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Other lives: BBC journalist who set up a publishing company and involved himself in the civic life of Ware in Hertfordshire

The Guardian - UK · Oct 19

A.A. Milne Archive Auction: long-hidden Pooh trove fetches £95,000; sale funds Milne research

An impressive collection of rare letters and manuscripts by A.A. Milne fetched £95,000 at auction. This unique archive, featuring original drafts and artwork, sheds light on the cherished Winnie-the-Pooh character. Simon Smith uncovered these gems while delving into his late father's estate in England. Enthusiasts from both sides of the…

The Times of India · Oct 19

Police investigate Reform mayor for allegedly sharing ‘naked and sexualised’ images of himself

Female colleague says she was forced out shortly after incident with Luke Campbell, Hull and East Yorkshire mayor

The Guardian - UK · Oct 18

A ‘Politically Motivated Cover-Up’: Why the State’s Maternal Death Report Was Pushed Until After Midterms

Advocates and lawmakers warn the state health agency's decision to delay releasing the annual report will further harm women—and make it harder to enact necessary laws in 2027.

Texas Observer · Oct 7

What Will It Take to ‘Get ICE the Fuck Out of Austin’?

Shootings by federal agents are proliferating since Donald Trump took office in 2025, several of them in Texas. To stop it from happening again, local elected officials and prosecutors are hunting for options that aren’t already foreclosed.

Texas Observer · Oct 7

South Texas Is Moving On from Trump

The region looks poised to return to its centrist-Democrat roots, as the president fails to bring down costs and the reality of mass deportations takes hold. But 2028 could be another test.

Texas Observer · Oct 6

Hasan Piker’s UT Appearance Put Campus Protection Act to the Test

Although parts of the state law were ruled unconstitutional last year, key elements created barriers for Democrats and Republicans drawn to the controversial event.

Texas Observer · Oct 5

Samoan prime minister apologises for Nazi gesture in leaked video

Laʻauli Leuatea Schmidt was filmed making gesture and saying ‘Heil Hitler’ at family reunion in 2007

The Independent UK · Oct 5

Samoa prime minister apologizes for Nazi gesture and saying 'Heil Hitler' in 2007 video

Samoa’s Prime Minister Laʻauli Leuatea Schmidt has apologized for a 2007 video that showed him saying “Heil Hitler” and making a Nazi gesture

The Independent UK · Oct 5

In his final UN speech, Macron may have given other leaders a valuable parting gift: the guts to stand up to Trump

The French president’s resolve seems to have rubbed off on the leaders of other ‘middle powers’, says Steve Bloomfield, the former international editor of the Observer

The Guardian - UK · Sep 26