New Zealanders will head to the polls on 7 November to elect a new government, with rising cost of living a key concern for voters. Read full story Author:
A wildfire killed their loved ones in Spain. These British families demand to know why
Nine British nationals were among the 15 people who died when fire ripped through the village of Bédar this summer. Read full story Author:
Who could be behind hoax bomb threats to European air travel?
There is no hard evidence so far linking airline bomb threats to Russia, Iran or any proxy groups. Read full story Author:
‘We had no idea how ill she was’: Bono on recording Dolly Parton’s last song
The rock group discuss Parton’s final recording before her death, and why they refuse to be censored on stage. Read full story Author:
Weekly quiz: How did Rice Krispies lose their snap, crackle and pop?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days? Read full story Author:
Major construction ongoing near Iran missile bases, satellite images suggest
Evidence of digging and new buildings are visible in satellite imagery taken in November, satellite images suggest. Read full story Author:
Tempted by snacks before bed? Here’s why – and what you can do about it
There are biological reasons why you may reach for sweet treats before bed, but you can change the habit. Read full story Author:
‘I was asked if I was a crier’: Your worst job interviews revealed
Bad job interviews can be horrible to experience in the moment, but there is a lot they can teach us about the world of work Read full story Author:
Irish media outlets evacuated after bomb threats
Gardaí say they are “aware of a threat made against media organisations here and in Europe”. Read full story Author:
Met chief warns policing ‘heading for failure’ without reform
Sir Mark Rowley will argue that the current system is unable to cope with the sophistication of modern criminals. Read full story Author:
Two boys charged over Halloween party stabbings
Five boys who were guests at the supervised Halloween party on Saturday night were stabbed. Read full story Author:
Childminder who left more than 20 children alone in her home jailed
Amanda Mathewson admitted neglecting the chldren by abandoning them at her home in 2024. Read full story Author:
Elon Musk appears to signal the end of the road for Cybertruck
Musk said it was to make room for production of its Cybercabs – autonomous taxis without a driver. Read full story Author:
Home Office investigating after BBC catches lawyer offering to make fines go away
The Home Office said it will be investigating the allegations to see whether there has been a breach of immigration rules. Read full story Author:
Two dead after bus crashes in France, officials say
One child and one young adult were killed in the crash, local authorities say, with more injured. Read full story Author:
Fed Up With Politics and Struggle, Young Voters Rose Up
Young people powered Democratic candidates, joining global demands for generational change from a cohort weary of older people sitting on jobs and devouring resources. Go to Source Author: Sabrina Tavernise …
Texas Led the Conservative Overhaul of Education. What Now?
In Texas, teaching on race and gender was restricted, Christianity was encouraged and private school vouchers expanded. It may be hard for Democrats to reverse those policies. Go to Source …
Trump Tried to Undermine the Nation’s Elections. It Didn’t Work.
Millions of Americans cast their ballots on Tuesday in an election that showed the resiliency of democracy. The president said he would accept the results. Go to Source Author: Richard …
Why a Merciless Supreme Court Rebuke on Election Eve Matters
The justices took just hours to reject Trump’s bid to meddle in the election. Go to Source Author: Adam Liptak https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
The Many Meanings of James Talarico’s Winning Cowboy Boots
Obviously, the Texas election was about more than shoes. But the symbolism mattered. Go to Source Author: Vanessa Friedman https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml