The Archive
Every debate we've published, sortable by newest, most voted, or most discussed.
Always Open
A new US survey says 66% of job seekers were ghosted by an employer after an interview, and 34% have ghosted one back. Fair game, or never acceptable?
2 votes
world
Israel has ordered Britain to shut its consulate in Jerusalem, and the UK is reportedly weighing expelling Israeli diplomats in reply. Right response, or risky escalation?
1 vote
culture
A union-backed report says US studios now spend 42% of their film budgets at home, down from 74% in 25 years. Should America pay a tax credit to win filming back?
1 vote
celebrity
Pete Davidson has mocked influencers who earn millions filming themselves getting ready, saying the world is broken. A fair point, or hypocrisy from a TV star?
1 vote
sport
Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, walked out of Portugal's camp after being benched, and they reached the Nations League last eight without him. Was the coach right to drop him?
technology
OpenAI's Sam Altman says the world should accept some bad things happening, like scams and hacks, in return for AI's benefits. A realistic trade-off, or too much risk?
politics
Ministers have dropped plans to end jury trials for cases likely to bring under three years in prison, though complex fraud may still go judge-only. The right call?
world
Spain's parliament has rejected emergency decrees to cap rent rises at 2% and halt evictions of vulnerable tenants, as protesters fill Madrid. The right call, or a blow to renters?
1 vote
Always Open
Savannah James flies first class while her best friend books business on shared trips, and it has split opinion. If you're far richer than a friend, should you pay to upgrade them?
celebrity
A tribunal has overturned Naomi Campbell's five-year ban as a charity trustee, finding a fellow trustee deceived her. Should trustees be responsible for failings hidden from them?
1 vote
sport
Detroit Red Wings fans booed Dylan Larkin at the home opener, months after their long-serving captain asked for a trade. A fair response, or harsh on a loyal player?
1 vote
culture
Stray Kids have joined BTS in not submitting music for the 2027 Grammys, which add a Best Asian Pop category. Overdue recognition for Asian pop, or a way to sideline it?
1 vote
Always Open
Half of UK parents in a survey of 6,053 back cutting the six-week summer holiday by a week and moving it elsewhere. Should the school summer break be shorter?
1 vote
technology
Reddit is ending RSS feeds in November and its free public API by March 2027, blaming AI scraping. Fair protection of its site, or closing off the open web?
1 vote
world
Zelenskyy told the UN that Ukraine sent two captured North Korean soldiers to South Korea. Seoul says that broke a secrecy deal. Was he right to reveal it?
1 vote
politics
PM Andy Burnham will scrap the 1989 ban on public ownership of water companies, opening a 10-year route to public control. Should Britain take water back?
1 vote
Always Open
Barclays has delayed making UK staff come in three days a week after thousands asked for commuting costs to be covered. If your boss wants you in, should they pay?
2 votes
celebrity
Oasis are suing their former sound engineer to stop an auction of more than 100 hours of 1990s tapes he recorded. Should the tapes belong to him or the band?
2 votes
culture
Jeremy Clarkson says the BBC, ITV, Sky, Channel 4 and Channel 5 should merge into one "Britflix" to survive. The future of British TV, or a loss of choice?
1 vote
sport
An independent commission has found Manchester City guilty on 114 of 115 Premier League charges, which City deny and will appeal. How hard should they be punished?
politics
Trump credits his 50% steel tariffs for a planned $15bn Iowa steel mill, backed by up to $10bn in federal Export-Import Bank financing. Proof the tariffs are working?
technology
The White House has launched America.gov, where Google's Gemini and Musk's Grok answer questions about federal services. Would you trust an AI chatbot for government help?
1 vote
Always Open
A new US survey finds only 41% of singles expect to meet their one true love, and 1 in 5 people in couples doubt their partner is it. Is there really such a thing as the one?
world