Keir Starmer's Precipitous Descent
Britain's Labour leader, Keir Starmer, saw his term end abruptly after less than two years amid corruption allegations and policy U-turns. H…
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Colombian Right-Wing Candidate Wins Tight Presidential Race
Colombian voters have elected Abelardo De La Espriella, a right-wing candidate backed by Donald Trump, as their new president in a closely c…
Trump Envoys Arrive in Switzerland for First Iran Nuclear Talks
White House representatives Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are in Switzerland, preparing for the opening round of negotiations with Iran on…
Costa's Charm Wearing Off at Crucial Time
European Council President António Costa has long been praised for his affable style, but criticism is now mounting just as he seeks re-elec…
Petrol Prices Surge After Trump's Iran Strike Threat
Global oil prices rose sharply on Monday after US President Donald Trump threatened new military action against Iran. The threat came as US …
Right-Wing Millionaire Wins Colombian Presidential Election
In a shocking turn of events, Abelardo de la Espriella has emerged victorious in the Colombian presidential election, defeating leftwing sen…
Oil Prices Surge on Trump Threat as US-Iran Talks Begin
The price of oil rose sharply after US President Donald Trump threatened to strike Iran if it retaliates against Israel. Talks between the U…
US-Iran Conflict: A Numbers Game
US Vice President JD Vance met with Iranian officials in Switzerland on June 21, 2026, as part of high-stakes talks to end the Middle East c…
US Hopes to Transform Middle East in Iran Talks
Vice President JD Vance is in Switzerland for negotiations between the US and Iran to end the war. Talks are expected to start soon. The US …
Colombia's Final Vote Shaped by Security Fears
Colombians are heading to the polls on Sunday for a runoff election between two candidates with vastly different visions for the country's f…
Trump's Relationships with European Leaders Unravel
Donald Trump's comments about Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni sparked a diplomatic row on Sunday, June 21, 2026. The US presidential h…
Swiss Voters to Reject Stricter Neutrality
Switzerland's voters are set to reject a proposal to strengthen the country's neutrality in a referendum. Early polls indicate a clear major…
Brazil's Presidential Race Takes a Turn
Brazil's presidential election has taken a dramatic turn following a major bank scandal. Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, the current president, h…
Tensions Rise Between Meloni and Trump at G7 Summit
Giorgia Meloni and Donald Trump met at the G7 gathering in Evian, France, over three days. The Italian prime minister and former US presiden…
Iran Denies Closing Strait of Hormuz
US Vice President JD Vance was interviewed by Fox News on Saturday. He rejected claims that Iran had closed the Strait of Hormuz. This came …
US Treasury Chief Warns Trump About Zelenskyy
The US Treasury Secretary's chief investment officer, Scott Bessent, reportedly advised former President Donald Trump against hosting Ukrain…
Israeli Airstrikes Kill 16 in Southern Lebanon
Israeli airstrikes hit southern Lebanon on Saturday, killing at least 16 people, despite reports of renewed ceasefire talks. The strikes tar…
US Politics Behind Anthropic Export Controls
The US administration's handling of AI policies has put tech companies in a tricky spot, with many aligning their messaging with the White H…
Pakistan's Role in Ending Iran-US Conflict Sought
Pakistan's government is trying to mediate between the US and Iran, after a drone strike killed top Iranian commander Qasem Soleimani. Pakis…
Labour Leadership Under Fire
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces growing pressure after Andy Burnham's by-election win in Labour's stronghold. The victory has sparked s…
Trump and Meloni: A Cooling Friendship
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni rebuked Donald Trump on social media, saying „Italy and I do not beg„on Friday. The public scolding co…
Trump No Longer Sees Anthropic as National Security Threat
Former US President Donald Trump recently changed his stance on AI company Anthropic, no longer viewing it as a national security threat. Th…
Italy Cancels High-Level US Talks Amid Trump Row
Italy's top diplomat, Antonio Tajani, has cancelled his trip to the US after US President Donald Trump's comments sparked a diplomatic row. …
Iranian Singer Faces Lashes for Defying Hijab Rule
A 29-year-old Iranian singer has been sentenced to 74 lashes for performing without a hijab, a human rights group reported. The musician, al…