Politics How Brendan Carr’s equal time push is changing political interviews on late-night TV
The fcc’s invocation of the equal time rule against hosts like Stephen Colbert sparked a confrontation that amplified a political candidate’s profile…
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Politics Ilham Aliyev in Washington: peace diplomacy and allegations of security guard violence
Azerbaijan’s Ilham Aliyev joined the first Board of Peace meeting in Washington, shared a symbolic handshake with Nikol Pashinyan, and faced allegations…
Politics Ninth Circuit stays California law barring masks for federal law enforcement
The Department of Justice secured a Ninth Circuit stay that prevents California from enforcing a ban on masks for federal agents, drawing…
Politics Could Christine Lagarde step down early to shape an ECB successor before the French election?
Reports claim Christine Lagarde may leave the ECB before October 2027 to let French and German leaders influence the successor appointment; the…
Politics Xi’s purge and the buildup of China’s military posture toward Taiwan
An overview of how Xi’s removals at the highest ranks coexist with accelerating PLA capability development and recurring Taiwan-focused exercises
Politics How Hong Kong is strengthening ASEAN links to drive sustained economic growth
Hong Kong is recalibrating economic strategy by aligning a new five-year plan with national objectives and intensifying engagement with ASEAN, Eastern Europe…
Politics Takaichi sets out to abolish food tax and strengthen security after LDP landslide
Takaichi won a parliamentary vote after the LDP's decisive election victory and announced plans to suspend the consumption tax on food, keep…
Politics Keir Starmer appoints Antonia Romeo as architect of Whitehall renewal
Antonia Romeo has been chosen by Keir Starmer to drive a major Whitehall renewal, with insights from officials and advisers who have…
Politics Trump’s board of peace draws funds while major allies hold back
A Trump-affiliated peace council has mobilized substantial private funding despite limited engagement from major allied nations
Politics Nationwide strike shakes Buenos Aires as deputies debate Milei’s labour bill
A broad coalition of unions staged a 24-hour general strike in Buenos Aires while the Chamber of Deputies debated President Javier Milei's…
Politics Macron-Meloni spat over Lyon killing raises tensions ahead of elections
French president Emmanuel Macron and Italian prime minister Giorgia Meloni exchanged sharp comments after the fatal beating of a far-right activist in…
Politics Former NYU trainee apologizes for not speaking up about minors and gender surgery
A former NYU Langone trainee says he stayed silent while minors underwent irreversible procedures, cites institutional pressure and applauds recent regulatory clarity…
Politics House passes tougher proof-of-citizenship measures in voting bill
House Republicans approved a bill requiring documentary proof of citizenship and photo identification to register and vote, prompting criticism that the measure…
Politics How new Republican voting proposals could reshape access and administration
Republican-backed legislation would impose proof-of-citizenship and photo ID requirements while restricting mail-in ballots, prompting concerns about election administration and voter access
Politics How voting restriction proposals and a flawed citizenship tool are reshaping debates on access to the ballot
Republicans are advancing new voting restrictions that would tighten registration by requiring proof of citizenship, even as county election officials report that…
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Yoon Suk Yeol receives life sentence as prosecutors’ death penalty request is denied
Former president Yoon Suk Yeol was found guilty of leading an insurrection linked to a short-lived imposition of martial law and has…