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Nov 7, 2026 - World

Armed police attended the scene, which led to two nearby schools going into lockdownThree teenagers have been arrested after a 17-year-old was injured in a suspected sword attack near a school in Gloucester.Officers were called to Chalford Road, near St Peter’s high school, in Tuffley, shortly after 8.50am on Friday. It was reported that two people, one in possession of a sword, had been seen chasing two 17-year-olds. The suspects then fled the scene on foot. Continue reading...

Nov 7, 2026 - World

Hardline aide offers ‘unwavering commitment’ to president amid fears White House will double down on far-right immigration agendaStephen Miller, Donald Trump’s most controversial aide and the architect of his sweeping immigration crackdown, has lavished praise on the president after his appointment as White House chief of staff.In his first public remarks since the move was announced, Miller – who begins the role on Monday – pledged “total devotion” to Trump amid concern the administration is now poised to double down on its far-right, nativist immigration agenda. Continue reading...

Nov 7, 2026 - World

Charity’s AGM decides overwhelmingly to begin tendering process amid criticism of Barclays’ fossil fuel investmentsThe National Trust has voted overwhelmingly to seek a new banking partner in a significant victory for members who have long argued that its relationship with Barclays was at odds with its commitment to protecting the natural world.The resolution, passed at the charity’s annual general meeting on Saturday with the backing of its board of trustees, instructs the organisation to begin a competitive tendering process for its banking arrangements. Continue reading...

Nov 7, 2026 - World

Charges against party members and off-piste remarks highlight problems brought about by rapid expansionSpeaking to reporters after unveiling his new defence spokesperson this week, Nigel Farage’s jovial and upbeat mood suddenly switched. Why, he was asked, was a Reform UK councillor who was arrested in January over multiple alleged sexual offences still in his role nearly 10 months later?“I have no idea,” Farage replied icily. “I was told yesterday, and I wasn’t very happy.” Continue reading...

Nov 7, 2026 - World

Democratic socialists won the mayorship, a US House seat and powerful positions in Los Angeles – and a large network of volunteers helped them do itAs a blue tsunami overtook US politics this week, Los Angeles saw a major shake-up of its own with a wave of democratic socialists elected to key offices.Most notably, Nithya Raman, the first democratic socialist to serve on the Los Angeles city council, prevailed over incumbent Karen Bass to become the next mayor. Even in the deep blue city, Raman’s victory was hardly a given, and marked a stunning win for the progressive wing of the party. With her election, America’s two largest cities will now be run by democratic socialist mayors. Continue reading...