Germany Agrees on Fuel-Tax Cut, Price Cap as Pump Prices Spike
Germany’s government agreed on a fuel-tax cut and a state-set cap on pump prices to ease the burden of record fuel costs, according to people familiar with the talks.
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Mitch McConnell Needs To Step Down Says Charles Booker
With the US midterm election about six weeks away, President Donald Trump's approval rating is near record lows. Voters now trust Democrats more than Republicans. In red states, Democrats are seeing more promise, like Kentucky. Democratic candidate for Senate Charles Booker joine...
Judge Floats US Fund Oversight Amid Trump ‘Weaponization’ Flap
A federal judge suggested a court-appointed “neutral” overseer could allay concerns that the Justice Department might use a long-standing US fund to revive plans to compensate supporters of President Donald Trump as victims of government “weaponization.”
Russia holds first parliamentary election since war in Ukraine began
Russia is holding the country's first parliamentary elections since the war in Ukraine began. NBC News' Matt Bodner has details on the elections and what critics of Russian President Vladimir Putin had to say about the process.
China hawks join forces in US Congress to pressure Trump ahead of Xi’s visit
China hawks join forces in US Congress to pressure Trump ahead of Xi’s visit scmp.com
Suspended karate bosses lose court bid, get slated by judge - TimesLIVE
Not only did Karate South Africa (KSA) president Sonny Pillay and two board members lose their court bid to have their suspensions overturned, but the judge also criticised the “vexatious” nature of their allegations against their replacements.
Sources say Australia withdrew from West Bank sanctions talks ahead of statement - ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Sources say Australia withdrew from West Bank sanctions talks ahead of statement ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
In a world of conflict and terrifying new weapons, where is the UN? - ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
In a world of conflict and terrifying new weapons, where is the UN? ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Anthony Furey: There isn't much separating Olivia Chow and Brad Bradford - National Post
Toronto Coun. Brad Bradford and Mayor Olivia Chow "would bristle at being told this, but right now there really isn’t that much separating the two of them," writes Anthony Furey. Photo by Dave Gordon, Cindy Ord / Getty ImagesArticle contentWhat’s the ballot box issue for the Toro...
Protesters plan to form human chain around Kennedy Center amid Trump's threats
Protesters are demanding Trump be removed as the Kennedy Center chairman.
Judge says issues in Trump administration anti-weaponization case 'alive and kicking' despite DOJ push
Judge Brinkema questioned whether Trump administration's Anti-Weaponization Fund truly died or if the DOJ Judgment Fund serves as its equivalent.
Trump Courts North Korea’s Leader, but Might Need China to Reignite the Flame
President Trump has gotten no love back yet from Kim Jong-un. He could turn to Xi Jinping, China’s leader, to help set up a summit when Mr. Xi visits Washington next week.
Early in-person voting begins in the 2026 US midterm elections in Virginia
Virginia has kicked off in-person voting for the 2026 United States midterm elections, as voters there become among the first in the country to cast ballots in this year’s congressional and state elections.
Interests of a political party being served, says Mamata after losing TMC name and symbol; vows to fight back
Senior BJP leaders including Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said that it was divine intervention that Mamata Banerjee has lost her party’s symbol and name
No support for any party in Assembly bypoll: PMK
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Called Amit Shah's office: Ravneet Bittu claims attack before Punjab anti-drug yatra
BJP leader Ravneet Singh Bittu has alleged that his convoy was targeted in a “pre-planned attack” near Batala in Punjab on Friday while he was on his way to Pathankot to attend the BJP’s anti-drug yatra. Speaking to India Today TV, Bittu claimed that more than 200 people gathered...
Russia election begins with no real opposition amid Ukraine war shadow
Russians on Friday began three days of voting in the country’s first parliamentary election since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, in a contest with virtually no opposition and one that is widely expected to reinforce the Kremlin’s political dominance. Authorities have...