Politics

Tunisia military court sentences opposition figure Olfa Hamdi to four years in prison

A Tunisian military court sentenced opposition politician Olfa Hamdi to four years in prison on charges of plotting against state security and inciting the

October 21, 2026

Economy|Europe|Political

France's Macron vows order, calls foreign criticism of unrest 'stupid'

President Emmanuel Macron vowed on Wednesday to prevent a repeat of last weekend's violence at protests planned in the coming days,

October 21, 2026

Americas|Crime|Political|World

Mexico levies rare treason charge against ex-official over US drug operation

Mexican federal prosecutors charged a former state prosecutor with treason on Wednesday after accusing him of allowing US personnel to take part in a drug

October 21, 2026

Political|US|World

The Latest: Trump campaigns in North Carolina as part of final GOP push before midterms

President Donald Trump has arrived in Greenville, North Carolina

October 20, 2026

Why the political ambition gap between men and women persists even at the local level

Women are less ambitious for local office than men, mirroring an ambition gap that exists at the state and federal level, too. A group of scholars documented this gap and investigated why it exists.

October 21, 2026

Uncategorized

Offering cash for votes is quite common – but here’s why it doesn’t work

Money or other material benefits are often not enough to override a voter’s preferences and partisanship.

October 21, 2026

Arts|Economy|Election

Trump’s approval rating hits a new low as midterms enter final stretch: CNN poll

October 21, 2026

Arts|Entertainment

Vladimir Kara-Murza memoir 'One Day Free' to be released May 18

Russian opposition leader Vladimir Kara-Murza has written a memoir he's calling “One Day Free.”

October 21, 2026

Arts|Election|Opinion|Political

Democrats' faith in election results is falling but still exceeds Republicans', AP-NORC poll finds

A new poll shows Democrats have lost faith in the accuracy of U.S. election results over the past four years

October 21, 2026

Economy|Europe|Political

Hungary’s Magyar vows accountability for Orbán era while holding firm on migration

Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar is actively pursuing former officials accused of corruption and power abuses

October 21, 2026

Health|Science

One US measles outbreak is proving particularly deadly. Here’s why

October 21, 2026

Australia|Crime|Health

Australian lawmaker has both legs amputated after allegedly deliberate attack by car rammer

October 21, 2026

Education|Europe|Political|World

The history behind France's proud tradition of protests

France is known for its vibrant protest culture, where activism is seen as a social duty and part of the national identity

October 21, 2026

Election

US high court rulings have been 'destructive to democracy,' Justice Kagan says

US Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan on Tuesday said the court's conservative majority has undermined democracy and "created a race to the bottom" in how

October 21, 2026

Arts|Economy|Election|Entertainment|Finance

Democrats fear slippage with Black voters makes Michigan Senate race feel ‘far closer than it should’

October 20, 2026

Europe

Polish lawmakers vote to ease abortion ban, but face likely presidential veto

Poland's lower house of parliament on Tuesday voted to allow abortion in case of foetal abnormalities and to decriminalise providing help in getting an abortion, as

October 20, 2026

Africa|Business|Economy|Sports|World

What F1’s return to Africa means for a continent long overlooked by global sports

Though human rights groups call it sportswashing, analysts say Formula 1’s choice of Rwanda to host its first African race since the 1990s can become a watershed moment for the continent’s sports industry – if it can deliver lasting development

October 20, 2026

Business|Economy|Election|Political|World

Brazil's Bolsonaro courts events sector with pledge to restore tax breaks ahead of election

Brazil's Senator Flavio Bolsonaro said in a post on X on Tuesday that he would restore Perse, a tax break program for the events sector, if he wins Sunday's presidential

October 20, 2026

Bank of Israel to pause rate cuts ahead of October 27 election: Reuters poll

Israel's central bank is expected to hold the line on short-term interest rates on Wednesday after three successive reductions, as policymakers will

October 20, 2026

Arts|Election|Entertainment|Finance|Lifestyle

T-shirts and silver balls: Politics get mixed in with the profane at a Trump store

January 16, 2024

Education

Are partisan politics even changing up our accents? They just might be, y’all

Vowels have become the latest players in partisan politics, a barometer of how beliefs and values fit within the old vs. new South.

October 20, 2026

Asia|Economy|MidEast|Political|World

Iran prolongs talks in stalemate to influence US midterms, officials say

Iran has deliberately prolonged talks with the US to try to weaken Donald Trump politically ahead of November's US midterm elections, senior officials say,

October 20, 2026

Arts|Entertainment

Can Trump change New Mexico’s name to ‘New America’? What to know

October 19, 2026

US and Cuba clash at UN as Washington seeks to sway annual vote on economic embargo

The United States and Cuba have clashed at the United Nations as the Trump administration sought once again to build opposition for an upcoming annual vote condemning Washington's decades-long economic embargo against Havana

October 19, 2026

Arts|Economy|Opinion|World

Democrats gain ground with AAPI adults as trust in Republicans fades, AP-NORC/AAPI Data poll finds

A new AP-NORC/AAPI data poll finds that Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islander adults have become more disillusioned with President Donald Trump and Republicans as the midterm elections approach

October 19, 2026

Arts|Opinion

Obama calls Trump administration’s investigation into Ilhan Omar ‘appalling’

October 18, 2026

Arts|Election|Finance|MidEast|World

Trump endorses Netanyahu in close Israeli election

US President Donald Trump on Sunday endorsed his ally Benjamin Netanyahu as the longtime Israeli prime minister struggles

October 18, 2026

Crime

Airstrike kills at least 9 in rebel-held Yemen, and other Mideast news

An airstrike has killed at least nine people in an area of Yemen controlled by Iran-backed Houthi rebels as fighting escalates with Saudi-backed forces

October 18, 2026

Celebrity|Election|Political

Trump's new pitch for Republican candidates — they're really good looking

President Donald Trump has a new pitch for Republican candidates: they’re easy on the eyes

October 18, 2026

Uncategorized

Egypt's Sisi says his presidency will end in 2030

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said on Saturday that his presidential term would end in 2030 and that the question of his departure from office was settled,

October 17, 2026

Africa

Ethiopia sets up Tigray caretaker government as ex-fighters seek return to civilian life

Ethiopia's government has set up a six-month caretaker administration for Tigray following renewed fighting in the region

October 16, 2026

Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Qatar pledges a lifeline for Lebanon’s economy, power grid and reconstruction in the south

Qatar is stepping in to help Lebanon revive its struggling economy

October 16, 2026

Business|Finance|Interview|Political|World

Ukraine hits Russian refinery as Zelenskiy says 'we're done' with Trump's energy truce

Ukraine struck a Russian oil refinery on Thursday after President Volodymyr Zelenskiy declared that Kyiv was abandoning a ceasefire covering

October 15, 2026

Election|MidEast|Political

Israel's Arab-led parties could decide the election if anyone would partner with them

Arab parties could win enough seats in Israel's Oct. 27 election to help decide who the next prime minister is

October 16, 2026

FBI agents and analysts fired for roles in Trump classified files probe sue to get their jobs back

FBI employees fired for their roles in the investigation of President Donald Trump’s retention of classified documents at his Florida estate are suing to get their jobs back, calling their terminations unlawful acts of “political retribution.”

October 15, 2026

Africa|Election|World

Somalia says it will hold a presidential election in May 2027

Somalia's electoral commission said on Thursday the Horn of Africa country will hold a presidential election on May 15 next year.

October 15, 2026

Arts|Election|Entertainment|Finance

The Latest: AP-NORC poll: Strong majority of voters believes Trump is failing at home and abroad

The FBI and Postal Service are investigating “potentially hazardous” letters with “suspicious substances” mailed to congressional and election offices across the nation

October 15, 2026

Business|Health

More than 3 million Medicare Advantage enrollees need to find new plans for 2027 in third year of turmoil

October 15, 2026

Environment|Science

Brazil investigates Amazon wildfires that disrupt daily life and have fueled political attacks

Brazilian authorities are investigating whether a recent surge in Amazon wildfires was orchestrated

October 15, 2026

Political|US

Exclusive: US considering using ‘mother of all bombs’ against Iran, sources say

October 15, 2026

Election|Political|US

US Supreme Court again backs Republicans in clash over political ad rates

The US Supreme Court again sided with Republicans on Wednesday in the latest clash over a new Federal Communications Commission policy that gives party

October 15, 2026

Flavio Bolsonaro slightly leads Lula in Brazil runoff, Quaest poll shows

Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro was seen slightly ahead of President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva heading into the October 25 presidential runoff, a Quaest poll showed on

October 15, 2026

Colombia opens embassy in Jerusalem, restores free trade deal with Israel

Colombia opened its embassy in Jerusalem on Wednesday, becoming the 10th government to do so, as new President Abelardo De La Espriella reversed his predecessor's break

October 14, 2026

Arts

Nord Stream may have been lawful target, argue lawyers for Ukrainian accused of bombing

Lawyers for a Ukrainian ex-military officer accused of leading the bombing of Russia's Nord Stream pipeline in September 2022 argued at the start of his

October 14, 2026

Arts|Education|Entertainment|World

Nicaraguan families beg for answers as dissenters vanish into state custody

Thelma Brenes grew worried when her father in Nicaragua did not return her messages.

October 14, 2026

Uncategorized

Yemen's Houthis vow more attacks on Saudi airports, oil facilities after Aramco HQ hit

Yemen's Houthis vowed on Wednesday to press on with attacks on airports and oil facilities in Saudi Arabia, a day

October 14, 2026

Election

Battle lines shift in House races as Republicans retreat from front-line districts

Republicans are retreating from several key U.S. House races, while Democrats are racing to raise funds for candidates who seemed unlikely to win earlier this year

October 14, 2026