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Trump's Second Term Tested: Mehdi Hasan and Steve Cortes Debate the Economy, Iran War and ICE
Mehdi Hasan debates former Trump adviser Steve Cortes on the economy, immigration crackdown and Islamophobia as midterms threaten Republican control of Congres…
MediumVucic Concedes Serbian Election to Student-Led Movement, Though Final Results Are Still Pending
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic conceded defeat to the student-led protest movement in Sunday's snap parliamentary elections, though final results are not y…
MediumWhite House Denies Hegseth and Rubio Are Set to Leave After Republican Midterm Losses
The White House denied reports that Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth and Secretary of State Marco Rubio may leave after Republican midterm losses blamed on the I…
HighBipartisan housing bill becomes law without Trump's signature
A landmark bipartisan housing bill will become law without President Trump's signature, advancing through the legislative process despite his refusal to sign i…
HighTrump Projected to Win Arizona, Completing Battleground Sweep as GOP Nears House Control
Trump is projected to win Arizona, completing a sweep of seven battleground states and securing an expected 312-226 Electoral College victory over Kamala Harri…
HighRamaswamy wins Ohio GOP governor nomination, will face Democrat Acton
Vivek Ramaswamy secured the Republican nomination for Ohio governor in Tuesday's primary, clearing the field after Trump's backing. He will face Democrat Amy A…
HighTrump faces War Powers deadline on Iran conflict as Congress balks
A 60-day War Powers Resolution deadline expires May 1 for Trump's Iran war, requiring congressional authorization or force withdrawal. Trump may invoke a 30-da…
HighWhite House Claims Iran Victories as Details of Initial Deal Remain Secret and Realities Diverge
The White House told supporters Trump achieved his Iran war goals, citing nuclear, Hormuz and Lebanon wins, though deal details remain secret and some claims c…
MediumStarmer pledges 'things will get better' in 2026 as Labour braces for election losses
PM Keir Starmer pledges economic improvement and restored hope for 2026 as Labour faces declining popularity and potential losses in May local elections amid r…
HighUK to accelerate missile support as Burnham hosts Zelenskyy amid Trump tensions
UK PM Andy Burnham hosts Ukrainian President Zelenskyy at Downing Street to reaffirm support, accelerating missile deliveries and pushing for Russian LNG sanct…
HighAustralia bans social media for under-16s starting December 2025
Australia will ban social media for children under 16 starting December 10, 2025, prohibiting accounts on platforms like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and X to…
HighFlorida Voters Weigh In on Democrat Angie Nixon's Progressive Positions as Trump Campaigns in State
CBS News contributor Marc Caputo reports on how Florida voters are responding to Democrat Angie Nixon's progressive stances, as Trump campaigns in the state an…
MediumParliament Passes Transgender Rights Amendment Amid Opposition Concerns
India's Parliament passed an amendment to the Transgender Persons Act narrowing protections to discrimination based on biological reasons, despite opposition c…
HighRahul Gandhi formally opposes CBI chief selection, alleges govt withheld candidate information
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi formally dissented from the CBI director selection process, alleging the government withheld candidate information and reduced the…
HighTen Democrat-Held House Seats Republicans Could Flip as Midterm Sprint Begins
Fox News ranks ten Democrat-held House seats Republicans could flip in the 2026 midterms, driven largely by mid-decade redistricting after a Supreme Court Voti…
MediumLabour MP West Threatens Starmer Leadership Challenge
Labour MP Catherine West has called for cabinet ministers to challenge PM Keir Starmer's leadership, threatening to do so herself if they don't act first.
HighNetanyahu and Eisenkot Both Claim Mandate as Israel's Divided Election Leaves No Clear Winner
Netanyahu and rival Gadi Eisenkot both vowed to form a government after neither bloc reached a majority in Israel's first election since the October 7 attack,…
HighTrump's Iran War Faces May 1 Legal Deadline Under War Powers Resolution
Trump must end military operations against Iran by May 1 under the 1973 War Powers Resolution or face legal breach. The unpopular war and Republican hesitation…
HighGreater Manchester mayoral by-election records lowest turnout as counting continues
Greater Manchester's mayoral by-election recorded the lowest turnout on record at 25.14% as counting continued Friday. Labour's Bev Craig was expected to win,…
HighTrump Signs Bill Ending Record 76-Day DHS Shutdown
President Trump signed legislation ending a record 76-day Department of Homeland Security shutdown after House passage. The funding bill had previously cleared…
HighBelgium to nationalise nuclear fleet, reversing decades-old phase-out policy
Belgium's government plans to nationalize its nuclear reactor fleet from French utility Engie, reversing a 2000s phase-out decision to secure energy independen…
HighTrump arrives in Beijing for high-stakes Xi summit amid war, trade tensions
Trump arrives in Beijing for high-stakes summit with Xi Jinping focused on trade deals, Taiwan weapons sales, and nuclear arms agreements amid domestic pressur…
HighTrump Skips GOP Debate, Sits Down With Tucker Carlson to Attack Biden and Call 2020 Election 'Rigged'
Donald Trump skipped the Republican presidential debate in Milwaukee and instead gave a pre-recorded Tucker Carlson interview released on X, calling the 2020 e…
MediumTuberville wins Alabama GOP governor nomination with Trump backing
Sen. Tommy Tuberville, a Trump ally and former Auburn football coach, secured Alabama's GOP gubernatorial nomination, positioning himself as the clear favorite…
HighHerzog Taps Eisenkot to Form Israel's Next Government, Setting Up a Test of Netanyahu's Hold on Power
Israel's president tasked opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot with forming the next government after an inconclusive October 27 election, a potential first step to…
HighTrump Says US-India 'Special Relationship' Intact Despite Tariff Tensions
Trump claims US-India relations remain strong despite imposing 50% tariffs and expressing disappointment over India's Russian oil purchases, framing disagreeme…
HighCarney warns of global economic slowdown as Trump's tariffs escalate
PM Carney warns of global economic slowdown as Trump's trade war intensifies with China announcing 125% retaliatory tariffs, impacting Canadian labour markets…
HighMusk Pours $366M Into Republican Midterm Push as Control of Congress Hangs in Balance
Elon Musk has contributed $366 million to Republican groups in the 2026 election cycle, including $276 million since July, as Republicans seek to retain congre…
HighPutin visits Beijing for high-stakes talks with Xi as Russia leans on China
Russian President Putin meets Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in Beijing, his first foreign visit of 2026, amid discussions on bilateral trade, energy supplies,…
HighIsrael's President Taps Netanyahu Rival Gadi Eisenkot to Try Forming Government
Israeli President Isaac Herzog has tasked Yashar leader Gadi Eisenkot with forming a government after a deadlocked election that left neither Netanyahu nor the…
HighTrump Orders Pentagon Review of Transgender Troop Policy, Reinstates COVID Vaccine Refusers
President Trump signed executive orders directing the Pentagon to revise policies on transgender military service and reinstate troops discharged for refusing…
HighHipkins pitches Labour to Rotorua businesses, contrasts with Luxon's misstep
Labour Party leader Chris Hipkins addressed Rotorua business owners, contrasting his approach with PM Luxon's earlier controversial remarks and framing the Nov…
HighLeadership uncertainty 'enormously disruptive,' former cabinet secretary warns
Former Cabinet Secretary Simon Case warns that political uncertainty over UK PM succession is 'enormously disruptive' and driving up government borrowing costs…
HighUK PM Burnham confirms he exchanged messages with Trump aide imposter
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham confirmed exchanging messages with someone impersonating US Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, though he quickly reported the incident…
HighTrump Blames Messaging, Not Policy, for GOP Midterm Losses in Full 60 Minutes Transcript with Douthat
In a 60 Minutes interview, Trump attributes Republican midterm losses to the Iran war and gas prices, while defending his economic record and rejecting claims…
MediumVance defends Trump policies on gas, Iran at Michigan town hall amid midterm push
VP JD Vance defended Trump administration policies on gas prices, Iran's nuclear program, and immigration during a CBS town hall in Michigan ahead of midterm e…
HighDenmark and Greenland unite against Trump's takeover bid ahead of White House talks
Denmark and Greenland's leaders presented a united front against Trump's calls for U.S. acquisition of Greenland, warning it would fracture NATO. Trump dismiss…
HighNetanyahu Accused of Smearing Arab Voters as Coalition Loses Knesset Majority
Netanyahu alleged Arab Israeli parties used foreign money to 'steal' the election, a claim officials rejected. His coalition lost its Knesset majority, leaving…
HighAs Israel's election nears, AI-generated attacks and personal smears turn campaign ugly
Ahead of the Oct 27 Israeli election, campaigns have escalated with AI-generated images and personal smears, including attacks on bereaved candidates and relat…
HighArmy Vet Conley Wins NY-17 Dem Primary, Sets Up High-Stakes Rematch With GOP's Lawler
Army veteran Cait Conley won New York's 17th Congressional District Democratic primary, setting up a competitive general election against Republican incumbent…
HighTalarico Rallies in San Marcos 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…
MediumThames Water rescue deal imperiled by UK political uncertainty
A rescue deal for Thames Water faces delays due to uncertainty over the UK prime minister's future, with potential successor Andy Burnham favoring public owner…
HighTanzania Ramps Up Ebola Prevention With Public Education Campaign
Tanzania's government intensifies Ebola prevention efforts through public education and surveillance, with PM Nchemba emphasizing early symptom reporting and c…
HighPope Leo XIV Says He Is 'Proud to Be an American' After Casting Midterm Ballot From Papal Plane
Pope Leo XIV said he was proud to exercise his right to vote by mail in the US midterms, as he departed for a 12-day Latin America tour just weeks after lung c…
HighTrump Rallies in Once-Safe Republican States as Midterm Control of Congress Hangs in the Balance
Trump held final campaign rallies in Florida, Iowa and Kansas, states once safely Republican, as polls show Democrats favored to win at least partial control o…
HighTrump administration launches largest denaturalization push, targeting 17 citizens for fraud
The Trump administration announced efforts to revoke citizenship of 17 naturalized U.S. citizens accused of immigration fraud and serious crimes, marking the l…
HighTrump's Kim Summit Gambit: Spectacle Over Substance as Midterms Loom
Trump pursues a new summit with Kim Jong-un timed to boost his approval ratings before November midterms, but Kim holds stronger leverage after strengthening t…
HighVance attacks El-Sayed over Sharia law remarks in Michigan Senate race
VP Vance criticized Michigan Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed's past remarks linking Sharia law criticism to White supremacy, arguing Democrats have abandoned wor…
HighQiulae Wong, a Political Newcomer, Could Hold the Balance in New Zealand's Next Government
New Zealand's general election ended without a clear winner, leaving centrist Opportunity Party leader Qiulae Wong holding the balance of power as special vote…
HighTrump Says Deportation Policy 'Might Have Been Too Tough' After Midterm Losses
Trump told 60 Minutes his deportation policy may have been too tough and floated a deal with the new Democratic Congress, while naming Stephen Miller chief of…
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