Press Review

PRESS REVIEW – Friday, November 22: We look at reactions from the Israeli and Arab-language press after the International Criminal Court issues arrest warrants for Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu, his former defence minister and a Hamas leader. Also: a series of deaths linked to methanol poisoning in Laos sheds light on bootleg alcohol practices. Finally: a new study shows that humans have two types of laughter – one from being tickled and the other for all kinds of other funny things!

PRESS REVIEW –Thursday, November 21:  In France, far-right leader Marine Le Pen threatens to bring down PM Michel Barnier's government over its controversial budget bill. In the US, the House Ethics Committee refuses to publish the findings of a sexual misconduct report against Donald Trump's Attorney General pick Matt Gaetz. Over in the UK, Oxford University's election for chancellor is being played out amid geopolitical tensions. Finally, find out why the humble bean is having a moment!

PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, November 20: Tennis legend Rafael Nadal finishes his career with a disappointing loss in the Davis Cup. Meanwhile, thousands of farmers descend on Westminster to protest a new Labour tax, with television personality Jeremy Clarkson taking centre stage. Finally, Donald Trump is accused of ignoring transition rules.

PRESS REVIEW - Tuesday, January 19: French newspapers praise Gisèle Pélicot, who took the stand for the final time in a rape trial that shocked the world. In New Zealand, the largest-ever protest for Māori rights takes place amid controversy over a new bill. Rafael Nadal competes for Spain in the Davis Cup, marking his final professional appearance. Meanwhile, a duct-taped banana artwork could fetch over a million dollars at auction, and a city in Alaska bids farewell to the sun for the next two months.

PRESS REVIEW – Monday, November 18: French farmers plan protests against a potential EU-South America trade deal, while UK farmers protest new inheritance tax measures in Labour's budget. Meanwhile, some Pacific nations accuse Australia of 'exporting climate destruction.' Finally, Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Defense, has sparked controversy over his tattoos.

PRESS REVIEW – Friday, November 15: US President-elect Donald Trump has mooted bypassing Senate approval for his major appointments – we take a look at the press backlash. In other news: COP29 continues, but without the Argentinian delegation and with activists far outnumbered by oil, gas and coal lobbyists. Finally, National Geographic scientists have found the world's largest coral reef off the Solomon Islands, a discovery they hope will inspire more global action to protect the corals.

PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, November 14: There's shock and rebuke in both the left-wing and conservative media after Donald Trump nominates Matt Gaetz to be attorney general. The Florida Republican has been the focus of an investigation into child sex trafficking. Also: hundreds of books, including Anne Frank's diary and George Orwell's "1984" have been banned in Florida schools. Meanwhile, the Guardian says it will leave X, accusing the platform of becoming toxic. Finally: we bring you a list of the worst online passwords of the year!

PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, November 13: We look at reactions to Donald Trump's shock Pentagon pick, as well as unchecked methane emissions by the oil and gas industries and tributes to Azzedine Hedna – a devoted craftsman of the Notre Dame restoration who has sadly passed away a month before the cathedral's reopening.

PRESS REVIEW - Tuesday, November 12: The Archbishop of Canterbury, the Church of England's most senior cleric, faces calls to resign. It comes after a damning review accused the Church of covering up a decades-long cycle of sexual, physical and psychological abuse by a former lawyer and member of the Church. In Sudan, the spectre of outright war looms between warring generals as the population suffer disease and famine and cultural treasures are looted. Finally: Russia seeks to pass a law against child-free propaganda while Telegram founder Pavel Durov offers free IVF to women willing to use his sperm.

PRESS REVIEW – Friday November 8: The US Army and Federal Reserve brace for a new administration. In other news, private jets are "used like taxis" by the super-rich, with skyrocketing CO2 emissions. Finally, 43 monkeys make a break for it at a South Carolina animal testing centre, while caretakers try to coax them back with fresh fruit and greens.