-is-a-new-low-even-for-this-bottom-feeder/
Nigel Farage’s attack on the RNLI and co is a new low even for this bottom-feeder
Reform’s leader told US far right influencer Benny Johnson that NGOs who work with asylum seekers have ‘aided and abetted criminality in absolutely every way’
thenewworld.co.uk
Teachers must work five days a week, says Farage (who rarely turns up to work) https://www.thenewworld.co.uk/rats-in-a-sack-teachers-must-work-five-days-a-week-says-farage-who-rarely-turns-up-to-work/
Teachers must work five days a week, says Farage (who rarely turns up to work)
The Reform leader, who has one of the worst voting records in Parliament, is lecturing other public servants on turning up to work
thenewworld.co.uk
Cutting heat pump grants to fund defence ‘self-defeating’, energy boss warns https://morningstaronline.co.uk/article/cutting-heat-pump-grants-fund-defence-self-defeating-energy-boss-warns
Cutting heat pump grants to fund defence ‘self-defeating’, energy boss warns
CUTTING heat pump subsidies to fund military spending would be “self-defeating” as reducing reliance on gas is a matter of national security, the boss of Octopus Energy warned today.Under the Boiler U...
morningstaronline.co.uk
Jamelle Bouie: The World's Most Influential Racist Is Bankrolling Republicans https://www.thebulwark.com/p/jamelle-bouie-the-worlds-most-influential
Jamelle Bouie: The World's Most Influential Racist Is Bankrolling Republicans
Elon Musk is the largest single donor in American political history.
thebulwark.com
At Least 59 People Have Died in ICE Custody Since Start of Trump’s Second Term https://truthout.org/video/at-least-59-people-have-died-in-ice-custody-since-start-of-trumps-second-term/
At Least 59 People Have Died in ICE Custody Since Start of Trump’s Second Term
Meanwhile, the GEO Group announced that DHS purchased two immigration jails in Adelanto, California, for $950 million.
truthout.org
Building Power - Dissent Magazine Collective bargaining transforms tenants from a category produced by the housing market into a class capable of fighting against it. https://dissentmagazine.org/article/tenant-union-collective-bargaining/
Building Power - Dissent Magazine
Collective bargaining transforms tenants from a category produced by the housing market into a class capable of fighting against it.
dissentmagazine.org
The Urgency of Anti-Fascist Economics https://inthesetimes.com/article/anti-fascist-economics-isabella-weber-trump
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Investigative reporting about corporate malfeasance and government wrongdoing, analysis of national and world affairs, and cultural criticism that matters.
inthesetimes.com
White House Directly Intervened to Shut Down Epstein Files Probe https://newrepublic.com/post/217060/white-house-intervened-shut-down-epstein-files-investigation
White House Directly Intervened to Shut Down Epstein Files Probe
Donald Trump’s team helped craft the memo announcing there would be no further investigation.
newrepublic.com
Reform UK braces for Farage standards verdict over undeclared £5m gift https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/oct/23/reform-braces-farage-standards-verdict-undeclared-5m-gift
Reform UK braces for Farage standards verdict over undeclared £5m gift
Party insiders say they expect initial verdict to be against leader and are preparing to appeal against adverse findings
theguardian.com
At Least 59 People Have Died in ICE Custody Since Start of Trump’s Second Term https://truthout.org/video/at-least-59-people-have-died-in-ice-custody-since-start-of-trumps-second-term/
At Least 59 People Have Died in ICE Custody Since Start of Trump’s Second Term
Meanwhile, the GEO Group announced that DHS purchased two immigration jails in Adelanto, California, for $950 million.
truthout.org
Ilhan Omar was never supposed to be an equal https://www.middleeasteye.net/opinion/ilhan-omar-was-never-supposed-be-equal
Ilhan Omar was never supposed to be an equal
Trump's raid on the congresswoman's home is a warning to every naturalised American that even a seat in Congress offers no protection against racist persecution
middleeasteye.net
Jamelle Bouie: The World's Most Influential Racist Is Bankrolling Republicans https://www.thebulwark.com/p/jamelle-bouie-the-worlds-most-influential
Jamelle Bouie: The World's Most Influential Racist Is Bankrolling Republicans
Elon Musk is the largest single donor in American political history.
thebulwark.com
Rights group urges global pressure to halt Israel’s planned expulsions in Hebron https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/rights-group-urges-global-pressure-halt-israels-planned-expulsions
Rights group urges global pressure to halt Israel’s planned expulsions in Hebron
middleeasteye.net
Israel demolishes home of Lebanese journalist whose viral film exposed pager attack https://thegrayzone.com/2026/10/23/israel-demolish-journalist-home/
Israel demolishes home of Lebanese journalist whose viral film exposed pager attack - The Grayzone
The occupying Israeli army targeted a prominent Lebanese journalist when they pillaged and demolished his painstakingly-constructed family home located outside Israel's so-called “buffer zone” in sout...
thegrayzone.com
Germany, France and UK ready to negotiate with Iran, German foreign minister says https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/germany-france-and-uk-ready-negotiate-iran-german-foreign-minister-says
Germany, France and UK ready to negotiate with Iran, German foreign minister says
middleeasteye.net
Italy demands release of five activists detained by Israel during West Bank olive harvest https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/italy-demands-release-five-activists-detained-israel-during-west-bank
Italy demands release of five activists detained by Israel during West Bank olive harvest
middleeasteye.net
Antisemitism reviewer David Bell said Muslim schools could threaten UK's 'coherence' https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/antisemitism-reviewer-david-bell-called-muslim-schools-potential-threat-uks-coherence
Antisemitism reviewer David Bell said Muslim schools could threaten UK's 'coherence'
Bell was accused of singling out Muslim faith schools for criticism in 2005 when he was head of Ofsted
middleeasteye.net
The Bell Review Exposed: Don’t Let Teachers Be Forced to Lie to You About Antisemitism https://dorseteye.com/the-bell-review-exposed-dont-let-teachers-be-forced-to-lie-to-you-about-antisemitism/
The Bell Review Exposed: Don't Let Teachers Be Forced to Lie to You About Antisemitism - Dorset Eye
The government’s review into antisemitism in English schools and colleges, led by Sir David Bell, has been presented as a major intervention to protect Jewish pupils. Its 27 recommendations have all b...
dorseteye.com
Netanyahu and 34 Israelis Have Gone on Trial for Torture of Flotilla Activist https://novaramedia.com/2026/10/23/netanyahu-and-34-israelis-have-gone-on-trial-for-torture-of-flotilla-activist/
Netanyahu and 34 Israelis Have Gone on Trial for Torture of Flotilla Activist
A landmark trial accusing Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu and 34 senior political and military figures of crimes against humanity had its first formal hearing in Istanbul today.
novaramedia.com
Stewart Lee: ‘Burn Them’ Burnham is going to set the world ablaze. But at least he’ll create 27 jobs https://www.thenerve.news/p/stewart-lee-fossil-fuels-jackdaw-gasfield-burn-them-burnham-standup-comedians
Stewart Lee: ‘Burn Them’ Burnham is going to set the world ablaze. But at least he’ll create 27 jobs
The prime minister’s new, remote-controlled Jackdaw gasfield will generate less employment than nine standup comedians going on tour – and is considerably more likely to be hacked
thenerve.news
Hacked Docs Reveal How Germany’s Far-Right AfD Has Been Courting Trump https://newrepublic.com/post/217055/hacked-docs-germany-far-right-afd-trump
Hacked Docs Reveal How Germany’s Far-Right AfD Has Been Courting Trump
Thousands of leaked documents reveal how Germany’s far-right party has been trying to win over Trump advisers.
newrepublic.com
Ousting Netanyahu won’t curb right-wing Israeli nationalism, says expert ahead of Tuesday’s Knesset elections It's a broken state. https://euobserver.com/243681/interview-removing-netanyahu-wont-curb-right-wing-israeli-nationalism-says-expert-ahead-of-tuesdays-knesset-elections/
[Interview] Ousting Netanyahu won’t curb right-wing Israeli nationalism, says expert ahead of Tuesday’s Knesset elections
Beth Oppenheim, fellow at the European Council on Foreign Relations, explains how a shift in Israeli society will shape voting on 27 October. Her analysis groups Israeli political forces into liberal ...
euobserver.com
Inside the Israeli military mindset driving endless war https://www.opendemocracy.net/israel-election-netanyahu-eisenkot-military-driving-endless-war-gaza-palestine-lebanon/
Inside the Israeli military mindset driving endless war
For Israel’s generals, peace is merely a bargaining chip – an outlook that will outlast whoever wins next week’s election
opendemocracy.net