Cornel West on power, empire, Gaza and why love must remain a political act
Academic and activist discusses what he sees as moral collapse in US and leadership crisis in the Democratic Party.
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Trump to worsen our plight: Palestinian, Lebanese victims of Israel’s wars
Trump’s election win fuels concerns of increased Israeli aggression, diminishes hope for Palestinian self-determination.
‘Too early to rejoice’: Why Russia isn’t celebrating Trump win – yet
Russia will gain from Trump’s pressure on Ukraine to negotiate a ceasefire but is unsure about how much he can do.
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Why did Black voters shift towards Trump, and how did he woo them?
Trump almost doubles support among Black voters compared with 2020, exit polls say. How and where? We break it down.
Trump win sparks big rally in stocks
Wall Street’s main indexes opened at record highs in anticipation of Trump’s pro-business approach.
Kamala Harris concedes to Trump but insists fight will go on
The Democrat congratulated her Republican rival during a phone call and offered to help with peaceful transfer of power.
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US election results: How did Donald Trump break the ‘blue wall’ – again?
Here’s how President-elect Donald Trump managed to defeat Kamala Harris in Pennsylvania, Wisconsin and Michigan.
Biden ‘rushing’ billions in aid to Ukraine as Trump win fuels uncertainty
Zelenskyy was among the first leaders to congratulate Trump, who has criticised the scale of US support for Ukraine.
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Inflation versus wages: Trump’s stunning comeback explained in two charts
The rise in prices under the Biden administration proved fatal for Kamala Harris’s election hopes.
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The Elon Musk effect: How Donald Trump gained from billionaire’s support
Tech tycoon played pivotal role in Trump win, pumping money into campaign and using X to megaphone hardline MAGA views.
Asia Pacific leaders hail Trump as questions swirl around regional security
China’s Xi Jinping says superpowers must ‘get along’, while Indonesia’s Prabowo lauds ‘immense potential’ of US ties.
