American politician and Democratic Socialist mayoral candidate, NYC’s first Muslim and Asian American mayor
Volunteer observers accompanying Palestinian olive harvesters near Nahalin are detained by Israeli forces in a two-hour landmark incident. One candidate for U.S. Congress, Brad Lander, is released after a warning; dozens of other volunteers remain in custody as questions swirl over access, security and rights in the West Bank.
City strategy to curb antisemitism includes more security funding and school education; critics say it omits a clear definition of antisemitism and fails to address anti-Zionist hostility. Officials defend plan as a comprehensive push across safety, education and civil rights.
Ken Griffin has pledged $3 billion to Carnegie Mellon University, including $2 billion to build a 35‑acre Wynwood campus in Miami and $1 billion for priorities at CMU’s Pittsburgh campus. Construction on the Miami site is slated for 2027, with student enrollments planned to begin in 2028; the computer science school will be renamed for Griffin.
Labour has won the Holborn and St Pancras by-election. Sagal Abdi‑Wali has taken 45% (12,292 votes) to Green leader Zack Polanski’s 33% (8,928). The result has intensified scrutiny of Polanski after the Green conference motion equating Zionism with racism and his absence from that vote; he has said he will remain party leader.
Spain’s Parliament has rejected two government housing decrees aimed at easing affordability, following protests sparked by the eviction of a disabled elderly woman. The government has faced pressure as the opposition moves to call early elections next year.
Wall Street broker-dealers have posted first-half profits of $45.9 billion in 2026, up 51.3% from a year earlier, putting annual profits on track to exceed $90 billion. Underwriting and dealmaking drive the surge amid AI investments and a volatile market, with SpaceX’s IPO and equity issuance fueling activity. Regulators warn of risks from inflation, rates, and geopolitical tensions.
President Donald Trump has suggested at a Nebraska rally that higher fuel costs from the US‑Israel war with Iran are "a small price to pay" and said "they can take out a city — let them take out Los Angeles, let them take out San Diego." California officials have condemned the remarks as dangerous; the White House has dismissed the backlash as a "media freakout."
Israel marks three years since the Hamas-led attack of Oct. 7, 2023, with memorials, vigils and protests across the country. Activists demand a state commission of inquiry into security failures. The day features national ceremonies, regional gatherings, and a moment of silence at 6:29 a.m. as communities reflect on the war’s toll.
Federal immigration agents have shot and wounded a 28-year-old man in the Marble Hill area of the Bronx at about 4pm on Thursday; a five-year-old child was in the vehicle and is believed to be physically unharmed. Mayor Zohran Mamdani has called the incident "unconscionable" and has phoned President Donald Trump to demand an end to ICE operations in the city.
Federal officers have shot a man in Marble Hill, Manhattan, while attempting to arrest him. He survived and is in hospital. The man was with a five-year-old in the car; authorities say he accelerated toward officers after blocking vehicles. Belgal’s family and legal team say he was unidentifiable and that shots were fired into his vehicle without warning. DHS says officers believed their lives were in danger. The incident is under investigation as city officials pledge oversight and calls grow for transparency.
Federal immigration officers have fired on a suspect in Marble Hill, with a five-year-old present in the vehicle. Officials say the suspect resisted arrest and accelerated toward officers; the child is safe. NYPD footage and bodycams are under review as tensions rise between federal and city authorities.
New York has backed the Education Freedom Tax Credit, directing up to $1,700 of federal tax credits to nonprofits that grant scholarships for private schooling and related expenses. The program, funded by private donations, is available to students in public and private schools who meet income thresholds. Governors in blue states have shown growing interest as Hochul signals support for next school year.
Maricarmen Abascal has died in hospital weeks after police removed her from the Madrid flat where she had lived for seven decades. Her eviction has sparked nationwide protests, forced the government to propose emergency housing decrees and prompted Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez to call a snap general election for 29 November.
New York City Council is poised to approve a bill that would phase out horse-drawn carriage rides by 2028. The proposal follows a fatality last summer and renews decades of debate over safety, heritage, and workers’ livelihoods. The mayor and speaker say the bill has broad support and would include a transition plan for drivers and humane handling of horses.
Heritage sites across the UK are at risk as repair costs rise and funding remains tight. Ashton Court Mansion in Bristol is in very bad condition, with a restoration bill around £20m. The Assize Court in Devizes faces near £15m in costs, while the Lansdowne Monument is undergoing a multi-million-pound restoration led by the National Trust. Groundworks for Devizes begin soon, with an opening planned for 2030; Ashton Court has raised £200,000 so far.
New York City Comptroller has maintained Israel bonds within the pension portfolio, citing financial considerations as the primary driver, despite earlier pledges to reinvest. Officials say Israel remains part of a diversified portfolio and not part of any boycott movement.
Protests erupted in Marble Hill after an ICE shooting left a Dominican man, Oscar Belgal, wounded as NYPD and DHS agents clashed with protesters. Officials condemn the incident; activists call to abolish ICE and SRG, while tensions run high over sanctuary policies.
The Plaza Hotel will shut its façade for a restoration beginning in January, with work expected to last four years. The project, announced by Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, will affect residents and visitors while preserving historic details of the landmark building.
New York City Council has moved to outlaw horse-drawn carriage rides by June 2028 following a fatal incident involving a teenage tourist. The city will require a transition plan for about 150 carriage drivers, including potential job placement and compensation discussions, with City Hall to present a workforce plan next April.
The City Council has passed Romanch’s Law, a ban on horse-drawn carriages, with a veto-proof vote. The measure takes effect June 1, 2028, ending a 150-year Central Park tradition. Carriage workers have filed a lawsuit, arguing the ban lacks compensation and due process.