Biden Officials Hold Off on More Airstrikes in Syria, for Now
The administration says it is seeking to avoid a wider war with Iran and its proxies while protecting U.S. personnel from attacks. Send any friend a story As a subscriber, you have
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How a Trump Indictment Could Affect His 2024 Presidential Campaign
The political and legal bombshell could rally Republican voters to the former president’s side, but it could also prompt them to seek out an alternative. Send any friend a story As a subscriber, you have
Pro-DeSantis Super PAC Hires Another Former Trump Aide
Matt Wolking, who was part of the 2020 Trump campaign, will coordinate strategic communications for Never Back Down, a super PAC backing Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida. Send any friend a story As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles…
Biden Acts to Restrict U.S. Government Use of Spyware
The president signed an executive order seeking to limit deployment of a tool that has been abused by autocracies — and some democracies — to spy on dissidents, human rights activists and journalists. Send any friend a story As a…
Humza Yousaf wins race to replace Sturgeon as Scotland’s next leader
Scottish nationalists picked Humza Yousaf to be the country’s next leader on Monday (27 March) after a bitterly fought contest that exposed deep divisions in his party over policy and a stalled independence campaign. The 37-year-old practising Muslim will succeed…
Chicago’s Mayoral Race Pits the Teachers Union Against the Police Union
In a city known for its unions, two loom over the Paul Vallas-Brandon Johnson race, and no labor leader is as significant as the incendiary president of the Fraternal Order of Police. Send any friend a story As a subscriber,…
EU Commission will listen to Libyan version of Ocean Viking incident
The European Commission will listen to the version of Libyan partners about the incident that occurred with the NGO SOS Mediterranee boat Ocean Viking on Saturday (25 March), Commission spokesperson Peter Stano told the press on Monday. SOS Mediterranee said…
Europe rights body warns UK over ‘incompatible’ immigration bill
A new immigration bill in the UK that aims to stop migrants crossing the Channel illegally on small boats from France is “
Biden’s ‘democracy summit’ poses questions for EU identity
The European Union is the only international organisation to be welcomed to the US 'Summit of Democracies�
Austria’s Nehammer denies rumours of government instability
Rumours the centre-right ÖVP could break up the government and force an early election have been strongly denied by Chancellor Karl Nehammer in an interview with public broadcaster ORF on Sunday. Government coalitions in Austria have not been stable in…