Day: November 7, 2026

‘I didn’t expect to be a main character’: Abdul El-Sayed heads to the Senate with a mandate – and a spotlight‘I didn’t expect to be a main character’: Abdul El-Sayed heads to the Senate with a mandate – and a spotlight

The successful Democratic contender for a Michigan Senate seat parried the many insinuations lobbed by Republicans What happens after the ‘blue wave’? Ask your midterm election results questions Abdul El-Sayed said he did not expect to be “a main character of this midterms”, but the first Muslim elected to the ...

What causes back pain? The surprising triggers, from stress to sitting up straight – and what you can do about itWhat causes back pain? The surprising triggers, from stress to sitting up straight – and what you can do about it

Are you one of 600 million people with lower back pain? Osteopaths identify the most common causes – and remedies Was jet-washing the patio the straw that broke the camel’s – and your – back? That’s a possibility, but experts say the actual causes of back pain may surprise you ...

‘He’s manipulating its power’: why did Russell Brand convert to Christianity?‘He’s manipulating its power’: why did Russell Brand convert to Christianity?

Sincere or self-serving, the disgraced comedian’s case shows how the church became a culture war frontier The women whom Russell Brand raped and sexually assaulted have for weeks endured the ordeal of a heavily publicised trial. Throughout, Brand held online prayer meetings with followers. Does he feel Christian sympathy for ...