Sir Keir Starmer has pledged to defend the UK using nuclear weapons if necessary, as part of Labour’s new defence strategy. Emphasizing that “security will always come first,” he distanced his party from Jeremy Corbyn’s opposition to the Trident nuclear weapons system. If elected, Starmer plans to increase defence spending and update the UK’s nuclear arsenal. Conservative defence secretary Grant Shapps criticized Labour as a … Continue reading Starmer says he is prepared to use nuclear weapons

Nigel Farage has announced his return to frontline politics as the new leader of Reform UK, vowing to lead a “political revolt” and outvote the Conservatives in the upcoming General Election. At a press conference in London, Farage, 60, declared his comeback as a rejection of the political class and confirmed he would run for the Clacton-on-Sea seat in Essex, currently held by the Tories. … Continue reading Farage pledges to lead ‘political revolt,’ will stand in UK election

Claudia Sheinbaum is set to become Mexico’s first female leader in over 200 years of independence, having won the presidency by promising continuity. The 61-year-old former mayor of Mexico City and lifelong leftist ran a disciplined campaign, leveraging the popularity of her predecessor, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, to secure her victory in Sunday’s election, according to an official quick count. Despite her political alignment with … Continue reading Mexico elects first female president

Donald Trump, the former U.S. president, has been convicted by a New York jury for falsifying business records to conceal a hush-money payment made to a porn star. This historic verdict marks the first time a former U.S. president has been found guilty of a crime. Here is some of the reactions to the verdict by international political leaders. KREMLIN SPOKESMAN DMITRY PESKOV: “If we … Continue reading International reaction to Donald Trump’s criminal conviction

Top executives from leading artificial intelligence companies, including Google DeepMind, Microsoft AI, Anthropic, and Mistral AI, are gathering in Madrid for a secretive meeting alongside prominent business and political leaders. The annual Bilderberg Meeting, known for its exclusivity and private discussions, will once again focus on AI, following its significant impact on global agendas. Attendees include CEOs from Citigroup, Pfizer, and Shell, as well as … Continue reading Bilderberg Kicks Off: Business and Political leaders meet in secretive meeting

Former President Trump was convicted on all counts in his hush-money trial in New York, marking him as the first former U.S. president to be convicted of a felony. The conviction, involving charges related to falsifying business records to conceal an alleged affair with Stormy Daniels, is a significant legal blow. However, Trump still faces 54 more criminal charges across Georgia, Florida, and Washington, D.C, … Continue reading Trump still faces 54 charges after New York conviction

President Biden addressed former President Trump’s recent criminal conviction, emphasizing that it’s unacceptable for anyone to dismiss the verdict as rigged simply because they disagree with it. The conviction, which saw Trump found guilty on 34 felony counts in a New York hush money trial, has sparked outrage among Republicans, with some even suggesting retaliation if Trump wins the upcoming election. Trump himself responded with … Continue reading Biden breaks silence; Defends justice system

The Justice Department is engaged in a staunch battle to prevent the release of President Joe Biden’s interview with Robert Hur, citing grave concerns regarding the potential for deepfake manipulation of the audio. They highlight the rapid advancements in technology that could facilitate the alteration of audio files, leading to the dissemination of false information. Additionally, the department contends that releasing the audio could pose … Continue reading DOJ fears AI tampering with Biden-Hur audio

Former President Donald Trump was found guilty on all counts in a historic criminal trial, becoming the first former U.S. president convicted of a crime. Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg charged Trump with 34 counts of falsifying business records in the first degree. Trump pleaded not guilty, but the jury found him guilty on all counts, with each count carrying a maximum prison sentence of … Continue reading Donald Trump found guilty of all 34 charges

The Democratic National Committee (DNC) has confirmed plans to virtually certify President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic Party nominees before Ohio’s Aug. 7 ballot certification deadline and ahead of the in-person convention starting Aug. 19. This decision, while ensuring timely nomination, departs from the traditional celebratory atmosphere of the convention where the official nomination typically takes place. Despite the virtual … Continue reading DNC to virtually nominate Biden and Harris to bypass Ohio ballot issues

Federal Judge Aileen Cannon dismissed special counsel Jack Smith’s request for a gag order against Donald Trump in the classified documents case, citing prosecutors’ failure to properly confer with Trump’s defense team. Cannon criticized the lack of meaningful discussion before the request was made and emphasized the importance of adherence to court rules. She highlighted the ongoing challenges in the case’s filing process as it … Continue reading Judge Cannon rejects request for gag order against Donald Trump in classified docs case

A pervasive fear has gripped the Democratic Party over President Joe Biden’s reelection prospects, even among previously confident officeholders and strategists. As the 2024 election approaches, anxiety has intensified, with private concerns diverging sharply from public statements. Democrats are worried about Biden’s persistent poor polling and the high stakes of the election, as Trump leads in most battleground states and has outpaced Biden in fundraising. … Continue reading Dems in full-blown ‘freakout’ over Biden

President Joe Biden addressed the graduating class of the West Point military academy, calling them the “guardians of American democracy.” Speaking to about 1,000 cadets, Biden highlighted the unprecedented threats to US freedom without directly mentioning Donald Trump. He emphasized that their military oath is to the Constitution, not a political party or president, and urged them to defend key freedoms such as the right … Continue reading President Biden warns new army officers to be ‘guardians of American democracy’

After over four weeks and nearly two dozen witnesses, the hush money trial of former U.S. President Donald Trump is nearing its conclusion. Closing arguments from prosecutors and Trump’s defense team will begin Tuesday morning in a New York courtroom marked by heated exchanges and notable moments since late April. The jury will then deliberate to reach a verdict, just months before the anticipated closely … Continue reading Trump’s hush money trial entering final stretch

After a lengthy eight-hour voting process at their weekend convention, the Libertarian Party has selected former Georgia Senate candidate Chase Oliver as their 2024 presidential nominee. Oliver, 38, successfully secured the nomination despite external efforts to influence the endorsement. He now joins other third-party candidates such as Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Jill Stein, and Cornel West in the 2024 race. Oliver celebrated his victory on … Continue reading Libertarians nominate Chase Oliver for president, rejecting Trump, RFK Jr.

French President Emmanuel Macron began a state visit to Germany, the first by a French leader in 25 years, with a call to defend democracy against rising nationalism ahead of the European Parliament elections. At a democracy festival in Berlin, Macron warned of growing authoritarianism in major EU nations and stressed the importance of protecting democracy, alongside German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier. He emphasized that recent … Continue reading In Berlin for state visit, Macron makes plea to defend democracy

Former President Donald Trump faced a hostile crowd at the Libertarian National Convention in Washington, D.C., where he sought support from Libertarian voters. Despite being the first former president to address this group, Trump and his supporters were met with boos, heckling, and outbursts. Trump’s speech, where he urged Libertarians to join forces with Republicans to defeat President Joe Biden, was interrupted multiple times by … Continue reading Trump gives speech at Libertarian National Convention

If elected on July 4, Britain’s Conservative Party will implement mandatory national service for 18-year-olds, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced. The service would involve either volunteering one weekend a month for a year or joining the armed forces for a year, with 30,000 spots available. This proposal came after Labour leader Keir Starmer expressed support for 16 and 17-year-olds voting rights. The Conservatives trail Labour … Continue reading UK Conservatives pitch national service at 18

At a massive rally in the Bronx on Thursday, former President Donald Trump welcomed drill rappers Sheff G and Sleepy Hallow on stage. Both rappers are charged as co-conspirators in a 2023 murder case and have pleaded not guilty. Trump, aiming to gain support in a heavily Democratic area, joked about the rappers’ diamond grills and praised their music careers. Sheff G, also known as … Continue reading Rappers Trump invited on stage in Bronx have been indicted over conspiracy to commit murder

Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed two bills aimed at overhauling the state’s oversight of the funeral home industry following a string of disturbing incidents, including the discovery of decomposing bodies, the distribution of fake ashes, and the unauthorized sale of body parts. These cases exposed Colorado’s lax funeral home regulations, leading to heightened concerns among grieving families. The new laws, which bring Colorado more in … Continue reading Colorado governor signs bills regulating funeral homes after discovery of 190 rotting bodies

The House passed a bipartisan bill criticizing the District of Columbia for granting noncitizens, including undocumented immigrants, the right to vote in local elections. Republicans framed the vote as a defense of citizenship’s value against dilution by temporary visitors and unauthorized migrants. Democratic support for the bill highlighted its political significance, while opponents argued that Congress should prioritize other issues such as gun violence and … Continue reading 52 Democrats join GOP as House votes to overturn D.C.’s noncitizen voting law

Senator Lindsey Graham expressed strong opposition to the International Court of Justice’s (ICJ) ruling ordering Israel to cease its military operations in Rafah, Gaza. Graham condemned the ICJ, stating it should be disregarded and asserting that Israel’s actions are necessary to combat Hamas. The ICJ lacks enforcement mechanisms for its rulings, as evidenced by Russia’s disregard of a previous order., The Hill reported. International pressure … Continue reading Lindsey Graham: International Court of Justice ‘can go to hell’ over Israel ruling

The U.S. Senate finance and budget committees have initiated an inquiry into allegations that former President Donald Trump offered to ease environmental regulations in exchange for $1 billion in campaign donations. This follows a request from a House oversight panel seeking information from oil companies regarding similar claims made by Trump during a campaign event at his Mar-a-Lago resort. Senate committee chairs Ron Wyden and … Continue reading Senate panels launch probe into Trump ‘quid pro quo’ with energy execs

At a rally in the Bronx, former President Donald Trump criticized what he called “radical left pro-crime policies” that he believes have harmed New York City. He specifically targeted measures like cashless bail, which he claims have led to an increase in crime. Trump blamed these policies for incidents such as the murder of Police Officer Jonathan Diller, highlighting the alleged perpetrator’s numerous prior arrests, … Continue reading Trump: ‘Radical Left Pro-Crime Policies’ Have Destroyed New York City

Marine Le Pen and Giorgia Meloni, prominent figures in Europe’s far-right, are hinting at a potential alliance following the upcoming EU elections, as Le Pen’s French party announced a split from its radical German ally AfD. This move could reshape nationalist party alliances in the European Parliament after the June 6-9 elections, where far-right groups are projected to gain around 37 percent of seats. Le … Continue reading Meloni, Le Pen hint at combining EU right wing forces