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How the west should re-engage with the global south
The erosion of the post-1945 world order requires the UK and its allies to define new forms of multilateralismWorld - Financial Times - October 31 -
The Spin | The 1983 West Indian rebel tour to South Africa that shocked cricket
Source of a tip-off that blew the cover of 16 players leaving Barbados for the apartheid pariah state is finally revealed. As the England men’s team arrive at Bridgetown airport for their three ...World - The Guardian - November 6 -
South-west France swelters in ‘staggering’ 26.9C November night heat
Temperatures of this week would be exceptional for summer, says climatologist, never mind late November. Towns in south-west France roasted in “completely extreme” heat in the early hours of ...World - The Guardian - 12 hours ago -
Trump wins West Virginia
Former President Trump is projected to win West Virginia, according to Decision Desk HQ. The Republican presidential nominee easily carried the Mountain State and will pick up its four Electoral ...Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
Hillary Clinton to campaign in Florida in first appearance for Harris
Both candidates have events scheduled today in Nevada and Arizona.Top stories - NBC News - October 31 -
The evolving "Wild West" of political advertising
Media experts discuss how the ways in which politicians and campaign issues are advertised has exploded, and why negative ads often win out over positive ones, even as people are down on negativity.Top stories - CBS News - November 3 -
The West Bank Is on the Edge of Economic Collapse
After over a year of war, the economy in the occupied West Bank is being choked off by restrictions on Palestinians’ movements in the territory, the cancellation of work permits in Israel and ...World - The Wall Street Journal - November 5 -
Supporting a neutral Ukraine is in the West’s interest
A neutral Ukraine would contribute to regional stability, reduce military and economic strains on the West, and allow all parties to pivot toward peace.Politics - The Hill - November 15 -
Putin sends nuclear warning to West
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Russia lowers threshold for using nuclear weapons Russian President ...Politics - The Hill - November 19 -
Trump wins South Carolina
Former President Trump will win South Carolina’s presidential contest, according to a projection from Decision Desk HQ, positioning him to claim the state’s nine electoral votes. Trump’s win ...Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
Trump wins South Dakota
Former President Trump has won South Dakota in the 2024 presidential election, according to a projection from Decision Desk HQ. A ruby-red state, South Dakota turned out in support of the ...Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
Nature: Turkeys in South Dakota
We leave you this Sunday with some VERY happy turkeys, at South Dakota's Good Earth State Park. Videographer: Kevin Kjergaard.Top stories - CBS News - 4 days ago -
Trump, Harris head west for Thursday events
Former President Trump and Vice President Harris are headed West as their presidential campaigns draw to a close for events this Thursday. Trump will first head to the blue state of New Mexico for ...Politics - The Hill - October 31 -
Harris makes final campaign push in West
Vice President Kamala Harris was campaigning in two critical battleground western states Thursday, hoping Latino voters can help deliver Arizona and Nevada. Polls show that Harris narrowly trails ...Top stories - CBS News - October 31 -
Grand Canyon officially joining Mountain West
Grand Canyon will join the Mountain West Conference by at least 2026, the school and conference announced Friday.Sports - ESPN - November 1 -
Livingstone's ton powers England past West Indies
A spectacular maiden ODI century from stand-in captain Liam Livingstone helps England defeat West Indies by five wickets.Top stories - BBC News - November 2 -
The former PwC partner trying to reinvent the West Midlands
Richard Parker narrowly beat Andy Street in the mayoral contest, but is setting himself apart from his predecessorWorld - Financial Times - November 4 -
Justice flips Manchin’s West Virginia Senate seat
Popular Gov. Jim Justice (R) rolled to an easy victory to pick up retiring Sen. Joe Manchin’s (I) seat in West Virginia, marking the first time Republicans have won the seat since the 1950s. He ...Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
West Indies hammer England in series decider
West Indies claim a series victory over England after defeating the tourists by eight wickets in the third and final ODI in Barbados.Top stories - BBC News - November 7 -
Mistrust between Russia and the west will outlast the Trump era
The fight against the US and its allies has become the organising principle of Putin’s long reignWorld - Financial Times - November 10 -
Crews working to contain wildfires on East and West Coasts
Multiple wildfires are burning across the Northeastern U.S. and crews say they are making some headway as they battle a massive wildfire in Southern California. Tom Hanson and Tina Patel have the ...Top stories - CBS News - November 11 -
West Midlands postcodes top uninsured drivers list
Parts of Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Walsall and Solihull feature in an annual hotspot list.Top stories - BBC News - November 12 -
Actor Timothy West dies aged 90
One of Britain's most distinguished actors, West was married to Fawlty Towers star Prunella Scales.Top stories - BBC News - November 13 -
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Putin Talks With German Chancellor, Breaking Ice With the West
The hourlong call centered on what German officials said was a push to end the war in Ukraine. It was the first in two years between Mr. Putin and Chancellor Olaf ScholzBusiness - The New York Times - November 16 -
Long Tied to Russia, Georgia’s Winemakers Look to the West
Some vintners in the former Soviet republic are seeking to break a politically risky dependence on Russia and focus more on high-value European and American markets.World - The New York Times - November 20 -
Atmospheric River and Hurricane-Strength Storm Drenches the West
A “bomb cyclone” over the Pacific Ocean is expected to bring days of damaging winds, rainfall and blizzards to Northern California, Oregon and Washington.Top stories - The New York Times - November 20 -
Atmospheric River Shifts South: What to Expect from the Forecast
More extreme rain will fall across the region on Thursday as forecasters warn of the potential for dangerous flooding.Top stories - The New York Times - November 21 -
Stormy weather slams several portions of West Coast
Relentless rain was pummeling Northern California on Thursday, turning the normally sunny state into a soggy mess as the powerful storm front moved south after it earlier slammed the Pacific ...Top stories - CBS News - November 21 -
Rain, flooding and snow sock in parts of the West and Northeast
Heavy rain, flooding and snow are hitting the West. The record-setting wet weather is swelling rivers and triggering mudslides. Meanwhile, in the Northeast, some areas are digging out from major ...Top stories - NBC News - 5 days ago -
Trump Flipped Hispanic South Texas
Donald J. Trump’s biggest gains were along the Texas border, a Democratic stronghold where most voters are Hispanic. He won 12 of the region’s 14 counties, up from five in 2016.Top stories - The New York Times - November 8 -
Are K-pop stars workers? South Korea says no
In a dispute involving band NewJeans, the government said celebrities were not entitled to the same rights as workers.Top stories - BBC News - November 20 -
Grand Canyon joining Mountain West, won't play in West Coast Conference after accepting invitation
The Antelopes could begin competing in the Mountain West as early as 2025 but no later than 2026Sports - CBS Sports - November 1 -
West Ridge a hotbed of anti-Jewish hate crimes, police data show
Chicago recorded about 70 anti-Jewish hate crimes this year, including vandalism and bomb threats, with West Ridge hit more than any neighborhood in the city.Top stories - CBS News - October 30 -
Bradley Whitford on 'The Handmaid's Tale,' 'The West Wing' and campaigning for Harris
Bradley Whitford, star of "The West Wing" and "The Handmaid's Tale," talks about celebrity, campaigning for Harris and how those two shows reflect the trajectory of American politics.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 31 -
West Indies beat England by eight wickets: first men’s one-day international – live
Evin Lewis’s coruscating 94 helped West Indies to an emphatic victory in a rain-affected game. 4th over: England 19-0 (Salt 8, Jacks 9) Seales continues and Salt again clips for two to midwicket, ...World - The Guardian - November 1 -
What Harris, Trump are doing in the West right before Election Day
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are visiting the West just days before the Nov. 5 Election Day. CBS News political reporter Zak Hudak has more on the upcoming ...Top stories - CBS News - October 31
