Democrats See Opening on Abortion as Supreme Court Returns Issue to Spotlight
A legal dispute over access to abortion pill mifepristone adds urgency to an issue that had moved to the backburner in Democratic politics....
Topic: Politics
$1B for White House Security Sparks Dispute Over Ballroom
Senate Republicans propose $1B for White House security construction, but not Trump's ballroom; The White House disagrees, saying the proposal includes funding for both....
The Greens need to learn the right lessons from the destruction of Corbynism
Andy Beckett writes that the Green Party must be more agile in fending off attacks if they wish to avoid suffering the same fate as Labour's Corbyn. This requires adapting to changing political landscapes and being prepa...
Farage deploys the rottweiler to distract from awkward £5m gift story
John Crace writes that Nigel Farage has deployed a 'distraction tactic' by launching an attack on migrant detention centers in Green-held areas. This move comes after recent controversy surrounding a £5 million donation....
Germany's CDU Parliamentary Leader Jens Spahn
Jens Spahn, leader of the Christian Democratic Union's parliamentary group, has been dogged by controversy but remains ambitious....
US Defense Secretary Hegseth Comments on Ceasefire with Iran
Pete Hegseth said the ceasefire with Iran was not over, despite US and Iran exchanging fire in the Gulf. He is trying to reassure people that the US is still in control....
France’s ‘Chicken Wars’: Fast‑Food Chain Becomes a Political Battleground
France 24 explores the nation’s ‘chicken wars,’ a controversy surrounding a popular roasted chicken fast‑food chain that has taken on political significance. The piece examines public sentiment, cultural references, and ...
Romanian Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan Ousted in No‑Confidence Vote
Romania's coalition government fell apart after Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan lost a confidence vote. Deutsche Welle reports the vote was driven by Social Democrats abandoning the coalition over unpopular austerity measure...
US Defense Secretary Hegseth Calls Iran Blockade a ‘Gift to the World’
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defended the United States’ naval blockade of Iran, describing it as a beneficial ‘red, white, and blue dome’ for the global community. Al Jazeera quoted his remarks, which have sparked deb...
Germany's New Chancellor Friedrich Merz Faces Turbulent First Year
One year after taking office, Chancellor Friedrich Merz is grappling with coalition friction and frequent blame‑shifting, even toward U.S. President Donald Trump. Deutsche Welle highlights the challenges of governing a f...
'Starmer's Referendum': UK Local Elections Could Be Fractured
Analysts predict that upcoming local elections in the UK could expose a fractured political landscape. Reform UK and the Greens are expected to gain seats, potentially posing a risk to Labour....
Modi's party wins control of India's West Bengal for first time
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ruling party has won control of the opposition stronghold of West Bengal in a key state election. Opposition parties have criticized the polls, citing the removal of millions of vote...
French Journalist Drops Algerian Appeal, Seeks Presidential Pardon
French reporter Christophe Gleizes has withdrawn his appeal against a 2024 imprisonment in Algeria, hoping a presidential pardon will secure his release. France 24 reports the decision follows heightened diplomatic tensi...
Report Calls for Major Cuts and Mergers of French Public Broadcasters
A newly released report proposes sweeping reforms for France’s public broadcasting system, including channel mergers and significant budget cuts. France 24 outlines the plan’s ambition to increase efficiency, while also ...
Armenia Hosts First Bilateral EU Summit, Signals Shift Away From Russia
Yerevan welcomed the European Union for a historic bilateral summit, marking Armenia’s declared intention to pursue EU membership and gradually reduce reliance on Russia. France 24’s correspondent highlighted the diploma...
Hitler's Redefinition of 'Aryan' Links Nazi Ideology to India and Iran
Deutsche Welle reports that on May 5, 2026 a new feature examined how the Nazi regime transformed the ancient term "Aryan"—originally used to describe Indo‑Iranian peoples—into a racially charged European myth. The artic...
Starmer Warns of UK-US Trade Deal Consequences
UK Labour leader Keir Starmer has warned that a US trade deal with the UK could be at risk if the UK doesn't comply with US demands. The warning comes after a threat from President Trump....
'There is a good deal of fear': what would a Labour leadership challenge mean for bond markets?
Rayner and Burnham are trying to gain markets' confidence amid concerns they could loosen fiscal rules if they replace Starmer. The focus is on the impact on bond markets....
Council investigates as postal vote problems leave ballots undelivered
Cardiff Council is investigating after some postal voters said they had not received their ballots. No further information is available at this time....
Council investigates as postal vote problems leave ballots undelivered
Cardiff Council is investigating after some postal voters said they had not received their ballots. No further information is available at this time....