Istanbul mayor appears in court as political tensions escalate Ekrem Imamoglu, the mayor of Istanbul and a leading figure in Turkey’s opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP), appeared in court on Monday to face a sprawling corruption trial, more than a year after his arrest. Supporters and analysts describe the case as politically motivated, intended to…
At least 10 FBI employees connected to an investigation into former President Donald Trump have reportedly been dismissed under the leadership of current FBI Director Kash Patel. The ousters follow revelations that the agency subpoenaed personal records of Patel and White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles in the years before Trump returned to office….
US President Donald Trump delivered the longest State of the Union address in US history on Tuesday, speaking for one hour and 47 minutes in front of Congress during his first address of his second term. The speech spanned topics including the economy, international tensions with Iran, and political divisions at home. The address began…
Former British ambassador and veteran politician Peter Mandelson has been released on bail following his arrest in a high-profile investigation linking him to the late US financier Jeffrey Epstein. The move comes just days after the arrest of ex-prince Andrew in a related probe into misconduct in public office. Mandelson, 72, was taken into custody…
Allegations have emerged that Prince Andrew charged taxpayers for massage services and excessive travel expenses during his tenure as the United Kingdom’s trade representative, according to claims made by retired civil servants who say they raised concerns at the time. The claims relate to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s role as the UK’s Special Representative for International Trade…
The Department of Homeland Security has launched a review targeting US citizens who may have registered to vote or cast ballots prior to becoming naturalized, according to an internal memo obtained by reporters. The initiative, overseen by Homeland Security Investigations’ Identity and Benefit Fraud Unit, is part of the administration’s ongoing effort to enforce federal…
Congress is facing another partial shutdown as Republicans and Democrats fail to reach an agreement to fund the Department of Homeland Security. The deadline to maintain government operations has passed, and GOP leaders sent their members home Thursday without a resolution. The outcome of the standoff may hinge on public support for proposed changes to…
A U.S. congressman has indicated he knows the identities of six additional men who could be implicated in the Jeffrey Epstein case, following a review of unredacted documents related to the late financier and convicted sex offender. Rep. Thomas Massie, a Republican from Kentucky, told reporters that these individuals—whose names remain redacted in publicly available…
António José Seguro, the centre-left Socialist candidate, is widely expected to defeat far-right populist André Ventura in Portugal’s presidential runoff, in a contest seen as a test of the country’s tolerance for populist politics. Recent polls indicate Seguro could secure roughly twice as many votes as Ventura in the head-to-head matchup. The two candidates advanced…
Polling stations have closed across Thailand following an early general election triggered by the collapse of successive coalition governments, a period that has seen the country cycle through three prime ministers in as many years. The Thailand election once again set reformist forces against a conservative establishment, with voters choosing between the People’s Party, which…
