Venice standoff resolved and why modern Westerns matter today
A peaceful resolution on Rose Avenue meets a cinematic reassessment of the Western, from classic revival to neo-Western reinvention
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Why China is unlikely to join a new nuclear arms deal before the summit
U.S. calls for a trilateral nuclear deal collide with trade disputes, Taiwan tensions and evidence of PRC influence operations, complicating prospects for a quick agreement
How a judicial referendum reshaped Giorgia Meloni’s political standing
A referendum on judicial reform turned into a wider judgment on Giorgia Meloni’s government and its European strategy
Airport chaos grows as TSA goes unpaid and ICE agents are deployed
TSA employees have not been paid since Feb 14 and rising absences have led to long airport waits; the administration has sent ICE agents to help, sparking criticism about training and enforcement
Calgary coach charged after alleged social media grooming of minors
A 23-year-old accused of using social media to target girls faces multiple charges and remains in custody as investigators seek additional victims
Federal judge rules HHS overstepped in declaration on sex-rejecting procedures for minors
A judge appointed in 2026 found the HHS declaration unlawful, pausing its enforcement and protecting providers in states that permit gender-affirming care for young people
Supreme Court mail-in case and Middle East escalation: what could change for elections and security
A contested mail-in ballot rule and growing conflict abroad are reshaping legal, military and political fault lines that could influence elections and public confidence
Iran and Israel clash after Trump announces negotiations
Reports link cross-border strikes, civilian damage in Tehran and a U.S. Marine buildup to disputed ceasefire discussions
Military C-130 crashes in Putumayo; reports differ on casualties
Initial accounts of the Colombian C-130 crash vary widely; emergency teams are on site and investigations are under way
Life under restricted mobile internet: how Russians adapt and cope
Reports from readers in multiple Russian cities describe slower or blocked services, widespread use of VPNs, and shifts back to simpler communication methods
Can Berlin push through painful reforms after Rheinland-Pfalz defeat
After a crushing SPD result in Rheinland-Pfalz, Berlin’s coalition faces urgent reform choices, leadership questions and shifting regional balances
Pro-government demonstrations in Tehran as Iran warns it may target tourist sites
Mass demonstrations in Tehran, new threats against tourist locations and targeted killings of senior officials have intensified a conflict that is disrupting energy markets and regional security
Wetaskiwin mayor seeks investigation report after city hall ban
Mayor Joe Branco remains excluded from City Hall after an in camera council discussion; his lawyer is pressing for the investigation materials the city says are protected
Air Canada collision at LaGuardia: what investigators are examining
A passenger account, recovered recorders and requests for surface-radar data frame the early phase of the NTSB inquiry into the LaGuardia collision
Supreme Court review of mail-in ballot deadlines and what it means for November
A high court dispute about ballots postmarked by Election Day but delivered later could alter procedures in many states and affect hundreds of thousands of votes
LaGuardia crash, Santa Monica Pier shooting and Penn Station plans under scrutiny
A deadly runway impact, chaotic gunfire at a tourist pier, and a revived debate over Penn Station financing have put public safety and planning in the spotlight.