The world’s bad guys are winning. Is anyone going to stand up to them?
From the coup in Myanmar to the autocratic regimes in China and Russia, western values are under increasing threat
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New York bombing suspect reportedly posted Trump ‘failed to protect’ US
Akayed Ullah, who has been charged on five terrorism-related counts, apparently posted about Trump on Facebook the morning of the explosion
Read moreThe Guardian view on child marriage: wedlock is a padlock for girls
From the US to Bangladesh, underage brides are likely to leave education and face increased risks of poverty, domestic violence, and high rates of maternal mortality
Read moreUS withdraws assistance from Myanmar military amid Rohingya crisis
Washington stops aid and puts consideration of travel waivers for senior Myanmar military leaders on hold
Read moreMelania Trump champions women – not easy when you’re you-know-who’s wife
The first lady in a rare public appearance gave out awards to international women of courage, but critics felt her words were undercut by Donald Trump’s actions
Read moreTrump’s proposed cut to school meals scheme branded ‘cruel and shameful’
US lawmakers united in condemnation of plan to discontinue ‘life-changing’ aid programme that has provided food for 40 million children in poor countries
Read moreBarnaby Joyce says ‘not the end of the world’ if Australia-US refugee deal falls through
Australian government insists it will push ahead with resettlement deal despite threat Donald Trump will block refugees from Muslim countries
Read moreMake America great again by embracing green tech, Trump urged
Fulfilling pledge to boost fossil fuels will mean US misses out on huge market for clean energy, experts say
Read moreFact-checking Clinton’s Democratic convention speech: what was true?
The Democratic candidate shared real stories about her family and childhood but veered into inaccuracy when talking about the economy and Donald Trump
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