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West Midlands postcodes top uninsured drivers list

Parts of Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Walsall and Solihull feature in an annual hotspot list.

Winnipeg Olympics Were Once The West's Top Women's Hockey Challengers

The Winnipeg Olympics were Western Canada's top challenger in the 1930s, almost annually competing for a Dominion title. Here's a look back at the historic women's hockey team.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 2

In a 'Final Four-type weekend,' two top-6 clashes put women's college basketball focus on West Coast

Two games featuring four powerhouse teams has put the focus in women's college basketball on the West Coast this weekend

Sports - ABC News - Yesterday

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.

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.

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 - 3 days ago

Harris with Obama in Georgia, Trump to West with Gabbard, Ramaswamy

Vice President Kamala Harris is campaigning with former President Barack Obama in Atlanta, Georgia, as former President Donald Trump stops in Arizona and Nevada to campaign with allies Tulsi ...

Wildfires are becoming faster and more furious in the US West

Fast-growing flames have been responsible for the lion's share of U.S. wildfire-related damage in recent years, despite being relatively rare occurrences, a new study has found. Nearly 90 percent ...

Politics - The Hill - October 24

Yahoo Sports AM: All eyes on the Mountain West

In today's edition: Boise State vs. UNLV, previewing the World Series with MLB Network's Mark DeRosa, Rams upset Vikings, the NFL's favorite snack, and more.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 25

Republic of Georgia’s Ruling Party Claims Election Victory

The Georgian Dream party won 54 percent of the vote, the electoral commission said Sunday, a result that critics of the government fear could derail the country’s pro-Western course.

World - The New York Times - October 27

MWC scolds Wyoming coach for criticizing officials

The Mountain West reprimanded Wyoming coach Jay Sawvel for his public criticism of the officials following the Cowboys' loss to Utah State on Saturday.

Sports - ESPN - October 27

The west underestimates North Korea at its peril

Kim Jong Un’s intervention in the Ukraine war reflects a dangerous turn in Pyongyang’s approach to the world

Business - Financial Times - October 28

Adidas Reaches Out-Of-Court Settlement With Kanye West

The agreement with the rapper, which involved no payments, was disclosed as Adidas reported a 71% jump in third-quarter net profit, beating analysts’ expectations.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 29

Adidas ends 'fight' with Kanye West over antisemitism

The two collaborated on the Yeezy collection but cut ties due to the rapper's controversial comments.

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 multilateralism

World - Financial Times - October 31

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 ...

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.

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 predecessor

World - 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.

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 reign

World - 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 ...

Actor Timothy West dies aged 90

One of Britain's most distinguished actors, West was married to Fawlty Towers star Prunella Scales.

Israel: Two wanted militants killed in West Bank

World - Yahoo News - November 14

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 Scholz

Business - 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 - 2 days ago

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 - 2 days ago

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 - Yesterday

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 ...

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 2026

Sports - CBS Sports - November 1

Watershed moment as Georgia goes to polls in tussle between Russia and west

Observers say country’s democracy at stake after Moscow-aligned ruling party’s threats to ban opposition. Georgians are heading to polls in a critical election that could determine whether one of ...

World - The Guardian - October 26

Why the West should embrace Zelensky’s victory plan for Ukraine

Are Western policymakers ignorant? Of course not. Their problem is different.

Politics - The Hill - October 25

Putin's 'hybrid warfare' pressures neighbors at a crossroads to turn away from the West

The American presidential election isn’t the only vote that the Kremlin has its eyes on — and, arguably, is seeking to get its hands in.

Jarrod Bowen piles pain on Manchester United with late winner for West Ham

There are days when it is impossible not to lay into Manchester United’s many failings under Erik ten Hag. On this occasion, though, the true villain of the piece was the cold, interfering hand of ...

World - The Guardian - October 27

'This is not right' - watch Ten Hag's last MOTD interview as Man Utd boss

Erik ten Hag says it is "unfair" and an "injustice" that West Ham were awarded a penalty by VAR in Manchester United's 2-1 loss at London Stadium.

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