Democracy, activism, peace, local governance and EU policy
Sussex appoint Barrett-Wild as first female CEO
Sussex Cricket has named its first woman chief executive, Beth Barrett-Wild.
Cricket Writers' Awards for Robinson, Sharma & Bamber
Three England fast bowlers claimed prizes at the Cricket Writers' Club awards.
UN recognizes ongoing restoration work inside Ethiopia’s Desa’a forest amid conflict
The project restored more than 23,000 hectares despite years of conflict.
Commission greenlights Latvia's fifth and final payment request for €504 million under NextGenerationEU
Latvia’s final EU recovery payment request is worth €504 million.
The Counter-Extremism Expert Building Our Capacity for Compassion
Former extremists now help young people understand how people leave hate behind.
RFL backs Wilkin's £30m funding plea to Burnham
Rugby league leaders are seeking £30 million to support community clubs.
Daily News 03 / 11 / 2026
The EU reports progress on Roma rights, but says major work still remains.
Commission takes new steps to prepare Europeans for growing crisis risks
The EU is preparing citizens and national systems for more complex crises.
‘This is direct’: positive early feedback from pilot community mental health hub in Cumbria
About 3,000 people turned to Whitehaven’s new mental health hub in five months.
UK MPs could undergo criminal record checks to stop violence against women
The UK Parliament will be the first legislature with White Ribbon accreditation.
How democracy depends on science — and must protect it
Nature says democracy needs trusted science to guide people through rapid change.
EU Roma Strategic Framework brings positive progress on Roma rights across the EU with further efforts needed
The EU reports progress on Roma rights, but says major challenges remain.
Indigenous peoples and local communities solidify decision-making powers at COP17
A new biodiversity treaty body gives Indigenous groups a stronger say in decisions.
Majorities in Both Parties Say Media Criticism Keeps Politicians in Check
80% of Americans say news criticism helps keep political leaders in check.
Americans’ Trust in Information From News Organizations Has Risen in the Past Year
National news trust climbed 6 points in a year, while local news reached 75%.
Ranchers in Brazil ordered to leave home of Indigenous people living in voluntary isolation
A Brazilian court gave ranchers 120 days to leave land home to isolated Indigenous people.
The Student Movement Addressing Campus Polarization Head On
A student asked to wear a MAGA hat—and classmates kept the free-speech talk going.
How Many People in the U.S. Are Middle Eastern or North African?
The U.S. MENA population could be as high as 5.2 million, Pew estimates.
Q&A: Hey AI, who should I vote for this year?
MIT's dashboard records how chatbots discuss the 2026 election, answer by answer.
Villa drop legal action threat against Carragher
Aston Villa has dropped its threat of legal action against Jamie Carragher.