California Senate candidate Schiff’s pursuit of justice: Tough on Trump, crime
When Rep. Adam B. Schiff stood before the U.S. Senate on the final day of President Trump’s first impeachment trial, he reprised a familiar role:…
What King Charles’ cancer diagnosis will mean for the rest of the royal family — and Australia
While Buckingham Palace trying to play down the King's cancer diagnosis — their opaque version of transparency revealed the health issue, but not the type of…
US aid ‘indispensable’ for defense of Ukraine, Scholz says – POLITICO
Citing the EU's decision to allocate more funding for Ukraine at the extraordinary European Council summit last week, the German chancellor urged the U.S. Congress…
The positive stories Afghanistan needs | Opinions
These days, Afghanistan makes international headlines more and more rarely and when it does, it is always about yet another tragedy. A humanitarian crisis, an…
Unions, real estate interests spend big in L.A. elections
Good morning, and welcome to L.A. on the Record — our City Hall newsletter. It’s David Zahniser, catching you up on the events of the…
Airstrikes herald Rafah offensive; Saudis seek ‘urgent’ Security Council meeting
1 of 3 | Palestinians inspect a house destroyed in an Israeli bombardment on Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip on Thursday. Some 110 people,…
NJ’s World Cup transit challenge: Replicate Taylor Swift success, avoid Super Bowl disaster
The recent decision by international soccer officials to hold not just some games but also the World Cup final at MetLife marks a major victory…
Greta Thunberg joins banned French anti-A69 motorway protest a week after UK court case was thrown out
In short: Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg joined a demonstration in France protesting a planned motorway that links the south-western city of Toulouse to the town…
Downtown L.A. hotel housing homeless people prompts lawsuit
All across the Academy of Media Arts, there are signs of an active campus life. School projects are still plastered on the walls; books are…
Carnival extravaganza kicks off in Brazil | In Pictures
To thunderous applause, Rio de Janeiro’s mayor coronated King Momo, marking the beginning of the symbolic Carnival monarch’s five-day reign over the revelry which began…
‘No One Is in Charge Over There Right Now’: A Top Senate Dem on the GOP’s Border Meltdown
During our conversation, Murphy shared the inside story of the construction of the bill — from Lankford’s scrupulous attention to detail (“If you negotiate with…
Manhunt underway after Tennessee deputy shot, killed during traffic stop
1 of 4 | Warrants on Friday charged Kenneth Wayne DeHart Jr. with first degree murder, attempted first degree murder and felon in possession of…
Why MAGA’s temporary love of San Francisco should be permanent
It is perhaps a sign of our nonsensical political times that the silliest of theatrics can reveal the most serious of truths. Just look at…
Australia seals rain-affected win over South Africa in decisive third ODI as Beth Mooney, Alana King star
Australia has sealed victory in the best-of-three one-day international series against South Africa, avenging its upset loss in match two with a rain-affected 110-run triumph…
Democrats urge Biden to do more media appearances to combat age concerns
There have been several of those stumbles this week, with the 81-year-old Biden appearing to refer to two deceased European leaders as living statesmen. In…
Proposed VA change would expand benefit eligibility for veterans exposed to Agent Orange
Members of the Korean Disabled Veteran's Association for Agent Orange hold a vigil near the White House in August 2006. The VA is now proposing…
Calmes: Will that special counsel report light a fire under Biden?
Sure, special counsel Robert Hur absolved President Biden of any criminality in retaining classified documents after his vice presidency. But was the Republican lawyer nonetheless…
Former WA Liberal Party leader David Honey loses preselection battle for Cottesloe to Sandra Brewer
Former WA Liberals leader David Honey has lost a preselection battle for the Liberal heartland seat of Cottesloe to property council chief Sandra Brewer.Ms Brewer,…
Dem Gov. JB Pritzker on Biden special counsel report: ‘I smell a rat’
At least one other Democratic governor rushed to Biden’s defense. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul suggested politics played a role in the report’s language, saying,…
NSW planning department official referred to ICAC suspended pending investigation
In short: A NSW planning department official referred to ICAC has been suspended with pay.The allegation the official allegedly used inside information before buying a Sydney…