Demonstrators protest against Vedanta in London on 28 July. Photograph: Stefan Wermuth/Reuters Anger erupted at mining company Vedanta’s annual shareholder meeting today as protesters attacked its management for alleged human rights abuses and “crimes against the environment”. While... 

Jack Straw has put himself firmly behind David Miliband. Photograph: Dan Chung for the Guardian Labour leadership contender David Miliband tonight received the endorsement of another party heavyweight, as the shadow justice secretary, Jack Straw, gave the elder Miliband his vote. In a letter... 

NASCAR Chairman and CEO Brian France likes to invoke sports metaphors when talking about stock-car racing, as he did last month at Indianapolis, when he told reporters, “Every commissioner would say they want great playoff events, Game 7s, NCAA tournament final or Super Bowl. “They want an action-packed... 

Labour leader candidate Ed Miliband argues today that Labour’s erstwhile core voters are now “swing” voters Photograph: Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire/PA Photos Labour leadership contender Ed Miliband will today say that it was the party’s less affluent voters who lost Labour...