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Bank CEO warns Trump's credit card rate cap could trigger economic crisis
14 minutes ago

Bank CEO warns Trump's credit card rate cap could trigger economic crisis

Banking leader slams proposed interest rate limit JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has called Donald Trump's plan to cap credit card interest rates at 10% an "economic disaster," warning it would c...

#Economy #Politics #Regulation #Finance
Newsom barred from speaking at Davos US pavilion amid Trump administration tensions
1 hour ago

Newsom barred from speaking at Davos US pavilion amid Trump administration tensions

California governor blocked from Davos event California Governor Gavin Newsom was denied the opportunity to speak at the USA House pavilion during the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland,...

#Conflict #Diplomacy #Elections #Politics
Ghislaine Maxwell to testify before Congress in Epstein probe
2 hours ago

Ghislaine Maxwell to testify before Congress in Epstein probe

Maxwell agrees to sworn testimony amid immunity dispute Ghislaine Maxwell, the imprisoned associate of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, will testify under oath before a congressional commi...

#Crime #Justice #Politics #Investigation
Australia's opposition coalition collapses over hate speech laws dispute
3 hours ago

Australia's opposition coalition collapses over hate speech laws dispute

Coalition splits amid hate speech legislation fallout Australia's Liberal-National Coalition, the country's primary opposition bloc, has fractured following a bitter disagreement over proposed ha...

#Legislation #Politics #Coalition #Leadership
Filipina journalist sentenced to 12 years for terrorism financing in contested ruling
3 hours ago

Filipina journalist sentenced to 12 years for terrorism financing in contested ruling

Journalist convicted after six-year detention without trial Frenchie Mae Cumpio, a 26-year-old Filipino reporter, was sentenced to at least 12 years in prison on Thursday for terrorism financing,...

#Justice #Human Rights #Politics #Activism #Press Freedom
Hong Kong activists on trial for Tiananmen vigils under security law
3 hours ago

Hong Kong activists on trial for Tiananmen vigils under security law

Trial begins for Hong Kong activists over Tiananmen vigils Three prominent activists went on trial in Hong Kong on Thursday, accused of inciting subversion under the city's national security law...

#Human Rights #Politics #Protests #Law
US House panel votes to hold Clintons in contempt over Epstein subpoenas
4 hours ago

US House panel votes to hold Clintons in contempt over Epstein subpoenas

Contempt vote advances in Congress A key congressional committee has voted to recommend holding former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in contempt of Congress...

#Politics #Congress #Legal #Investigation
Trump’s Davos remarks spark European backlash over Greenland and NATO
5 hours ago

Trump’s Davos remarks spark European backlash over Greenland and NATO

Trump claims Europe would 'speak German' without US, ignites fury At the World Economic Forum in Davos, President Donald Trump reignited transatlantic tensions by asserting that without American...

#Conflict #Diplomacy #Trade #Politics #Nato
Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye's health deteriorates in detention, party says
1 day ago

Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye's health deteriorates in detention, party says

Opposition claims Besigye's health in critical condition The health of detained Ugandan opposition figure Kizza Besigye has reached a "critical and deteriorating state," his party announced Tuesd...

#Human Rights #Politics #Health #Detention
Usha Vance expects fourth child, set to be first second lady to give birth in role
1 day ago

Usha Vance expects fourth child, set to be first second lady to give birth in role

Usha Vance announces pregnancy with fourth child Usha Vance, wife of U.S. Vice President JD Vance, revealed on Tuesday that she is expecting a baby boy in late July, making her the first second l...

#Politics #Family #Society #Us News
US Justice Department subpoenas Minnesota officials over ICE interference claims
1 day ago

US Justice Department subpoenas Minnesota officials over ICE interference claims

Federal subpoenas target Minnesota leaders amid immigration dispute The U.S. Justice Department has delivered legal summonses to top Democratic officials in Minnesota, accusing them of obstructin...

#Law Enforcement #Immigration #Politics #Protests #Federalism
Trump's Davos trip delayed after Air Force One electrical fault
1 day ago

Trump's Davos trip delayed after Air Force One electrical fault

Trump's flight to Davos aborted due to technical issue U.S. President Donald Trump was forced to switch aircraft mid-journey after the plane carrying him to Switzerland experienced an electrical...

#Diplomacy #Trade #Politics #Aviation #Security
Macron’s indoor sunglasses at Davos spark debate over style and health
1 day ago

Macron’s indoor sunglasses at Davos spark debate over style and health

Macron wears aviators indoors at Davos summit French President Emmanuel Macron drew attention at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Tuesday-not just for his political remarks, but for his choic...

#Politics #Fashion #Health #International Relations
Life sentence for Shinzo Abe's killer amid divided public opinion in Japan
1 day ago

Life sentence for Shinzo Abe's killer amid divided public opinion in Japan

Court hands down life imprisonment for Abe's assassin Tetsuya Yamagami, the man who fatally shot former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in 2022, has been sentenced to life in prison by the Nar...

#Crime #Justice #Politics #Religion
US voters assess Trump's economic impact one year into second term
2 days ago

US voters assess Trump's economic impact one year into second term

Voters weigh in on economic changes under Trump One year after Donald Trump's return to the White House, Americans across the political spectrum share their experiences with inflation, job market...

#Economy #Politics #Inflation #Employment #Voter Sentiment
Trump threatens EU with tariffs over Greenland purchase dispute
2 days ago

Trump threatens EU with tariffs over Greenland purchase dispute

Trump's tariff threat shakes EU-US trade relations US President Donald Trump announced plans on Saturday to impose tariffs on eight European nations unless they back his proposal to purchase Gree...

#Diplomacy #Economy #Trade #Tariffs #Politics
Vietnam's Communist Party congress selects leaders and sets bold economic goals
3 days ago

Vietnam's Communist Party congress selects leaders and sets bold economic goals

Vietnam's ruling party convenes to shape future leadership and policy The Communist Party of Vietnam has begun its five-yearly congress in Hanoi, where 1,600 delegates will decide on the country'...

#Corruption #Economy #Trade #Politics #Leadership
Japan's PM Takaichi calls snap election for February 8
3 days ago

Japan's PM Takaichi calls snap election for February 8

Takaichi announces parliamentary dissolution ahead of February vote Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi confirmed on Monday that she will dissolve parliament this Friday, setting the stage for...

#Diplomacy #Elections #Politics #Leadership #Defense
Minnesota braces for military deployment as ICE protests escalate
3 days ago

Minnesota braces for military deployment as ICE protests escalate

Federal troops on standby as Minnesota resists Trump's deportation push Minnesota is on edge after reports that 1,500 U.S. troops may be deployed to the state amid intensifying protests against D...

#Immigration #Military #Politics #Protests #Racial Profiling
Trump's second term reshapes Canada-US relations and domestic politics
4 days ago

Trump's second term reshapes Canada-US relations and domestic politics

Shifting Canadian perceptions of the US Over the past year, Canadian attitudes toward the United States have soured significantly under President Donald Trump's second term. A spring 2025 survey...

#Diplomacy #Economy #Trade #Politics #Public Opinion
Museveni secures 72% victory in Uganda election amid opposition claims of fraud
4 days ago

Museveni secures 72% victory in Uganda election amid opposition claims of fraud

Museveni wins fourth consecutive term with 72% of vote Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has secured another five-year term after winning 72% of the vote in Thursday's election, according to offi...

#Elections #Politics #Africa #Succession #Repression
UK consumer confidence splits sharply by age as politics reshapes economic sentiment
4 days ago

UK consumer confidence splits sharply by age as politics reshapes economic sentiment

UK consumer confidence diverges dramatically along generational lines New data from the GfK Consumer Confidence Barometer reveals a striking split in economic outlook between younger and older Br...

#Economy #Politics #Consumer Confidence #Generational Divide
Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine claims escape from house arrest amid election turmoil
4 days ago

Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine claims escape from house arrest amid election turmoil

Bobi Wine reports fleeing house arrest as election results loom Uganda's opposition leader Bobi Wine announced early Saturday he had escaped a nighttime raid by security forces at his Kampala hom...

#Human Rights #Conflict #Elections #Politics #Protests
Uganda's Museveni marks 40 years in power as succession questions loom
4 days ago

Uganda's Museveni marks 40 years in power as succession questions loom

Four decades at Uganda's helm Yoweri Museveni, now 81, has led Uganda since seizing power in 1986 after an armed rebellion. His recent re-election extends his tenure to 40 years, making him the o...

#Human Rights #Economy #Politics #Leadership #Democracy
Yokohama mayor apologises for insulting staff after public accusation
4 days ago

Yokohama mayor apologises for insulting staff after public accusation

Mayor admits to offensive remarks amid harassment claims Yokohama Mayor Takeharu Yamanaka has issued a public apology after a senior city official accused him of using derogatory language toward...

#Politics #Workplace Harassment #Public Administration
Museveni wins Ugandan election amid allegations of fraud and violence
4 days ago

Museveni wins Ugandan election amid allegations of fraud and violence

Museveni secures sixth term with 72% of vote Uganda's election commission declared President Yoweri Museveni the winner of Thursday's presidential election, extending his 39-year rule by another...

#Human Rights #Elections #Politics #Protests
Machado pledges to lead Venezuela as US backs interim president Rodríguez
5 days ago

Machado pledges to lead Venezuela as US backs interim president Rodríguez

Machado reaffirms presidential ambitions amid political shift Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has declared she will assume the presidency "when the right time comes," framing he...

#Elections #Politics #Leadership #International Relations #Transition
South Korea's ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol sentenced to five years for power abuse
5 days ago

South Korea's ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol sentenced to five years for power abuse

Verdict delivered in historic trial South Korea's former president Yoon Suk Yeol was convicted Friday of abuse of power, document falsification, and obstructing justice linked to his failed 2024...

#Corruption #Justice #Military #Elections #Politics
US and Venezuela hold historic talks as interim leader pushes oil reforms
5 days ago

US and Venezuela hold historic talks as interim leader pushes oil reforms

CIA director meets Venezuela's interim president in Caracas CIA Director John Ratcliffe met Venezuela's Interim President Delcy Rodríguez in Caracas on Thursday, marking the first visit by a U.S....

#Diplomacy #Politics #Sanctions #Energy #Economic Crisis
South Korea jails ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol for five years over martial law bid
6 days ago

South Korea jails ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol for five years over martial law bid

Court sentences Yoon Suk Yeol to five-year prison term South Korea's former president Yoon Suk Yeol was handed a five-year jail sentence on Friday for abuse of power, obstructing justice, and fal...

#Corruption #Justice #Politics #Protests
Trump threatens military deployment under Insurrection Act amid Minneapolis unrest
6 days ago

Trump threatens military deployment under Insurrection Act amid Minneapolis unrest

Trump invokes Insurrection Act threat as Minneapolis protests escalate U.S. President Donald Trump has warned he may deploy active-duty military to Minneapolis under the 1807 Insurrection Act, fo...

#Crime #Immigration #Military #Politics #Protests
Machado seeks Trump's backing in White House meeting amid Venezuela transition
6 days ago

Machado seeks Trump's backing in White House meeting amid Venezuela transition

Opposition leader meets Trump as Venezuela's future hangs in balance Venezuelan opposition figure María Corina Machado will meet U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday, aiming...

#Conflict #Diplomacy #Politics #Leadership
White House defends Trump after middle-finger gesture at Detroit heckler
1 week ago

White House defends Trump after middle-finger gesture at Detroit heckler

Incident at Ford factory draws national attention The White House has defended US President Donald Trump after he appeared to respond to a heckler with an offensive gesture during a visit to a De...

#Politics #Protests #Controversy
Canadian whisky dispute strains provincial unity over US tariffs
1 week ago

Canadian whisky dispute strains provincial unity over US tariffs

Dispute over whisky plant closure tests provincial relations A feud between Ontario and Manitoba over the relocation of a whisky bottling plant is exposing cracks in Canada's united front against...

#Economy #Trade #Politics #Labor
Aung San Suu Kyi marks 20 years in detention as Myanmar's crisis deepens
1 week ago

Aung San Suu Kyi marks 20 years in detention as Myanmar's crisis deepens

Aung San Suu Kyi reaches grim milestone in confinement Myanmar's democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi has now spent a cumulative 20 years in detention, with the past five following the military's 2021...

#Human Rights #Conflict #Politics #Democracy #Detention
Taliban leader warns of internal collapse as power struggle deepens
1 week ago

Taliban leader warns of internal collapse as power struggle deepens

Leaked audio reveals Taliban leader's fear of internal division A recording obtained by the BBC exposes Taliban supreme leader Hibatullah Akhundzada's warning that infighting among "insiders in t...

#Human Rights #Conflict #Governance #Politics #Religion
Uganda election chief defies threats over vote declaration
1 week ago

Uganda election chief defies threats over vote declaration

Electoral Commission head reports intimidation threats Simon Byabakama, chairman of Uganda's Electoral Commission, revealed on Wednesday that he has received warnings against announcing certain c...

#Human Rights #Elections #Politics #Intimidation
House Republican threatens contempt proceedings against Bill Clinton over Epstein testimony
1 week ago

House Republican threatens contempt proceedings against Bill Clinton over Epstein testimony

Comer moves to hold Clinton in contempt House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer announced plans to initiate contempt-of-Congress proceedings against former President Bill Clinton after he...

#Politics #Congress #Legal #Investigation
US Supreme Court leans toward upholding state bans on transgender athletes in female sports
1 week ago

US Supreme Court leans toward upholding state bans on transgender athletes in female sports

Supreme Court justices signal support for state bans During Tuesday's oral arguments, a majority of the U.S. Supreme Court's nine justices appeared inclined to uphold state laws prohibiting trans...

#Sports #Politics #Law #Education #Lgbtq+ Rights
US Senator Mark Kelly sues Pentagon over alleged retaliation for Trump criticism
1 week ago

US Senator Mark Kelly sues Pentagon over alleged retaliation for Trump criticism

Senator Kelly files lawsuit against Defence Secretary Arizona Senator Mark Kelly has taken legal action against Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, accusing the Pentagon of unlawfully attempting to d...

#Military #Politics #Legal #Free Speech
Prosecutors seek death penalty for ex-South Korean president Yoon over martial law attempt
1 week ago

Prosecutors seek death penalty for ex-South Korean president Yoon over martial law attempt

Prosecutors demand capital punishment for Yoon Suk Yeol Seoul prosecutors have requested the death sentence for South Korea's former president Yoon Suk Yeol if convicted of leading an insurrectio...

#Justice #Conflict #Politics #Leadership
Trump warns of 'complete mess' if Supreme Court rejects his tariffs
1 week ago

Trump warns of 'complete mess' if Supreme Court rejects his tariffs

Trump raises alarm over potential Supreme Court ruling US President Donald Trump has cautioned that invalidating his tariffs could plunge the country into chaos, as the Supreme Court prepares to...

#Economy #Trade #Politics #Legal
Former Fed chiefs condemn criminal probe into Powell as threat to independence
1 week ago

Former Fed chiefs condemn criminal probe into Powell as threat to independence

Former Fed leaders unite against Justice Department investigation Three former chairs of the U.S. Federal Reserve, alongside 10 other high-profile ex-officials, publicly denounced a criminal inve...

#Politics #Legal #Economic Policy #Financial Markets #Central Bank
Uganda's youth drive election fervor amid generational power struggle
1 week ago

Uganda's youth drive election fervor amid generational power struggle

Youth dominate Uganda's election campaign landscape From ruling party rallies to opposition gatherings, young Ugandans are the driving force behind this week's presidential election, their contra...

#Elections #Politics #Protests #Youth #Succession
Minnesota sues Trump administration to halt federal immigration agent surge
1 week ago

Minnesota sues Trump administration to halt federal immigration agent surge

Minnesota files lawsuit to block federal immigration deployment Minnesota has taken legal action against the Trump administration to prevent an influx of federal immigration agents into the state...

#Law Enforcement #Immigration #Politics #Protests #Legal
Trump to meet Venezuelan opposition leader Machado amid leadership dispute
1 week ago

Trump to meet Venezuelan opposition leader Machado amid leadership dispute

White House confirms Trump-Machado meeting US President Donald Trump is set to meet Venezuelan opposition figure and Nobel Peace Prize laureate María Corina Machado at the White House on Thursday...

#Conflict #Diplomacy #Politics #Leadership
Tamil cinema icon Vijay quits films to launch political career in pivotal state election
1 week ago

Tamil cinema icon Vijay quits films to launch political career in pivotal state election

From silver screen to political stage: Vijay's high-stakes transition Tamil Nadu's latest film superstar-turned-politician, C Joseph Vijay, has formally retired from cinema to focus on his fledgl...

#Elections #Politics #Social Justice #Cinema #Regional Identity
BBC moves to dismiss Trump's $5bn lawsuit over edited January 6 speech
1 week ago

BBC moves to dismiss Trump's $5bn lawsuit over edited January 6 speech

BBC challenges Trump lawsuit in Florida court The British broadcaster has filed a motion to dismiss Donald Trump's $5 billion defamation lawsuit, arguing the Florida court lacks jurisdiction and...

#Politics #Legal #Media
Venezuelan opposition warns Trump over slow prisoner releases
1 week ago

Venezuelan opposition warns Trump over slow prisoner releases

Opposition urges Trump to maintain pressure on Venezuela The son of a detained Venezuelan opposition leader has cautioned US President Donald Trump against trusting the country's interim governme...

#Human Rights #Politics #International Relations
US sends hundreds more federal officers to Minneapolis after ICE shooting
1 week ago

US sends hundreds more federal officers to Minneapolis after ICE shooting

Federal reinforcements deployed to Minneapolis The Trump administration is dispatching additional federal officers to Minneapolis following the fatal shooting of a woman by an Immigration and Cus...

#Law Enforcement #Immigration #Politics #Protests
US probes Federal Reserve Chair Powell over Senate testimony on building renovations
1 week ago

US probes Federal Reserve Chair Powell over Senate testimony on building renovations

Federal Reserve Chair announces criminal investigation Jerome Powell revealed on Sunday that federal prosecutors have launched a criminal probe into his conduct, targeting testimony he provided t...

#Conflict #Economy #Politics #Legal #Finance
Lord Mandelson denies knowledge of Epstein's crimes, refuses direct apology to victims
1 week ago

Lord Mandelson denies knowledge of Epstein's crimes, refuses direct apology to victims

Mandelson breaks silence on Epstein ties after sacking Former UK ambassador to the US Lord Peter Mandelson has stated he never witnessed underage girls at Jeffrey Epstein's properties and decline...

#Crime #Diplomacy #Politics #Scandal
Uganda's Bobi Wine challenges Museveni in high-stakes election
1 week ago

Uganda's Bobi Wine challenges Museveni in high-stakes election

Ugandan pop star turns political challenger Robert Kyagulanyi, known as Bobi Wine, will face President Yoweri Museveni in Uganda's presidential election on 15 January, marking his second bid to u...

#Human Rights #Elections #Politics #Youth
Soaring energy bills push millions of US households into debt crisis
1 week ago

Soaring energy bills push millions of US households into debt crisis

Families face utility shut-offs as costs surge Kristy Hallowell spent six months last year powering her New York home with a generator after her monthly energy bill tripled to $1,800, leaving her...

#Debt #Politics #Inflation #Poverty #Climate #Energy
Minneapolis protests continue after ICE agent shoots woman dead
1 week ago

Minneapolis protests continue after ICE agent shoots woman dead

Contains upsetting scenes. Protests escalate in Minneapolis following fatal shooting Thousands of demonstrators gathered in Minneapolis on Saturday night to protest the killing of 37-year-old R...

#Law Enforcement #Immigration #Politics #Protests
Minneapolis shooting video sparks national debate over ICE agent's use of force
1 week ago

Minneapolis shooting video sparks national debate over ICE agent's use of force

Contains upsetting scenes. Video surfaces of fatal Minneapolis shooting by ICE agent Footage released Friday shows the moments leading up to the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good...

#Law Enforcement #Immigration #Politics #Protests #Shooting
Swiss grapple with systemic failures after deadly Crans-Montana fire
1 week ago

Swiss grapple with systemic failures after deadly Crans-Montana fire

Tragedy exposes cracks in Switzerland's local governance Switzerland's cherished system of decentralized government faces intense scrutiny after a New Year's Eve fire at a Crans-Montana bar kille...

#Governance #Politics #Accountability #Disaster #Safety
Global events recap: US seizes Maduro, Claire's struggles, and Tisdale's critique
1 week ago

Global events recap: US seizes Maduro, Claire's struggles, and Tisdale's critique

US raid targets Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro In a dramatic turn of events this week, the United States conducted a raid on the residence of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, resulting in h...

#Politics #Business #International Relations #Society
Venezuela releases political prisoners after Maduro's US arrest
1 week ago

Venezuela releases political prisoners after Maduro's US arrest

Venezuela frees detainees following US pressure Venezuelan authorities have begun releasing individuals classified as political prisoners by human rights organizations, a move officials framed as...

#Justice #Human Rights #Politics #International Relations
Trump signals prolonged US oversight of Venezuela amid oil control plans
1 week ago

Trump signals prolonged US oversight of Venezuela amid oil control plans

US may remain in Venezuela for years, Trump says President Donald Trump indicated that American involvement in Venezuela could extend for an indefinite period, following the US military's removal...

#Human Rights #Elections #Politics #International Relations #Oil
Reality TV star Spencer Pratt runs for LA mayor on wildfire recovery platform
2 weeks ago

Reality TV star Spencer Pratt runs for LA mayor on wildfire recovery platform

Pratt announces long-shot mayoral bid Former The Hills star Spencer Pratt launched a campaign for Los Angeles mayor on Wednesday, framing his candidacy as a crusade to overhaul city politics in t...

#Celebrity #Elections #Politics #Disaster
US immigration agent kills woman in Minneapolis, protests erupt
2 weeks ago

US immigration agent kills woman in Minneapolis, protests erupt

Contains upsetting scenes. Shooting sparks overnight demonstrations An Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer fatally shot a 37-year-old woman in Minneapolis on Wednesday, triggering...

#Immigration #Politics #Protests #Police Violence
US backs Delcy Rodríguez as Venezuela's interim leader despite Chavista ties
2 weeks ago

US backs Delcy Rodríguez as Venezuela's interim leader despite Chavista ties

US opts for stability over democracy in Venezuela Washington has thrown its support behind Delcy Rodríguez, a longtime ally of ousted Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, as the country's interim au...

#Diplomacy #Politics #Sanctions #Oil #Regime Change
Nigerian ex-attorney general Malami granted bail amid money laundering charges
2 weeks ago

Nigerian ex-attorney general Malami granted bail amid money laundering charges

Bail granted to Nigeria's former top law officer A Nigerian court has released former Attorney General Abubakar Malami on bail, along with his wife and son, after they were charged with money lau...

#Corruption #Crime #Justice #Politics
Karnataka passes bill to combat hate speech amid free speech concerns
2 weeks ago

Karnataka passes bill to combat hate speech amid free speech concerns

Karnataka legislature approves hate speech prevention bill The southern Indian state of Karnataka has passed legislation targeting hate speech and hate crimes, aiming to reduce communal tensions....

#Legislation #Politics #Free Speech #Hate Speech #Communal Violence
Machado claims mandate for Venezuela leadership after Maduro ousting
2 weeks ago

Machado claims mandate for Venezuela leadership after Maduro ousting

Opposition leader asserts right to govern Venezuela Venezuelan opposition figure María Corina Machado declared her coalition should assume control of the country following the U.S. military's rem...

#Conflict #Elections #Politics #International Relations
California Republican Rep. Doug LaMalfa dies at 65, narrowing GOP House majority
2 weeks ago

California Republican Rep. Doug LaMalfa dies at 65, narrowing GOP House majority

California GOP congressman Doug LaMalfa dies unexpectedly Republican Rep. Doug LaMalfa, a six-term congressman from California, passed away at age 65 on Tuesday, colleagues confirmed. The cause o...

#Elections #Politics #Congress
Wyoming Supreme Court blocks near-total abortion ban, citing constitutional rights
2 weeks ago

Wyoming Supreme Court blocks near-total abortion ban, citing constitutional rights

Court overturns Wyoming abortion restrictions Wyoming's highest court struck down two state laws on Tuesday that imposed a near-total ban on abortion, ruling they violated the state constitution'...

#Politics #Law #Healthcare #Abortion
Gambler nets $436,000 on Maduro capture bet ahead of US announcement
2 weeks ago

Gambler nets $436,000 on Maduro capture bet ahead of US announcement

High-stakes wager pays off before official disclosure An unidentified trader on the crypto-based prediction platform Polymarket turned a $32,537 bet into $436,000 by correctly wagering that Venez...

#Crime #Politics #Regulation #Finance
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz ends re-election bid amid fraud scandal
2 weeks ago

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz ends re-election bid amid fraud scandal

Walz withdraws from gubernatorial race Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announced on Monday he is ending his re-election campaign, citing a need to address a growing fraud scandal rather than focus on...

#Immigration #Elections #Politics #Scandal #Fraud
Pentagon moves to reduce Senator Mark Kelly's military pension over 'seditious' video
2 weeks ago

Pentagon moves to reduce Senator Mark Kelly's military pension over 'seditious' video

Pentagon initiates proceedings to demote Senator Mark Kelly The U.S. Department of Defense announced Monday it has begun retirement-grade determination proceedings against Democratic Senator Mark...

#Military #Politics #Congress #Legal
Chrystia Freeland to leave Canadian parliament for advisory role with Zelensky
2 weeks ago

Chrystia Freeland to leave Canadian parliament for advisory role with Zelensky

Freeland departs politics to advise Ukraine's president Canada's former deputy prime minister Chrystia Freeland announced Monday she will resign her parliamentary seat to serve as an unpaid econo...

#Diplomacy #Trade #Elections #Politics
Central African Republic's Touadéra wins third term amid opposition boycott
2 weeks ago

Central African Republic's Touadéra wins third term amid opposition boycott

Touadéra secures third term in disputed election Faustin-Archange Touadéra has won a third term as president of the Central African Republic (CAR) after preliminary results showed he secured 76%...

#Conflict #Elections #Politics #Security #Humanitarian
Uganda denies plans for internet shutdown during upcoming election
2 weeks ago

Uganda denies plans for internet shutdown during upcoming election

Uganda dismisses internet blackout rumors ahead of vote Ugandan officials have rejected claims that the government intends to disrupt internet access during next week's presidential election, cal...

#Elections #Politics #Protests #Internet
Trump’s Venezuela move splits Republicans as supporters back swift action
2 weeks ago

Trump’s Venezuela move splits Republicans as supporters back swift action

Trump's Venezuela intervention sparks Republican divide President Donald Trump's rapid removal of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro has reignited debates within the Republican Party, with supporte...

#Politics #Foreign Policy #Republican Party #Military Intervention
UK shifts Brexit focus to single market alignment, Starmer rules out customs union
2 weeks ago

UK shifts Brexit focus to single market alignment, Starmer rules out customs union

Starmer signals new approach to EU relations British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer outlined a strategic pivot in the UK's post-Brexit relationship with the European Union on Saturday, prioritiz...

#Trade #Politics #Economic Policy #European Union #Brexit
Trump warns Venezuela's Rodríguez of severe consequences amid Maduro's US court appearance
2 weeks ago

Trump warns Venezuela's Rodríguez of severe consequences amid Maduro's US court appearance

Updated 5 January 2026 - US officials defend military operation as regional allies condemn the move. Trump issues stark warning to Venezuela's incoming leader Former US President Donald Trump...

#Drug Trafficking #Conflict #Diplomacy #Military #Politics
Starmer regrets welcoming activist after old posts surface calling for Zionist killings
2 weeks ago

Starmer regrets welcoming activist after old posts surface calling for Zionist killings

Prime Minister expresses regret over activist's UK arrival UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has admitted regret for welcoming British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abd El Fattah to the country after r...

#Citizenship #Human Rights #Politics #Controversy
Composer Stephen Schwartz boycotts Kennedy Center over Trump renaming
2 weeks ago

Composer Stephen Schwartz boycotts Kennedy Center over Trump renaming

Schwartz refuses Kennedy Center appearances Updated 4 January 2026 - Oscar and Grammy-winning composer Stephen Schwartz announced he will no longer perform at the Kennedy Center after its board v...

#Politics #Protests #Culture #Arts
Starmer signals deeper UK-EU market alignment without rejoining single market
2 weeks ago

Starmer signals deeper UK-EU market alignment without rejoining single market

Starmer outlines shift toward closer EU market ties UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has indicated the country should pursue deeper alignment with the European Union's single market if it serves Br...

#Economy #Trade #Politics #Brexit
Venezuelan exiles in Florida celebrate Maduro's removal by US forces
2 weeks ago

Venezuelan exiles in Florida celebrate Maduro's removal by US forces

Pre-dawn raid ends Maduro's rule US special forces detained Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife at their compound before dawn on Saturday, sparking immediate celebrations among expat...

#Migration #Politics #Protests #Us Foreign Policy
Starmer dismisses leadership doubts and vows to remain PM in 2026
2 weeks ago

Starmer dismisses leadership doubts and vows to remain PM in 2026

Starmer rejects leadership concerns ahead of key elections UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has firmly dismissed speculation about his leadership, asserting he will still hold office this time next...

#Economy #Elections #Politics #Leadership
Japanese lawmakers demand more women's toilets in parliament building
2 weeks ago

Japanese lawmakers demand more women's toilets in parliament building

Female MPs push for expanded restroom facilities Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has joined approximately 60 female lawmakers in calling for additional women's toilets inside the national p...

#Infrastructure #Politics #Women's Rights #Gender Equality
Zelensky appoints military intelligence chief Budanov as new top aide
2 weeks ago

Zelensky appoints military intelligence chief Budanov as new top aide

Zelensky taps spy chief to lead presidential office Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has appointed Kyrylo Budanov, the head of military intelligence, as his new chief of staff, replacing An...

#Corruption #Diplomacy #Military #Politics
Trump defends health habits, admits high aspirin use and makeup for bruises
2 weeks ago

Trump defends health habits, admits high aspirin use and makeup for bruises

Trump addresses health concerns in interview U.S. President Donald Trump has described his health as "perfect" but acknowledged unconventional medical habits, including taking higher-than-recomme...

#Politics #Health #Aging #Medicine
Trump Media to launch cryptocurrency token for shareholders
3 weeks ago

Trump Media to launch cryptocurrency token for shareholders

Trump Media announces digital token for investors Trump Media & Technology Group, the company behind former U.S. President Donald Trump's Truth Social platform, revealed plans Wednesday to is...

#Politics #Technology #Cryptocurrency #Regulation #Finance
Jack Smith defends Trump probes in released congressional testimony
3 weeks ago

Jack Smith defends Trump probes in released congressional testimony

Transcript reveals Smith's defense of Trump investigations The U.S. House Judiciary Committee published a 255-page transcript on New Year's Eve documenting former Special Counsel Jack Smith's clo...

#Justice #Elections #Politics #Congress #Investigation
Trump pulls National Guard from US cities after Supreme Court ruling
3 weeks ago

Trump pulls National Guard from US cities after Supreme Court ruling

Trump orders National Guard withdrawal from cities US President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday the removal of National Guard troops from several major cities, including Chicago and Los Angeles...

#Law Enforcement #Military #Politics #Legal
Bangladesh bids farewell to former PM Khaleda Zia as thousands gather in Dhaka
3 weeks ago

Bangladesh bids farewell to former PM Khaleda Zia as thousands gather in Dhaka

Nation mourns former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia Hundreds of thousands of Bangladeshis converged on Dhaka on Wednesday to honor Khaleda Zia, the country's first female prime minister, who died at...

#Politics #Obituary #Leadership #Democracy
Musicians cancel Kennedy Center shows over Trump name addition
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Musicians cancel Kennedy Center shows over Trump name addition

Artists pull performances after venue renaming Two more musical acts have withdrawn from scheduled performances at Washington's Kennedy Center following its board's decision to include former U.S...

#Politics #Protests #Culture #Arts
US freezes $185m in Minnesota child care funds over fraud allegations
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US freezes $185m in Minnesota child care funds over fraud allegations

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#Immigration #Politics #Fraud #Child Care
French right pushes for national tribute to Brigitte Bardot amid controversy
3 weeks ago

French right pushes for national tribute to Brigitte Bardot amid controversy

Right-wing leader calls for national homage to Bardot Éric Ciotti, head of France's right-wing UDR party, has urged a state tribute to Brigitte Bardot, the iconic actress who died on Sunday at 91...

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Jair Bolsonaro undergoes second nerve procedure for chronic hiccups
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Jair Bolsonaro undergoes second nerve procedure for chronic hiccups

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#Justice #Politics #Health
Bangladesh mourns Khaleda Zia, first female prime minister, at 80
3 weeks ago

Bangladesh mourns Khaleda Zia, first female prime minister, at 80

Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh's first woman leader, dies aged 80 Bangladesh's former prime minister Khaleda Zia has died in Dhaka at the age of 80 after months of declining health. Once described as a...

#Corruption #Politics #Protests #Obituary #Leadership
DC pipe bomb suspect admits planting devices ahead of Capitol riot
3 weeks ago

DC pipe bomb suspect admits planting devices ahead of Capitol riot

Suspect confesses to planting bombs near party headquarters A man charged with placing pipe bombs outside Democratic and Republican national offices in Washington, DC, the night before the 6 Janu...

#Crime #Politics #Investigation #Terrorism
Tennessee community becomes battleground over Christian nationalist housing project
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Tennessee community becomes battleground over Christian nationalist housing project

Conservative developer builds 'affinity-based' neighborhood in Appalachia Josh Abbotoy, founder of Ridgerunner real estate, is developing a residential community in Tennessee's Jackson County cen...

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Bangladesh mourns Khaleda Zia, former prime minister and Hasina rival, at 80
3 weeks ago

Bangladesh mourns Khaleda Zia, former prime minister and Hasina rival, at 80

Death of Bangladesh's first female prime minister Khaleda Zia, who led Bangladesh as its first woman prime minister and spent decades locked in a fierce political battle with ousted leader Sheikh...

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Supreme Court pauses release of ex-BJP lawmaker convicted of teen rape
3 weeks ago

Supreme Court pauses release of ex-BJP lawmaker convicted of teen rape

Supreme Court intervenes in controversial bail order India's top court temporarily blocked the release of former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) lawmaker Kuldeep Singh Sengar, who was convicted of r...

#Crime #Justice #Politics #Protests #Sexual Violence
UK faces calls to deport activist Alaa Abdel Fattah over resurfaced tweets
3 weeks ago

UK faces calls to deport activist Alaa Abdel Fattah over resurfaced tweets

Controversy erupts over activist's past social media posts Egyptian-British democracy advocate Alaa Abdel Fattah has issued an apology after old tweets resurfaced, sparking demands for his deport...

#Social Media #Immigration #Citizenship #Human Rights #Politics
Kosovo's Vetevendosje secures decisive win in snap election
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Kosovo's Vetevendosje secures decisive win in snap election

Preliminary results confirm Vetevendosje landslide Kosovo's nationalist Vetevendosje party has swept to a commanding victory in the country's second parliamentary election of 2025, preliminary co...

#Conflict #Governance #Elections #Politics
Protesters adopt inflatable frogs as symbols of resistance against Trump
3 weeks ago

Protesters adopt inflatable frogs as symbols of resistance against Trump

From memes to movements: The rise of the protest frog As demonstrations against the Trump administration sweep U.S. cities, activists are blending humor with dissent, turning inflatable frog cost...

#Politics #Protests #Culture #Social Movements #Internet Culture
UK Conservatives demand deportation of Egyptian activist over antisemitic remarks
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UK Conservatives demand deportation of Egyptian activist over antisemitic remarks

Conservatives call for citizenship revocation The UK's Conservative Party has urged the government to deport Egyptian-British activist Alaa Abdel Fattah and strip him of his British citizenship a...

#Immigration #Human Rights #Politics #Antisemitism
Kennedy Center seeks $1m from musician over Trump renaming protest
3 weeks ago

Kennedy Center seeks $1m from musician over Trump renaming protest

Kennedy Center demands damages after concert cancellation The leadership of Washington DC's Kennedy Center has filed a claim for $1 million in damages against musician Chuck Redd, who canceled hi...

#Politics #Protests #Legal #Arts
TUC chief urges UK to seek closer EU ties to boost growth and living standards
3 weeks ago

TUC chief urges UK to seek closer EU ties to boost growth and living standards

TUC leader calls for deeper UK-EU economic partnership The head of Britain's largest trade union federation has pressed the government to pursue the "closest possible" relationship with the Europ...

#Economy #Trade #Politics #Labour Rights #Brexit
Guinea and Central African Republic head to polls with incumbents favored
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Guinea and Central African Republic head to polls with incumbents favored

Presidential elections set for Sunday Voters in Guinea and the Central African Republic (CAR) will cast ballots on Sunday to elect presidents for seven-year terms, with both incumbents expected t...

#Conflict #Elections #Politics #Africa #Democracy
Najib Razak sentenced to 15 years in prison for 1MDB-linked money laundering
3 weeks ago

Najib Razak sentenced to 15 years in prison for 1MDB-linked money laundering

Former Malaysian PM jailed for 15 years in second 1MDB trial Malaysia's former Prime Minister Najib Razak received a 15-year prison sentence on Friday for abuse of power and money laundering tied...

#Corruption #Justice #Politics #Scandal #Money Laundering
Jailed ex-president Bolsonaro undergoes successful hernia surgery
3 weeks ago

Jailed ex-president Bolsonaro undergoes successful hernia surgery

Bolsonaro recovers from surgery while serving prison term Brazil's former president Jair Bolsonaro has undergone a successful double hernia operation, his wife Michelle confirmed on Friday. The 7...

#Justice #Elections #Politics #Health
Global events quiz tests knowledge of spring 2025 headlines
3 weeks ago

Global events quiz tests knowledge of spring 2025 headlines

Spring 2025 recap: A seasonal news quiz The second installment of The Meta Times annual Christmas quiz challenges readers to recall key events from April to June 2025, spanning politics, royalty,...

#Sports #Politics #Royalty #Quiz #News Recap
Aceh flood survivors wave white flags in plea for international aid
3 weeks ago

Aceh flood survivors wave white flags in plea for international aid

Aceh residents signal distress amid slow government response Residents of Indonesia's Aceh province have hoisted white flags across flood-ravaged areas to protest the central government's refusal...

#Politics #Protests #Disaster #Humanitarian Crisis #Floods
Bangladesh opposition leader Tarique Rahman returns from 17-year exile ahead of elections
3 weeks ago

Bangladesh opposition leader Tarique Rahman returns from 17-year exile ahead of elections

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#Elections #Politics #Protests #Exile
US lawmaker sues to block Trump-Kennedy Center renaming
4 weeks ago

US lawmaker sues to block Trump-Kennedy Center renaming

Democratic representative challenges Kennedy Center name change Ohio Congresswoman Joyce Beatty has filed a lawsuit to reverse the recent decision to rename the John F. Kennedy Center for the Per...

#Politics #Law #Culture
Elon Musk's Texas tech hub sparks divided opinions among rural neighbors
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Elon Musk's Texas tech hub sparks divided opinions among rural neighbors

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#Politics #Technology #Environment #Business #Urbanization
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2025's First Quarter in Review: Key Events You Might Have Missed

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#Entertainment #Politics #Media #Disasters #Quiz
South Africa probes police corruption amid cartel infiltration claims
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South Africa probes police corruption amid cartel infiltration claims

President reviews explosive police corruption report South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is examining an interim report from a commission investigating allegations of organized crime infiltra...

#Corruption #Crime #Politics #Investigation
Former US Senator Ben Sasse reveals stage-four pancreatic cancer diagnosis
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Former US Senator Ben Sasse reveals stage-four pancreatic cancer diagnosis

Former Senator Ben Sasse discloses advanced pancreatic cancer Ben Sasse, who served Nebraska in the US Senate from 2015 to 2023, announced Tuesday he has been diagnosed with stage-four pancreatic...

#Politics #Obituary #Health
DOJ documents show Trump flew on Epstein's jet eight times in 1990s
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DOJ documents show Trump flew on Epstein's jet eight times in 1990s

DOJ releases flight records linking Trump to Epstein's jet Newly disclosed U.S. Department of Justice documents reveal former President Donald Trump was listed as a passenger on Jeffrey Epstein's...

#Crime #Justice #Politics #Scandal
Brazil's Bolsonaro granted temporary prison release for Christmas Day surgery
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Brazil's Bolsonaro granted temporary prison release for Christmas Day surgery

Supreme Court approves Bolsonaro's hospital transfer for surgery Brazil's former president Jair Bolsonaro will temporarily leave prison to undergo hernia surgery on Christmas Day after the Suprem...

#Justice #Politics #Protests #Health
US Catholic divide deepens over Pope's immigration stance
4 weeks ago

US Catholic divide deepens over Pope's immigration stance

Conservative Catholics clash with Pope Leo XIV over immigration Prominent conservative Catholic voices in the U.S. are openly challenging Pope Leo XIV's criticisms of the Trump administration's i...

#Immigration #Politics #Religion #Divide
US releases 11,000 Jeffrey Epstein files amid redaction controversy
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US releases 11,000 Jeffrey Epstein files amid redaction controversy

Justice Department publishes largest batch of Epstein documents The US Department of Justice (DOJ) made public over 11,000 files tied to deceased financier Jeffrey Epstein on Tuesday, marking the...

#Crime #Justice #Conspiracy #Politics
CBS pulls 60 Minutes segment on Venezuelan deportations amid editorial dispute
4 weeks ago

CBS pulls 60 Minutes segment on Venezuelan deportations amid editorial dispute

CBS withdraws 60 Minutes report on Salvadoran detention center CBS News faced backlash after abruptly canceling a 60 Minutes investigation into the Trump administration's deportation of Venezuela...

#Immigration #Human Rights #Politics #Media
Trump nears decision on Federal Reserve chair amid political tensions
4 weeks ago

Trump nears decision on Federal Reserve chair amid political tensions

Trump poised to name Powell's successor in coming weeks U.S. President Donald Trump is set to announce his pick to replace Jerome Powell as Federal Reserve chair before Powell's term expires in M...

#Economy #Politics #Leadership #Finance
Canada names Mark Wiseman as US ambassador amid tense trade negotiations
4 weeks ago

Canada names Mark Wiseman as US ambassador amid tense trade negotiations

New ambassador appointed ahead of critical trade talks Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has selected financier Mark Wiseman as the country's next ambassador to the United States, tasking him w...

#Diplomacy #Economy #Trade #Politics
US Justice Department sues Washington DC over semi-automatic gun ban
4 weeks ago

US Justice Department sues Washington DC over semi-automatic gun ban

Justice Department challenges DC's semi-automatic gun restrictions The US Department of Justice filed a federal lawsuit on Monday against Washington DC, arguing that the district's prohibition on...

#Crime #Politics #Gun Control #Second Amendment #Federal Lawsuit
Trump's Transparency Claim Sparks Backlash Over Epstein Files Release
4 weeks ago

Trump's Transparency Claim Sparks Backlash Over Epstein Files Release

Bondi's Statement Draws Fire Online Attorney General Pam Bondi declared on X over the weekend that President Trump is leading "the most transparent administration in American history," citing eff...

#Conspiracy Theories #Social Media #Justice #Elections #Politics
US lawmakers threaten contempt action over partial Epstein files release
4 weeks ago

US lawmakers threaten contempt action over partial Epstein files release

Lawmakers escalate pressure over incomplete Epstein documents Two U.S. congressmen are considering legal action against Attorney General Pam Bondi after her department released only a fraction of...

#Crime #Politics #Law #Transparency
Abortion clinic in divided US town fights eviction amid legal battles
1 month ago

Abortion clinic in divided US town fights eviction amid legal battles

Divided town becomes flashpoint in US abortion debate Bristol, a community of 44,000 straddling the Virginia-Tennessee border, has become a battleground over abortion access since the 2022 Suprem...

#Politics #Protests #Law #Healthcare #Abortion
DOJ temporarily removes Epstein files including Trump photo over victim concerns
1 month ago

DOJ temporarily removes Epstein files including Trump photo over victim concerns

Justice Department pulls Epstein documents after victim complaints U.S. officials removed at least 13 files from a recent Jeffrey Epstein document release, including a photograph featuring former...

#Crime #Justice #Politics #Transparency #Victim Rights
Australia holds national silence for Bondi Beach attack victims amid anger at leaders
1 month ago

Australia holds national silence for Bondi Beach attack victims amid anger at leaders

Updated 21 December 2025 - Nationwide tributes mark one week since the Bondi Beach shooting. National moment of silence honours victims Australians paused at 18:47 local time on Sunday to reme...

#Politics #Terrorism #Antisemitism #Gun Violence #Community
Epstein files release sparks outrage over redactions and missing documents
1 month ago

Epstein files release sparks outrage over redactions and missing documents

Partial release of Epstein files draws criticism The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) published thousands of pages of documents linked to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein on Friday...

#Crime #Justice #Conspiracy #Politics #Transparency
US Justice Department to release first batch of Jeffrey Epstein files
1 month ago

US Justice Department to release first batch of Jeffrey Epstein files

Justice Department begins Epstein file release The US Department of Justice will start publishing hundreds of thousands of pages linked to Jeffrey Epstein on Friday, though not all documents will...

#Crime #Justice #Politics #Transparency
Imran Khan and wife sentenced to additional prison terms in state gifts fraud case
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Imran Khan and wife sentenced to additional prison terms in state gifts fraud case

Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi receive new jail sentences Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, have been handed additional prison terms after being convicted of fraud...

#Corruption #Politics #Legal #Sentencing
Turning Point USA vows to elect JD Vance as next US president in 2028
1 month ago

Turning Point USA vows to elect JD Vance as next US president in 2028

Turning Point USA pledges support for JD Vance's 2028 presidential bid Erika Kirk, widow of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, announced on Thursday that Turning Point USA will back JD Vance's p...

#Crime #Elections #Politics #Conservatism
Elise Stefanik exits New York governor race and Congress amid primary challenge
1 month ago

Elise Stefanik exits New York governor race and Congress amid primary challenge

Stefanik withdraws from New York governor race and Congress New York Republican Representative Elise Stefanik announced Friday she will abandon her bid for governor and will not seek re-election...

#Elections #Politics #Family #Campaigns
Disgraced ex-president becomes symbol of youth rebellion in South Korea
1 month ago

Disgraced ex-president becomes symbol of youth rebellion in South Korea

Selfie lines form at empty portrait of imprisoned ex-leader Seoul, 20 December 2025 - A life-sized photograph of South Korea's jailed former president Yoon Suk Yeol drew queues of young supporter...

#Economy #Politics #Protests #Youth #Polarisation
US releases first batch of Epstein files amid redaction controversy
1 month ago

US releases first batch of Epstein files amid redaction controversy

Justice Department publishes initial Epstein documents The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) released a portion of files tied to Jeffrey Epstein on Friday, fulfilling part of a congressional manda...

#Crime #Justice #Politics #Celebrities
Ugandan prison officer dismissed for TikTok criticism of government
1 month ago

Ugandan prison officer dismissed for TikTok criticism of government

Ugandan prison officer sacked over TikTok posts Uganda's prison service has dismissed an officer after he used social media to accuse senior government officials of corruption and human rights ab...

#Corruption #Social Media #Human Rights #Politics
Trump signs order to reclassify cannabis as lower-risk drug
1 month ago

Trump signs order to reclassify cannabis as lower-risk drug

Trump reclassifies cannabis under federal law President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday directing the U.S. attorney general to reclassify cannabis from a Schedule I to a Schedule...

#Legislation #Politics #Health #Drug Policy
Truth Social owner merges with Google-backed fusion firm in $6bn deal
1 month ago

Truth Social owner merges with Google-backed fusion firm in $6bn deal

Truth Social parent company enters $6bn energy merger Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG), the company behind former U.S. President Donald Trump's social platform Truth Social, is merging w...

#Politics #Technology #Finance #Mergers #Energy
Kennedy Center to be renamed Trump-Kennedy Center after board vote
1 month ago

Kennedy Center to be renamed Trump-Kennedy Center after board vote

Kennedy Center board approves renaming to Trump-Kennedy Center The White House announced Friday that the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts will now bear former President Donald Trump...

#Governance #Politics #Law #Controversy #Arts
South Korea's president pushes to cover hair loss treatments under national health insurance
1 month ago

South Korea's president pushes to cover hair loss treatments under national health insurance

President Lee Jae-myung proposes health insurance coverage for hair loss treatments South Korean President Lee Jae-myung has suggested that the national health insurance scheme should cover treat...

#Politics #Healthcare #Finance #Youth #Society
Trump renews criticism of murdered director Rob Reiner amid backlash
1 month ago

Trump renews criticism of murdered director Rob Reiner amid backlash

Trump doubles down on Reiner remarks despite Republican backlash U.S. President Donald Trump reiterated his criticism of filmmaker Rob Reiner on Tuesday, calling the late director a "deranged" fi...

#Celebrity #Crime #Politics #Controversy
Mass protests erupt in Brazil over bill to slash Bolsonaro's prison term
1 month ago

Mass protests erupt in Brazil over bill to slash Bolsonaro's prison term

Nationwide rallies oppose legislation reducing Bolsonaro's sentence Tens of thousands of Brazilians demonstrated in major cities on Sunday against a proposed bill that could shorten former Presid...

#Justice #Legislation #Politics #Protests
Son of filmmaker Rob Reiner arrested after parents found dead in Los Angeles home
1 month ago

Son of filmmaker Rob Reiner arrested after parents found dead in Los Angeles home

Arrest made in double homicide of Hollywood director and wife Nick Reiner, 32, is being held without bail after his parents-acclaimed filmmaker Rob Reiner and producer Michele Singer Reiner-were...

#Crime #Politics #Family #Hollywood
Trump sues BBC for $5bn over edited 6 January speech in documentary
1 month ago

Trump sues BBC for $5bn over edited 6 January speech in documentary

Trump files $5bn lawsuit against BBC over edited speech Former US President Donald Trump has launched a $5 billion lawsuit against the BBC, alleging defamation and trade law violations over an ed...

#Elections #Politics #Law #Media
Spain's green energy push faces scrutiny after nationwide blackout
1 month ago

Spain's green energy push faces scrutiny after nationwide blackout

Wind turbine symbolizes Spain's renewable energy shift A lone wind turbine in Figueruelas, a small town in Aragón, northeastern Spain, stands as a testament to the country's expanding renewable e...

#Renewable Energy #Infrastructure #Politics #Investment #Climate
Far-right leader José Antonio Kast wins Chilean presidency in historic shift
1 month ago

Far-right leader José Antonio Kast wins Chilean presidency in historic shift

Far-right leader José Antonio Kast wins Chilean presidency Chile elected José Antonio Kast, a far-right politician, as its next president on Sunday, marking the country's sharpest political turn...

#Crime #Immigration #Elections #Politics #Security
Belarus releases 123 political prisoners in US-brokered deal
1 month ago

Belarus releases 123 political prisoners in US-brokered deal

123 political prisoners freed after secret negotiations Belarus has released 123 political prisoners, including high-profile opposition figures, human rights activists, and journalists, following...

#Human Rights #Diplomacy #Politics #Authoritarianism #Prisoner Release
US Justice Department sues Georgia county for 2020 election ballots
1 month ago

US Justice Department sues Georgia county for 2020 election ballots

Justice Department files lawsuit over 2020 voting records The Trump administration has taken legal action against Fulton County, Georgia, demanding access to ballots and related materials from th...

#Elections #Politics #Legal #Voting Rights
Bollywood spy thriller 'Dhurandhar' sparks debate over nationalist themes
1 month ago

Bollywood spy thriller 'Dhurandhar' sparks debate over nationalist themes

Controversial Bollywood film stirs regional tensions A new Indian spy thriller, Dhurandhar, has ignited fierce discussions in India and Pakistan over its portrayal of longstanding hostilities bet...

#Politics #Controversy #Espionage #Nationalism #Cinema
New Epstein estate photos released by US Democrats show Trump, Andrew and Bannon
1 month ago

New Epstein estate photos released by US Democrats show Trump, Andrew and Bannon

House Democrats publish fresh Epstein images Nearly 100 photographs from the late financier's private collection were made public on Friday by members of the House Oversight Committee, depicting...

#Crime #Politics #Scandal #Investigation
Trump pardons ex-Colorado clerk jailed for 2020 election breach
1 month ago

Trump pardons ex-Colorado clerk jailed for 2020 election breach

Trump issues pardon for convicted Colorado elections official US President Donald Trump announced on Friday he had pardoned Tina Peters, the former Colorado elections clerk serving a nine-year pr...

#Crime #Justice #Elections #Politics
Venezuelan opposition leader rescued in covert sea operation
1 month ago

Venezuelan opposition leader rescued in covert sea operation

Machado's daring escape from Venezuela revealed Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize laureate María Corina Machado was secretly extracted from her home country in a high-risk mariti...

#Conflict #Nobel Prize #Politics #Rescue #Espionage
Senate deadlock threatens Obamacare subsidies for 24 million Americans
1 month ago

Senate deadlock threatens Obamacare subsidies for 24 million Americans

Senate rejects bills to extend healthcare subsidies Millions of Americans face soaring insurance premiums after the U.S. Senate failed to advance competing proposals to extend Affordable Care Act...

#Elections #Politics #Healthcare #Budget
Trump signs order to block state AI regulations amid industry push for federal rules
1 month ago

Trump signs order to block state AI regulations amid industry push for federal rules

Trump administration moves to centralize AI oversight U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday aimed at preventing states from enforcing their own artificial intelligence...

#Innovation #Politics #Technology #Legal #Regulation
Federal grand juries reject Trump-backed fraud case against New York AG Letitia James
1 month ago

Federal grand juries reject Trump-backed fraud case against New York AG Letitia James

Grand juries decline to indict New York Attorney General A federal grand jury in Virginia has refused to indict New York Attorney General Letitia James on mortgage fraud allegations, marking the...

#Justice #Politics #Legal #Fraud
Judge allows cameras in trial of man charged with killing Charlie Kirk
1 month ago

Judge allows cameras in trial of man charged with killing Charlie Kirk

Court appearance marks first public hearing for accused killer Tyler Robinson, 22, appeared in a Utah courtroom Thursday as a judge weighed media access to the case involving the fatal shooting o...

#Crime #Justice #Politics #Media
Indiana Republicans reject Trump-backed gerrymandering plan despite pressure
1 month ago

Indiana Republicans reject Trump-backed gerrymandering plan despite pressure

Indiana lawmakers block controversial redistricting proposal Indiana's Republican-led Senate defied former President Donald Trump on Thursday, voting down a GOP-backed redistricting plan designed...

#Elections #Politics #Congress #Gerrymandering
Pakistan sentences ex-ISI chief to 14 years in military court trial
1 month ago

Pakistan sentences ex-ISI chief to 14 years in military court trial

Former ISI director handed 14-year prison term Faiz Hameed, who led Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence agency from 2019 to 2021, was convicted on Thursday by a military tribunal for violating...

#Justice #Military #Politics #Espionage
US judge orders release of Jeffrey Epstein grand jury records under new law
1 month ago

US judge orders release of Jeffrey Epstein grand jury records under new law

Judge reverses decision, allows public access to Epstein files A federal judge in New York has authorized the U.S. Department of Justice to disclose grand jury records from Jeffrey Epstein's 2019...

#Crime #Justice #Legislation #Politics
Trump’s Pennsylvania rally drifts from economy to immigration and controversies
1 month ago

Trump’s Pennsylvania rally drifts from economy to immigration and controversies

Trump's economic message overshadowed by tangents at Pennsylvania rally Former President Donald Trump delivered a 90-minute speech in Pennsylvania on Tuesday, where he was expected to focus on ec...

#Immigration #Economy #Elections #Politics #Controversy
Venezuelan opposition leader Machado emerges from hiding to collect Nobel Peace Prize
1 month ago

Venezuelan opposition leader Machado emerges from hiding to collect Nobel Peace Prize

Machado appears in Oslo after months in hiding Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado surfaced in Norway late Wednesday to accept this year's Nobel Peace Prize, ending nearly a year ou...

#Human Rights #Conflict #Politics #International Relations #Awards
Brazil's Congress erupts in clashes over bid to slash Bolsonaro's prison term
1 month ago

Brazil's Congress erupts in clashes over bid to slash Bolsonaro's prison term

Chaos in Brazil's Congress as Bolsonaro allies push sentence reduction Brazil's parliament descended into disorder on Tuesday as conservative legislators advanced a proposal to cut the prison sen...

#Justice #Legislation #Politics #Protests
Jacob Zuma's daughter Brumelda sworn in as MP amid family political turmoil
1 month ago

Jacob Zuma's daughter Brumelda sworn in as MP amid family political turmoil

Zuma's daughter takes parliamentary seat Brumelda Zuma, daughter of South Africa's former President Jacob Zuma, was sworn in as a member of parliament on Wednesday, joining the uMkhonto weSizwe (...

#Corruption #Politics #Scandal #Parliament #Family Influence
Elon Musk says he wouldn’t repeat Doge role but calls effort ‘a little bit successful’
1 month ago

Elon Musk says he wouldn’t repeat Doge role but calls effort ‘a little bit successful’

Musk reflects on turbulent Doge tenure Elon Musk stated in a recent podcast interview that he would not reprise his leadership of the Department of Government Efficiency (Doge) if given the chanc...

#Politics #Government #Controversy #Business
Czech billionaire Babis returns as PM after pledging to sever Agrofert ties
1 month ago

Czech billionaire Babis returns as PM after pledging to sever Agrofert ties

Babis sworn in as Czech prime minister amid conflict-of-interest concerns Andrej Babis, the billionaire founder of the Agrofert conglomerate, was formally appointed Czech prime minister on Wednes...

#Corruption #Economy #Politics #Business
Democrat Eileen Higgins makes history as Miami's first female mayor in 30 years
1 month ago

Democrat Eileen Higgins makes history as Miami's first female mayor in 30 years

Higgins breaks three-decade Republican streak in Miami mayoral race Miami elected Democrat Eileen Higgins as its next mayor on Tuesday, ending nearly 30 years of Republican leadership in the city...

#Immigration #Elections #Politics #Local Government
Zelensky declares Ukraine prepared for elections with allied security support
1 month ago

Zelensky declares Ukraine prepared for elections with allied security support

Zelensky signals readiness for wartime elections Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated on Wednesday that Ukraine is prepared to hold presidential elections within the next 60 to 90 days i...

#War #Diplomacy #Elections #Politics
Trump's ex-lawyer Alina Habba resigns as New Jersey's top prosecutor after court ruling
1 month ago

Trump's ex-lawyer Alina Habba resigns as New Jersey's top prosecutor after court ruling

Habba steps down following appeals court decision Alina Habba, former personal attorney to US President Donald Trump, has resigned as New Jersey's top federal prosecutor after a court ruled her a...

#Crime #Politics #Law #Appointments
New York Mayor-Elect Mamdani to move into Gracie Mansion
1 month ago

New York Mayor-Elect Mamdani to move into Gracie Mansion

Mamdani confirms Gracie Mansion residency New York City's incoming mayor, Zohran Mamdani, announced on Monday he will reside in the historic Gracie Mansion, ending speculation about his post-elec...

#Elections #Politics #Housing #Urban Development
India's unconditional cash transfers empower millions of women
1 month ago

India's unconditional cash transfers empower millions of women

India's quiet welfare shift: cash for women In a central Indian village, Premila Bhalavi receives 1,500 rupees ($16) each month-no strings attached. The government payment covers medicine, grocer...

#Economy #Politics #Welfare #Gender
Benin coup plotters freed hostages as security forces hunt rebels
1 month ago

Benin coup plotters freed hostages as security forces hunt rebels

Hostages released amid ongoing manhunt Two high-ranking military officers abducted during Sunday's failed coup in Benin have been freed, a government insider confirmed to the BBC. Details of thei...

#Military #Politics #Coup #Security #Regional Conflict
Japan's first female PM marks milestone but gender gap persists
1 month ago

Japan's first female PM marks milestone but gender gap persists

Japan swears in historic first female prime minister Sanae Takaichi became Japan's first woman to hold the country's highest office in October, a landmark moment celebrated by advocates for gende...

#Politics #Leadership #Education #Gender Equality #Workplace Discrimination
Barnaby Joyce defects to One Nation after quitting Nationals
1 month ago

Barnaby Joyce defects to One Nation after quitting Nationals

Former deputy PM joins anti-immigration party Barnaby Joyce, Australia's former deputy prime minister, has formally joined One Nation, the anti-immigration party led by Pauline Hanson, less than...

#Migration #Elections #Politics #Parties
Trump criticizes Democrat Cuellar for staying in party after pardon
1 month ago

Trump criticizes Democrat Cuellar for staying in party after pardon

Trump pardons Cuellar but slams his party loyalty Former President Donald Trump pardoned Democratic Representative Henry Cuellar of Texas on Wednesday, only to later criticize him for not switchi...

#Corruption #Elections #Politics #Partisanship
Wounded National Guardsman shows signs of recovery after DC ambush
1 month ago

Wounded National Guardsman shows signs of recovery after DC ambush

Guardsman's condition improves after critical shooting Air Force Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe, 24, is recovering from a severe head injury sustained in a late-November ambush near the White House,...

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US judge orders release of Jeffrey Epstein grand jury transcripts
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Trump vows to block Somali immigrants, sparking backlash in Minnesota

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Nigeria's defence minister resigns amid worsening security crisis

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UK Labour MP Tulip Siddiq sentenced in absentia by Bangladesh court over land corruption claims

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UK opposition demands probe into Treasury’s pre-Budget briefings

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UK Labour MP Tulip Siddiq sentenced in absentia to two years in Bangladesh graft case

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Starmer backs Budget, vows to accelerate growth amid transparency row

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Ukraine’s Chief of Staff Andriy Yermak Resigns Amid Corruption Probe
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Downing Street denies Reeves misled public ahead of Budget amid OBR letter revelations
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Downing Street denies Reeves misled public ahead of Budget amid OBR letter revelations

Downing Street denies claims Rachel Reeves misled public over Budget forecasts Downing Street has rejected accusations that Chancellor Rachel Reeves deliberately misrepresented the UK's fiscal ou...

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Zambia parliament declares Tasila Lungu’s seat vacant over prolonged absence
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Zambia parliament declares Tasila Lungu’s seat vacant over prolonged absence

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Ukraine’s Chief of Staff Andriy Yermak Resigns Amid Corruption Probe
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#Corruption #War #Diplomacy #Politics #Scandal #Energy #Resignation
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Quebec introduces stricter secularism laws amid ongoing debate

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Canada’s Carney Strikes Pipeline Deal with Alberta, Sparking Backlash
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Canada’s Carney Strikes Pipeline Deal with Alberta, Sparking Backlash

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UK Chancellor unveils £26bn tax hikes, scraps two-child benefit cap in Budget
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UK Chancellor unveils £26bn tax hikes, scraps two-child benefit cap in Budget

UK Chancellor announces £26bn tax rises, ends two-child welfare limit Chancellor Rachel Reeves presented a Budget on Thursday featuring £26 billion in tax increases by 2029-30, including extended...

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Senator Jim Justice settles $5.16m overdue tax dispute after IRS lawsuit
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Senator Jim Justice settles $5.16m overdue tax dispute after IRS lawsuit

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Georgia judge dismisses final 2020 election interference case against Trump
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Georgia judge dismisses final 2020 election interference case against Trump

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#Elections #Politics #Legal #Prosecution #2020 Election
Valencia’s ex-leader faces new questions over flood crisis timeline
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Valencia’s ex-leader faces new questions over flood crisis timeline

Valencia's ex-leader faces new questions over flood crisis timeline Former Valencia regional president Carlos Mazón is under renewed scrutiny after reports suggest he spent more time with a journ...

#Politics #Accountability #Disaster #Investigation
Australia overhauls nature laws with new regulator and stricter protections
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Australia overhauls nature laws with new regulator and stricter protections

Australia overhauls nature laws with new regulator and stricter protections Australia is set to reform its decades-old environmental laws after the Labor government secured a last-minute deal wit...

#Legislation #Politics #Conservation #Climate Change #Environment #Energy
Chicago arson suspect with 72 arrests pleads guilty in courtroom outburst
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Chicago arson suspect with 72 arrests pleads guilty in courtroom outburst

Chicago man with 72 prior arrests pleads guilty in fiery attack on woman A 50-year-old Chicago man accused of dousing a 26-year-old woman with gasoline and setting her ablaze last week pleaded gu...

#Crime #Politics #Violence #Mental Health #Justice Reform
Democratic Lawmakers Face FBI Inquiry Over Video Urging Troops to Reject Unlawful Orders
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Democratic Lawmakers Face FBI Inquiry Over Video Urging Troops to Reject Unlawful Orders

FBI Probes Democrats Over Controversial Video Addressing Military Personnel A group of Democratic lawmakers-all with military or intelligence backgrounds-are under scrutiny by the FBI followi...

#Military #Politics #Legal #Investigation #Free Speech #Congressional Oversight #Executive Power #National Guard
Federal judge dismisses Trump-backed indictments against Comey and James
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Federal judge dismisses Trump-backed indictments against Comey and James

Federal judge dismisses charges against Comey and James over prosecutor's appointment A federal judge dismissed indictments on Monday against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney...

#Justice #Politics #Law #Legal Disputes #Appeals #Trump Administration #Indictments #Prosecutions
Canada’s Carney plays waiting game as US trade talks stall ahead of elections
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Canada’s Carney plays waiting game as US trade talks stall ahead of elections

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Washington DC Mayor Muriel Bowser will not seek fourth term in 2026
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Washington DC Mayor Muriel Bowser will not seek fourth term in 2026

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#Justice #Elections #Politics #Protests #Budget #Local Government #Federalism
Pentagon probes Senator Mark Kelly over video urging troops to reject unlawful orders
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Pentagon probes Senator Mark Kelly over video urging troops to reject unlawful orders

Pentagon launches review of Senator Mark Kelly's conduct The U.S. Department of Defense announced Monday it is examining "serious allegations of misconduct" against Democratic Senator Mark Kelly,...

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UK Defends Immigration Overhaul as Indian Student Asylum Claims Rise
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UK Defends Immigration Overhaul as Indian Student Asylum Claims Rise

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US judge dismisses charges against Comey and James over prosecutor’s unlawful appointment
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US judge dismisses charges against Comey and James over prosecutor’s unlawful appointment

Charges against Comey and James dismissed on procedural grounds A federal judge in Washington, D.C., dismissed criminal cases against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General...

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X’s new location tool exposes foreign-based political accounts

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BBC Chair Faces Scrutiny Over Leadership Amid Impartiality Row
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BBC Chair Faces Scrutiny Over Leadership Amid Impartiality Row

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#Governance #Politics #Accountability #Media #Regulation #Broadcasting #Resignations #Impartiality
Jacob Zuma’s daughter accuses sister of recruiting South Africans for Russia-Ukraine war
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Jacob Zuma’s daughter accuses sister of recruiting South Africans for Russia-Ukraine war

Jacob Zuma's daughter files criminal complaint against sister over mercenary recruitment Nkosazana Zuma-Mncube, daughter of former South African President Jacob Zuma, has accused her sister, lawm...

#Corruption #Crime #War #Politics #Legal #Mercenaries #Unemployment
Australian Senator Sparks Outrage After Wearing Burka in Parliament Protest
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Australian Senator Sparks Outrage After Wearing Burka in Parliament Protest

Australian Senator Sparks Outrage After Wearing Burka in Parliament Protest Senator Pauline Hanson ignited fierce criticism in Australia's parliament on Monday after donning a burka during a sess...

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UK transport secretary dismisses Budget leak impact as economists warn of paralysis
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UK transport secretary dismisses Budget leak impact as economists warn of paralysis

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Bolsonaro cites medication-induced paranoia for ankle monitor tampering as detention begins
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Bolsonaro cites medication-induced paranoia for ankle monitor tampering as detention begins

Bolsonaro transferred to detention after ankle monitor incident Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was moved from house arrest to police custody in Brasília on Monday, one day after offici...

#Corruption #Justice #Elections #Politics #Protests #Legal #International Relations
Tatiana Schlossberg reveals terminal cancer diagnosis in poignant essay
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Tatiana Schlossberg reveals terminal cancer diagnosis in poignant essay

Kennedy granddaughter Tatiana Schlossberg shares terminal cancer diagnosis Tatiana Schlossberg, the 35-year-old granddaughter of former U.S. President John F. Kennedy, revealed in a New Yorker es...

#Politics #Obituary #Health #Family #Cancer
Marjorie Taylor Greene exits Congress after dramatic split with Trump
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Marjorie Taylor Greene exits Congress after dramatic split with Trump

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UK Budget 2025: Reeves faces tight constraints amid economic and political pressures
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UK Budget 2025: Reeves faces tight constraints amid economic and political pressures

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#Economy #Debt #Politics #Cost Of Living #Budget #Taxation #Labour Party #Public Finance
Trump and New York’s socialist mayor-elect set aside barbs in Oval Office truce
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Trump and New York’s socialist mayor-elect set aside barbs in Oval Office truce

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#Diplomacy #Economy #Elections #Politics #Affordability #Housing #2026 Midterms
Marjorie Taylor Greene resigns from Congress amid feud with Trump
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Marjorie Taylor Greene resigns from Congress amid feud with Trump

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Trump accuses Democratic lawmakers of sedition after military video
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Trump accuses Democratic lawmakers of sedition after military video

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#Justice #Military #Elections #Politics #Violence
Mamdani and Trump to meet at White House after months of public feud
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Mamdani and Trump to meet at White House after months of public feud

Mamdani and Trump to meet at White House after months of public feud New York City's mayor-elect, Zohran Mamdani, will meet with President Donald Trump at the White House on Friday, marking an un...

#Conflict #Elections #Politics #Government
Nitish Kumar sworn in as Bihar chief minister for record 10th term
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Nitish Kumar sworn in as Bihar chief minister for record 10th term

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Larry Summers resigns from OpenAI board amid Epstein email fallout
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Larry Summers resigns from OpenAI board amid Epstein email fallout

Larry Summers resigns from OpenAI board amid Epstein email fallout Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Larry Summers has stepped down from the board of OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, following th...

#Justice #Politics #Technology #Scandal #Corporate Governance #Resignation
Trump reverses stance on Epstein files release after Republican pressure
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Trump reverses stance on Epstein files release after Republican pressure

Trump signs off on Epstein files release after abrupt policy shift Legislation compelling the U.S. Justice Department to disclose its files on convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein now awaits Pr...

#Justice #Politics #Congress #Scandal #Transparency #Partisan Divide #Lobbying
Trump lifts tariffs on 200+ products in bid to ease cost-of-living pressures
2 months ago

Trump lifts tariffs on 200+ products in bid to ease cost-of-living pressures

Trump administration rolls back tariffs on key food imports amid affordability concerns The Trump administration last week eliminated tariffs on more than 200 products, including bananas, coffee,...

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Canada’s Parliament Approves Carney’s Deficit Budget, Averting Early Election
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Canada’s Parliament Approves Carney’s Deficit Budget, Averting Early Election

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#Economy #Trade #Debt #Politics #Climate #Budget #Election #Parliament
Trump reverses stance, urges Republicans to back Epstein files release
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Trump reverses stance, urges Republicans to back Epstein files release

Trump shifts position on Epstein documents ahead of House vote U.S. President Donald Trump abruptly called on Republican lawmakers Tuesday to support releasing additional files tied to Jeffrey Ep...

#Justice #Politics #Scandal #Investigation #Transparency
Federal judge cites misconduct in Trump-era case against James Comey
2 months ago

Federal judge cites misconduct in Trump-era case against James Comey

Federal judge orders release of grand jury records in Comey case A US federal judge ruled on Monday that alleged "investigative missteps" and "government misconduct" may have compromised the Trum...

#Justice #Politics #Trump #Fbi #Prosecution
Larry Summers steps back from public roles after Epstein emails released
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Larry Summers steps back from public roles after Epstein emails released

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#Justice #Politics #Scandal #Finance #Education
Greene defies Trump over Epstein files, calls his ‘traitor’ label dangerous
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Greene defies Trump over Epstein files, calls his ‘traitor’ label dangerous

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Federal agents launch 'Operation Charlotte’s Web' in North Carolina immigration crackdown
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Federal agents launch 'Operation Charlotte’s Web' in North Carolina immigration crackdown

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#Law Enforcement #Immigration #Human Rights #Politics #Federal Operations
California man arrested after alleged attack on New Jersey US Attorney’s office
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California man arrested after alleged attack on New Jersey US Attorney’s office

California man arrested after alleged attack on New Jersey US Attorney's office A California man accused of vandalizing the office of New Jersey's acting US Attorney has been arrested following a...

#Law Enforcement #Crime #Politics #Justice System
US government shutdown relief fades as January deadline looms
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US government shutdown relief fades as January deadline looms

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#Military #Economy #Politics #Shutdown #Government #Welfare
Mexico City protests turn violent as 120 injured in anti-government rallies
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Mexico City protests turn violent as 120 injured in anti-government rallies

Mexico City protests turn violent as 120 injured in anti-government rallies At least 120 people-including 100 police officers-were injured in clashes during anti-government protests in Mexico Cit...

#Crime #Diplomacy #Politics #Protests #Violence #Cartels
Epstein files reveal exchanges with Trump allies, public figures
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Epstein files reveal exchanges with Trump allies, public figures

Thousands of Epstein documents disclose ties to Trump circle, elite figures U.S. lawmakers on Saturday released over 20,000 pages of documents from Jeffrey Epstein's estate, exposing communicatio...

#Crime #Justice #Elections #Politics #Scandal #Media #Finance
BBC faces $5bn Trump lawsuit threat over edited Panorama clip
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BBC faces $5bn Trump lawsuit threat over edited Panorama clip

BBC braces for $5bn legal battle with Trump over edited interview Donald Trump has escalated his threat of legal action against the BBC, now demanding between $1 billion and $5 billion in damages...

#Politics #Law #Media #Broadcasting #Defamation
Trump withdraws support for Marjorie Taylor Greene over policy disputes
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Trump severs ties with Marjorie Taylor Greene, urges GOP challenger Former President Donald Trump announced Friday he has withdrawn all support for Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.), a once-ste...

#Justice #Conflict #Elections #Politics #Scandal
Leaked Epstein Files Reveal Close Ties with Steve Bannon in 2018
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Leaked Epstein Files Reveal Close Ties with Steve Bannon in 2018

Epstein Emails Show Personal Assistance to Steve Bannon During UK Visit Newly released documents from Jeffrey Epstein's estate reveal the disgraced financier acted as a personal assistant to Stev...

#Corruption #Justice #Politics #Scandal #Investigation
Trump vows $1bn–$5bn lawsuit against BBC over edited 2021 speech
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Trump vows $1bn–$5bn lawsuit against BBC over edited 2021 speech

Trump announces legal action against BBC over speech edits US President Donald Trump declared on Friday he would sue the BBC for between $1 billion and $5 billion, accusing the broadcaster of dis...

#Politics #Law #Media #Broadcasting #Defamation
US Justice Department to Probe Epstein Ties to Banks and Democrats
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US Justice Department to Probe Epstein Ties to Banks and Democrats

Justice Department Launches Epstein Investigation Into Banks, Clinton, and Other Prominent Figures The U.S. Department of Justice will investigate financier Jeffrey Epstein's alleged connections...

#Corruption #Justice #Elections #Politics #Sexual Abuse #Finance #Transparency
UK Chancellor Abandons Income Tax Hike After Improved Fiscal Forecasts
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UK Chancellor Abandons Income Tax Hike After Improved Fiscal Forecasts

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RedBird Capital withdraws £500m bid for Telegraph Media Group
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RedBird Capital withdraws £500m bid for Telegraph Media Group

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BJP-led alliance heads for landslide victory in Bihar state elections
2 months ago

BJP-led alliance heads for landslide victory in Bihar state elections

BJP-led alliance secures commanding lead in Bihar polls Supporters of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) celebrated Friday as early vote counts showed their allian...

#Elections #Politics #Voter Turnout #Welfare Policies #Opposition #Bjp #State Governance
US cuts tariffs on coffee, bananas in Latin America trade deals
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US cuts tariffs on coffee, bananas in Latin America trade deals

US reduces import taxes on key goods from Latin America The Trump administration announced Thursday it will lower tariffs on coffee, bananas, and other agricultural imports from four Latin Americ...

#Economy #Trade #Tariffs #Politics #Agriculture
Senator John Fetterman hospitalized after fall linked to heart episode
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Senator John Fetterman hospitalized after fall linked to heart episode

Senator John Fetterman hospitalized after fall linked to irregular heartbeat Democratic Senator John Fetterman of Pennsylvania was admitted to a Pittsburgh hospital on Friday after suffering a fa...

#Elections #Politics #Congress #Health #Mental Health
US Justice Department sues California over new Democratic-favoring congressional maps
2 months ago

US Justice Department sues California over new Democratic-favoring congressional maps

Justice Department challenges California's new congressional districts The US Department of Justice filed a federal lawsuit Thursday against California, alleging the state's newly approved congre...

#Elections #Politics #Law #Gerrymandering #Constitution
BBC apologises to Trump over edited 6 January speech but rejects compensation
2 months ago

BBC apologises to Trump over edited 6 January speech but rejects compensation

BBC issues apology to Trump over misleading 6 January speech edit The BBC has formally apologised to former US President Donald Trump for a Panorama episode that spliced segments of his 6 January...

#Politics #Legal Disputes #Broadcasting #Defamation #Media Ethics #Editorial Standards #Us-uk Relations
Scotland Plans First Bond Issuance in 2026-27 After Credit Rating Boost
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Scotland Plans First Bond Issuance in 2026-27 After Credit Rating Boost

Scotland to Issue First Government Bonds in 2026-27 Scotland is set to launch its inaugural bond program in the 2026-27 financial year, First Minister John Swinney announced Thursday, marking a m...

#Infrastructure #Economy #Politics #Devolution #Credit Ratings
Nigeria’s $25m West African art museum stalled by political dispute over name and land
2 months ago

Nigeria’s $25m West African art museum stalled by political dispute over name and land

Nigeria's $25m West African art museum stalled by political dispute over name and land The Museum of West African Art (Mowaa), a $25 million cultural landmark in Benin City designed by Sir David...

#Economy #Politics #Protests #Culture #Architecture #Heritage #Art #Restitution
US government reopens after 43-day shutdown with little resolution
2 months ago

US government reopens after 43-day shutdown with little resolution

US government reopens after record 43-day shutdown The longest government shutdown in US history ended late Monday as President Donald Trump signed a funding bill to reopen federal agencies, rest...

#Elections #Politics #Shutdown #Congress #Scandal #Healthcare #Partisanship
Prince Andrew’s 2011 email to Epstein revealed in newly released files
2 months ago

Prince Andrew’s 2011 email to Epstein revealed in newly released files

Prince Andrew's 2011 email to Epstein revealed in newly released files Newly disclosed documents from Jeffrey Epstein's estate, published Wednesday, include a 2011 email in which Prince Andrew to...

#Politics #Legal #Scandal #Sexual Abuse #Royalty #Trafficking
US lawmakers release 20,000 pages of Epstein documents, including Trump references
2 months ago

US lawmakers release 20,000 pages of Epstein documents, including Trump references

US lawmakers release 20,000 pages of Epstein documents, including Trump references More than 20,000 pages of documents from Jeffrey Epstein's estate-including emails referencing former President...

#Justice #Politics #Scandal #Sexual Abuse #Whistleblowing #Transparency #High-profile Trials
US shutdown nears end as House prepares crunch vote on Senate budget deal
2 months ago

US shutdown nears end as House prepares crunch vote on Senate budget deal

US shutdown nears end as House prepares crunch vote on Senate budget deal Lawmakers in the US House of Representatives will vote Wednesday on a two-month federal funding package, aiming to end th...

#Economy #Politics #Shutdown #Congress #Travel #Healthcare #Budget
Gabon court sentences Bongo family to 20 years for corruption
2 months ago

Gabon court sentences Bongo family to 20 years for corruption

Former first lady and president's son convicted in absentia A Gabonese court sentenced Sylvia Bongo, the former first lady, and her son Noureddin Bongo to 20 years in prison on Tuesday after a tw...

#Corruption #Justice #Governance #Politics #Poverty #Trial #Coup
Trump petitions Supreme Court to overturn $5m defamation and abuse verdict
2 months ago

Trump petitions Supreme Court to overturn $5m defamation and abuse verdict

Trump seeks Supreme Court review of $5m Carroll verdict Former President Donald Trump has filed a petition with the US Supreme Court to overturn a $5 million civil judgment that found he defamed...

#Politics #Legal #Sexual Abuse #Appeals #Defamation
Jack Schlossberg launches bid for US Congress in New York’s 12th district
2 months ago

Jack Schlossberg launches bid for US Congress in New York’s 12th district

Kennedy heir enters race for New York congressional seat Jack Schlossberg, the 32-year-old grandson of former President John F. Kennedy, announced his candidacy for the U.S. House of Representati...

#Social Media #Elections #Politics #Democratic Party #Generational Change
Starmer faces leadership challenge threats as Labour infighting intensifies
2 months ago

Starmer faces leadership challenge threats as Labour infighting intensifies

Starmer faces leadership challenge threats as Labour infighting intensifies Allies of Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer are rallying to defend his leadership amid growing speculation of an internal...

#Elections #Politics #Leadership #Polls #Infighting
Trump vows BBC lawsuit over edited January 6 speech in Panorama documentary
2 months ago

Trump vows BBC lawsuit over edited January 6 speech in Panorama documentary

Trump vows BBC lawsuit over edited January 6 speech in Panorama documentary Former and current US President Donald Trump declared on Tuesday he feels "obligated" to sue the BBC for defamation, al...

#Elections #Politics #Accountability #Media #Disinformation #Lawsuits #Free Press
Trump threatens $1bn BBC lawsuit over Capitol riot documentary edits
2 months ago

Trump threatens $1bn BBC lawsuit over Capitol riot documentary edits

Trump threatens $1bn BBC lawsuit over Capitol riot documentary edits Former U.S. President Donald Trump has demanded the BBC issue a retraction, apology, and pay up to $1 billion in damages over...

#Elections #Politics #Law #Media #Free Speech #Defamation
US budget fight shifts to House as shutdown risks linger
2 months ago

US budget fight shifts to House as shutdown risks linger

House Republicans face tight vote on shutdown-ending budget The U.S. House of Representatives prepares to vote this week on a spending bill to end the longest government shutdown in history, a da...

#Elections #Politics #Shutdown #Healthcare #Budget
BBC faces $1 billion lawsuit from Trump amid leadership crisis
2 months ago

BBC faces $1 billion lawsuit from Trump amid leadership crisis

BBC hit with $1 billion legal threat from Trump over Panorama documentary Donald Trump has threatened the BBC with a $1 billion lawsuit unless it retracts a Panorama documentary, issues an apolog...

#Politics #Law #Media #Leadership #Defamation
Trump threatens $1bn BBC lawsuit over edited 2021 Capitol speech in Panorama documentary
2 months ago

Trump threatens $1bn BBC lawsuit over edited 2021 Capitol speech in Panorama documentary

Trump demands BBC retraction, threatens $1bn lawsuit over edited 2021 speech Former U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a legal threat against the BBC, demanding a full retraction of a Panoram...

#Elections #Politics #Law #Media #Documentary #Bias #Defamation
Jacob Zuma’s daughter pleads not guilty to terrorism charges in Durban trial
2 months ago

Jacob Zuma’s daughter pleads not guilty to terrorism charges in Durban trial

Jacob Zuma's daughter pleads not guilty to terrorism charges in Durban trial Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, the daughter of former South African President Jacob Zuma, entered a not-guilty plea on Monday...

#Corruption #Politics #Protests #Legal #Unrest
Nicolas Sarkozy released from prison under strict supervision
2 months ago

Nicolas Sarkozy released from prison under strict supervision

Nicolas Sarkozy freed after three weeks in prison Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy was released from La Santé prison in Paris on Monday, just three weeks into a five-year sentence for his...

#Corruption #Justice #Elections #Politics #Legal #France
US flight chaos enters third day as shutdown cripples air travel
2 months ago

US flight chaos enters third day as shutdown cripples air travel

US flight disruptions extend into third day amid government shutdown Air travel across the United States faced severe delays and cancellations for a third consecutive day on Sunday, with Transpor...

#Transportation #Legislation #Economy #Politics #Travel #Government Shutdown #Aviation #Labor
UK culture secretary demands action on BBC bias allegations after Trump edit scandal
2 months ago

UK culture secretary demands action on BBC bias allegations after Trump edit scandal

Culture secretary calls for urgent review of BBC bias claims UK Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has warned the BBC must address "very serious allegations" of systemic bias, following revelations tha...

#Politics #Censorship #Misinformation #Media Bias #Journalism Ethics #Broadcast Standards #Government Oversight
US Flight Cancellations Surpass 1,400 as Government Shutdown Strains Air Travel
2 months ago

US Flight Cancellations Surpass 1,400 as Government Shutdown Strains Air Travel

US Flight Cancellations Surpass 1,400 Amid Ongoing Government Shutdown Over 1,400 flights to, from, or within the United States were canceled on Saturday, with nearly 6,000 others delayed, as the...

#Transportation #Politics #Government Shutdown #Aviation #Labor #Travel Disruptions
Canada’s Conservatives accuse PM Carney of ‘undemocratic’ pressure amid MP defections
2 months ago

Canada’s Conservatives accuse PM Carney of ‘undemocratic’ pressure amid MP defections

Conservatives allege Liberal pressure tactics as two MPs exit Senior Conservative leaders accused Prime Minister Mark Carney of using "undemocratic" backroom deals to poach MPs this week, after t...

#Elections #Politics #Leadership #Budget #Defections
US flight cancellations surge as shutdown strains air traffic control
2 months ago

US flight cancellations surge as shutdown strains air traffic control

US flight cancellations surge as shutdown strains air traffic control More than 5,000 flights across the United States were canceled or delayed on Friday as new federal mandates took effect, redu...

#Transportation #Economy #Politics #Congress #Government Shutdown #Aviation #Labor #Travel Disruptions
Four detained after flares disrupt Israel Philharmonic concert in Paris
2 months ago

Four detained after flares disrupt Israel Philharmonic concert in Paris

Four detained after flares disrupt Israel Philharmonic concert in Paris French police detained four individuals on Thursday night after protesters set off flares and caused disruptions during a c...

#Conflict #Middle East #Politics #Protests #Culture #Public Order #Boycott
Brazilian hairdresser’s photo linked to India election fraud claims
2 months ago

Brazilian hairdresser’s photo linked to India election fraud claims

Brazilian hairdresser's photo linked to India election fraud claims A 29-year-old Brazilian hairdresser, Larissa Nery, found herself unexpectedly at the center of a political storm in India this...

#Social Media #Elections #Politics #Fraud Allegations #Identity Theft #Viral Content #International Incident
Nancy Pelosi announces retirement, concluding historic congressional career
2 months ago

Nancy Pelosi announces retirement, concluding historic congressional career

Nancy Pelosi to retire from Congress in January 2027 Nancy Pelosi, the first woman to serve as U.S. Speaker of the House and a defining figure in American politics for over three decades, announc...

#Legislation #Elections #Politics #Retirement #U.s. Congress
New York’s Mamdani vows to resist Trump pressure after mayoral victory
2 months ago

New York’s Mamdani vows to resist Trump pressure after mayoral victory

New York's Mamdani vows to resist Trump pressure after mayoral victory Zohran Mamdani, New York City's mayor-elect, pledged on Wednesday to confront challenges from the Trump administration in hi...

#Immigration #Elections #Politics #Protests #Urban Policy #Federalism #Affordability
Bihar elections see strong turnout amid voter roll controversies
2 months ago

Bihar elections see strong turnout amid voter roll controversies

Bihar votes in high-stakes election amid turnout surge Over 74 million eligible voters in Bihar began casting ballots Thursday in a pivotal two-phase election for the state's 243 legislative seat...

#Corruption #Elections #Politics #Voting Rights #Gender #Caste
Abigail Spanberger wins Virginia governor race in Democratic sweep
2 months ago

Abigail Spanberger wins Virginia governor race in Democratic sweep

Abigail Spanberger wins Virginia governor race in Democratic sweep Democrat Abigail Spanberger has secured victory in Virginia's gubernatorial race, defeating Republican Lieutenant Governor Winso...

#Elections #Politics #Economic Policy #Midterms #Governors #Social Issues #Voter Trends
Mikie Sherrill wins New Jersey governor’s race in key Democratic victory
2 months ago

Mikie Sherrill wins New Jersey governor’s race in key Democratic victory

Mikie Sherrill secures New Jersey governorship in closely watched race Democratic Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill has won New Jersey's gubernatorial election, defeating Republican Jack Ciattarelli i...

#Elections #Politics #Governors #Democrats #Republicans
New York elects first Indian-origin mayor, echoing Nehru’s historic words
2 months ago

New York elects first Indian-origin mayor, echoing Nehru’s historic words

New York elects first Indian-origin mayor, invoking Nehru's 1947 independence speech New York City made history Wednesday as Zohran Mamdani, the son of Ugandan-Indian scholar Mahmood Mamdani and...

#Immigration #Elections #Politics #Culture #Leadership #History #Diaspora
Canada Unveils $78bn Deficit Budget to Counter US Tariffs and Spur Growth
2 months ago

Canada Unveils $78bn Deficit Budget to Counter US Tariffs and Spur Growth

Canada Unveils $78bn Deficit Budget Amid US Trade Pressures Prime Minister Mark Carney's government presented its first federal budget on Tuesday, a sweeping C$78 billion ($55.3bn; £42.47bn) defi...

#Immigration #Economy #Trade #Politics #Technology #Defence
California approves Democratic redistricting measure amid national gerrymandering battle
2 months ago

California approves Democratic redistricting measure amid national gerrymandering battle

California voters back Democratic redistricting plan to counter Republican gains California voters approved Proposition 50 on Tuesday, a ballot measure designed to redraw congressional districts...

#Elections #Politics #Congress #Gerrymandering #Midterms #Partisanship #Voting Rights
Kerala temple scandal deepens as court probes missing gold from idols
2 months ago

Kerala temple scandal deepens as court probes missing gold from idols

Kerala temple scandal deepens as court probes missing gold from idols A high-profile Hindu temple in southern India faces a growing scandal after the Kerala High Court uncovered evidence that gol...

#Corruption #Politics #Scandal #Investigation #Religion
UK Chancellor Reeves signals tax hikes in upcoming Budget amid economic pressures
2 months ago

UK Chancellor Reeves signals tax hikes in upcoming Budget amid economic pressures

UK Chancellor hints at tax increases in pre-Budget address Chancellor Rachel Reeves warned of "necessary choices" in the forthcoming Budget, strongly implying tax rises despite Labour's election...

#Economy #Politics #Inflation #Budget #Taxation #Fiscal Policy #Labour Party #Conservative Party
Canada’s Carney unveils budget with cuts and defense hikes amid US tariff strain
2 months ago

Canada’s Carney unveils budget with cuts and defense hikes amid US tariff strain

Canada's Carney unveils budget with cuts and defense hikes amid US tariff strain Prime Minister Mark Carney will present Canada's first federal budget under his leadership on Tuesday, warning of...

#Economy #Trade #Tariffs #Politics #Defense #Budget #Nato #Austerity
Dick Cheney, influential and divisive vice president, dies at 84
2 months ago

Dick Cheney, influential and divisive vice president, dies at 84

Dick Cheney, influential and divisive vice president, dies at 84 Richard Bruce Cheney, a towering yet polarizing figure in American politics who shaped U.S. foreign policy as vice president under...

#War #Military #Elections #Politics #Scandal #Obituary #Foreign Policy #Conservatism
North Korea’s Kim Yong Nam, longtime diplomat and ceremonial leader, dies at 97
2 months ago

North Korea’s Kim Yong Nam, longtime diplomat and ceremonial leader, dies at 97

North Korea's Kim Yong Nam, longtime diplomat and ceremonial leader, dies at 97 Kim Yong Nam, North Korea's former ceremonial head of state and a career diplomat under three generations of the ru...

#Diplomacy #Politics #Death #North Korea #History
Trump backs Cuomo in NYC mayoral race, warns against ‘communist’ Mamdani
2 months ago

Trump backs Cuomo in NYC mayoral race, warns against ‘communist’ Mamdani

Trump endorses Cuomo in NYC mayoral race, calls rival Mamdani a 'communist' Former U.S. President Donald Trump urged New York City voters on Monday to support independent candidate Andrew Cuomo...

#Elections #Politics #Protests #Funding #Endorsements #Urban Policy
Gareth Southgate voices concerns over England’s unity amid flag debates
2 months ago

Gareth Southgate voices concerns over England’s unity amid flag debates

Gareth Southgate warns of division as England flag displays spark debate Former England manager Sir Gareth Southgate has expressed concern over national unity, citing rising tensions around the d...

#Sports #Politics #Leadership #National Identity #Social Division
George Clooney calls Kamala Harris’s 2024 nomination a ‘mistake’ in post-election interview
2 months ago

George Clooney calls Kamala Harris’s 2024 nomination a ‘mistake’ in post-election interview

Clooney reflects on Biden's exit and Harris's defeat Actor and Democratic donor George Clooney said in a CBS interview that replacing Joe Biden with Kamala Harris as the party's 2024 presidential...

#Elections #Politics #Media #Democratic Party #2024 Race
Trump claims no knowledge of Changpeng Zhao despite controversial pardon
2 months ago

Trump claims no knowledge of Changpeng Zhao despite controversial pardon

Trump claims no knowledge of Changpeng Zhao despite controversial pardon U.S. President Donald Trump stated in a 60 Minutes interview broadcast Sunday that he does not know Changpeng Zhao, the cr...

#Justice #Politics #Cryptocurrency #Regulation #Pardon #Finance
US flight delays surge as unpaid air traffic controllers call in sick
2 months ago

US flight delays surge as unpaid air traffic controllers call in sick

US flight delays surge as unpaid air traffic controllers call in sick A sharp rise in absences among air traffic controllers-many working without pay for over a month-has triggered widespread del...

#Transportation #Politics #Government Shutdown #Aviation #Labor #Delays
Trump unveils Lincoln Bedroom bathroom renovation amid White House overhaul criticism
2 months ago

Trump unveils Lincoln Bedroom bathroom renovation amid White House overhaul criticism

Trump reveals Lincoln Bedroom bathroom redesign in ongoing White House renovations U.S. President Donald Trump showcased the newly renovated bathroom in the Lincoln Bedroom on Sunday, marking the...

#Politics #Government #Architecture #Controversy #Historical Preservation
Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry confirm romance amid mutual rebranding
2 months ago

Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry confirm romance amid mutual rebranding

Trudeau and Perry make relationship public in Paris Former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and American pop star Katy Perry have publicly confirmed their relationship after being photograp...

#Celebrity #Politics #Pop Culture #Relationships #Reputation #Activism #Media
US lawmakers press Prince Andrew for Epstein testimony as royal titles stripped
2 months ago

US lawmakers press Prince Andrew for Epstein testimony as royal titles stripped

US lawmakers renew calls for Prince Andrew's testimony on Epstein ties Members of a US congressional committee investigating the Jeffrey Epstein case have intensified demands for Prince Andrew to...

#Justice #Politics #Scandal #Royal Family #Sexual Abuse #Investigation #Law
Dutch Centrists Edge Out Wilders in Tight Election Race
2 months ago

Dutch Centrists Edge Out Wilders in Tight Election Race

Dutch Centrists Edge Out Wilders in Tight Election Race The centrist liberal party D66, led by Rob Jetten, has narrowly won the Dutch general election, defeating anti-Islam populist Geert Wilders...

#Elections #Politics #Coalition #Populism #Europe

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