Shot during his time as a volunteer on the front lines of the Ukraine war, Aria Shahrokhshahi’s new book is an eerily beautiful depiction of a society under attack
Apr 01, 2026
In light of recent US aggression, liberals on social media have been stressing the importance of listening to Iranian, Cuban and Venezuelan voices. But having ‘lived experience’ doesn’t make you an authority on anything, argues Niloufar Haidari
Mar 10, 2026
As the conflict in West Asia escalates, we unpack the ramifications – from whether Russia and China will get involved, to the effect on global supply chains, and more
Mar 07, 2026
Billion-dollar prediction markets like Polymarket enable users to bet on everything from celebrity news to global warfare – what could go wrong?
Jan 20, 2026
In her feature directorial debut, Hailey Gates tackles the forever wars and the US military industrial complex with a comedy that distributors were afraid to touch
Jan 02, 2026
After weeks of rumours, Bandai Namco Entertainment have confirmed that the Warfare director will write and direct a live-action adaptation of the popular video game
May 23, 2025
As Kneecap faces a ‘smear campaign’ for their statements in support of Palestine, we look back on five times artists have been subject to censorship
Apr 29, 2025
‘The reason Kneecap is being targeted is simple – we are telling the truth and our audience is growing. Those attacking us want to silence criticism of a mass slaughter’
Apr 25, 2025
America and China are gearing up for a future where robots do battle throughout our solar system – which is probably less fun than it sounds
Apr 24, 2025
‘It would be irresponsible for us to make this easy’: Co-directors and co-writers Alex Garland and Ray Mendoza discuss their punishing new movie about the Iraq War, which strives for realism rather than entertainment
Apr 17, 2025
Engaging with culture in the current conditions – even as an audience member – has become more dangerous than ever. We speak to the teams behind Radio Alhara, Dar Jacir, Yabous Cultural Centre and Aida Refugee Camp about the ongoing resistance
Oct 17, 2024
In a speech last night, the UK prime minister made clear that the safety of civilians is of utmost importance – unless they happen to be Palestinian or Lebanese
Oct 02, 2024
From asteroids to ancient curses, threats of WW3 and the AI apocalypse, this year got pretty scary – and yet, we’re all still here
Dec 13, 2023
At a sad time like this, laughter really is the best medicine
Nov 30, 2023
From Oppenheimer’s atom bomb to the AI arms race, the future of humanity might depend on overcoming the influence of an ancient, malevolent god
Jul 21, 2023
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