China sanctions former Republican Rep Mike Gallagher after Taiwan president’s inauguration
The Chinese foreign ministry announced sanctions against former Rep. Mike Gallagher, R-Wis., on Tuesday, the day after Taiwan inaugurated a new president. The former U.S. lawmaker, whose early departure from…
Second trial begins for suspected German far-right coup plot
close Video Germany is home to Europe’s largest 3D-printed building. The Wave House, a new data center, is located in an urban area of Heidelberg. The alleged leaders of a…
British court rules Julian Assange may make full appeal against US extradition on First Amendment grounds
close Video Stella Assange arrives at London hearing as court decides if WikiLeaks founder will be extradited to US Stella Assange, wife of Julian Assange, arrived at Julian’s hearing in…
West Virginia’s Manchin addresses report he’s being recruited to run for governor
Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., on Monday did not rule out a potential run for governor of West Virginia after a report said Republicans were encouraging him to do it. West…
State Dept denies Iran’s rare request for US assistance after deadly helicopter crash: ‘Logistical reasons’
The United States ultimately denied Iran’s rare request for American assistance following the deadly helicopter crash that killed Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian. At a press…
Australia and New Zealand begin evacuating citizens amid violent unrest in New Caledonia
close Video French security reinforcements are deployed to New Caledonia France has sent promised reinforcements for security services to New Caledonia after a fourth night of riots that have killed…
Biden wants to speed up backlog of migrant asylum seekers in blue cities as Dem pressure builds
The Biden administration is moving to resolve asylum cases more quickly in five major U.S. cities — as it continues to face heat from mayors and local officials over the…
Embattled Trump prosecutor fights to keep job as Georgia among five states holding elections Tuesday
Four states – Georgia, Kentucky, Idaho, and Oregon, hold primary contests on Tuesday, including several congressional showdowns that could shape key contests in the autumn battle for control of the…
NY v Trump: Judge to consider defense motion to dismiss after prosecution rests case
Judge Juan Merchan could rule Tuesday morning on Trump defense attorneys’ motion to dismiss the case against the former president altogether after the prosecution rested its case following days of…
Veepstakes verve: Contenders create media boomlets with leaks and manipulation
The leak-fueled orchestration by Republicans who are either openly or quietly running for vice president is a classic cabaret of media and political intrigue. Virtually every significant name on the…