Dame Averil Cameron obituary Historian whose sparky, innovative Byzantines challenged the stereotype of a stagnant society with nothing new to offer

Dame Averil Cameron | 1940-2026

Almost everything we argue about is a substitute for the thing we should be arguing about: the immense wealth & power of an oligarchic class, which captures governments, ruins lives and wrecks the living planet.
This class redirects our rage at scapegoats. To resist its lies is to resist its power.

Trump’s presidency is what evil looks like: absurd, frightening, cruel | Nesrine Malik Commentators have said that the US president’s clownishness and lack of ideology somehow make him less dangerous. They’re wrong, says Guardian columnist Nesrine Malik

Nesrine Malik is exactly right.

Nathalie Baye obituary Versatile French actor best known for her film roles in Catch Me If You Can, Every Man for Himself and Downton Abbey

Nathalie Baye | 1948-2026

Early evening martini

Brutalism

US military says it killed four more people in a boat strike in the eastern Pacific Strike marks third deadly attack on vessels in region in four days, and the killing of 174 people since September

“Legal experts and human rights advocates have repeatedly condemned the strikes as extrajudicial killings that violate US and international law, saying the military cannot execute civilians whom it accuses of crimes.”

I took a walk from King's X to Blackfriars with the brilliant artist Christie Swallow on a blustery day and it became an Anastrophes podcast! Listen in to 'Queer Ecology, the Imagination, and Lost Landscapes' here: linktr.ee/anastrophes

Sir Neil Cossons obituary Science Museum director and chair of English Heritage determined to impress the value of Britain’s history, architecture and culture on politicians

Sir Neil Cossons | 1939-2026

Biruté Galdikas obituary Primatologist who devoted her life to the study and preservation of orangutans

Biruté Galdikas | 1946-2026

Before and after the Paschal Vigil. Hope reborn. Happy Easter!

Italy denies use of Sicily airbase to US planes carrying weapons for Iran war Defence ministry says US failed to request authorisation in time for parliament to give approval as required by international treaty

Good for Italy.

US directs American embassies to wage campaign against foreign ‘hostility’ – with Musk’s help Cable signed by Marco Rubio and seen by Guardian suggests staff work with Pentagon psychological operations unit

Trump’s Ministry of Truth | ‘The United States has directed every American embassy and consulate across the world to launch coordinated campaigns against foreign propaganda and endorses Elon Musk’s X as an “innovative” tool to help do it.’

‘We didn’t want to be preachy’: David Attenborough’s unexpected new show – which might enrage cat lovers The great naturalist, who is about to turn 100, is still surprised by wildlife in his new series about British gardens. But not every pet owner will be happy with his top tips

‘Secret Garden estimates that the 9.5m pet cats in Britain may kill approximately 55m birds every year. Attenborough reveals that putting bells on cats “reduces pet cats’ hunting success by a third”, and raising bird feeders higher also cuts deaths.’

In the time of Trump. | “Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:”

‘She broke the rules, fearlessly’: exhibition explores Vivienne Westwood’s revolutionary work Show draws almost entirely from collection of Lancashire schoolteacher Peter Smithson, a fan since he was 10

At the Bowes Museum

Designer, artist, writer and activist William Morris was born #OTD 24 March 1834. His extraordinary Flight into Egypt led by angels, c1870 at St Michael and All Angels, Brighton, a large, superlative Arts & Crafts style church by George Bodley with glass by Morris & Co.

Robert Mueller obituary Former head of the FBI who investigated Russia’s involvement in the 2016 US presidential election

Robert Mueller | 1944-2026

Roots

This is an extraordinary saga that Sunder is pursuing indefatigably. The BBC has repeatedly tried to excuse itself from responsibility for allowing Nigel Farage to lie egregiously about immigration without challenge. It is illustrative of a much wider malaise & so very important. Thank you, Sunder.

New book, new on the desk

Philip Castle obituary Airbrush artist who created iconic posters for A Clockwork Orange and Full Metal Jacket, as well as artwork for Pulp and the Rolling Stones

Philip Castle | 1942-2026

A court said: protect her. She was deported anyway Farah fled violence for loving another woman. A U.S. judge said she could not be sent back to danger. She was deported anyway. Demand respect for due process and the right to safety.

Farah fled violence for loving another woman. A U.S. judge ruled she could not be deported to danger. She was sent away anyway. Courts must be respected. Lives depend on it. Please sign now: a.allout.org/s/Wx2mK/

Ghana: Reject The Anti-Lgbt+ Bill! The anti-LGBT+ bill is back in Ghana, and this time, it has stronger political backing. We stopped it before, and together we can stop it again. Sign now to protect LGBT+ rights.

The dangerous anti-LGBT+ bill is back in Ghana, with stronger political support. We stopped it once. Let’s stop it again. Sign to defend equality and human rights. a.allout.org/s/P3wrb/