President Donald Trump hosted top UFC fighters at the White House to preview an upcoming mixed martial arts event planned for June 14 on the South Lawn. The event is intended to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary and will feature championship bouts, including Ilia Topuria vs. Justin Gaethje and Alex Pereira vs. Ciryl Gane. Trump said the fight card would be a historic, one-time spectacle showcasing … Continue reading UFC stars thank President Trump for transforming the sport with historic White House fight

Former President Barack Obama warned in a televised interview that American democracy is at risk when the Justice Department and other institutions are used for political purposes. Speaking on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” he said the greatest danger is not policy disagreements but the politicization of law enforcement and the use of government power against political opponents. Obama argued that the Justice Department … Continue reading Obama tells Colbert he worries about “politicization of the criminal justice system”

President Donald Trump has promoted a large new White House ballroom as being fully funded by private donors, but new legislation could require up to $1 billion in taxpayer money for related security upgrades. Donald Trump previously said no public funds would be used, but the project now includes extensive security enhancements such as reinforced structures, underground facilities, and bomb shelter elements. Republicans say the … Continue reading Republicans propose $1 billion in taxpayer dollars to secure Trump ballroom

British voters are heading to elections that could deepen political instability for Prime Minister Keir Starmer, with his Labour Party expected to suffer major losses in local and regional contests across the U.K. Polls suggest voter frustration over a weak economy, strained public services, and controversial political appointments has turned the vote into a referendum on Starmer’s leadership. Opposition parties, including Reform UK and the … Continue reading Local elections could hasten the exit of Britain’s embattled prime minister

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick testified behind closed doors before the House Oversight Committee about his past relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, facing accusations from Democrats that he gave inconsistent and misleading accounts. Lawmakers pointed to evidence from the so-called Epstein files suggesting business ties and visits to Epstein’s properties, including a Caribbean island, despite Lutnick previously claiming he cut ties years earlier. Democrats, including Rep. Ro … Continue reading Lutnick’s testimony in Epstein probe earns harsh criticism from House Democrats

House Democrats have urged Secretary of State Marco Rubio to publicly acknowledge that Israel possesses nuclear weapons, arguing that U.S. policy of ambiguity is no longer sustainable. In a letter led by Rep. Joaquin Castro, 30 lawmakers said the U.S. cannot support military action against Iran over nuclear concerns while refusing to confirm Israel’s own capabilities. They argued that Congress needs clearer information about nuclear … Continue reading Democrats urge Rubio to acknowledge Israel possesses nuclear weapons

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has condemned the spread of a deepfake image showing her in lingerie, saying it was created using artificial intelligence to attack and manipulate her. She posted the altered photo on Facebook alongside criticism of the person who shared it and warned that such content can deceive and harm people. Meloni said she is able to defend herself but emphasized that … Continue reading Italy’s Meloni denounces deepfake photo as a political attack

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said it is a basic right for countries to conduct state visits after returning from a trip to Eswatini, one of Taiwan’s few remaining diplomatic partners. He said China had tried to block his travel by pressuring countries to deny airspace access, though Beijing did not confirm this and instead reiterated its “one-China principle.” Lai’s visit to Eswatini included discussions on … Continue reading Taiwan’s president says state visits are ‘basic right’ after trip he says Beijing tried to block

Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney has appointed former Supreme Court justice and international war crimes prosecutor Louise Arbour as the country’s new governor general. Arbour previously served as a UN human rights commissioner and led prosecutions for war crimes in Rwanda and the former Yugoslavia. She will act as King Charles III’s representative in Canada, succeeding Mary Simon, the first Indigenous person in the role. … Continue reading Carney appoints former war crimes prosecutor as Canada governor general

Romania’s pro-European coalition government collapsed after lawmakers voted no confidence in Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan, who had been in office for less than a year. The motion passed overwhelmingly with 281 votes in favor, following a split between coalition partners and opposition parties. The government’s fall adds to ongoing political instability in Romania, which has faced repeated crises since its post-communist transition. President Nicușor Dan … Continue reading Romania’s pro-European coalition collapses after prime minister fails a no-confidence vote