Reform UK London Assembly Members criticised for missing Remembrance Service The party’s political opponents at City Hall took aim at the two members for not turning up Evening Standard · Nov 10, 2025
New York Mayor-elect Mamdani taps a budget and policy veteran to be his No. 2 at City Hall New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has appointed a veteran of city and state government to be his first deputy mayor as he prepares to carry out his ambitious agenda The Independent UK · Nov 10, 2025
Bid to force Education Minister Givan from office over Israel trip fails Paul Givan called the no-confidence motion against him a ‘calculated attempt to drive a unionist minister from office’. Evening Standard · Nov 10, 2025
Zohran Mamdani’s transformative child care plan builds on a history of NYC social innovations Zohran Mamdani, the 34-year-old New York State Assembly member and democratic socialist, was elected New York City’s mayor on Nov. 4, 2025, after pledging to make the city more affordable through policies that include freezing rents, providing free public buses and a network of city-owned grocery stores. The Conversation · Nov 5, 2025
Brazilian photo for 22 voters in Haryana: Rahul says lakhs of votes were rigged What does an image clicked by a Brazilian photographer have to do with the Haryana election? As per the latest in the series of press conferences by Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on alleged electoral manipulation on Wednesday, the stock image of a model by a Brazilian photographer was used… Newslaundry · Nov 5, 2025
When Did Zohran Mamdani Become a US Citizen and Other Quick Facts About the New NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani, the progressive Democrat who just won New York City's mayoral race, becomes its first Muslim and South Asian mayor. Discover his background, campaign priorities, and journey to power. International Business Times UK · Nov 5, 2025
Scrutiny of social media post is matter for NI Civil Service head, Assembly told Finance Minister John O’Dowd was speaking after Paul Givan said he had been given him a ‘clean bill of health’. The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2025
Department’s social media post on Israel trip ‘strictly non-political’ – Givan The Stormont Education Minister defended asking his department to publicise his visit to a school in Israel amid calls for him to resign. Evening Standard · Nov 3, 2025
French MPs scramble to strike budget deal as deadline looms French MPs will on Monday resume their race against time to draft a budget bill to be pushed through parliament by the end of the year. Radio France Internationale · Nov 3, 2025
Sinn Fein confirms it will back no-confidence motion in Education Minister DUP leader Gavin Robinson said Paul Givan is ‘going nowhere’. Evening Standard · Nov 1, 2025
Surveillance at Stormont increases after ‘deliberate’ flooding of toilets TUV MLA Timothy Gaston said there have been a number of incidents at Parliament Buildings when sinks have been blocked and taps left running. Evening Standard · Oct 31, 2025
Independent regulator for environment in Northern Ireland recommended The role is to include oversight of air and water quality, waste management, nature and biodiversity and the marine environment. Evening Standard · Oct 21, 2025
‘Shut up’ and ‘grow up’ not appropriate language for Assembly chamber – Speaker Edwin Poots said he has noted an increase in ill-tempered debate in recent weeks. Evening Standard · Oct 20, 2025
Stormont minister faces legal challenge over stance on trade with Israel Economy minister Caoimhe Archibald issued instructions to officials about not engaging in UK/Israel trade talks. Evening Standard · Oct 19, 2025
Reason · Oct 17, 2025 How Trump Triggered California's Redistricting Fight Don't believe the GOP's 'principled' opposition to Prop. 50
The Conversation · Oct 16, 2025 With delay of pension reform, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu puts France’s Socialist Party back in the spotlight In his policy speech to lawmakers in the National Assembly on Tuesday, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu – who was reappointed by President Emmanuel Macron on Friday after submitting his resignation just days before – announced the suspension of pension reform, which a previous government forced into law without a vote…
TechRadar · Oct 15, 2025 Wisconsin wants to force all adult sites to block VPNs with a new age verification bill - here's everything we know Now in the Senate, the Wisconsin bill adds to the proposal threatening VPN usage in the name of child safety online – and experts are worried.
The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2025 Democratic oversight measures for NI Brexit rules are ‘insufficient’, peers find A House of Lords committee called for urgent action to address issues with arrangements designed to give politicians and stakeholders a greater say.
Evening Standard · Oct 14, 2025 ‘Battle a day’ at Stormont Executive, says minister Andrew Muir also said he would not rule out the administration collapsing before the next Assembly election due in 2027.
The Independent UK · Sep 29, 2025 Givan and O’Toole clash again over accusation speech was written by AI Education Minister Paul Givan called on Matthew O’Toole to apologise and withdraw the ‘false allegation’ from earlier this month.
The Independent UK · Sep 23, 2025 At UN, the president of Mongolia takes a moment to cheer the world's horses U.N. General Assembly speeches address many facets of human existence
International Business Times UK · Sep 23, 2025 US Secret Service Quietly Dismantles Looming Telecom Threat Near UN Headquarters Targeting Millions in New York The US Secret Service has dismantled a massive telecom threat near the UN in New York, seizing 300 SIM servers and 100,000 SIM cards capable of crippling mobile networks during the General Assembly.
The Independent UK · Sep 23, 2025 UN chief warns world leaders of 'an age of reckless disruption and relentless human suffering' The United Nations chief is challenging world leaders to choose a future where the rule of law triumphs over raw power
The Independent UK · Sep 23, 2025 Unversed in UNGA? Here's your handy guide to UN General Assembly meeting lingo The U.N. General Assembly’s yearly meeting of world leaders is here
Evening Standard · Sep 21, 2025 Unionists want to see parties co-operate, not bicker – Robinson DUP leader Gavin Robinson said he wants to see co-operation at the next Assembly election to maximise the number of unionists elected.