The Guardian view on Britain ceding the Chagos Islands: a welcome step towards justice | Editorial
MMore than 50 years ago, Britain began forcibly removing entire indigenous populations from islands in the Indian Ocean to build military bases with the United States. Britain itself admits that it was a disgrace. Some human rights groups say they have committed crimes against humanity. Now Britain has taken an important step to address that […]
Hospital gets $421m ‘landmark’ verdict after insurer found to underpay claims – The Guardian US
The movement to hold U.S. health insurance companies accountable is most prominent in Louisiana, where a civil court jury recently found that it underpaid insurance to a surgical center that often treats cancer patients. Reached notable legal victory by ordering health insurance company to pay more than $400 million. But on appeal, Louisiana insurer Blue […]
Guardian parent company in talks over potential sale of Observer | The Observer
The Guardian's parent company has announced that it is in formal negotiations with Tortoise Media over the potential sale of The Observer, the world's oldest Sunday newspaper. The Guardian Media Group (GMG) told Stuff it was in talks with the Observer after receiving enough proposals to be worth considering in more detail. The company said […]
The Guardian view on winter fuel payments: a mess of Labour’s own making over benefit cuts | Editorial
circleFuel payments for all pensioners are Gordon Brownwas one of the last Labour government's greatest achievements. During the harsh winter of the miners' strike, he became keenly aware of the devastating impact that means testing would have on older people. New Labour has Million pensioners Lifting ourselves out of relative poverty. It is odd that […]
The Guardian view on one-word Ofsted reports: good riddance | Editorial
TThe abolition of one-word inspection judgements for schools in England was promised in the Labour manifesto, so the decision announced by Bridget Phillipson on Monday was not a surprise – but a relief. Problems with teacher recruitment and retention are made worse by tough working conditions, of which the stress that comes with Ofsted inspections […]
The Guardian view on Israel and Hezbollah: another ominous threshold crossed | Editorial
TA series of Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon on Sunday morning, followed shortly after by hundreds of drones and rockets fired by Hezbollah, marked the largest exchange of fire across Israel’s northern border since the Hamas attack on October 7. With Gaza ceasefire talks remaining stalled and the Palestinian death toll in the region standing […]
Colts star Jonathan Taylor wears Guardian Cap in preseason game vs Broncos
Indianapolis Colts star running back Jonathan Taylor was among the players who wore the Guardians cap during the team’s preseason game against the Denver Broncos. Taylor, Xavier Scott, Kylen Granson, Rodney Thomas II and Grant Stuard decided to wear the Guardian Caps – protective headgear worn around the helmet to prevent head injuries – in […]
The Guardian view on Kamala Harris’s vice-presidential pick: Tim Walz is a smart choice for Democrats | Editorial
hairAmara Harris’s rise to the top has drawn even more attention than usual to the Democratic vice presidential selection, highlighting why the second choice matters. A vice presidential nominee’s impact is usually limited unless they are exceptionally popular or unpopular. Growing concerns about the state of the U.S. economy could have a much more significant […]
The Guardian view on the French election: time to build a republican future | Editorial
CFaced with its biggest test since World War II, France’s republican camp has resisted admirably and courageously. More than 200 left- and center-leaning candidates withdrew in the second round of parliamentary elections on Sunday, leaving the field free for better-positioned rivals to challenge Marine Le Pen’s far-right opponent. Their sacrifice has paid off in a […]
The Guardian view on Iran’s moderate president: modest hopes must be acted upon | Editorial
pictureEven when the regime unexpectedly endorsed a moderate candidate, many Iranians declined to participate in the presidential election, suspecting that the authorities would likely outlaw their vote if it really changed anything. This was reflected in the record low voter turnout in the first round, just 39.9 percent. But Massoud Pezeshkian made it to the […]