Chicago’s Mayor to Seek Reelection in Test of Progressive Clout
Brandon Johnson will seek a second term as Democratic mayor of Chicago, likely facing an uphill battle to stay in office as his opponents have raised millions ahead of next year’s race.
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Trump Defends His Support for Unified Ireland Despite UK Uproar
President Donald Trump defended his remarks calling for the unification of Ireland as “fairly routine,” standing by comments that have sparked a controversy in Northern Ireland.
Rising Costs Test Republicans Before Midterms
Affordability is emerging as a central midterm issue as Americans contend with higher energy and everyday costs, putting pressure on Republicans to show how they would deliver relief. Bloomberg Opinion Senior Executive Editor Tim O’Brien and Bloomberg News Texas Bureau Chief Juli...
Senator Coons Urges Congress to Act on AI Risks
Senator Chris Coons is on Bloomberg This Weekend and says Congress needs enforceable guardrails for rapidly advancing AI, warning that lawmakers are struggling to keep pace while competition with China makes a full development pause impractical. Coons also tells hosts David Gura ...
Trump Says He’s Not Worried About Xi Calling Off Summit
President Donald Trump said he is not worried that Chinese President Xi Jinping will cancel a highly anticipated visit later this month.
Trump’s Foes Find Common Ground at Modi’s New Delhi Summit
Leaders of emerging powers including Russia and Iran projected a united front at a weekend summit in New Delhi, with a joint statement that targeted a US-launched war in the Middle East, Washington’s tariff campaign and its sanctions policy.
Xi Resets Ties With Modi on First Visit to India in Seven Years
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi moved closer to overcoming years of frictions over issues including an unresolved border dispute, holding a meeting in New Delhi that signaled a reset of ties between the world’s two most populous countries.
Labour Signals Action to Stifle Farage’s Crypto Donation Surge
The UK government hit back at record-breaking donations to Reform UK from two crypto billionaires, with Housing Secretary Angela Rayner arguing that Labour’s planned legislation will prevent rich people from “being able to buy their way” in an election.
Russia Strikes Ukraine Power Sites as Kyiv Targets Refining Hub
Russia hit energy facilities and other sites across southern Ukraine overnight while Kyiv’s forces targeted an oil-refining hub deep within Russian territory.
Malaysia Says 1MDB Asset Recovery Not Just About Lost Funds
Malaysia’s prime minister said a Singapore lawsuit involving DBS Group Holdings Ltd. filed by liquidators of four 1Malaysia Development Bhd.-linked firms is also about reclaiming the country’s credibility.
Brazil’s Top Court Gives Police Deadline on Banker’s Phone Data
Brazil’s Chief Justice Edson Fachin has given the Federal Police 24 hours to provide information regarding the custody and condition of the data extracted from the mobile phone of Daniel Vorcaro, former owner of Banco Master, according to a ruling issued this Saturday.
China Strengthens Political Oversight of University Leaders
China revised leadership rules for universities and other public-sector institutions, strengthening requirements for political qualifications and Communist Party leadership, Xinhua News Agency reported on Sunday.
Carney to Meet UK’s Burnham as Canada Deepens Europe Ties
Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet new UK leader Andy Burnham for the first time in Liverpool, England.
Trump Says He’d Love to See a ‘United’ Ireland During Visit
US President Donald Trump says he would like to see Ireland “unified,” a remark that puts him at odds with UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham who recently said the issue is off the table. Olivia Fletcher reports. (Source: Bloomberg)
Trump’s Convention Promises Face Tough Road Even If GOP Wins
President Donald Trump and top Republicans made several concrete policy promises during their Dallas midterm convention, but they all face massive headwinds in Congress even if the GOP retains control of both chambers.
Trump Wades Into Debate Over Irish Unification
President Donald Trump stirred debate during his visit to Dublin by saying he would like to see a united Ireland and that unification is eventually inevitable, departing from the caution US presidents have traditionally shown on the issue. Bloomberg News White House Reporter Jenn...
Farage’s Reform Raises Record £72 Million in Less Than 24 Hours
Nigel Farage’s Reform UK received a second multi-million pound donation, bringing the total raised over the past 24 hours to £72 million ($97 million) and far surpassing the amounts raised by the rival Labour and Conservative parties so far this year.
BRICS Countries Call for Maximum Restraint in the Middle East
BRICS nations including Iran and the United Arab Emirates have expressed “deep concern” over escalating tensions in the Middle East, using a joint statement published on Saturday to call for “maximum restraint” in the region.