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Oliver Haynes

Oliver Haynes

The Guardian

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I saw rioting, looting, above all, anger. If French leaders think more violence will solve this, they’re mistaken

The first thing I learned on the streets of Paris this weekend is that there is no arguing with teargas. I arrived at Place de la République just...

19.10.2026 10

The Guardian

Oliver Haynes

I spent an evening with fans of Lotus Eaters – the hit podcast shaping Britain’s new far-right culture

If I asked you to name a popular politics podcast, what would you think of? Maybe The Rest Is Politics for centrist dads. Novara Media’s Downstream...

16.06.2026 100

The Guardian

Oliver Haynes