Politics7h ago
German Establishment Shaken as AfD Candidate Secures Parliamentary Speaker Post
Tobias Rausch’s election in Saxony-Anhalt signals a crumbling of the political firewall against the populist right.
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Editorial
AfD Speaker Victory Signals Needed Democratic Renewal
A historic AfD win shows ordinary citizens can reclaim power from entrenched party elites.
Politics22h ago
Midterm Elections: The Critical Battle for the Future of the Trump Agenda
The upcoming midterm elections will determine whether Republicans maintain the legislative control necessary to advance President Trump's agenda or if Democrats will seize power to launch investigations and stall national progress.
PoliticsYesterday
Right-Wing Surge: Flávio Bolsonaro Stuns Lula in Brazilian Election
Flávio Bolsonaro outperformed incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in the first round of Brazil's presidential election, signaling a massive rejection of the left-wing administration's record.
Foreign Policy14h ago
Yemeni Forces Launch Major Offensive to Break Houthi Stranglehold on Red Sea
Yemeni military forces have launched 'Operation Yemen Dawn' to liberate territory from Houthi militias, successfully securing key positions near the Bab al-Mandab Strait as they push back against Iranian-backed aggression.
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Tuesday, July 28
Culture WarJuly 28, 2026
Convicted quadruple murderer Bryan Kohberger attempts to walk back guilty plea
Convicted murderer Bryan Kohberger is attempting to reverse his guilty plea, a desperate move that has drawn sharp condemnation from the families of the four students he brutally slaughtered.
PoliticsJuly 28, 2026
FIFA Faces Backlash Over Plan to Open World Cup to Private Equity Investment
FIFA is attempting to offload a portion of its commercial operations to private investors in a move that critics, including UEFA and political leaders, warn threatens the integrity of the sport.
Foreign PolicyJuly 28, 2026
Zelensky Heads to Washington to Demand More Patriot Missiles from Trump
Volodymyr Zelensky is arriving in Washington to press President Trump for increased support and the domestic production of Patriot interceptor missiles amidst escalating conflict with Russia.
Foreign PolicyJuly 28, 2026
U.S. Delegation Walks Out on France in UN Showdown
The U.S. delegation walked out of a UN Security Council meeting to protest France's insulting comparison of American human rights standards to those of North Korea and Russia.
PoliticsJuly 28, 2026
Netanyahu Heads to Washington as Tensions Simmer Over Middle East Strategy
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has arrived in Washington for high-stakes talks with President Trump regarding the ongoing conflict with Iran and the future of regional security.
Foreign PolicyJuly 28, 2026
Ecuador's War on Gangs: A Brutal Battle Against Corruption and Cartels
In the city of Durán, courageous police officers are fighting a desperate war against violent drug gangs that have corrupted local politics and the judiciary to maintain their grip on power.
Foreign PolicyJuly 28, 2026
Zelensky and Netanyahu arrive in D.C. for high-stakes meetings with Trump
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are visiting Washington to attend the funeral of Senator Lindsey Graham and hold separate meetings with President Donald Trump regarding ongoing conflicts.
Monday, July 27
TechJuly 27, 2026
Beijing's AI Ambitions Backfire as Fake Disaster Footage Triggers Social Chaos
As China pours billions into becoming an AI superpower, the regime is facing a domestic crisis where easily accessible AI tools are being used to manufacture fake disaster footage, forcing the state to launch a massive crackdown on online c
Foreign PolicyJuly 27, 2026
Trump Keeps Iran on Notice as Diplomacy Meets Military Might
President Trump has paused military strikes to allow for potential negotiations with Iran, while simultaneously reaffirming that the U.S. military is fully prepared to resume operations if Tehran continues its hostile behavior.
Foreign PolicyJuly 27, 2026
Trump Demands Rapid Production Surge to Bolster America's Arsenal of Freedom
President Trump is pushing defense contractors to accelerate weapons production to ensure the U.S. maintains its military edge following the successful degradation of Iranian capabilities.
Foreign PolicyJuly 27, 2026
Ukraine Strikes Iranian Supply Vessel in Caspian Sea, Defying Tehran's Threats
Ukraine has directly targeted an Iranian cargo ship in the Caspian Sea, exposing Tehran’s role as a primary weapons supplier for Russia’s ongoing war effort.
Foreign PolicyJuly 27, 2026
Nigerian Soldier Arrested for Arming Terrorists as Internal Corruption Plagues Security Forces
The arrest of Private Mohammed Yusuf for allegedly supplying military equipment to terrorists has confirmed long-standing suspicions that insider collusion is enabling the rampant violence and kidnappings across Nigeria.