Congressman Eric Swalwell drops out of California governor's race amid abuse claims
Top Democratic allies intensified pressure on him to exit the gubernatorial race. Source link
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Democrats join calls to expel Eric Swalwell from Congress over sexual misconduct claims
The allegations, which he denies, have upended his bid to be California’s next governor. Source link
The surprising reality of how teenage girls still define themselves
After all the hours of interviews, I’m left thinking about the youth clubs I visited. Their number reduced considerably in the years leading up to the pandemic. In particular, the netball club and dance company sticks in my mind. These are “third spaces”, with real-life community and so much activity. In these clubs, the girls…
Orbán era swept away by Péter Magyar’s Hungary election landslide
Hungary has for some time felt like two different worlds running in tandem. In one, Orbán convinced his supporters and TV viewers they were heading for victory and four more years in power, backed up by opinion polls run by sympathetic pollsters, who continued to forecast a Fidesz victory as late as Sunday evening. Source…
Wider licence extensions for pubs during World Cup
The government had previously announced opening hour extensions in England and Wales for some knockout matches – but has now widened the eligibility. Source link
On the road with Canadian forces training for a new Arctic reality
The patrol, which ended on Friday in Churchill, Manitoba, was the largest northern mission in the history of the Canadian Rangers – a branch of the Canadian Armed Forces responsible for monitoring the country’s remote regions. For 5,200km (3,200 miles), they moved across the Arctic, following a route that had not been attempted in 80…
The Masters 2026: The five key shots in Rory McIlroy’s second Augusta victory
It will arguably be the best bogey of McIlroy’s career. With a two-shot lead on the 18th tee the job was almost done but McIlroy had a wild swipe and his ball flew to the right and into trees. Hearts were suddenly racing again. After what seemed like an eternity, as he tried to usher…
How exclusion of nine million voters could shape state politics
The tensions have been fuelled by remarks from political leaders, including from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who have suggested in campaign speeches that the clean-up is aimed at identifying so-called “illegal Bangladeshi infiltrators” – a term the TMC says is being used to refer to Muslims. However, many Hindu voters have also been left out…
Oil jumps above $100 after US-Iran talks end without a deal
The failure of negotiations at the weekend has raised concerns that the global energy crisis will deepen. Source link
The Papers: 'PM refuses to join blockade' and 'Hungary enters new era'
Starmer ruling out the UK’s role in the US blockade of Iran’s ports and Hungary electing a new leader lead Monday’s papers. Source link