Friday, October 2, 2026
Grassroots conservatives in the Hawkeye State chose a populist outsider over a Washington-backed incumbent, signaling a shift in local political priorities.
Incumbent Mayor Karen Bass has advanced to a November run-off election, where she will face either Republican newcomer Spencer Pratt or radical Democrat Nithya Raman to decide the future of a city plagued by homelessness and failed leadersh
Republican Congressman Tom Kean Jr. has clinched his party's nomination for re-election despite a months-long absence from Washington and his home district.
The Trump administration has officially abandoned its $1.8 billion fund intended to compensate victims of government targeting after facing significant pushback from both sides of the aisle.
President Trump has appointed Bill Pulte as acting Director of National Intelligence, tasking the housing official with overseeing the nation's 18 intelligence agencies while he continues his work at the FHFA.
Ghanaian President John Mahama has signaled that his administration will carefully review a parliamentary bill aimed at criminalizing LGBTQ+ activities and advocacy to ensure it meets legal standards.
Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing’s visit to India signals a pragmatic shift in regional diplomacy as New Delhi prioritizes border security and strategic competition with China over international criticism.
A group of former officials and activists has launched a crowd-funded, independent inquiry aimed at questioning the necessity and security implications of the A$368bn Aukus submarine agreement.
Following 69 days of uncertainty, Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has cobbled together a centre-left minority coalition to secure a third term, despite her party suffering its worst electoral performance since 1903.
A doctored, AI-generated video falsely claiming that Donald Trump's name has been removed from the Kennedy Center has gone viral, despite the physical signage remaining in place.
Following a decisive election victory, Hungary's new government is initiating a constitutional overhaul to remove President Tamás Sulyok and dismantle the remnants of the previous administration.
While Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed claims the election demonstrates Ethiopian self-reliance, the process is marred by the total exclusion of the Tigray region and ongoing violent insurgencies in Amhara and Oromia.