The Latest Breaking News from Chris West

How did Eurovision go from sequins and flares to geopolitical slugfest?

The contest is enduring the biggest boycott it has ever seen, but 2026 is far from its first year of controversy

The Guardian - UK · May 16

Why is Israel still in Eurovision? The answer is more complex than you might think

The war in Gaza means the European Broadcasting Union is risking its liberal reputation, but to ban Israel would be to undermine the organisation’s fundamental purpose, says author Chris West

The Guardian - UK · May 16, 2025

Maryland lawmakers pass bill to try to limit liabilities for thousands of claims of sexual abuse

Maryland lawmakers have passed a measure to try to limit future liabilities from claims of sexual abuse at state and private institutions

The Independent UK · Apr 5, 2025

US Rep. Sanford Bishop faces stiff challenge from GOP’s Chris West

CAIRO, Ga. — In order to win another term in Congress, U.S. Rep. Sanford Bishop needs voters like Mary Holt.

Tribune News Service · Nov 3, 2022

Georgia’s longest-serving congressman hopes to fight off GOP challenger

ATLANTA — Voters in southwest Georgia have a choice to make this election year: whether they are going to keep long-term Congressman Sanford Bishop in office or turn the seat over to a Republican newcomer.

Tribune News Service · Oct 21, 2022

Georgia features Deep South's only competitive US House race

Southwest Georgia’s 2nd Congressional District may be the only Deep South House race in which the two major party candidates are remotely competitive

The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2022

Overtime campaigns near end in Alabama and Georgia, while Virginia picks challengers

Some pivotal elections will be settled with runoffs Tuesday, including a high-profile and pricey GOP primary to pick the likely successor to retiring Sen. Richard C. Shelby of Alabama.

Tribune News Service · Jun 18, 2022

Overtime campaigns near end in Alabama and Georgia, while Virginia picks challengers - Roll Call

Races Tuesday include the Alabama GOP Senate runoff in which Trump endorsed Katie Britt after rescinding his backing of Rep. Mo Brooks.

Roll Call · Jun 17, 2022

The young couple restoring the lost treasures of Australia's desert

Meet the young couple living in one of the most remote areas in Australia, where the closest shops are a 12-hour drive away, all in the name of helping save our endangered animals.

ABC News · Apr 10, 2022