Darializa Avila Chevalier, the democratic socialist who ousted New York Rep. Adriano Espaillat in a June primary upset, plans to seek membership in both the Congressional Black Caucus and the Congressional Hispanic Caucus once sworn in, her campaign told Semafor. That would make her only the second Afro-Latino lawmaker to ...
Day: August 3, 2026
‘Am I 68? 69?’ Irvine Welsh on growing old, getting clean, bashing out his new novel – and flirting with guns‘Am I 68? 69?’ Irvine Welsh on growing old, getting clean, bashing out his new novel – and flirting with guns
Three decades after he channelled his heroin addiction into the cult classic Trainspotting, the Scottish author has discovered the joys of yoga, breathwork and standing desks. But is he quite as ‘Zen’ as he claims? By rights, Irvine Welsh ought to be photographed somewhere gritty, looking grumpy, he says: “That’s ...
‘It’s not about the Qur’an, it’s about the money’: how boys of five are forced to beg on Senegal’s streets‘It’s not about the Qur’an, it’s about the money’: how boys of five are forced to beg on Senegal’s streets
An old west African practice of sending children away to study is being used as a cover for trafficking, say human rights groups In a bare, gloomy room on the beachfront at Saint-Louis, in the north-west of Senegal, dozens of young boys sit on a concrete floor chanting verses from ...
‘I spent a week crying. I’ve never had an injury in my life!’ Why do so many fitness fans end up needing surgery?‘I spent a week crying. I’ve never had an injury in my life!’ Why do so many fitness fans end up needing surgery?
From the 47-year-old runner who needs a double hip replacement to the 27-year-old CrossFitter with a ruptured ACL, those who push their bodies too hard often regret it. What are the lessons for the rest of us? Jonathan Price has always been active and exercise-focused. Growing up in south Wales, ...
Why has Trump stepped in to prop up Japan’s currency?Why has Trump stepped in to prop up Japan’s currency?
The US has bought up yen to strengthen the currency for the first time in almost 30 years, with the moves raising questions about America’s motives The US has launched a bid to prop up the value of the yen, marking an extraordinary coordinated intervention with Japan’s government to halt ...
‘Danger no longer only comes from the hitmen, but from the state’: the Honduran farmers labelled terrorists for protecting their land‘Danger no longer only comes from the hitmen, but from the state’: the Honduran farmers labelled terrorists for protecting their land
After another massacre of smallholders – who are subjected to violence from palm oil firms and drug traffickers – the country’s new Trump-backed government has criminalised community leaders Sitting on the back of the motorcycle, 15-year-old Orlean* heard gunshots. A moment later, the bike crashed. His uncle and two cousins ...
Iran denies Trump’s claim that new talks will begin on MondayIran denies Trump’s claim that new talks will begin on Monday
While Iran denies that talks with the US are taking place, it is currently in negotiations with Oman over Strait of Hormuz access. ...
‘My only son was shot standing up for justice’ – inside city gripped by deadly protests in Pakistan-administered Kashmir‘My only son was shot standing up for justice’ – inside city gripped by deadly protests in Pakistan-administered Kashmir
The BBC gains unique access to Rawalakot, scene of violent clashes between security forces and protesters in Pakistan-administered Kashmir. ...
Aung San Suu Kyi appears healthy in first confirmed outside contact for 2.5 yearsAung San Suu Kyi appears healthy in first confirmed outside contact for 2.5 years
Photos newly released by Myanmar’s military government show Suu Kyi meeting with an ICRC official. ...
Two workers killed in blast after re-entering quake-hit Japan mall on boss’ orderTwo workers killed in blast after re-entering quake-hit Japan mall on boss’ order
The two women’s employer has apologised for sending them back to Aeon Mall to secure cash. ...