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Feb 24, 2026 - World

The Paris-born artist reinvented the synthesizer through meditative and feedback-drenched sonic explorationsThe French composer and musique concrète pioneer Éliane Radigue has died at the age of 94.“It is with immense sadness that we learn of the passing of Éliane Radigue at the age of 94,” the Paris-based experimental music center INA GRM posted on Instagram. “A major figure in musical creation has left us.” Continue reading...

Feb 24, 2026 - World

CNN poll reveals Trump’s approval among independents at 26%; White House press secretary says speech to focus on US’s 250th anniversary and affordability concernsSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxAbout 30 members of Congress are planning to attend a Democratic counter-program event tonight instead of the State of the Union, according to the organizers of the “People’s State of the Union,” led by liberal group MoveOn and progressive media outlet MeidasTouch.Here are the lawmakers who are expected to attend the separate event and skip the Trump speech:Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ)Senator Ed Markey (D-MA)Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR)Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT)Senator Adam Schiff (D-CA)Senator Tina Smith (D-MN)Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD)Representative Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03)Representative Becca Balint (D-VT)Representative Greg Casar (TX-35)Representative Lizzie Fletcher (TX-7)Representative Maxwell Frost (FL-10)Representative Robert Garcia (CA-42)Representative Adelita Grijalva (AZ-07)Representative Jim Himes (CT-04)Representative Sara Jacobs (CA-51)Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07)Representative John B. Larson (CT-01)Representative Summer Lee (PA-12)Representative Teresa Leger Fernandez (NM-03)Representative Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37)Representative April McClain Delaney (MD-6)Representative Christian Menefee (TX-18)Representative Chellie Pingree (ME-01)Representative Ayanna Pressley (MA-7)Representative Emily Randall (WA-6)Representative Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05)Representative Melanie Stansbury (NM-01)Representative Delia Ramirez (IL-03)Representative Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) Continue reading...

Feb 24, 2026 - World

National security committee warns until tougher safeguards are in place, UK elections dangerously exposed to covert foreign moneyPolitical donations in cryptocurrency should be subject to an urgent temporary ban to stop foreign interference in British elections, the chair of the national security committee has said.Matt Western, who leads the committee of MPs and peers, said a moratorium was needed until the risks of donations in cryptocurrency have been dealt with – including adequate checks on the source of the money. Continue reading...

Feb 24, 2026 - World

Former US ambassador issues statement via lawyers saying his priority is to cooperate with police and clear his nameKeir Starmer is taking part in a coalition of the willing video call to discuss Ukraine. There is a live feed of his public contribution here.Kemi Badenoch is holding a press conference now. She is appearing with the relatives of children who she says have died as a result of social media – either because they took their own lives, or because it led to them being attacked. She says she wants to give them a platform to tell their stories. Continue reading...

Feb 24, 2026 - World

Richard Tice echoes Donald Trump with pledge of ‘great repeal act’ and ‘tight quotas and significant tariffs’Unions and renters’ groups have criticised Reform UK after the party’s business spokesperson, Richard Tice, pledged to introduce a “great repeal act” that would abolish Labour legislation on workers’ rights and protection for tenants.In his first speech since being appointed by Nigel Farage to a portfolio covering business, trade and energy, Tice promised a bonfire of regulations, including an end to net zero targets and a new push for home-produced shale gas using fracking. Continue reading...