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Outrage erupts over Trump’s $1.8 billion fund for Jan. 6 rioters and allies
The Department of Justice under the Trump administration has created a $1.776 billion fund to compensate individuals it labels victims of Biden-era “lawfare” and barred…
Congress demands answers on Iran conflict
The U.S. Senate passed a bipartisan resolution requiring President Trump to obtain congressional approval before continuing military actions against Iran, reflecting growing legislative concerns over…
Democratic setbacks in redistricting battles
The U.S. Supreme Court declined to block Virginia’s state court decision that struck down a Democratic-backed congressional map due to procedural issues, maintaining the invalidation…
Trump expands asylum program for white South Africans
Former President Donald Trump announced a plan to increase the U.S. refugee admissions cap from 7,500 to 17,500 annually, reserving 10,000 spots exclusively for Afrikaners…
Trump sweeps out more Republican foes
Donald Trump-backed candidates unseated several established Republican incumbents in recent primaries, including Thomas Massie in Kentucky and Bill Cassidy in Louisiana, reinforcing his control over…
Far right tastes power in Spain’s Andalusia elections
The far-right Vox party gained significant influence in Andalusia's regional elections, becoming a necessary coalition partner for the conservative People's Party to form a government.…
U.S. cancels deployment of brigade to Poland, angering allies
The U.S. Department of Defense has canceled the planned deployment of around 4,000 troops to Poland intended to strengthen NATO’s eastern defenses. This abrupt decision…
Trump administration’s controversial third-country deportation policy
The Trump administration has expanded a policy deporting migrants to third countries where they have no ties, often with little notice and despite potential harm.…
Opinion: Supreme Court ignores democratic will in gutting Voting Rights Act
The Supreme Court’s conservative majority ruled in *Louisiana v. Callais*, weakening key protections of the Voting Rights Act aimed at preventing minority voter suppression. This…
Religion: Christian Nationalism on the National Mall
Thousands attended Rededicate 250, a government-supported prayer rally on the National Mall marking America's 250th anniversary and emphasizing a Christian interpretation of the nation’s founding.…
A Nazi Scar That Still Feels Sore in Czech Republic
Descendants of the Sudeten Germans plan to hold a meeting in Brno, prompting the Czech parliament to urge cancellation amid ongoing tensions over the ethnic…
Trump’s Escalating Pressure on Cuba Amid Economic Collapse
The Trump administration has increased pressure on Cuba through diplomatic engagement, economic aid conditional on political reforms, and exploring military options amid Cuba’s deepening economic…
Kimberlé Crenshaw’s Memoir Highlights Intersectionality and Social Justice
Kimberlé Williams Crenshaw has released a memoir titled *Backtalker* that examines the origins of her concept of intersectionality and her lifelong fight against systemic injustice.…
Workless Youths to Hit 1.25 Million Within Five Years
A government-commissioned report warns that the number of 16 to 24-year-olds not in work, education, or training could rise from 957,000 to 1.25 million by…
Blair launches scathing attack on Keir Starmer’s net-zero policy
Former Prime Minister Tony Blair has criticized Labour leader Keir Starmer’s policies, urging the party to abandon its net-zero emissions targets and revise its economic…
Jess Phillips threatened resignation over Mandelson ambassador appointment
Former minister Jess Phillips threatened to resign several times in protest of Peter Mandelson’s appointment as UK ambassador to the US, citing his controversial past…
Abdullah bin Hamad Al Attiyah’s Legacy in Qatar’s Energy and Governance
HE Abdullah bin Hamad Al Attiyah, a key architect of Qatar’s energy sector and international diplomacy, died Wednesday in London after a distinguished career including…
US-Iran Talks Stall as Trump Denies Sanctions Relief for Iran
Diplomatic talks between the United States and Iran have stalled due to disputes over Iran’s nuclear material and the continuation of US sanctions. The deadlock…
Police enter ruling party headquarters in Spain amid investigation
Madrid police executed a court-authorized operation to collect documents from the headquarters of the Spanish Socialist Workers’ Party and from several former senior officials as…
Qatar Affirms Commitment to United Nations Charter
Qatar’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al Thani, reaffirmed Qatar’s dedication to upholding the UN Charter and called for an…
Lawyers urge acquittal in Nicolas Sarkozy’s Libya case appeal
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy’s lawyers have requested his acquittal in an appeal trial concerning allegations of illegal funding from Libya during his 2007 presidential…
Students Regret Taking University Loans
A Treasury Select Committee poll found that over half of university loan borrowers regret taking out loans, primarily due to high interest rates and repayment…
Rachel Reeves pledges help if fuel bills soar
Rachel Reeves has pledged to offer more financial support to families if energy prices rise further following Ofgem’s 13% increase in the energy price cap…
Labour grandee warns of lost generation of young people
Labour senior Alan Milburn has warned that nearly one million young people in the UK are currently not in employment, education, or training (NEET), a…
Rupert Lowe’s Restore Britain May Influence Makerfield By-Election
Independent MP Rupert Lowe, leading the nationalist party Restore Britain, is contesting the Makerfield by-election to challenge Reform UK’s influence and undermine Nigel Farage’s hold…
Alan Milburn Warns Benefits Are Killing Youth Ambition
Alan Milburn's review has identified that nearly one million young people not in employment, education, or training (NEETs) risk becoming a "lost generation" due to…
Reform UK Candidate Sparks Backlash With Vulgar Remark
Reform UK candidate Robert Kenyon has faced criticism after making a vulgar and sexist remark about TV personality Carol Vorderman during the Makerfield by-election campaign.…
Trump-Era Border Crackdown Dramatically Reduces Illegal Crossings, Rancher Says
Rancher John Ladd reports a dramatic decrease in illegal border crossings on his 16,000-acre property since heightened enforcement measures were reinstated under former President Trump’s…
Readers’ Views: Calls for Labour Party to Listen to Tony Blair
Former Prime Minister Tony Blair has publicly criticized Labour’s current leadership for lacking clear strategies on welfare, taxation, energy, and national security. His comments have…
Los Angeles Socialist Candidates Receive Billionaire Backers' Funds
Several progressive candidates in the upcoming Los Angeles elections have received millions in campaign support from billionaire-funded political action committees, including Marissa Roy and Eunisses…