Residents Territories

‘I feel robbed’: the millions of residents in US territories like Puerto Rico who can’t vote in presidential race

After a comedian at a Trump rally described Puerto Rico as ‘garbage’, old resentments were fired up, as residents say it’s unfair to be disfranchised in elections. Donald Trump’s Madison Square ...

World - The Guardian - October 31

Russian sanctions busting linked to British Overseas Territories

Lack of open ownership records complicate efforts to find out who is involved in the trade

World - Financial Times - 4 days ago

S&P downgrades Thames Water debt further into ‘junk’ territory

Decision comes after troubled UK utility reached tentative deal on £3bn of emergency financing

Business - Financial Times - October 29

Philippine president signs new laws to secure sea territory, clashing with China

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has signed two laws reaffirming the extent of his country’s maritime territories and right to resources, including in the South China Sea, where the new ...

World - ABC News - November 8

Trump ally says Ukraine focus must be peace, not territory

Bryan Lanza tells the BBC there needs to be an "honest conversation" with Kyiv and returning Crimea is not a US priority.

China expanding into disputed Himalayan territory with new villages: report

World - Yahoo News - November 11

Biden OKs Ukraine's use of U.S.-provided weapons inside Russian territory

The easing of restrictions would allow Kyiv to use the Army Tactical Missile System, or ATACMS, to hit targets inside Russia.

UK MPs call for transparency to help tackle tax evasion in overseas territories

Speedy establishment of public registers of beneficial ownership seen as vital in crackdown

World - Financial Times - 5 days ago

Russia vows 'tangible' response if US missiles used against its territory

US approval for Ukraine to strike inside Russia is a key move in the war as it reaches its 1,000th day.

Zelensky: Ukraine may need to wait to restore entire territory

World - Yahoo News - 4 days ago

Map: These states have the fewest ‘born-here’ residents

Do you live in the same state you were born in?

Politics - The Hill - October 27

The Fern Hotels & Resorts debuts in Bihar with The Fern Residency

World - Yahoo News - October 28

Israel Orders Residents of Baalbek in Eastern Lebanon to Evacuate

Israel’s military warned civilians to leave Baalbek in the Bekaa Valley via three routes. The city had largely been spared Israeli bombardment until this week.

World - The New York Times - October 30

Residents of conservative California county brace for tumultuous elections

‘More and more divided’ Shasta is grappling with baseless conspiracy theories of voter fraud and election denialism. US election 2024 live: latest polls, results and updates Residents of one ...

World - The Guardian - November 4

Southern California residents react to wildfire that destroyed their homes

A massive wildfire in Southern California has burned across more than 20,000 acres in Ventura County, destroying dozens of homes. CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti spoke with residents ...

Refugee homes branded eyesore by nearby residents

Ukrainian refugees are moving into a temporary housing development branded an eyesore by locals.

Here's why millions of Americans in Puerto Rico, other territories can't vote for president

As the 2024 election approaches, millions of American citizens who live in U.S. territories remain unable to vote for president.

Politics - The Hill - October 30

‘I’ve stumbled deep into alien territory’: our sportswriters and arts critics swap jobs

What would happen if our arts critics and sports writers swapped roles for a day? How does the English National Opera compare to the Premier League … or the NFL to a West End musical? Our experts ...

World - The Guardian - November 4

'Adult crime, adult time': Row as Australian territory locks up 10-year-olds again

Most children jailed in the Northern Territory are Aboriginal, and the new government is reducing the age that can happen.

Trump to visit White House next week as thousands protest in New York and Washington – live

White House spokesperson says visit is scheduled for Wednesday; demonstration marches past Trump Tower in New York City. Russia’s foreign ministry sees no grounds for talking about resuming ...

World - The Guardian - November 10

Israel’s true objective in northern Gaza? Removing Palestinians – and annexing the territory | Ben Reiff

Settlers have been dreaming of a return to Gaza for nearly 20 years – and Trump’s presidency may only embolden them. Ben Reiff is a senior editor at +972 magazine Last week, Brig Gen Itzik ...

World - The Guardian - November 12

Ukraine uses U.S. long-range missiles in attack on Russian territory, officials confirm

U.S. officials have confirmed to CBS News that U.S.-supplied long-range missiles were used by Ukraine on targets in Russian territory. Russia is reportedly vowing retaliation for the attack. CBS ...

Why Biden allowed Ukraine to use U.S.-made missiles in attacks deep in Russian territory

Russia is vowing retaliation after Ukraine used U.S.-made longer-range missiles for strikes deep in Russian territory. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has more on why the ...

Lebanon says 3 killed in Israeli airstrike on journalists' residence

World - Yahoo News - October 25

Voter van makes casting a ballot easy for some Pennsylvania residents

With less than two weeks to Election Day, one Pennsylvania county has unveiled a new mobile voter services van that aims to make voting more accessible for residents.

Film crews left this street - then 'annoying' selfie tourists arrived

And the street in London isn't the only place in the UK that has seen an influx of film fans either

Lassa fever suspected in death of Iowa resident who traveled to West Africa

Health officials are investigating the death of an Iowa resident as a suspected case of Lassa fever, a frightening viral disease rarely seen in America

Health - ABC News - October 28

‘You’re always scared’: hit French film’s star on his fight for residency

Abou Sangaré may have won an award at Cannes, but he says all he wants is to be allowed work as a mechanic. Irregular migration and stymied deportation orders have long loomed over French politics, ...

World - The Guardian - October 29

Kharkiv residents describe ‘pure horror’ after Russian attack on historic building

Strikes on Derzhprom building described as cultural vandalism against symbol of Ukrainian resistance. Residents in Kharkiv have described a Russian attack on Monday night on the city’s historic ...