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The battle to reach more rural voters - and save democracy

'We’re seeing the rule of law being made a mockery of' Jun 14•Andrew Buncombe

Why Trump's war in Iran is starting to feel like the invasion of Iraq

Justifications for president’s actions are shifting and apparently false Mar 4•Andrew Buncombe

A day at one of Seattle’s 30 food banks as hardship soars

Across the world people are struggling to make ends meet Nov 13, 2025•Andrew Buncombe

Imran Khan is spending 73rd birthday in a ‘terrorist’s cell in jail

Supporters of cricketer-turned politician claim he's losing weight and denied access to legal team Oct 8, 2025•Andrew Buncombe

Federal judge blocks Trump’s executive order halting refugee admissions - and I was in court

'The president has substantial discretion to suspend refugee admissions...but that authority is not limitless' Feb 27, 2025•Andrew Buncombe

I interviewed Jimmy Carter - there will never be another US president like him

The 39th president’s policies are receiving a fresh assessment but in terms of personal qualities he already stood alone Jan 11, 2025•Andrew Buncombe

Assassination of top executive reveals just how broken America is

US healthcare system is rigged but gleeful response to shooting is shameful Dec 9, 2024•Andrew Buncombe

Tim Walz and the true definition of ‘Midwest Nice’

Has Kamala Harris's running mate been fooling us all along? Oct 10, 2024•Andrew Buncombe