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Philippine authorities have ordered the arrest of Senator Ronald 'Bato' dela Rosa, a former police chief and key enforcer in Rodrigo Duterte's controversial 'war on drugs,' for alleged crimes against humanity. The Philippines' National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) vowed to apprehend him without del
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House Republicans canceled a scheduled vote on Thursday, May 21, 2026, on an Iran war powers resolution that would have compelled President Trump to withdraw from the conflict without congressional approval. The measure had bipartisan support and appeared likely to pass. GOP leaders delayed the vote
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani launched a new initiative to connect with constituents through technology, debuting 'Talk With the People,' a recurring livestream series on Twitch. The show, which also airs simultaneously on YouTube and X, allows New Yorkers to ask questions in real time. The fir
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Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin has warned that authorities could stop processing international travelers and cargo at major airports in sanctuary cities that have declined to cooperate with the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown, according to sources from HuffPost and Reuters
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) issued a landmark advisory opinion on Thursday, finding that workers' right to strike is protected under a cornerstone labor treaty. The ruling could have significant global implications for labor regulations and standards. According to PBS , the ICJ was aske
The US Commission of Fine Arts , composed entirely of Trump appointees, approved designs for President Donald Trump's proposed 250-foot triumphal arch in Washington DC. The vote marks a significant step forward for the project, which will next be reviewed by the National Capital Planning Commission
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Colorado Governor Jared Polis has been formally censured by the state's Democratic Party after commuting the prison sentence of Tina Peters, a former Mesa County clerk and prominent election denier. According to multiple reports, Peters was convicted on multiple felony counts for her role in a schem
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Based on coverage from three major outlets, the House is expected to vote Thursday on a resolution to limit President Donald Trump's authority over the Iran war. This vote represents a significant test of lawmakers' willingness to challenge a conflict launched without congressional approval more tha
Five people have been arrested as part of an investigation into alleged electoral fraud in Tameside, Greater Manchester. According to The Guardian , four men and one woman, aged between 23 and 47, were detained on suspicion of fraud offences related to the local election held on May 7. The arrests t
James Roscoe, Britain’s deputy head of mission at the Washington embassy, has abruptly left his post without explanation. According to multiple reports, Roscoe had been serving in this role since July 2022 and was honored by King Charles with a Royal Victorian Order for his service during the recent
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The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Thursday in favor of a U.S. company that had its property confiscated by Fidel Castro's government over 65 years ago. In an 8-1 vote , the justices revived claims filed by Havana Docks Corporation against four cruise lines—Carnival, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, Roy
The U.S. Supreme Court dismissed Alabama's bid to execute Joseph Clifton Smith, a man convicted of murder in 1997, on Thursday. The decision leaves in place lower court rulings that found Smith intellectually disabled and thus ineligible for the death penalty under the Eighth Amendment. According to
The UK government has issued new guidance clarifying when transgender people can be excluded from single-sex spaces such as public toilets and hospital wards. According to multiple reports, the code of practice, published on Thursday by the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC), states that si
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The Democratic National Committee (DNC) released a comprehensive autopsy report on Kamala Harris’s defeat by Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election. The 192-page document , authored by veteran strategist Paul Rivera, was published after months of internal pressure and controversy surrounding
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A coalition of 25 states and the District of Columbia filed a lawsuit on Tuesday challenging new federal student loan caps imposed by the Trump administration. The plaintiffs argue that the limits will disproportionately impact critical healthcare sectors, making it harder for students to pursue deg
Newly released government documents reveal that Queen Elizabeth II was 'very keen' for her son, then-Prince Andrew (now known as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor), to become the UK's special representative for international trade and investment in 2001. The files indicate that the Queen wished for him to
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The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) , a satirical online movement in India, has rapidly gained popularity, amassing nearly 20 million followers on Instagram in just five days. This surpasses the official account of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which has fewer than
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As the midterm elections approach, swing voters in North Carolina are expressing a mix of frustration and support for President Trump's leadership. According to focus groups conducted by Engagious and Sago for the Swing Voter Project, half of these voters disapprove of his handling of the economy, w
Pauline Hanson's One Nation party has proposed replacing Australia's offshore gas profits tax with a Norway-inspired policy designed to extract greater returns for taxpayers. The plan, announced at a major gas industry conference in Adelaide, includes abolishing the Petroleum Resource Rent Tax (PRRT
U.S. President Donald Trump will attend the G7 summit in France from June 15-17, according to multiple reports. The summit, hosted by France in Évian-les-Bains, aims to build consensus on future agreements rather than finalize deals. The White House announced that Trump plans to discuss artificial i
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Maureen Galindo, a Democratic House candidate in Texas's 35th Congressional District, is facing widespread condemnation for antisemitic remarks made on social media. According to multiple reports, she pledged to turn the Karnes ICE Detention Center into a prison for 'American Zionists and former ICE
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The U.S. Department of Justice has indicted former Cuban President Raúl Castro for his alleged role in the 1996 shootdown of civilian planes flown by Miami-based exiles, according to multiple reports. The charges include murder and destruction of an airplane, marking a significant escalation in tens
Pennsylvania's primary elections concluded Tuesday with key victories setting the stage for the November general election. State Rep. Chris Rabb won the Democratic primary in Pennsylvania's 3rd Congressional District, defeating three other candidates and positioning himself to likely win the general
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The Colorado Supreme Court has ordered Children's Hospital Colorado to resume gender-affirming care for minors, including puberty blockers and hormone therapy. According to PBS , the ruling came in response to a lawsuit filed by four transgender girls who claimed that the hospital violated state ant
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