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Nov 15, 2026 - World

Mississippi Democrat points to commitments Trump made: lower prices, halt endless wars and release Epstein filesAfter recently becoming the first Mississippi Democrat elected to the US Senate in more than four decades, Scott Colom pledged to try to ensure Donald Trump “follows through on the commitments” he made while successfully running for a second presidency in 2024.Colom, while being interviewed by CNN host Dana Bash on Sunday, alluded to various campaign promises made by Trump – including lowering consumer prices, halting the seemingly endless wars waged under other presidential administrations, and fully releasing files related to the prosecution of Jeffrey Epstein, the late accused sex trafficker whose social circle encompassed the US and global elite. Continue reading...

Nov 15, 2026 - World

Progressive US senator calling for more inclusion within Democratic caucus cites openness to change among peersDemocratic US senator Chris Van Hollen on Sunday escalated his bid to lead his party’s incoming Senate majority rather than Chuck Schumer, asserting that he has a path to victory amid a dedicated campaign that includes a series of television appearances.Van Hollen, a Maryland progressive, appeared on Sunday on CNN, ABC and Fox News as he continues to make his case for why his peers in the Senate should reject Schumer, who has led the Democratic caucus for nearly a decade. Continue reading...

Nov 15, 2026 - World

Total of 75 have already signed letter to Burnham opposing plans as discontent also grows over Europe and welfare changesAs many as 100 Labour MPs could sign a letter opposing the giant Rosebank oilfield, as discontent among backbenchers looks likely to surge this week, with rebellions also brewing over Europe and welfare changes.A total of 75 MPs have already signed the private letter, which is expected to be delivered in the next fortnight to Andy Burnham as part of a campaign in which Labour MPs from the party’s 2024 intake are playing a significant role. Continue reading...

Nov 15, 2026 - World

Authorities say Russian intelligence service ordered attack Estonian PM links to Tallinn’s support for UkraineEstonia will close all its border crossings with Russia from 1 December after a suspected sabotage attack on a drone maker in the Baltic state over the weekend, which authorities said was ordered by Russia’s GRU military intelligence service.On Saturday morning, eight people were detained during an attempted attack on Threod Systems, a defence company that manufactures long-range attack and reconnaissance drones. No injuries or damage were reported after the company’s security team responded to the incident. Continue reading...

Nov 15, 2026 - World

Estimated 350,000 people rally against plan to scrap licence fees and fund broadcasters from state budgetHundreds of thousands of Czechs have rallied in Prague to protest against a perceived government attempt to stifle media freedom.The gathering on Sunday to save the mandatory licence fees that fund Czechia’s public broadcasters drew more than 350,000 people, making it one of the biggest in the country’s history, organisers said. Continue reading...