Two properties linked to UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, including his north London home, were damaged in suspected arson attacks hours apart, raising concerns of a targeted campaign. Both incidents involved fire damage to front doors, and a third vehicle fire last week is being investigated for possible connection. Counter-terrorism police are involved, and the investigation remains active, The Mirror has reported. No injuries … Continue reading Police investigating blaze at UK Prime Minister’s home

Former President Donald Trump said he’s open to a small tax increase on the wealthy to help fund Republicans’ tax and spending cuts package, though the idea is divisive among GOP lawmakers. In a Truth Social post, Trump said he would accept a “TINY” tax hike but noted the political risk. He also discussed possibly letting tax cuts expire for top earners. While Trump has … Continue reading Trump floats raising taxes on the rich to pay for sweeping tax and spending cuts package

European Union foreign ministers have endorsed the creation of a special tribunal, called the “Lviv statement,” to hold Russian leaders, including President Vladimir Putin, accountable for the 2022 invasion of Ukraine. Announced in Lviv, the tribunal aims to prosecute the crime of aggression, with EU officials stressing that no one should enjoy impunity. While Putin’s immunity as a sitting leader remains for now, prosecutors can … Continue reading EU ministers back Ukrainian tribunal to try Russian officials

Ukraine and Hungary have expelled two diplomats each amid mutual accusations of espionage. Ukraine’s security agency claims it uncovered a Hungarian spy network targeting the Zakarpattia region, detaining two former Ukrainian soldiers accused of treason. Hungary dismissed the allegations as “anti-Hungarian propaganda” and expelled two Ukrainian diplomats in response, Al-Jazeera has reported. The move marks a new low in already tense relations, with Hungary maintaining … Continue reading Ukraine and Hungary each expel diplomats in tit-for-tat espionage row

At an American Bar Association event, Justice Sonia Sotomayor urged lawyers to be resilient and committed, emphasizing the profession’s duty to fight for the voiceless amid growing political pressure. Her remarks, though general, came amid tensions with the Trump administration, which has targeted law firms and criticized diversity efforts. Sotomayor defended diversity as essential to justice and called for solidarity, the New York Times has … Continue reading Justice Sotomayor Says Lawyers Must ‘Stand Up’ and ‘Fight This Fight’

White House policy adviser Stephen Miller said the Trump administration is “actively looking at” suspending the writ of habeas corpus to address illegal immigration, citing the Constitution’s allowance during times of “invasion.” Miller criticized judges blocking deportations and suggested the courts are undermining both the executive and legislative branches. The writ, a constitutional right to challenge unlawful detention, has only been suspended four times in … Continue reading Trump administration ‘looking at’ suspending habeas corpus, Stephen Miller says