There’s an unsung reason for the organization’s success even as other leftwing groups face a bumpy road A lot has been written recently in an effort to understand the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) and how we’ve risen to such prominence in a short time. It is clear that we ...
Month: October 2026
Watch: The big test facing Badenoch after her conference speechWatch: The big test facing Badenoch after her conference speech
The big test facing Kemi Badenoch after her conference speech ...
Boots sold in £7bn deal to Canadian billionaire familyBoots sold in £7bn deal to Canadian billionaire family
The sale of the High Street chain was announced on Wednesday. ...
How did Christa Pike survive two lethal injections – and what happens now?How did Christa Pike survive two lethal injections – and what happens now?
The convicted killer of Colleen Slemmer is said to be awake and speaking in hospital in Tennessee after an execution attempt. ...
Man jailed for killing former partner days after his releaseMan jailed for killing former partner days after his release
Robert Sabat is given a 17-year-minimum jail term for the fatal stabbing of his former partner. ...
Watch: France halts use of stun grenades after boy’s hand blown off in student protestsWatch: France halts use of stun grenades after boy’s hand blown off in student protests
France has halted the use of stun grenades after a 15-year-old boys hand was blown off during student protests. ...
DR Congo uncovers $20B in payments to ineligible mining suppliersDR Congo uncovers $20B in payments to ineligible mining suppliers
The News Fourteen major mining companies in DR Congo paid at least $20 billion to ineligible subcontractors between 2020 and 2025, the country’s subcontracting regulator told Semafor, citing recently completed checks. These findings at mining businesses, among them subsidiaries of Swiss commodities giant Glencore, Ivanhoe Mines and Chinese-Congolese joint-venture Sicomines, ...
Nigeria’s $8B oil security costs spark controversyNigeria’s $8B oil security costs spark controversy
The News The Nigerian state oil company’s disclosure that it spent $8 billion to protect energy infrastructure has sparked calls for an inquiry into how the funds were used and cast fresh light on the country’s inability to protect key economic assets. Nigeria is Africa’s top crude oil producer and ...
Gallego rolls out ambitious plan to insulate workers against AIGallego rolls out ambitious plan to insulate workers against AI
The News Ruben Gallego isn’t sure if he’s running for president yet, but he still has big plans for his Democratic Party once it’s back in power. The Arizona senator is launching a huge, wide-reaching policy agenda on Wednesday that’s aimed at confronting a labor market — and workforce — ...
China moves to improve US ties ahead of leaders summitChina moves to improve US ties ahead of leaders summit
China appeared to move towards improving ties with the US ahead of two summits between the superpowers’ leaders due to be held by year end. Members of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum voiced fears that their concerns — including disputed territorial claims — were being deprioritized by China, which is ...