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Cornyn Blocks Trump's AG Pick, Wielding Lame-Duck Leverage
Senator John Cornyn is leveraging his remaining influence to obstruct President Trump's nomination of Todd Blanche as attorney general, demonstrating independe…
HighJharkhand students escalate protest with effigy burning, government schedules fourth round of talks
Jharkhand students protesting alleged exam irregularities burned effigies of CM Soren and Rahul Gandhi on day 23 of their agitation, demanding CBI probe as gov…
HighTrump signals 2024 bid, consolidates GOP control at CPAC
Trump signals intent to maintain Republican Party control and run in 2024, attacking traditional party factions and rejecting third-party rumors at CPAC confer…
HighPritzker questions Trump's cognition; White House fires back with personal attack
Illinois Gov. Pritzker claimed Trump suffers from dementia based on his rhetoric about socialism, prompting the White House to call him a 'slob' and defend the…
HighBolivia's president declares emergency, deploys military to end six-week protest blockade
Bolivia's president declared a 90-day state of emergency and deployed military to clear roadblocks paralyzing the country after six weeks of protests by unions…
HighCanada cancels joint bridge ceremony as Trump's 50% tariff threat escalates trade tensions
Canada cancelled a joint US-Canada ceremony for the Gordie Howe International Bridge after Trump announced 50% tariffs on Canadian goods, escalating trade tens…
HighStars and Stripes Publisher Resigns Over Editorial Control Clash With Trump Pentagon
The longtime publisher of Stars and Stripes military newspaper resigned over disagreements with the Trump administration's push for greater editorial control,…
HighEU-India trade deal signals resistance to Trump's tariff campaign
Trump escalates tariff threats against South Korea, Canada, and Europe while EU-India seal trade deal to offset US pressure. Markets react volatilely as geopol…
HighTrump Orders Drastic Cut to US-South Korea Military Drills
President Trump has ordered a substantial reduction in US participation in joint US-South Korean military exercises, cutting the Ulchi Freedom Shield drill fro…
HighLula skips Jesus March to avoid 'exploiting faith for politics' ahead of election
President Lula declined to attend São Paulo's March for Jesus, citing concern about appearing to exploit religion for political gain during election season. He…
HighBurnham Open to Formal Apology for Slave Trade, but Rules Out Reparations Ahead of Commonwealth Summit
Prime Minister Andy Burnham says he is open to calls for a formal British apology for the transatlantic slave trade but rules out financial reparations ahead o…
HighIran, Oman discuss safe passage procedures for Strait of Hormuz amid ceasefire talks
Iran and Oman are holding deputy-level talks on establishing safe vessel passage procedures through the Strait of Hormuz amid U.S.-Iran tensions and Trump's de…
HighTaiwan's Diplomatic Gambit: KMT Charm Offensive Meets African Isolation
Taiwan faces escalating diplomatic isolation as China pressures nations to restrict Taiwanese travel and participation. Key officials pursue strategic visits w…
HighTrump administration executes ninth federal prisoner during lame-duck period
The Trump administration carried out its ninth federal execution of 2020, executing Brandon Bernard for his role in a 1999 murder. This marks the first series…
HighTrump showcases $100 bill with his face as part of broader push to embed image in U.S. symbols
President Trump posted an image of a $100 bill featuring his face, part of a broader effort to associate his image with US independence anniversary symbols inc…
HighTrump's Brazil Pressure Play: Tariffs and Terror Designations Shake Electoral Race
Trump administration threatens 25% tariffs on Brazil while designating criminal gangs as terrorists, intensifying involvement in Brazil's October election betw…
HighBurnham distances from Starmer while facing alignment with Labour policies
Andy Burnham distances himself from PM Starmer while potentially inheriting his policies, raising questions about his political positioning as he returns to We…
HighVictoria to impose life sentences for rape, restrict victim cross-examination
Victorian Labor commits to increasing rape penalties to life imprisonment and restricting aggressive cross-examination of victims, alongside new family violenc…
HighSpain's PM rushes to Ceuta as 60,000 migrants breach border in crisis
Tens of thousands of migrants breached Spain's border with Morocco in Ceuta, with at least 18 deaths reported. PM Sanchez blamed human traffickers for misinter…
HighFerguson defeats progressive challenger in Maryland Democratic primary
Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson defeated progressive challenger Bobby LaPin in a primary race, rejecting the challenger's criticism that Ferguson was t…
HighInitial Results Show Acting President Iliana Yotova Leading Bulgaria's Presidential Runoff
Initial results indicate acting president Iliana Yotova, an ally of PM Rumen Radev, has won Bulgaria's presidential runoff, making her the country's first elec…
MediumSpanish pensioner evicted on stretcher wins right to return home
An 87-year-old disabled Spanish woman evicted from her Madrid home of 70 years will be allowed to return under a new rental agreement, her lawyer confirms, fol…
HighModi's Israel visit to deepen defence ties on missile systems, advanced weapons
PM Modi visits Israel Feb 25-26 to discuss joint development of anti-ballistic missile systems and advanced defense technologies. Netanyahu calls India a 'giga…
HighBusiness chief urges Burnham to prioritize Brexit repair as economic damage mounts
British business chiefs are calling on the government to prioritize repairing Brexit's economic damage, with the BCC warning that current EU trading arrangemen…
HighUK poised for radical social media crackdown as Starmer signals fight with big tech
PM Keir Starmer is expected to announce Australia-style social media restrictions for under-16s, stopping short of a blanket ban but implementing radical regul…
HighTrump to nominate acting AG Todd Blanche as permanent Justice Department leader
President Trump announced plans to nominate acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to permanently lead the Department of Justice, following Pam Bondi's firing in…
HighBuckshot from suspect's gun struck Secret Service agent at correspondents' dinner attack
Federal prosecutors confirmed buckshot from Cole Tomas Allen's shotgun struck a Secret Service agent during an April 25 attack at the White House Correspondent…
HighBurnham's Vision: New PM Blends Personal Grief With Ambitious Political Agenda
BBC political editor analyzes Andy Burnham's inaugural speech as PM, delivered while grieving his father's death, outlining ambitious plans for social care ref…
HighMorocco's Gen Z moves from streets to ballot box in parliamentary election
Young Moroccan activists who protested inadequate public services are now running for parliament, seeking to translate Gen Z 212 movement demands into formal p…
HighTrump threatens 100% tariffs on China, signals Xi meeting cancellation over rare earth controls
Trump announced a 100% tariff on Chinese imports starting Nov. 1, escalating trade tensions after China restricted rare earth element exports. The threat risks…
HighTrump Floats Warship Stop Off Cuba, Warns of 'Another Little Epic Fury' as Rubio Presses Havana
Trump hinted at naval intervention near Cuba and possible military action if talks fail, while Cuba's foreign minister rejected the threats. Diplomatic talks a…
MediumBangladesh's BRICS snub signals deeper India tensions over exiled PM Hasina
Bangladesh's absence from India's BRICS summit signals deepening diplomatic tensions, with ousted PM Sheikh Hasina's exile in India remaining a major obstacle…
HighUS imposes 10-12.5% tariffs on 60 countries over forced labour concerns
The US has announced 10-12.5% tariffs on 60 trading partners, including the UK, EU, and China, citing insufficient efforts to combat forced labour in imports.…
HighTrump announces Iran releases American woman Dena Karari held on espionage charges
Iran released Iranian-American Dena Karari after holding her since December 2024 on espionage accusations related to humanitarian work. Trump characterized the…
HighDana White Takes the White House Podium, Denies Press Secretary Bid: 'I Have Zero Political Aspirations'
UFC CEO Dana White appeared at a White House briefing to deny any political ambitions after Trump's joke about naming him press secretary. Trump said the sugge…
MediumTrump rails against Nobel committee after peace prize snub amid Iran conflict
President Trump complained publicly about not winning the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, criticizing Norway and the Nobel committee while claiming credit for settling…
HighSecurity breach of PM Modi's convoy 'clear case of ambush': Kiran Bedi
Former IPS officer Kiran Bedi calls PM Modi's Punjab convoy blockade a 'clear case of ambush,' citing alleged negligence by state police and absent senior offi…
HighTrump Renews Effort to Remove Fed Governor Lisa Cook After Supreme Court Ruling
Trump is attempting again to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook following a Supreme Court ruling, reigniting tensions over central bank independence and p…
HighBurnham set for Labour leadership as Streeting backs him, clearing path to PM
Andy Burnham is set to become Labour leader and Prime Minister after Wes Streeting withdrew from the race, following Sir Keir Starmer's resignation announcemen…
HighTrump tells press secretary Zacharia she can quit amid media scrutiny
President Trump told new White House press secretary Katie Zacharia she can quit if she wants, citing harsh media treatment. Zacharia is reportedly transitioni…
HighDeeming drops legal fight, leaves disendorsement fate to Liberal party
Victorian Liberal MP Moira Deeming has withdrawn her supreme court challenge against her party, seeking to avoid disendorsement before the state election after…
HighTrump pursues 'slow collapse' strategy against Cuban regime with new sanctions
The Trump administration is pursuing a strategy of economic pressure and sanctions against Cuba's government, including targeting President Díaz-Canel and rest…
MediumSupreme Court to review Palestine Action terrorism ban in landmark free speech case
The UK Supreme Court has granted permission to appeal the government's 2025 proscription of Palestine Action under terrorism legislation, with the case centere…
HighArizona Democrat says she was raped while repairing campaign signs
Democratic congressional candidate Bernadette Greene-Placentia reported being raped in a Sun City parking lot on August 14 while repairing campaign signs, fili…
HighEx-Dem fundraiser claims DNC hid Biden concerns, questions memoir timing
Ex-Democratic fundraiser Lindy Li claims Biden's upcoming memoir will reopen wounds from his 2024 exit, alleging the DNC concealed concerns about his cognitive…
MediumTrump announces killing of ISIS second-in-command in joint US-Nigeria operation
US President Trump announces that American and Nigerian forces have eliminated Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, ISIS's second-in-command, in a joint military operation in…
MediumDOJ invokes security concerns and partisan rhetoric in push for White House ballroom approval
The DOJ is requesting court approval to resume White House ballroom construction, citing security concerns following a shooting incident and using politically…
HighFederal Judge Dismisses DOJ Lawsuit Over California Transgender Sports Policy
A federal judge dismissed the DOJ's lawsuit challenging California's policy allowing transgender athletes in girls' sports on procedural grounds, citing insuff…
HighWhite House Briefs on Iran Negotiations as Trump Claims Deal Progress
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt briefs media as President Trump claims progress toward ending a five-week conflict with Iran, citing a 15-point pl…
MediumTrump White House ballroom project could cost taxpayers $300M, Post reports
A Washington Post investigation reveals President Trump's White House ballroom renovation could cost $600 million, with taxpayers funding approximately half th…
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