M John Harrison, 81, becomes the oldest Booker Prize winner with The End of Everything, a post-apocalyptic novel built around uncertainty after an unexplained catastrophe.
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U.S. aircraft have left RAF Mildenhall amid heightened security and reports of a threat from Iran. Officials have not confirmed whether the moves were tied to a specific threat.
House Republicans will choose between Steve Scalise and Jim Jordan for minority leader after losing the chamber. Senate Republicans also vote Tuesday, despite calls from some members for more time to assess the midterm defeat.
US, Russian and Ukrainian negotiators have resumed talks in Abu Dhabi, with security guarantees and territory at the center of discussions. A US official says the warring sides have shown some private flexibility, while European participation remains disputed.
US refuelling tankers left RAF Mildenhall for Germany and other locations after a reported threat from Iran. British officials did not confirm the reason for the moves.
California voters rejected Proposition 40, a one-time billionaire wealth tax intended primarily to fund healthcare. The measure divided Democratic allies and drew a heavily funded opposition campaign.
Trump says the Iran war is effectively over after talks with Qatar’s prime minister, but the U.S. naval blockade remains in place. Iranian officials dismissed his remarks, and Trump left open the possibility of renewed military action.
A Utah judge has set jury selection for June 21, 2028, in Tyler Robinson’s trial over the killing of Charlie Kirk. Prosecutors and defense lawyers had proposed different trial dates.