Politics & Governance
PM Andy Burnham announces autumn summit with Welsh, Scottish, and Northern Irish leaders to coordinate economic strategy and job creation across the UK.
Pope begins Spain visit championing peace, migrants amid geopolitical tensions
Pope Leo XIV begins a seven-day Spain visit praising the country's opposition to war, support for migrants, and adherence to international law, while addressin…
HighEx-NYPD Officer Wins Democratic Primary to Challenge Malliotakis in NY-11
Michael DeCillis, a former NYPD officer and 9/11 first responder, won the Democratic primary in New York's 11th District to challenge incumbent Republican Rep.…
HighPaxton defeats Cornyn in Texas Senate primary, reshaping GOP landscape
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton won the Republican Senate primary against incumbent John Cornyn, marking a rare defeat for a long-serving senator and reshapi…
HighNew Zealand votes on 7 November with no clear frontrunner as cost of living dominates
New Zealanders vote on 7 November to elect a new parliament, with no clear frontrunner in pre-election polls. Cost of living, healthcare and unemployment are t…
HighLabour left urges Miliband to challenge Starmer after election rout
Following Labour's disastrous local election results, left-wing MPs are urging Ed Miliband to consider a leadership bid against PM Keir Starmer, with former mi…
HighSupreme Court blocks Trump's mail-in ballot restrictions before midterms
The US Supreme Court rejected Trump's attempt to restrict mail-in voting ahead of midterm elections, with the conservative majority ruling the administration u…
HighTrump defends Russia sanctions waivers, blames Zelenskyy for prolonging war
Trump defended waiving sanctions on Russia to facilitate peace negotiations, accusing Zelenskyy of not wanting to end the war. Zelenskyy warned Ukraine cannot…
HighColombia's runoff election poised to shift armed conflict strategy
Colombians vote Sunday in a presidential runoff where far-right candidate Abelardo de la Espriella leads polls, promising to abandon peace negotiations and ret…
HighBurnham urged to call election; heatwave dominates UK front pages
Former Cabinet Secretary urges Andy Burnham to call early election if he becomes PM, citing lack of mandate. Burnham plans major speech on redirecting funds fr…
HighZelensky and Netanyahu converge on Washington for separate Trump meetings
Ukrainian President Zelensky and Israeli PM Netanyahu visit Washington separately to meet Trump, discussing their respective regional conflicts amid Senator Li…
HighTrump pushes Congress to overhaul college sports amid financial crisis warnings
Trump's White House committee is urging Congress to pass sweeping legislation to regulate college athletics, including athlete pay limits, transfer rules, and…
HighTrump blames Starmer's Iran stance for PM's downfall as leadership crisis deepens
Trump criticized outgoing UK PM Starmer for refusing to authorize US military base use for Iran strikes, claiming the decision damaged Starmer's political stan…
HighTrump's Texas Convention Divides Voters as GOP Battles Purple State Shift
Trump's unconventional midterm convention in Dallas highlights Texas's pivotal role in November elections, with voters sharply divided on whether it energizes…
HighIran launches missile barrage at Israel as US-backed campaign intensifies across region
Iran fired missiles at Israel as the six-day conflict intensifies, with Israel conducting heavy bombing in Tehran. The US Senate rejected a resolution to limit…
HighUS House passes Russia sanctions bill; India risks 100% tariffs on energy imports
The US House passed a Russia sanctions bill giving Trump authority to impose up to 100% tariffs on countries buying Russian energy, potentially affecting India…
HighHow the US Midterms Work, and Why They Matter for Trump's Second Term
Explainer on the November 3 US midterms: all 435 House seats, 35 Senate seats and 36 governorships are up, with control of Congress shaping Trump's remaining t…
HighTrump escalates criticism of Starmer over Iran stance, questions UK's 'recognisability'
Trump criticizes PM Starmer for refusing to allow US bombers to launch Iran strikes from UK bases, suggesting the decision panders to Muslim voters. The disput…
HighBipartisan bill targets DOJ's $1.8B 'anti-weaponization' fund over taxpayer concerns
House members from both parties introduced legislation to ban federal funding for the DOJ's $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" settlement fund, citing lack of c…
HighSenate breaks ranks: War Powers vote rebukes Trump's Iran conflict
U.S. Senate approves war powers resolution blocking military action against Iran in historic rebuke to Trump, with four GOP senators joining Democrats despite…
HighCBS News publishes full 2026 'Face the Nation' transcripts with major political figures
CBS News publishes complete transcript archive of Face the Nation episodes from 2026, featuring interviews with government officials, military leaders, and pol…
HighCarney Blasts Trump's Greenland Ambitions at Davos as Allies Fracture
Canadian PM Mark Carney and French President Macron criticized Trump at Davos for using tariffs and economic coercion to pressure allies over Greenland, warnin…
HighNo Kings protesters defy organizers' nonpartisan rules with explicit Democratic endorsements
Fox News investigation documents No Kings protesters openly endorsing Democratic candidates despite organizers' stated nonpartisan rules, raising questions abo…
HighPutin arrives in India for BRICS summit amid Middle East and Ukraine tensions
Russian President Putin arrived in New Delhi for an 11-member BRICS summit dominated by Middle East and Ukraine conflicts, with talks planned between Putin, Ir…
HighHungary nominates judicial independence advocate Baka for presidency
Hungary's Tisza party nominates Andras Baka, a former Supreme Court chief removed by Viktor Orban, as presidential candidate, continuing efforts to dismantle O…
HighAustralia's 'My Feed, My Way' bill gives users algorithm opt-out power
Australia's government introduced 'My Feed, My Way' legislation requiring social media platforms to let users opt out of algorithmic recommendations, with fine…
HighUK accelerates Ukraine support as Zelensky visits amid US tensions
PM Burnham hosts Zelensky at Downing Street to announce accelerated air defence missile deliveries and new Russia sanctions, as UK seeks to strengthen Ukraine…
HighUK, France, Germany back Zelenskyy's push for direct Putin talks
UK, France and Germany support Zelenskyy's proposal for direct Ukraine-Russia ceasefire negotiations, though Putin has rejected meeting before a peace deal. Fi…
HighExit Polls Show No Clear Winner in Israeli Election as Netanyahu Refuses to Concede
Exit polls after Israel's election show Netanyahu's coalition weakened but no clear winner, with coalition talks likely to take weeks and possibly force anothe…
HighItaly's Parliament Approves Meloni's Electoral Reform Amid Opposition Outcry
Italy's parliament has given final approval to Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's electoral reform, which grants bonus seats to election winners. Opposition parti…
HighIndia doubles penalties for exam leaks after youth-led 'Cockroach' protests force minister's exit
India's parliament passed legislation doubling prison sentences to 10 years and raising fines to $1m+ for exam paper leaks, following youth-led Cockroach movem…
HighTexas Senate Race Could Flip Control of Congress as Democrats Eye Historic Win
Texas's competitive Senate race between Democrat James Talarico and Republican Ken Paxton could determine congressional control in midterms, with Democrats eye…
HighMagyar's voters demand progressive turn on climate and LGBTQ+ rights
Péter Magyar's new Hungarian government faces pressure from progressive voters on climate and LGBTQ+ rights, while remaining divided on Ukraine support and Rus…
HighTrump signs Russia sanctions bill with potential 100% tariffs on China, India
Trump signed legislation authorizing new sanctions on Russia's energy and defense sectors, granting himself authority to impose up to 100% tariffs on major buy…
HighModi and Xi pledge partnership as India, China seek shelter from Trump tariffs
Indian PM Modi and Chinese President Xi agreed to improve ties as development partners rather than rivals, discussing trade and border stability amid Trump's 5…
HighTrump Pressures Sen. Cotton on Daylight Saving Time, Shares Phone Number
President Trump publicly urged supporters to call Sen. Tom Cotton's personal cellphone to pressure him into supporting permanent daylight saving time legislati…
HighNYC Mayor Mamdani Backs Away From Netanyahu Arrest Pledge, Cites Lack of Authority
NYC Mayor Mamdani reversed his campaign promise to arrest Netanyahu over ICC war crimes warrant, citing lack of municipal authority and calling on federal gove…
HighSenate passes Protect College Sports Act with bipartisan 77-22 vote
The Senate passed the Protect College Sports Act 77-22, establishing national rules for NIL deals, athlete compensation, and transfer portal regulations in col…
HighIsrael Signals Solo Action on Iran as US-Iran War Support Crumbles
Israel's National Security Minister says Israel must act alone against Iran's nuclear program, as US public opinion and Congress grow skeptical of the ongoing…
HighHouse Republicans block GOP bid to shield Trump's tariff authority
Three House Republicans joined Democrats to block GOP leadership's attempt to prevent lawmakers from challenging Trump's tariffs through July. The procedural d…
HighQuad Leaders Call for Myanmar Violence End, North Korea Denuclearization
Quad leaders issued a joint statement calling for an end to violence in Myanmar, complete denuclearization of North Korea, and resolution of Japanese abductee…
HighFederal judge blocks Trump administration's use of voter data to identify ineligible voters
A US federal judge ruled the Justice Department unlawfully used voter rolls to cross-check against an immigration database to identify ineligible voters, citin…
HighTrump or Obama: Who Still Has the Star Power to Drive Midterm Turnout?
BBC correspondent Sarah Smith reports from Michigan rallies featuring Trump and Obama, asking attendees which former or current president can still drive voter…
MediumFederal Judge Blocks Trump's Narrowed Birthright Citizenship Order
A federal judge temporarily blocked Trump's executive order narrowing birthright citizenship, finding it likely violates the 14th Amendment after the Supreme C…
HighBrazil's Congress Overrides Lula Veto, Reduces Bolsonaro's Coup Sentence
Brazil's conservative-led congress overturned President Lula's veto to reduce former president Bolsonaro's coup conviction sentence from 27 to 22 years, dealin…
HighTrump breaks months of silence to endorse Netanyahu days before Israeli election
Trump endorsed Netanyahu for reelection nine days before Israel's October 27 vote, breaking months of silence and warning the US may not pursue Iran policy if…
HighHalf of UK backs EU rejoin as Labour explores political upside of reset
A megapoll finds 49% of UK voters support rejoining the EU, with potential to boost Labour's vote share by up to 7 points if the party campaigns for re-entry v…
HighPutin tells Trump Ukraine drone attacks derailed peace talks resumption
Putin told Trump that Ukraine's drone attacks on Moscow during elections disrupted plans for immediate trilateral peace negotiations, though analysts question…
HighTrump dominates Republican midterm convention despite low approval ratings
Republicans hold their first midterm convention in Dallas with Trump center stage, despite his 33% approval rating. The strategy risks alienating moderate vote…
HighBabis' Coalition Shut Out in Czech Senate Elections as Opposition Retains Control
Czech PM Andrej Babis' ruling coalition failed to win any Senate seats in weekend elections, leaving pro-Western opposition parties in control of the upper cha…
HighHouse passes DHS funding bill, ending record 75-day shutdown
The House passed a funding bill ending a record 75-day Department of Homeland Security shutdown, with President Trump signing the legislation. The shutdown had…
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