L.A. schools Supt. Alberto Carvalho won praise for gains in test scores and for defending immigrants, but had been sidelined since a February FBI raid. Read full story Author: Howard …
In L.A., as in other U.S. cities, democratic socialists are poised to expand power at City Hall
Voters will have a chance to elect democratic socialists for mayor and city attorney of Los Angeles, reflecting a trend seen in other Democratic cities. What would it mean for …
Read Keir Starmer’s resignation speech
Here is the text of the British prime minister’s resignation speech outside 10 Downing Street on Monday. It set the stage for a new Labour Party leader to become government …
Watch and read Keir Starmer’s resignation speech in full
Sir Keir announces he will be step down as Labour leader and PM in a Downing Street address. Read full story Author:
Top lawyer whose ‘Mr Rules’ approach failed to connect with the public
Less than two years after he won a huge majority in the 2024 general election, Sir Keir Starmer has been forced out. Read full story Author:
Who is Andy Burnham? Returning MP who wants to be prime minister
The outgoing Greater Manchester mayor is lining up a third attempt to be Labour leader following his return to Westminster. Read full story Author:
First round of US-Iran talks ends with encouraging progress, mediators say
The US-Iran talks began on Sunday in Switzerland, after last week’s agreement, which includes a commitment to reach a final deal within 60 days. Read full story Author:
Paedophile nursery worker could have been stopped sooner, says former colleague
Staff member who raised concerns about nursery worker Nathan Bennett was “ignored” for months. Read full story Author:
Russian troop build-up threatens city seen as key to seizing Ukraine’s Donbas
If Kostyantynivka falls, Russian forces would be able push towards Ukraine’s last remaining strongholds in the east. Read full story Author:
Injured ticket inspector who helped others in Bedford train crash hailed a hero
A passenger praises a member of railway staff who, despite being in pain, helped the injured. Read full story Author:
Alan Greenspan, architect of the modern American economy, dies aged 100
As chairman of the Federal Reserve, Alan Greenspan became the world’s most high-profile banker. Read full story Author:
Late singer Oliver Tree’s body returned to US after helicopter crash
The 32-year-old California native died whilst on his world tour, ahead of a date in Brazil. Read full story Author:
Schools close as more than half of France under red heat alerts
The health minister warns many citizens “will suffer”, with temperatures set to peak on Monday. Read full story Author:
Boy, 3, no longer critical after crocodile attack
The boy’s condition “is no longer critical”, police say. Read full story Author:
Sturgeon and Gove to team up for reality TV ‘wargame’
The former first minister is to serve as deputy prime minister in a simulation of a Russian attack on the UK. Read full story Author:
EasyJet says US bidder trying to buy it ‘on the cheap’ as it rejects £4.7bn offer
The airline describes the latest bid approach from Castlelake as “highly opportunistic”. Read full story Author:
How football united behind Doku after childbirth criticism
Jeremy Doku wants to fly home to attend the birth of his first child – but why has that proved controversial in some quarters? Read full story Author:
Iran leaves note about peace in dressing room after Belgium draw
Iran leave a message saying “may peace, respect and friendship prevail among all nations” following their World Cup group game with Belgium. Read full story Author:
A defender’s view on how to stop the World Cup’s best strikers
Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland and Harry Kane look to be on lethal form in this World Cup. So how can you stop them in their tracks? Read full …
Salah’s World Cup pain ends as he fires Egypt to historic win
Mohamed Salah fires Egypt to their first ever World Cup win – 92 years on from their tournament debut. Read full story Author: