Politics Bangladesh President to Resign as Hasina Return Raises Pressure Mohammed Shahabuddin plans to resign Friday as Bangladesh faces mounting pressure over Sheikh Hasina’s announced return from exile.
Politics Burnham Closes In on UK Labour Leadership and a Path to Downing Street Andy Burnham is on the verge of winning the UK Labour leadership and a path to Downing Street after Wes Streeting backed his bid, as nominations to succeed Keir Starmer close before parliament's 16 July recess.
Politics Maine Senate Candidate Platner Weighs Future as Democrats Pull Endorsements Over Assault Allegation Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner is weighing his future after a sexual assault allegation led Bernie Sanders and other backers to pull their endorsements, throwing a must-win 2026 race into turmoil.
Politics NATO Summit Opens in Ankara as Trump Pushes Defense Spending and Russia Bombards Ukraine The 36th NATO summit opens in Ankara with all 32 leaders attending as Trump pushes defense spending demands and Russia launches massive drone and missile strikes on Ukraine.
Politics Trump Delivers Politically Charged Speeches on America's 250th Independence Day Trump turned America's 250th Independence Day into a politically charged rally at Mount Rushmore and the National Mall, promoting voter legislation and warning about communism amid extreme heat delays.
Politics Supreme Court Upholds State Bans on Transgender Athletes in Women's Sports in Landmark 6-3 Ruling The US Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that states can ban transgender women and girls from women's sports teams at publicly funded schools, in a decision that permits but does not mandate such bans nationwide.
Politics US-Iran Tensions Escalate as Trump Accuses Tehran of Violating Framework Agreement President Trump accused Iran of violating their framework agreement, prompting Tehran to threaten halting all negotiations as tensions rise in the Middle East despite recent progress in Swiss talks.
Politics US Senate Passes Historic Iran War Powers Resolution in Rebuke to Trump The US Senate voted 50-48 to pass a war powers resolution demanding President Trump halt military action against Iran or seek congressional approval, marking the first time such a measure has cleared both chambers.
Politics UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer Announces Resignation as Andy Burnham Prepares Leadership Bid British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his resignation on Monday after months of pressure from within his Labour Party, with popular former Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham confirming he will seek the leadership.
Politics Trump-Backed De La Espriella Wins Colombia Presidential Runoff in Razor-Tight Vote Far-right candidate Abelardo de la Espriella, endorsed by US President Donald Trump, won Colombia's presidential runoff on Sunday, defeating left-wing candidate Ivan Cepeda by less than one percentage point in the most polarizing election in the country's recent history.
Politics Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Renovation Plagued by Massive Algae Bloom President Trump's $14 million renovation of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool has backfired as a record algae bloom overtook the newly renovated landmark, with scientists blaming the dark blue paint.
Politics Juneteenth Federal Holiday Under Political Spotlight in 2026 Juneteenth 2026 is observed as a federal holiday on June 19 amid political controversy, as the Trump administration removed it from the National Park Service fee-free calendar, prompting legislative pushback from Democratic lawmakers.