Did UK universities pay to ‘spy’ on pro‑Palestine students?
Twelve elite British universities are accused of hiring a private security firm with military intelligence ties to track pro-Palestine student protests. Students were reportedly flagged through social...
22 Apr 14min
The US exit from Syria, explained
The United States has pulled its troops out of Syria, ending a decade-long presence. But the fight isn’t over. As power shifts on the ground, Kurdish forces, regional tensions, and fragile negotiation...
21 Apr 16min
The Flotillas, Part 1: What does it take to sail to Gaza?
This is The Flotillas, a three-part documentary series from The Take. Part 1: It was just a few boats and a radical idea – break the maritime siege of Gaza imposed by Israel. Today, that spark has gro...
20 Apr 25min
Brief: Tensions continue in the Strait of Hormuz. Israel draws yellow line in Lebanon
This week: 200 days into a ceasefire, Israel has killed at least 773 Palestinians in Gaza. Tensions continue in the Strait of Hormuz. Israel draws yellow line in Lebanon. Palestinian Prisoner Day with...
19 Apr 8min
Another Take: War at the doorstep – everyday life in southern Lebanon
Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on August 16, 2024. None of the dates, titles, or other references from that time have been changed. Farmers forced to leave...
18 Apr 17min
Inside Kharg Island, Iran’s oil lifeline under threat
Kharg Island is the heart of Iran’s oil trade and now a front-line target in the war. The US has struck military sites on the island and is enforcing a naval blockade on Iranian ports. But 8,000 peopl...
17 Apr 17min
A ceasefire in Lebanon — will it hold?
Israel and Lebanon have held their first direct talks in more than 30 years, and on Thursday, US President Donald Trump announced that they had reached a 10-day ceasefire. But months of fighting have ...
15 Apr 19min
More than $5 trillion in US taxes: Who gets it?
On Tax Day, trillions flow into the United States government. But new analysis shows a significant share is directed toward war, defense contractors, and border enforcement, while healthcare and food ...
15 Apr 20min
