Resilient Republican David Valadao in the San Joaquin Valley can’t survive Trump backlash, loses seat to Randy Villegas, a Democrat who ran on economic populism. Read full story Author: Ian …
Empowered congressional Democrats gear up for battles over immigration and ICE oversight
Once Democrats have the majority in the House and Senate, they plan to drastically level up agency oversight and attempt to rein in the Trump administration’s aggressive immigration enforcement policies. …
Why strangers are swapping secrets at this underground L.A. supper club
Inside a historic 1908 Craftsman home in West Adams, monthly gatherings pair garden-grown dishes with storytelling to help diners find connection. Read full story Author: Maddie Connors
Don’t Let Christian Nationalists Rewrite the First Amendment
The First Amendment’s Establishment and Free Exercise clauses seem clear. They guarantee the free exercise of religion while prohibiting the state from endorsing a particular religion. In the words of …
Inside the French drug gangs recruiting children to kill
The BBC enters Marseille’s dangerous underworld, where young people are trapped, brutalised and exploited. Read full story Author:
Krakow shooting suspect has died in hospital, police say
Six people were killed in the shooting, and three bodies of the suspect’s family members were found at their home. Read full story Author:
Woman says Al Fayed’s brother drugged and sexually abused her at Highland estate
The woman says she was flown to the Fayed family’s Balnagown estate, where she was repeatedly assaulted. Read full story Author:
Cruise ship pianist rescued from sea after nine hours in Pacific Ocean
Two US fishermen say they spotted the man treading water around 20 miles (32km) off the Californian coast. Read full story Author:
Trump says he was ‘kidding’ about Dana White press secretary offer
The president told the Ultimate Fighting Championship boss to “please take the job” in a Truth Social post on Saturday. Read full story Author:
Thick fog disrupts morning travel as yellow weather warnings in effect
Fog is causing disruption on Monday morning amid Met Office yellow weather warnings for many across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Read full story Author:
Government’s EV targets expected to be reduced this week
New petrol or diesel cars are due to be phased out by 2030 and by 2035 all new cars must be zero emission. Read full story Author:
Scientists predict 2026 hottest year on record as climate talks begin
Scientists are predictng this could be the hottest year on record as the COP31 climate summit opens. Read full story Author:
At least 34 dead after Europe-bound migrant boat sinks off Senegal
The Atlantic crossing to Spain’s Canary Islands remains dangerous for migrants seeking a better life Read full story Author:
A glimmer of good news for Britain’s sleepy dormouse
New figures suggest hazel dormice may be recovering after decades of decline, with warmer summers boosting survival. Read full story Author:
What’s your love language – and does it actually mean anything?
The theory of ‘Love Languages’ has no scientific origin but it’s often still mentioned in modern dating. Read full story Author:
The Silicon Valley superstar engulfed by personal scandal
Once lauded as the “Taylor Swift of tech”, Huang is mired in scandal after an affair with a suspected Chinese spy. Read full story Author:
Doing these things now will help you save money at Christmas
Small decisions made now can make a big difference to your festive finances, charities say, so here are some tips. Read full story Author:
What we know so far about the next James Bond film
Josh O’Connor, Jack Lowden and Callum Turner are reportedly in the frame to replace Daniel Craig. Read full story Author:
Sports Personality of the Year returns – with five awards decided by public
BBC Sports Personality of the Year will be held on 13 December – and audiences will have more influence than ever over the awards. Read full story Author:
Society needs to act to help white working-class pupils, inquiry says
The education secretary says she is backing the inquiry to “get to the heart of the barriers holding children back”. Read full story Author: