President Donald Trump warned of a “fast, furious, and brutal” response if Hamas violates the week-old ceasefire, saying regional allies stand ready to enter Gaza at his request—though not U.S. forces. The deal he brokered wobbled after weekend violence, including an Israeli bombardment that killed at least 28 in Gaza...
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz faces intensifying backlash after describing a “problem in the cityscape” solvable by deportations during a visit to Brandenburg, language critics say echoes the far right despite his pledge to distance his conservatives from the AfD. Asked to retract, he refused, invoking daughters’ safety. Activist and Greens...
With the federal shutdown in its 21st day, states are warning that SNAP benefits could halt as soon as Nov. 1. Texas says all November aid will stop if the shutdown continues past Oct. 27, while Pennsylvania officials say they cannot distribute benefits, citing a state alert that blames Republicans...
An estimated 7 million Americans joined peaceful “No Kings” protests Saturday against what the article describes as a breakdown of checks and balances. Trump answered with an AI video of himself, crowned in a fighter jet, dumping apparent feces on protesters, then labeled participants “whacked out” and “not representative.” Citing...
A heavily armed Homeland Security raid at a troubled South Shore apartment building, showcased in a dramatic agency video, aimed at the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua but resulted in only two alleged gang arrests among 27 immigrants detained. Residents say dozens of U.S. citizens’ units were searched and at...
In the shutdown’s fourth week, Senate Republicans head to the White House for a show of unity with President Donald Trump, refusing Democratic demands as Senate Democrats keep rejecting a House bill to reopen government without talks on expiring ACA subsidies. With both sides dug in, federal workers face more...
The SNP has urged the UK government to formally strip Prince Andrew of his royal titles, as Westminster leader Stephen Flynn lodged a non-binding motion to force the immediate removal of his dukedom. The push follows days of revelations about his links to Jeffrey Epstein and Friday’s announcement that Andrew...
Bolivia’s president-elect Rodrigo Paz, the country’s first conservative leader in two decades, tempered celebration with hard realities after his surprise runoff win with 54.5% of the vote. He vowed to rebuild ties with Washington — welcomed by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio — attract investment, and ease fuel shortages...
Plans for a preparatory meeting between Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov were put on hold, casting uncertainty over the anticipated Trump-Putin summit in Budapest. Sources told CNN the delay followed divergent expectations about ending Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The Kremlin called their call constructive,...
University of Arizona became the seventh U.S. school to reject a Trump administration Compact for Academic Excellence, which ties funding priority to conservative-aligned changes in admissions, hiring, campus culture and international enrollment. President Suresh Garimella cited academic freedom, merit-based research funding and institutional independence, and attached a Statement of Principles...
