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France's government faces crisis after weekend of widespread rioting and looting
France's government faces a political crisis after weekend protests over living costs turned violent, with 1,500 shops looted and 1,000 police injured, amid de…
HighTrump threatens 50% tariffs on Canadian planes, targets oil suppliers to Cuba
Trump threatens 50% tariffs on Canadian planes and new tariffs on countries selling oil to Cuba, escalating trade tensions with neighboring Canada and pressure…
HighCNN's Blitzer corrects false claim about troops' mail-in ballots under Trump order
CNN's Wolf Blitzer issued a correction after falsely suggesting U.S. troops overseas would be impacted by Trump's mail-in voting restrictions, clarifying that…
HighDOJ investigates whether White House TV pool's coverage halt violated antitrust law
The DOJ is investigating whether the White House TV press pool's decision to halt coverage violated antitrust law after the administration barred certain news…
HighTrump endorses Netanyahu ahead of Israel's October 27 elections
US President Trump announced his complete endorsement of Israeli PM Netanyahu ahead of October 27 elections, citing Netanyahu's role against Iran. Polls sugges…
HighDeeply Divided Israel Heads Into Pivotal Election Seen as Referendum on Netanyahu
Israel faces a deeply divided pivotal election, widely framed as a referendum on Prime Minister Netanyahu's hold on power. Coverage highlights key issues and v…
LowSaxony-Anhalt election hinges on whether small parties clear 5% threshold
Germany's far-right AfD leads polls with over 40% in Saxony-Anhalt's September 6 state election and could form the first far-right state government in post-WWI…
HighStarmer Avoids Parliamentary Inquiry Into Mandelson Appointment Scandal
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has evaded a parliamentary investigation regarding his appointment of former minister Peter Mandelson, amid allegations of misle…
MediumTasmanian senator Tammy Tyrrell defects to Labor, boosting Albanese's Senate numbers
Independent Tasmanian senator Tammy Tyrrell has joined Labor, increasing the government's Senate numbers to 30 but still short of majority. The defection comes…
HighGOP Retreats From North Carolina Senate Race as Midterm Outlook Darkens
Republican groups are pulling financial support from a Trump-backed Senate candidate in North Carolina as midterm election prospects dim, signaling strategic r…
HighRavens' Humphrey Says Trump Motorcade Ride Inspired Him to Vote
Baltimore Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey says riding in President Trump's motorcade near Baltimore inspired him to vote for the first time in an upcoming el…
HighIndia's Young Activists Defy Police to Challenge Modi's Government
Young Indian activists, including Neha Bora, continue protests against PM Modi despite police barricades and detentions, demonstrating sustained pressure on th…
HighOsei-Asare Accuses NDC of Double Standards Over BoG's GH¢15.63bn Loss
Former Deputy Finance Minister Abena Osei-Asare accuses the NDC government of applying double standards in handling Bank of Ghana's GH¢15.63bn loss, contrastin…
HighSununu Wins N.H. GOP Primary, Sets Up Pivotal Senate Battle
John E. Sununu won the Republican primary in New Hampshire, setting up a general election contest to replace Democrat Jeanne Shaheen that could influence Senat…
HighWest Bengal Results: TMC, BJP Battle as Counting Progresses Amid Mixed Exit Polls
West Bengal assembly election results show a competitive race between TMC and BJP as counting progresses, with exit polls presenting conflicting projections ra…
MediumIran navigates nuclear talks amid internal divisions and regional tensions
As Iran and the US pursue nuclear negotiations with reported progress, internal Iranian political divisions deepen between hardliners opposing concessions and…
HighTrump backs Irish unification during Dublin visit, later acknowledges complexity
President Trump said he would 'love' to see a unified Ireland during his visit, though he acknowledged there is 'no good answer' to the complex political quest…
HighAlberta's decisive vote to stay in Canada bolsters Carney's hand against Trump
Alberta voters overwhelmingly chose to stay in Canada in a referendum, giving PM Mark Carney political capital to pursue economic diversification and resist US…
HighTrump Backs Ramaswamy's Ad Featuring Acton's Estranged Mother as GOP Critics Push Back
President Trump praised Vivek Ramaswamy's Ohio gubernatorial ad featuring Amy Acton's estranged mother, despite criticism from Gov. Mike DeWine and other Repub…
HighBiden Set to Eliminate Stepped-Up Basis Tax Break for Heirs
President Biden is expected to eliminate the stepped-up basis tax provision this week, allowing heirs to avoid capital gains taxes on inherited assets. Farm gr…
HighTrump accelerates psychedelic drug reviews, including risky ibogaine treatment
President Trump signed an executive order to expedite federal review of psychedelic drugs including ibogaine, aiming to advance research into treatments for de…
HighUS import ban on Canadian alcohol, dairy takes effect amid stalled trade talks
The Trump administration has implemented tariffs on nearly C$1bn of Canadian alcohol, dairy, and motorcycles as trade negotiations remain stalled. Canada's PM…
HighSchiff: Trump's Political Relevance May Be Slowing DOJ Probes
Rep. Adam Schiff claims former President Trump's political relevance may be delaying Justice Department probes into his 2020 election interference, classified…
HighSara Duterte's impeachment trial begins amid Philippine political turmoil
Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial has begun, threatening her 2028 presidential ambitions. She faces charges of misusing public funds a…
HighPetrol and Diesel Prices Hold Steady as OMCs Absorb ~Rs 1,000 Crore Daily Losses Amid West Asia Tensions
Petrol and diesel prices held steady on May 12, 2026, as OMCs absorb about Rs 1,000 crore daily losses while PM Modi urges citizens to cut fuel use amid Middle…
MediumHouthi attack kills 12 in Riyadh as US weighs military response
A Houthi strike on Riyadh's King Khalid airport killed 12 people and injured 309. The Saudi-led coalition vows retaliation as the US considers joining military…
HighTrump Threatens South Korea Tariffs Over Unfulfilled Trade Commitments
Trump threatens increased tariffs on South Korean imports over unfulfilled trade commitments and a widening trade deficit, escalating US-South Korea economic t…
MediumGhana's anti-LGBTQ+ bill faces presidential scrutiny before final approval
Ghana's president says a parliamentary anti-LGBTQ+ bill will undergo legal review before approval, citing procedural concerns. The legislation proposes prison…
HighTrump vows to 'crush' Biden in 2024 race at New Hampshire rally
Donald Trump launched his 2024 campaign in New Hampshire, promising to "crush" Joe Biden and framing the election as a choice between success and failure, secu…
HighIndia's Aviation Sector Poised for Rapid Expansion With 60M Passengers by 2027
India's aviation sector is positioned for significant expansion with government support, private partnerships, and infrastructure development. The sector aims…
MediumTrump Signals Possible Pause on Blanche AG Nomination Amid Republican Resistance
Attorney General nominee Todd Blanche's confirmation stalls as Republican senators withhold support, prompting Trump to suggest pausing the nomination process.
HighTop economists urge Burnham to back UN inequality initiative
Forty prominent academics, including Nobel laureate Joseph Stiglitz, are calling on PM Andy Burnham to commit the UK to a new UN-backed International Panel on…
HighTrump says Burnham 'gets it' at first meeting, criticizes Chagos deal
Donald Trump met UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham in New York, saying he can do business with him while criticizing the Chagos Islands deal as terrible.
HighFrance approves social media ban for under-15s, following Australia's lead
France's National Assembly approved legislation banning children under 15 from social media, mirroring Australia's recent restriction. The move addresses conce…
HighUK raises terrorism threat level to 'severe' ahead of possible Biden visit
MI5 elevated Northern Ireland's terrorism threat to 'severe' citing increased dissident republican activity, just days before President Biden's planned visit t…
HighColombia's far-right outsider Espriella advances to runoff, narrowly edging Petro-backed Cepeda
Far-right lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella won Colombia's first-round presidential vote with 43.7%, narrowly defeating leftist senator Iván Cepeda (40.9%) and a…
HighMichigan Democrats clash on spending, Israel in final primary debate
Michigan Democratic Senate candidates Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens sparred over outside spending, electability, and tone in their final debate before the A…
HighTrump se ofrece a reunirse con Putin y Xi Jinping para negociar fin de guerra en Ucrania
Trump se mostró dispuesto a reunirse con Putin y Xi Jinping para negociar el fin de la guerra en Ucrania, generando tensiones con Zelenski quien rechaza ser ex…
HighCanada's Trade Fight With Trump Could Reshape U.S. Midterm Politics
Escalating trade disputes between the Trump administration and Canada could impact US midterm election dynamics, with tensions intensifying in recent weeks ove…
MediumNYC Mayor Mamdani Concedes He Lacks Authority to Arrest Netanyahu
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani conceded he lacks legal authority to arrest Israeli PM Netanyahu, reversing campaign promises to enforce an ICC warrant on U.S. soil.
MediumIsrael Weighs Response as Iran Fires 300+ Missiles; US Urges Restraint
Israel's war cabinet convenes to plan retaliation after Iran fires 300+ missiles in response to an Israeli strike on Tehran's Damascus consulate, while the US…
HighTrump displays presidential seal at N.J. golf club, violating federal law
Former President Trump displayed the presidential seal on towels and golf carts at his New Jersey golf course during a Saudi-sponsored tournament, violating fe…
HighTrump Rejects Iran's Peace Proposal, Cites 'Fractured' Leadership
President Trump rejected Iran's latest peace proposal, citing dissatisfaction with terms while describing Iran's leadership as fractured. A three-week ceasefir…
HighGoldman Sachs economist Lord O'Neill declines formal role in Burnham government
Lord Jim O'Neill, former Goldman Sachs chief economist, has declined an offer to become Andy Burnham's chief economic adviser, citing unwillingness to accept c…
HighAustralian detention centres face safety crisis under US prison firm MTC
Australian immigration detention centres operated by US private prison firm MTC face escalating violence, overdoses and fires, with federal regulator Comcare f…
HighTrump Directs DNI Pick Clayton to Skip Senate Confirmation Hearing
President Trump directed DNI nominee Jay Clayton to skip his Senate confirmation hearing, causing the chamber to delay proceedings. Republican Sen. Tom Cotton…
HighTrump departs for Asia tour, to meet Xi Jinping on trade and security
President Trump departs for a three-nation Asia trip visiting Malaysia, Japan, and South Korea, culminating in a bilateral meeting with China's Xi Jinping to d…
HighSunday papers: Farage disclosure row, Burnham tax plans dominate front pages
UK Sunday newspapers lead with Nigel Farage's undisclosed benefits from a convicted criminal, Andy Burnham's proposed mansion tax changes, and warnings against…
HighZelensky's Fedorov dismissal backfires as political crisis deepens Ukraine
President Zelensky's removal of popular defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov triggers ongoing protests and political fallout, with analysts suggesting the decisio…
HighTrump officials push $250 bill with president's portrait, defying 150-year precedent
Trump appointees pressured the Bureau of Engraving and Printing to design a $250 bill featuring the president's portrait, violating federal law that restricts…
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