How China is trying to silence UK academics
Today in Focus12 Nov 2025

How China is trying to silence UK academics

How entangled are China and the UK universities sector? Amy Hawkins reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

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The frantic push to bring peace to Ukraine

The frantic push to bring peace to Ukraine

There have been deals and counter deals. But how close has the flurry of diplomacy brought a ceasefire? Pjotr Sauer reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

26 Nov 202525min

How Nigel Farage’s ‘right-hand man’ in Europe was unmasked as a traitor

How Nigel Farage’s ‘right-hand man’ in Europe was unmasked as a traitor

Nathan Gill was an MEP for the Brexit party and Ukip, and later became Reform UK’s leader in Wales. Now he has been jailed for 10 years for taking bribes to make pro-Russia statements. Luke Harding re...

25 Nov 202529min

‘Enshittification’: how we got the internet no one asked for

‘Enshittification’: how we got the internet no one asked for

Tech critic Cory Doctorow explains why for so many the internet – from Amazon to Google to Instagram – seems to be getting worse. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

24 Nov 202524min

Nazi salutes and racism: the allegations about Nigel Farage’s school days

Nazi salutes and racism: the allegations about Nigel Farage’s school days

Former pupils at Dulwich College have made shocking claims about the Reform leader’s behaviour at school – which he denies. Daniel Boffey reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardia...

21 Nov 202527min

Will the public sexual assault of the president mark a turning point for women in Mexico?

Will the public sexual assault of the president mark a turning point for women in Mexico?

What will it take to improve women’s safety in Mexico? With Estefanía Vela Barba and Ann Deslandes. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

20 Nov 202522min

Is this Labour’s hostile environment?

Is this Labour’s hostile environment?

Shabana Mahmood’s new immigration plans have been welcomed by Tommy Robinson. Jessica Elgot explains why. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

19 Nov 202524min

Donald Trump’s Epstein U-turn

Donald Trump’s Epstein U-turn

Jonathan Freedland unpacks Donald Trump’s latest U-turn over the Epstein files – the one scandal the president just can’t seem to shake. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/info...

18 Nov 202524min

Why Labour is going Danish on immigration

Why Labour is going Danish on immigration

Danish journalist Nilas Heinskou and Syrian refugee Agob Yacoub discuss Denmark’s harsh immigration and asylum policies – reportedly the inspiration for changes to be announced by the UK government th...

17 Nov 202529min

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