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London Mayor Considers SUV Charges

London Mayor Sadiq Khan is considering new charges for drivers of large SUVs in the capital as part of a broader strategy to improve road safety. The proposals, outlined in Transport for London's (TfL) Vision Zero action plan, aim to eradicate death and serious injury from London's roads by 2041. Th

Mar 13, 8:07 AM ET Est. Read: 1 Mins

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Canada Boosts Arctic Defenses with $35B Plan

Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiled a C$35 billion ($25.7 billion) plan on Thursday to bolster Canada's defenses in the Arctic region, aiming to decrease reliance on the United States. The initiative comes amid strained ties with the U.S., including President Donald Trump's tariffs and comments abou

Mar 12, 9:31 PM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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Trump Administration Suing California Over Vehicle Emission Rules

The Trump administration sued California on Thursday, challenging the state's zero-emission vehicle and tailpipe greenhouse gas emissions rules. The U.S. Transportation Department filed the lawsuit in U.S. District Court in California, targeting both current and future clean car regulations that hav

Mar 12, 7:18 PM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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Diplomacy

US Recognizes Venezuela's Rodríguez as Interim President

The United States has formally recognized Delcy Rodríguez as the interim president of Venezuela following the capture of Nicolás Maduro in January. According to a letter signed by Ambassador Michael G. Kozak on March 10, 2026, this recognition includes safeguards with Washington maintaining strict o

Mar 12, 4:31 PM ET·3 min read

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Elections

Nepal's RSP Wins Landslide Election

The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), led by former rapper Balendra Shah, has won a landslide victory in Nepal's parliamentary election, the country's first since last year's youth-led revolt. According to results published by the electoral commission on Thursday, the RSP secured 182 seats in the 275-

Mar 12, 4:31 PM ET·2 min read

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LegislationCONFLICTING REPORTS

Hawley Introduces Bill to Ban Abortion Pill

Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) introduced legislation this week aiming to ban mifepristone, an abortion pill used in over 63% of U.S. abortions. The Safeguarding Women from Chemical Abortion Act seeks to revoke the FDA's 26-year approval of the drug and allow women allegedly harmed by it to sue manufac

Mar 12, 4:31 PM ET·1 min read

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Security

Court Hears Claims Gerry Adams Led IRA

Gerry Adams, the former leader of Sinn Féin, is facing allegations that he was a senior figure in the Irish Republican Army (IRA) during a civil trial in London. The trial involves three victims of IRA bombings who are suing Adams for symbolic damages of £1 each, alleging he was culpable for decisio

Mar 12, 4:31 PM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

Senate Passes Bipartisan Housing Bill

The U.S. Senate passed a bipartisan housing bill aimed at easing regulations and targeting large investors in the housing market. The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act received an overwhelming vote of 89-10, demonstrating strong bipartisan support. The legislation is designed to streamline new hom

Mar 12, 1:01 PM ET·3 min read

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Elections

Rep. Jim Clyburn to Seek 18th Term in Congress

Rep. Jim Clyburn of South Carolina announced on Thursday that he will seek an 18th term in Congress, making him the last of his generation of House Democratic leaders still on the ballot. The 85-year-old Democrat made the announcement at an event with supporters at the South Carolina Democratic Part

Mar 12, 1:01 PM ET·2 min read

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Diplomacy

Orbán Blocks €90bn Ukraine Loan Amid Pipeline Dispute

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is facing intense pressure from European Union leaders to lift his blockade on a €90 billion loan for Ukraine. The dispute centers around repairs to the Druzhba oil pipeline, which was damaged by Russian air strikes in January, halting Russian oil supplies to Hu

Mar 12, 10:35 AM ET·3 min read

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ElectionsMIXED REPORTS

Former Illinois Mayor Tiffany Henyard Runs for Georgia Commissioner Seat

Tiffany Henyard, a former Illinois mayor and subject of a federal investigation, has qualified to run for the District 5 seat on Georgia's Fulton County Board of Commissioners in the upcoming May 19 general primary election. According to the Georgia Secretary of State's Office data, Henyard is liste

Mar 12, 6:29 AM ET·2 min read

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Immigration

Judge Halts ICE Detention Center Construction

A federal judge in Maryland issued a temporary restraining order on Wednesday to halt construction work on an immigration detention centre after the state sued citing environmental concerns. According to multiple reports, U.S. District Judge Brendan Hurson granted Maryland’s request for a restrainin

Mar 12, 4:35 AM ET·1 min read

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Security

Martine Moïse Testifies in Trial Over Jovenel's Assassination

Martine Moïse, the widow of slain Haitian President Jovenel Moïse, returned to the witness stand for a second day on Wednesday in the federal trial of four South Florida men accused of orchestrating her husband's assassination. Testifying in Miami federal court, Moïse provided emotional and at times

Mar 12, 1:08 AM ET·2 min read

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ImmigrationMIXED REPORTS

Supreme Court Asked to End Haitian Deportation Protections

The Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court to clear the way for ending temporary deportation protections for more than 350,000 Haitian immigrants . The move is part of broader efforts by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for several cou

Mar 11, 10:46 PM ET·2 min read

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Security

Government Probes Alleged Social Security Data Misuse

The government is investigating new claims that a former Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) staffer potentially misused sensitive Social Security data. According to NPR , the Social Security Administration's inspector general notified leaders of several House and Senate committees on March 6

Mar 11, 10:46 PM ET·3 min read

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EnergyMIXED REPORTS

EU Considers Gas Price Cap Amid Energy Crisis

The European Union is considering measures to curb soaring energy prices, including a potential cap on gas prices. This move comes as Europe grapples with an energy crisis exacerbated by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced that the

Mar 11, 6:24 PM ET·2 min read

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Diplomacy

EU Threatens to Cut Venice Biennale Funding Over Russia's Return

The European Commission has threatened to withdraw €2 million in funding from the Venice Biennale if organizers proceed with plans to allow Russia to reopen its pavilion at this year's edition. The Russian pavilion was closed in 2022 following Moscow's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, which led to th

Mar 11, 6:24 PM ET·4 min read

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Legislation

Wyoming Governor Signs Six-Week Abortion Ban

Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon signed a bill into law on Monday that bans abortions after embryonic cardiac activity can be detected, typically around six weeks of pregnancy and often before women are aware they are pregnant. The signing makes Wyoming the fifth state to bar abortions at this stage of preg

Mar 11, 6:24 PM ET·2 min read

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Elections

Virginia's former first lady enters crowded Dem primary

Dorothy McAuliffe, the former first lady of Virginia and wife of ex-Governor Terry McAuliffe, has announced her candidacy for Congress in the newly drawn 7th District . The district spans from Arlington to western Augusta County and is one of four new districts designed to favor Democratic candidate

Mar 11, 6:24 PM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

UK Parliament Ends Hereditary Seats in House of Lords

The UK Parliament has voted to remove hereditary aristocrats from the unelected House of Lords , ending a centuries-old tradition. The upper chamber dropped objections to legislation passed by the House of Commons , which ousts dozens of dukes, earls, and viscounts who inherited their seats in Parli

Mar 11, 6:24 PM ET·3 min read

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Scandal

CNN Corrects Reporting on NYC ISIS-Inspired Attack

CNN host Abby Phillip corrected her inaccurate reporting on Tuesday's edition of NewsNight , where she initially stated that an ISIS-inspired attack in New York City was targeted at Mayor Zohran Mamdani. The attack, which occurred near Gracie Mansion, the mayor's official residence, was actually dir

Mar 11, 6:24 PM ET·3 min read

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Legislation

Jill Biden's Memoir to Detail Joe Biden's 2024 Exit

Jill Biden is set to release her memoir, View from the East Wing: A Memoir , on June 2, which will provide her perspective on Joe Biden's decision to end his 2024 reelection bid. The book reflects on her four years as first lady and the moments shared with her husband during his presidency. In a

Mar 11, 6:24 PM ET·2 min read

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Scandal

UK Releases Mandelson Vetting Files Amid Epstein Scandal

The UK government published documents on March 11, 2024, detailing Peter Mandelson's vetting process for his appointment as ambassador to Washington. The release comes amid ongoing scrutiny over Mandelson's ties to Jeffrey Epstein and recent legal troubles. According to multiple sources, official

Mar 11, 6:24 PM ET·4 min read

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Elections

Kast Sworn In as Chile's President

José Antonio Kast was sworn in as Chile’s president on March 11, 2026, marking a significant shift to the right for the country. The ceremony took place at the National Congress in Valparaíso and was attended by several heads of state, including Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa, Argentine President

Mar 11, 6:24 PM ET·3 min read

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London Mayor Considers SUV Charges

Canada Boosts Arctic Defenses with $35B Plan