This Los Angeles city official testified for four days so Karen Bass wouldn’t have to
Good morning, and welcome to L.A. on the Record — our City Hall newsletter. It’s David Zahniser, with an assist from Noah Goldberg and Laura…
Interactive tool reveals the BEST summer festival on a budget near you – what’s happening in your region?
AN INTERACTIVE tool can show you the best budget festival near you this summer.This handy tool shows how you can max out your festival experiences…
New search under way in Portugal’s Algarve region
Daniel SandfordHome affairs correspondent in the Algarve, PortugalWatch: The BBC's Daniel Sandford at the scene of the new search operationPortuguese and German authorities have started…
Spanish region named ‘mini Britain’ home to more Brits than Bath and Chester
This Andalusian village is considered a "mini-Britain". But while Brits have long lived in harmony with locals in the area, the country's housing crisis is…
There will soon be a ‘mayor of L.A. County.’ How much power should come with the job?
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Methamphetamine trafficking surges from ‘Golden Triangle’ region | Drugs News
UN Office on Drugs and Crime says ‘explosive growth’ in synthetic drug trade led to record seizures of methamphetamine in East and Southeast Asia in…
With L.A.’s latest budget, has the political pendulum firmly swung at City Hall?
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Boko Haram Intensifies Attacks in Cameroon Amid Resurgence in Lake Chad Region
A Cameroonian soldier was killed and three others were wounded during a two-night attack by Boko Haram terrorists from 19 to 20 May. The assault…
Oviedo – the lush, cooler region of Spain Brits should stop ignoring
Eye up Oviedo - Northern Spain offers cultural gems, tasty morsels and history in spades, says Tim Bond, who took a trip to one of…
Newsom says bailing L.A. out of budget crisis is ‘nonstarter.’ Bass remains hopeful
For anybody confused about whether Gov. Gavin Newsom planned to come to Los Angeles’ rescue Wednesday when he announced his May revision to the state…
China allows visa-free entry for 5 Latin American nations to boost ties
BEIJING — China will allow visa-free entry for nationals of five Latin American countries for one year to boost closer connections with the region.Starting June 1, citizens…
Spain’s £15 tourist tax in chaos as popular region delays strict rule
In a huge victory for Brits, Spain's region of Catalonia - which includes hotspots such as Barcelona and Costa Brava - has postponed doubling its…
With L.A. in crisis, Mayor Karen Bass’ hiring goal for the LAPD slips further out of reach
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What is the ‘Northern Triangle,’ key to Biden immigration policy?
WASHINGTON — The label “Northern Triangle” is in the news again as the Biden administration focuses on reducing illegal immigration from the three countries that make up…
Gunmen kill three police officers in southern Russia’s Dagestan region | Crime News
Assailants open fire on police in Dagestan’s capital, Makhachkala, leaving several dead and injured.Three police officers have been killed and at least four others injured…
Mayor Bass said her office’s budget will be cut. The numbers tell a different story
When Mayor Karen Bass spoke about budget cuts during her State of the City address — before she even mentioned laying off city employees —…
How serious is L.A. City Hall about layoffs? The messages have been mixed
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Unknown EU region tempts tourists with beauty and very unusual dishes
The beautiful, little-visited Neretva Delta on the Dalmatian Coast is looking to tempt tourists away from the busier parts of the country such as Dubrovnik…
Lesser-known French region has amazing wine and is cheap to stay in
Reporter Lawrence Goldsmith followed a tasteful wine trail where he also sampled the region’s rich history. Here's what he discovered, helpful tips and how to…
Russian drone strike on bus in Ukraine’s Dnipro region kills 9, injures 30
The aftermath of a Russian drone strike on a bus in the south-central Ukrainian city of Marhanets in Dnipropetrovsk on Wednesday, which killed nine people…