The Empire Strikes Back. Across the globe governments are using terrorism laws to prosecute protesters. Decca Muldowney traces the practice back to its colonial origins, and considers the future consequences for activism.

They are touted as our way out of climate chaos and essential for making the things we use, from mobile phones to electric vehicles. Vanessa Baird sets out to investigate critical minerals – and the rush to get them.

Britain’s general election saw the rightwing Conservatives swept out – and a huge majority for Labour. But the shallowness of the victorious party’s support points to an existential threat to dominant parties across the world, argues Conrad Landin.

Can South Africa ever fully shake off the shackles of apartheid? Conrad Landin asks whether the country’s historic genocide case against Israel could lead to a reckoning at home.

Bethany Rielly explores the chilling impact of the Spanish state’s intrusive surveillance tactics against Catalan civil society. Is there a chance of justice?

Confronting the impact of empire is not about getting stuck in the past, writes Amy Hall. It’s vital to how we build a better future.

Richard Swift on Ethiopia's new reforming PM.

Iceland's charismatic new Left-Green prime minister has big plans, but will the Left-Green's radical programme survive political wrangling with other coalition partners asks Richard Swift.

Alessio Perrone writes how Islamophobia is driving a wedge between love and secular values.

Souleymane’s Story; The Mastermind.

Keir Starmer and a key adviser smash the British left in a tale of sordid deceit. But does it give them too much credit? By Dexter Govan.

Album No. 1; Ma Gitala.

Mariam Barghouti reflects on what it means when communities built on hospitality can no longer support their neighbours.

He puts his life on the line to protect the Democratic Republic of Congo’s national parks. Veronique Mistiaen talks to the dedicated conservationist.

We put the track record of Isaias Afwerki, President of Eritrea – and a liberation fighter turned ruthless dictator – under the spotlight.

Components, budget, and the peacekeepers of the United Nations.

The photos, facts, and politics of India.

Profit motive, by Marc Roberts.