27 h. ago ‘Our work has only just begun’: Mamdani, Sanders and AOC rally the faithful ahead of NYC mayoral election

Thousands pack Forest Hills stadium on Sunday night, voicing their excitement and hope for change Just over a week before New York City’s mayoral election on 4 November, about 13,000 people poured into Forest Hills stadium in Queens for the “NYC Is Not For Sale” rally, a packed gathering headlined by representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, senator Bernie Sanders and the Democratic mayoral candidate, assemblyman Zohran Mamdani.The historic open-air venue was filled to capacity. New Yorkers of all ages and backgrounds came together, but it was the Gen Z crowd that seemed to animate the atmosphere. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Why Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries finally broke down and endorsed Zohran Mamdani

The House minority leader’s endorsement of the socialist upstart says as much about Jeffries’ stewardship of Democrats in Washington as it does New York, Eric Garcia writes

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4 d. ago NYC mayoral frontrunner Mamdani condemns ‘racist’ attacks from Cuomo after 9/11 comments: ‘This is disgusting’

If elected, Zohran Mamdani would be the first Muslim to serve as mayor of New York City

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4 d. ago Marc Guehi transfer twist as Liverpool target's agent jets out for 'meeting'

Marc Guehi was heavily linked with a move to Liverpool on deadline day, but Crystal Palace pulled the plug on a £35m deal at the last minute

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5 d. ago New York City mayoral debate live: Mamdani, Sliwa and Cuomo trade jabs over Israel, rent and Trump

Candidates come out swinging as they vie for New Yorkers’ votes in final debate“It’s us versus them,” Curtis Sliwa, the Republican candidate, says in his brief opening statement, in which he claims that he is the true representative of New Yorkers.Andrew Cuomo, the former New York governor, begins by urging the Knicks to win, and then pivots to attacking “my main opponent”, Zohran Mamdani. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago New York City mayoral debate live: Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa face off for final time

The two-hour debate is likely to focus on public safety, cost of living, housing and Trump “It’s us versus them,” Curtis Sliwa, the Republican candidate, says in his brief opening statement, in which he claims that he is the true representative of New Yorkers.Andrew Cuomo, the former New York governor, begins by urging the Knicks to win, and then pivots to attacking “my main opponent”, Zohran Mamdani. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago New York final mayoral debate: Mamdani, Cuomo and Sliwa to spar again before early voting – live updates

The two-hour debate – which is likely to focus on public safety, cost of living, housing and Trump – kicks off at 7 pm ETThe debate is slated from 7 – 9 p.m. ET (plus pre- and post-debate analysis). Wondering where to catch the debate broadcast or stream it? You have several options:The debate will air and stream live on Spectrum NY1. It will also be available on YouTube for both English- and Spanish-speaking viewers.Co-host WNYC will also broadcast the debate at 93.9 FM and stream it live. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Fox host wildly claims NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani wants to ‘eliminate’ city’s entire Jewish population

Lawrence Jones said that the number of Jews in New York that were expressing support for Mamdani was ‘shocking’

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7 d. ago Plans for huge West Lothian housing development pulled before council meeting

Developers at the Heartlands site which covers for former Polkemmet Colliery pulled proposals for almost 2,000 new homes just a day before they were supposed to go to councillors.

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8 d. ago Diamond Sky review – fairytale heist thriller has its head in the clouds

Mesmerising leads Hassan Najib and Elena Rivers play a pair of young hotel workers who carry out high-end robberies in this oddly unconvincing storyIt’s not fair to critics who want to avoid spoilers but there’s a twist at the end of this romance-focused crime thriller that partly explains why everything that has come before has been so oddly stilted, unconvincing and thinly sketched out. Presumably, writer-director Felix Mackenzie was hoping to create a fairytale-like atmosphere but with a present-day London setting.We’re supposed to feel enchanted by the tale of Lucan (Hassan Najib) and Alice (Elena Rivers), two crazy young kids pulling off heists while working day jobs as a bell boy and chambermaid, respectively, in a small hotel. But most viewers will just wonder why their high jinks are so incredibly unconvincing, why they trust their criminal mastermind handlers to show up with escape cars at exactly the moment needed, and why they live in a flat that looks as if it was hired ...

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1 week ago Marc Guehi next transfer plan confirmed as Liverpool on red alert amid Crystal Palace talks

Liverpool failed in their attempts to sign England defender Marc Guehi on transfer deadline day as the plug was pulled on his Crystal Palace exit.

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1 week ago Forget Brighton or Margate seaside town just 1 hour from London 'surpasses' them

The beach is a beautiful spot that's perfect for a quick day trip or weekend break, but it's often overlooked in favour of neighbouring towns.

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1 week ago Mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani pledges to work with Trump if elected even though president has vowed to defund NYC if he wins

The candidates were asked what they would say in their first official call with Trump ‘to set the tone for your relationship’ if they were elected

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1 week ago NYC mayoral candidates pledge to work with Trump as Cuomo, Mamdani and Sliwa face off in debate

The candidates were asked what they would say in their first official call with Trump ‘to set the tone for your relationship’ if they were elected

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1 week ago Republican in New York’s mayor race: eccentric street vigilante who could secure Mamdani’s win

Curtis Sliwa is unlikely to run the overwhelmingly Democratic city. But his willingness to defy Trump and billionaires could leave a big impactWith less than a month to go, the race to be New York City’s mayor is continuing to fascinate and bemuse: and in an election that could have political ramifications across the country, it’s a beret-wearing, cat-loving vigilante who seems like he could have the final say.Curtis Sliwa, the founder of the crime-fighting group the Guardian Angels and the Republican candidate to run the largest US city, has little chance of winning the election in November. But his presence may be the thing that helps confirm Zohran Mamdani, the 33-year-old democratic socialist, as New York’s next mayor. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago New York Attorney General Letitia James endorses mayoral hopeful Zohran Mamdani: ‘He knows what it’s like to be attacked’

The woman who successfully sued Donald Trump for fraud gave a defiant response to his administration’s indictment against her, declaring: ‘I fear no man!’

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2 w. ago French political crisis continues as Lecornu unveils new government – Europe live

Marine Le Pen says she will seek to call a no-confidence motion as she urges Macron to dissolve the National AssemblySpeaking from Egypt, French president Emmanuel Macron dismissed opposition calls for his resignation, insisting he would remain in office to safeguard the country’s stability.“Never forget that the mandate given by the French people is to serve, to serve and serve, and to provide answers to the questions of everyday French people, and to do everything possible for the independence of France,” Macron told reporters in Sharm el-Sheikh. “That is the only thing that matters. The rest is the government’s business I will continue to ensure stability,” he added. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago ‘You’re a dark sick person’: NYC Mayor Adams unleashes on reporter over steamy tell

New York City Mayor Eric Adams ended his bid for reelection late last month

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2 w. ago NYC mayoral candidate Mamdani was left shocked by Colbert show request: ‘Genocide...distilled into a late

Zohran Mamdani, a democratic socialist, is leading in the polls with Election Day less than a month away

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2 w. ago NYC mayoral candidate Andrew Cuomo wants to save Rikers Island, New York's notorious jail complex

New York City mayoral candidate Andrew Cuomo says he wants to save Rikers Island, the notorious jail complex that has become a symbol of dysfunction in the city's criminal justice system

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