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Trump administration escalates ICC campaign with sanctions on court president and senior lawyer
The Trump administration has announced new sanctions against ICC President Tomoko Akane and Senior Trial Lawyer Abdoulaye Seye, continuing its campaign to dism…
HighRubio Meets Modi, Extends Trump's White House Invite Amid Quad Summit Prep
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met PM Modi to discuss bilateral ties across defence, trade, and energy security, extending Trump's White House invitation ah…
HighFrom Flannel to Flag Pumps: How US Midterm Candidates Are Dressing to Win Votes
BBC examines how US midterm candidates, from Alaska to Texas, use fashion choices like flannel, flags, boots and T-shirts to signal identity and project messag…
MediumNYC Mayor Concedes He Cannot Arrest Netanyahu, Calls on US Government
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani acknowledged he lacks legal authority to arrest Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu on an ICC warrant, calling on the US federal government…
HighPM Modi marks 25 years in public office with prayers at Delhi temple
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited a Delhi temple to offer prayers marking 25 years as head of government, beginning with his 2001 appointment as Gujarat Chi…
HighDemocrats Hold Senate Majority as GOP Push Falters in Nevada
Democrats kept Senate control after Sen. Cortez Masto's Nevada win gave them 50 seats, repelling GOP efforts and easing Biden's agenda, while the House outcome…
HighLib Dems Challenge Labour to Abandon EU 'Red Lines' and Rejoin Single Market
Ed Davey challenges Labour to abandon EU red lines and rejoin the single market, marking a significant shift in Lib Dem positioning ahead of the Brexit vote's…
HighUS Midterms Live: Polls Point to Democrat Gains as Trump Faces Iran Strikes and Congressional Losses
A live blog on the eve of US midterm elections reports polls signalling Democratic gains in Congress, alongside limited US strikes on Iranian targets near the…
HighComey urges Biden to resist prosecuting Trump, warns of political distraction
Former FBI director James Comey advises President-elect Biden to consider the political costs of pursuing criminal investigations against Trump after he leaves…
HighPope Leo XIV says he is 'proud to be an American' after casting midterm ballot from Chicago
Pope Leo XIV said he was proud to be an American after casting a mail-in ballot in Chicago's midterm elections, while speaking aboard a papal plane bound for L…
HighTalarico Rallies as Texas Senate Race Against Paxton Enters Final Weeks
Democrat James Talarico, an underdog turned serious contender, rallies in San Marcos as his Texas Senate race against Republican Ken Paxton enters its final we…
MediumCanada explores closer EU ties amid US trade tensions
Canadian PM Mark Carney addressed the European Parliament as discussions advance on Canada becoming an EU associate member, with von der Leyen signaling openne…
HighSupreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, rejecting Trump's challenge
The US Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that babies born in the US have constitutional citizenship rights, rejecting Trump's executive order to end the 150-year-old pol…
HighTalarico Rallies in San Marcos as Texas Senate Race Against Paxton Enters Final Weeks
Democrat James Talarico rallies in San Marcos as his underdog bid to become the first Democrat to win Texas statewide in 30+ years enters its final weeks again…
MediumSpain's Housing Crisis Tests Sanchez Ahead of Snap Elections
Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez called snap elections after Parliament rejected tenant protection measures, as housing crisis protests intensify ahead of…
HighPutin arrives in Beijing days after Trump visit, seeks energy deals with Xi
Russian President Putin arrives in Beijing for a two-day state visit with Xi Jinping, occurring just days after Trump's China trip. The visit coincides with th…
HighAndy Burnham poised to become UK's seventh PM in a decade
Andy Burnham secured overwhelming Labour MP backing to replace Keir Starmer as party leader and will become Britain's seventh prime minister in 10 years, takin…
HighWitkoff's Flattery of Putin Hides a Harder Truth: Ukraine's Children Are Still Taking Cover and Dying
Guardian column argues US envoy Steve Witkoff's praise of Putin as a humanitarian, alongside White House pressure on Kyiv, amounts to misleading diplomacy whil…
MediumHungary's President Signs Amendment Ending His Own Term
Hungarian President Tamas Sulyok signed a constitutional amendment ending his own term, completing PM Peter Magyar's effort to dismantle the political legacy o…
HighEU explores associate membership for Canada amid shared democratic values
EU Commission President von der Leyen proposed Canada become the EU's first associate member, citing shared democratic values and need to counter Trump's tarif…
HighTrump announces 2028 bid in rambling White House Correspondents' dinner speech
Donald Trump announced a 2028 presidential run at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, delivering a rambling speech that veered into personal grievances rat…
HighBurnham takes helm as Starmer steps down; heatwave grips Britain
Sir Keir Starmer resigns as UK Prime Minister; Andy Burnham assumes Labour leadership and begins preparing cabinet appointments and policy announcements.
HighUS deportations to African nations violate international law, rights group warns
Human Rights Watch reports over 500 migrants deported from the US to African countries since Trump's 2025 return, alleging the practice violates international…
HighPope Leo XIV Says He Is 'Proud to Be an American' After Casting Midterm Ballot
Pope Leo XIV said he was "proud to be an American" after casting a mail-in ballot in Chicago in the US midterms, while declining to comment on results that han…
HighTrump's approval hits record low as Democrats gain edge in midterm forecasts
Trump's net approval rating has dropped to -23, the lowest of any president since Truman at this point in their term. Democrats are now favored to control both…
HighOssoff Rules Out 2028 Presidential Run in Heated Georgia Senate Debate
Sen. Jon Ossoff declared he won't run for president in 2028 during a heated Georgia Senate debate with Republican Mike Collins, addressing speculation about hi…
HighTrump Admin Claims Iran War 'Terminated' to Bypass Congress Approval Deadline
The Trump administration argues the Iran conflict has ended due to a ceasefire, potentially circumventing Congressional approval requirements under the War Pow…
MediumGOP Convention Convenes in Wisconsin Amid Political Upheaval
The Republican National Convention opens Monday in Milwaukee with delegates formally nominating Donald Trump as GOP nominee, occurring amid assassination attem…
HighIran talks stall as 60-day deadline expires; Trump threatens Oman, escalates rhetoric
A 60-day U.S.-Iran negotiation window expired Monday with no peace deal reached. Trump threatened military action against Oman while tensions escalate over the…
HighDemocrats Projected to Retake US House in 2026 Midterms, Setting Up Clashes for Trump
CNN, CBS and Decision Desk HQ project Democrats will flip the US House, setting up legislative clashes and investigations for President Trump's agenda.
MediumTrump claims Iran 'negotiating on fumes' as U.S. strikes continue amid fragile talks
President Trump claims Iran is negotiating weakly on ending their three-month conflict, while U.S. forces conduct defensive strikes near the Strait of Hormuz.…
HighKeisha Lance Bottoms Becomes Georgia's First Black Woman Governor, Flipping Seat for Democrats
Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms won Georgia's governorship over Republican Rick Jackson, becoming the state's first Black woman governor and the first Democrat t…
MediumDemocrat Annie Andrews Projected to Flip South Carolina Senate Seat; Maryland Redistricting Measure Passes
ABC News projects Democrat Annie Andrews will win South Carolina's Senate seat, and Maryland's Question 3 redistricting measure will pass, in the 2026 midterm…
MediumEx-SC justices split on conviction threshold for Duterte impeachment trial
Four retired Supreme Court justices advised the Senate impeachment court on whether conviction of Vice President Sara Duterte requires a fixed 16 votes or a fl…
HighTrump Creates 'Super Intelligence Force' to Lead U.S. AI Policy
President Trump established a new taskforce led by National Intelligence Director Jay Clayton to oversee AI policy and ensure US technological leadership, amid…
HighLabour leadership under pressure as rivals circle Starmer ahead of key elections
Labour backbenchers plan to demand PM Starmer set a resignation timetable following this week's elections, while cabinet ministers warn removal attempts would…
HighFrench court blocks Macron's under-15s social media ban on rights grounds
France's constitutional court rejected a proposed ban on social media for under-15s, citing violations of freedom of expression and privacy rights. President M…
HighTrump Press Secretary Katie Zacharia Exits After Rocky Start
White House press secretary Katie Zacharia is leaving her post after a brief and turbulent tenure marked by media scrutiny over unsubstantiated claims of legal…
HighKansas Senate Rivals Distance Themselves From Party Leaders in Heated Debate
Sen. Roger Marshall and Democratic challenger Adam Hamilton sought to distance themselves from unpopular party positions in a contentious Kansas Senate debate…
MediumTrump Posts AI-Generated Threat to Iran on Truth Social
Trump shared an AI-generated image of himself with a gun on Truth Social, threatening Iran with military action while contradicting recent calls for toned-down…
HighINDIA Bloc Plans 'Public Impeachment' of CEC Gyanesh Kumar on Oct 30, Followed by Nov 1 Delhi Rally
Opposition INDIA Bloc will hold a 'public impeachment' of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on October 30, followed by a Delhi rally on November 1 over…
MediumMusk Deletes 'Vote Red Today' Post as Democrats Take Both Congressional Chambers Despite His $500M Push
Elon Musk deleted a 'Vote red today' post after Democrats captured both chambers of Congress, despite his reported ~$500 million backing of Republican campaign…
MediumDemocrats Hold Senate as GOP Push Stalls in Nevada; House Control Still Undecided
Democrats kept Senate control after Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto won in Nevada, repelling Republican efforts to retake the chamber, while the House outcome rema…
HighUS sanctions Cuban President Díaz-Canel in escalated pressure campaign
The US Treasury has sanctioned Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel and four others, including a Castro family member, following Trump's executive order to escala…
HighTrump and Rubio accused of repeating Cold War playbook in Brazil's 2026 election
Trump and Rubio face accusations of interfering in Brazil's 2026 presidential election through tariffs and diplomatic pressure, echoing CIA intervention in 196…
HighTrump Names AI Czar, Forms 'Super Intelligence Force' Task Force
Trump announced a White House task force led by Jay Clayton to coordinate federal AI policy, emphasizing industry growth over strict regulation despite pressur…
HighTrump signs narrower birthright citizenship orders after Supreme Court rebuke
President Trump signed two executive orders to restrict birthright citizenship after the Supreme Court blocked his broader constitutional reinterpretation. The…
HighTrump campaigns for Whatley in North Carolina, emphasizes crime against Democrats
Former President Trump campaigned in Gastonia, North Carolina for Republican Senate candidate Michael Whatley, emphasizing crime as a central campaign issue wh…
HighNYT Panelists Debate if Democrat Platner Represents New Character Standards in Politics
NYT Opinion panelists debate whether Democrat Graham Platner's controversies reflect how Trump has fundamentally altered voters' tolerance for character flaws…
HighAustralian Parliament Roiled by AI Committee Row and Credit Card Payment Dispute
Australian parliament debates AI committee independence after PM's office edited recommendations, while opposition attacks government over ATO credit card paym…
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