22 m. ago Boy, 15, stabbed to death as 100 teens descend on New York home in house party mayhem

Witnesses recalled desperate scenes of children scrambling to escape the nightmare house party as the victim's family put out an emotional appeal for information.

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24 m. ago Zohran Mamdani takes the stage after winning New York mayoral election – live updates

Democratic socialist becomes city’s first Muslim mayor, as Democrats pick up major wins in several key US racesZohran Mamdani elected mayor of New York City in historic winNYC mayoral election – live results trackerat the Ziegfeld Ballroom in midtown ManhattanThere’s a couple of hundred Cuomo supporters at his watch party now. I just saw a man down a bottle of Stella Artois. No sign of Cuomo yet. Among the attenders is Suzanne Miller, a realtor who volunteered for the Cuomo campaign. She said she is “50-50” about his chances of winning. Miller said she was nervous because of Zohran Mamdani’s energetic closing few days of the campaign. Continue reading...

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51 m. ago ‘A historic victory’: our panel reacts to Zohran Mamdani’s triumph | Panel

Our panelists discuss what Zohran Mamdani’s victory in the mayoral race means for New York and beyondSet aside for a moment the interminable back and forth over whether Zohran Mamdani represents the future of the Democratic party. This much is beyond dispute: Zohran Mamdani represents the immediate future of New York City, America’s largest town and the financial capital of the world.Osita Nwanevu is a columnist at Guardian US and the author of The Right of the People: Democracy and the Case for a New American FoundingJudith Levine is Brooklyn-based journalist, essayist and author of five books. Her Substack is Today in FascismMalaika Jabali is a columnist at Guardian USBhaskar Sunkara is the president of the Nation, the founding editor of Jacobin, and the author of The Socialist Manifesto: The Case for Radical Politics in An Era of Extreme Inequalities Continue reading...

Politics

77 m. ago Zohran Mamdani defeats Andrew Cuomo for New York mayor as Democrats count victories in major tests against Trump

Historic victory delivers profound message to Democratic Party as it reckons with a future under Trump

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85 m. ago Zohran Mamdani wins New York mayoral election – live updates

Democratic socialist becomes city’s first Muslim mayorZohran Mamdani elected mayor of New York City in historic winNYC mayoral election – live results trackerat the Ziegfeld Ballroom in midtown ManhattanThere’s a couple of hundred Cuomo supporters at his watch party now. I just saw a man down a bottle of Stella Artois. No sign of Cuomo yet. Among the attenders is Suzanne Miller, a realtor who volunteered for the Cuomo campaign. She said she is “50-50” about his chances of winning. Miller said she was nervous because of Zohran Mamdani’s energetic closing few days of the campaign. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago NYC mayoral election live: Mamdani, Cuomo and Sliwa await results after polls close

Democratic socialist and former New York governor face off in race to lead New York CityNYC mayoral election – live results trackerat the Ziegfeld Ballroom in midtown ManhattanThere’s a couple of hundred Cuomo supporters at his watch party now. I just saw a man down a bottle of Stella Artois. No sign of Cuomo yet. Among the attenders is Suzanne Miller, a realtor who volunteered for the Cuomo campaign. She said she is “50-50” about his chances of winning. Miller said she was nervous because of Zohran Mamdani’s energetic closing few days of the campaign. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago New Zealanders warned to steer clear of ‘bird of the year’ after dive

The kārearea becomes territorial during nesting season and walkers have been swooped by the fast-flying falcon in recent weeksNew Zealanders are being warned to steer clear of the nation’s ‘bird of the year’ – the kārearea – after reports the fast-flying falcon is dive-bombing walkers who veer too close to their nests.The threatened kārearea was crowned bird of the year in September, in the country’s long-running annual competition. Continue reading...

Events

4 h. ago 'Hot cop' becomes a viral sensation after photo of him is shared online: 'He should arrest me'

A NSW Police officer has garnered a legion of fans and become a viral sensation because of his good looks.

Events

6 h. ago Callum Osmand dreams of Celtic Europa League bow as new UEFA rule opens door to late Midtjylland call

The Welsh teen - who burst onto the scene with a dream Hampden goal against Rangers - could be on the flight to Denmark

Sport

7 h. ago Debenhams' heated airer bestseller reduced by 50% in early Black Friday deal

Normally £179.99, this best-selling heated airer is down by 50% at Debenhams to £89.99.

Society

7 h. ago Norway suspends $2.1tn oil fund’s ethics rules to avoid selling Big Tech stakes

Jens Stoltenberg says move will avoid forced sale of shares in Amazon, Microsoft and Alphabet over their work for Israel

Economics

7 h. ago From wannabe rapper to future mayor? The many lives of Zohran Mamdani

Mamdani’s victory would have major implications for the future of the Democratic Party, which has struggled to find a winning message in the era of President Donald Trump.

Politics

8 h. ago Palantir shares slide after Michael Burry reveals bet against stock

Star hedge fund manager discloses $912mn bearish wager

Politics

9 h. ago Dick Cheney’s role in ‘war on terror’ may have paved way for Trumpism

Former US vice-president a key figure in expanding White House’s power and ‘corrupting the intelligence-policy relationship’ to sell Iraq warDick Cheney, vice-president and giant of Republican politics, dies aged 84Dick Cheney, who has died aged 84, came to be seen as a moderate in his later years for his staunch opposition to Donald Trump, but he also stands accused of paving the way for Trumpism by undermining the independence of the intelligence agencies and US adherence to international law.As George W Bush’s second-in-command in the “war on terror” declared after the 9/11 attacks, Cheney made himself one of the most powerful vice-presidents in US history, and was a key protagonist in the push to invade Iraq, as well as the use of torture on suspected al-Qaida members detained without charge in the CIA’s offshore “black sites”. Continue reading...

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9 h. ago Palantir shares slide after Michael Burry bets against stock

Star hedge fund manager discloses $912mn bearish wager

Politics

10 h. ago Greta Thunberg backs UK university student who fears for his safety after visa sponsorship revoked

Pro-Palestinian activist Usama Ghanem has been indefinitely suspended from King’s College London. Jeremy Corbyn, Your Party co-leader, labelled the move ‘deeply disturbing’

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10 h. ago Michelle Obama’s book details how the media’s fixation on her arms was used to ‘otherize’ her

The Look, a new photo book, aims to offer insight into how the former first lady used fashion as a tool for visibility and representationOne of the most powerful images of the first lady of the United States is her first official portrait. Released by the White House and housed in the National Archives, it commemorates the start of their time in office but also carves out a sense of their identity and style.Now, 16 years since Michelle Obama appeared in hers wearing a black sleeveless shift dress from the American designer Michael Kors, the former first lady has spoken about the particular outrage caused by her bare arms. Continue reading...

Politics

11 h. ago A grand slam deal: Breakfast diner Denny’s is sold for $620 million and will be privately owned

If Denny’s shareholders approve, the deal is expected to close in early next year

Economics

11 h. ago The Dyson supersonic is unmatched for fast drying – and it’s on sale ahead of Black Friday 2025

This hair tool is a staple in my routine

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11 h. ago Pizza Hut could soon be up for sale as CEO warns of ‘challenges’ plaguing fast food chain

Pizza Hut's familiar red roof debuted in 1969 and by 1971 it was the top pizza chain in the world by sales

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