House Republicans take key vote toward impeaching Mayorkas
WASHINGTON — House Republicans were ready to take a key vote Tuesday toward impeaching Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas over what they call his “willful…
Schools without power, tradies sent home, trains slowed as Perth swelters through summer heatwave
School children have been left without air-conditioning, tradespeople have been sent home, trains have been slowed and people have been asked to limit their electricity…
‘Whatever America decides,’ Europe must back Ukraine – POLITICO
Macron's comments come as European nations grapple with the looming consequences of Donald Trump's potential return to the White House, with the NATO-skeptic ex-president on…
Citibank fails to protect customers from fraud, N.Y. AG’s lawsuit contends
1 of 3 | New York's attorney general filed a lawsuit Tuesday against Citibank (pictured, New York City corporate headquarters in 2019) for allegedly failing…
California banned a slur from geographic place names. Fresno County won’t let go
For years, Native American residents in Fresno County have campaigned to remove the word “squaw” from the name of an unincorporated town in the foothills…
After three years of body casting, Monique Jacobs is most excited to itch her back and swim
In short: After 3 years, Monique Jacobs is having her full body cast removed.The 7-year-old developed scoliosis after a life-saving surgery.What's next? She's now transitioning to…
New US-made longer-range bomb expected to arrive as soon as Wednesday in Ukraine
“It gives them a deeper strike capability they haven’t had, it complements their long-range fire arsenal,” the U.S. official said. “It’s just an extra arrow…
Ethiopia’s dangerous game in East Africa could spark conflict | Opinions
On January 1, a controversial memorandum of understanding (MOU) was signed between Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and President Muse Bihi Abdi of Somaliland, a…
Two Democrats battle to keep Katie Porter’s Orange County U.S. House seat blue
Armed with a whiteboard and a penchant for grilling corporate executives during congressional hearings, Katie Porter quickly emerged as an apostle for Democrats in Orange…
Las Vegas hotel rooms expected to spike ahead of Super Bowl LVIII
Las Vegas is set to host the Super Bowl for the first time in history on Feb. 11, 2024. File Photo by Alexis C. Glenn/UPI…
UK considering recognizing Palestinian state, says David Cameron – POLITICO
“As that happens, we, with allies, will look at the issue of recognizing a Palestinian state, including at the United Nations,” he added. “This could…
Residents told to stay indoors during hazardous material incident at Veolia facility near Devonport
Residents living near a waste management site in northern Tasmania have been told to stay indoors and shut their homes to air from outside due to…
Karen Bass faces a climate test as she chooses DWP’s next leader
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has just over a month to choose the city’s next clean-energy leader. With the L.A. Department of Water and Power’s…
Northern Ireland DUP agrees to resume power-sharing government
Northern Ireland DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson said the party agreed to a deal to return to the Stormont assembly to jointly govern with Sinn Fein.…
‘Shitshow!’ Britain’s potty-mouthed parliament
MPs are increasingly deploying curses and profanity in the House of Commons. Source link
Northern Ireland government could return in days, after DUP endorses proposals with London and agrees to end two-year boycott
In short: Northern Ireland's Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) says a regional power-sharing government could be restored within days, after it agreed to end a near…
Opinion: Biden’s got a good-news deficit. What will turn it around?
If President Biden’s reelection hinged on the state of the economy, he’d be a good bet, or at least a better one. Instead, it’s voters’…
Israel ‘hit squad’ kills three in West Bank hospital operation | Israel War on Gaza News
Israeli forces disguised as medical staff and civilians have shot dead three Palestinians inside a hospital in the city of Jenin in the occupied West…
Iran’s allies are attacking the West. What happens next? – POLITICO
Could the U.S. take a tougher line? While the scale and target of Biden’s promised response is not yet clear, any unilateral move is likely…
Former Pakistani leader Imran Khan jailed for 10 years for leaking state secrets
Former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan was sentenced Tuesday to 10 years in prison after being found guilty of "wilfully" leaking sensitive classified information. File…