Politics
Alex Kolodin leads GOP primary race for Arizona secretary of state
State Representative Alex Kolodin holds a lead in the Republican primary for Arizona secretary of state, though opponent Gina Swoboda has questioned his viability.
Man charged with murder of former MP Ann Widdecombe in hammer attack
Man charged with murder of former MP Ann Widdecombe in hammer attack
Langley RCMP locate missing 4-year-old boy
A missing four-year-old boy and his mother have been found safe following a coordinated search by the Langley RCMP.
Fire crews battling blaze on Arthur’s Seat in Edinburgh
Emergency services have deployed four appliances to a blaze near the Palace of Holyrood House. Police have implemented local road closures as efforts continue.
US Republicans demand action from Canada over cross-border wildfire smoke
Republican lawmakers are pressing Canada to address cross-border wildfire smoke, while Canadian officials defend their mitigation efforts.
Reform Party leader Kenneth Jeyaretnam dies, aged 67
Kenneth Jeyaretnam, the long-serving secretary-general of the Reform Party, has died at age 67. A former hedge fund manager, he was known for his opposition politics and vocal critiques of government policy.
US and Iran Launch Fresh Strikes After Two Troops Die in Jordan
The US has launched a direct military campaign against the IRGC following a lethal attack on a base in Jordan, effectively ending the recent ceasefire. Iran has responded with large-scale drone strikes against American military installations in Kuwait.
Malcolm Roberts faces scrutiny over conspiracy theories amid One Nation surge
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has condemned Senator Malcolm Roberts following the re-emergence of controversial claims regarding vaccines, global elites, and 'false flag' events.
U.S. strikes Iran after 2 service members killed, 1 missing in attack on Jordan base
President Trump has ordered new strikes on Iranian infrastructure following a deadly attack on the Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan. The escalation follows a collapse in diplomatic deals and increasing instability across the Middle East.
Nigel Farage demands general election claiming Andy Burnham has no mandate
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has launched a scathing attack on Andy Burnham, arguing that the incoming Prime Minister cannot lead the UK based on a single by-election result.
Canada prepares to evacuate Fort Hope as wildfire smoke chokes US
The Canadian Armed Forces are evacuating residents of Fort Hope amid a critical wildfire crisis in Ontario that has triggered health warnings across the US and political tension between leaders.
Trump administration claims 250K noncitizens registered in four states
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin has urged four states to verify voter rolls after alleging more than a quarter of a million noncitizen registrations.
Wildfire smoke from Canada and Minnesota engulfs Midwest and Northeast US
Hazardous air quality alerts have been triggered across the Midwest and Northeast as smoke from Canadian and Minnesotan wildfires turns city skies orange-brown.
US forces strike Iranian infrastructure as Iran attacks regional allies
The United States has shifted military strikes toward critical Iranian infrastructure amid a wide-reaching Iranian retaliation targeting US allies in the Middle East.
Chicago air quality hits hazardous levels from Canadian wildfire smoke
Toxic smoke from over 100 Canadian wildfires has pushed Chicago's air quality into the hazardous category, leading to flight delays and the cancellation of major public events.
Sadiq Khan receives peerage from Keir Starmer in final PM honours list
London Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan joins the House of Lords in Keir Starmer's final honours list, triggering a political row over the mayor's past principles.
Trump cites national security to stop offshore wind development. Here’s what to know
The Trump administration is attempting to block offshore wind development based on classified security risks, though federal judges have labeled the reasoning as potentially pretextual.
Texas Hill Country flooding kills at least two and prompts hundreds of rescues
Flash floods in Texas' 'Flash Flood Alley' have prompted hundreds of rescues and record-breaking river rises, leaving at least two dead in Comfort and Uvalde.
Sadiq Khan made a peer by Starmer
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has been granted a peerage by outgoing Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer as part of a final cross-party list of 26 nominations.
Trump teleprompter operator under federal probe for insider trading
Federal investigators are probing Gabriel Perez for allegedly using insider information to profit from prediction markets on the Kalshi platform.