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Shouting erupts amid minute of silence for Kirk

politico.com 3 tygodni temu A minute of silence on the home level for conservative commentator Charlie Kirk devolved into a minute of chaos as a pair of Republicans called out Democrats. With all lawmaker standing up in quiet observance, Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.)...

Mike Johnson decries political force after Charli...

politico.com 3 tygodni temu Speaker Mike Johnson will lead members in a minute of silence on the home level following the shooting of Charlie Kirk on Wednesday afternoon. “We ask everyone to pray for him and his family,” the Louisiana Republican told reporters....

Banksy mural of UK justice hitting protester scru...

3 tygodni temu The mural, believed to comment on the UK's crackdown on the group Palestine Action, is removed on Wednesday.

House committee holds minute of silence for Charl...

politico.com 3 tygodni temu House committee holds minute of silence for Charlie Kirk lead image

Oracle’s Ellison surpasses Tesla’s Musk to be worl...

3 tygodni temu The control in the ranking came after a blockbuster earnings study from Oracle, powered by multibillion-dollar orders.

Stephen Miran, Trump’s Fed pick, could get legisla...

politico.com 3 tygodni temu Senate Republicans are aiming to confirm president Donald Trump’s temporary national Reserve choice as shortly as Monday, according to 2 people granted anonymity to discuss interior plans. The legislature Banking Committee advanced Stephen M...

The price of mediation? How Qatar could respond ...

3 tygodni temu The attack has called into question how Qatar might respond, the future of its mediator role, and its defence alliances.

Fired FBI officials sue Trump administration for ‘...

3 tygodni temu Fired FBI officials allege dismissals were part of a retaliatory run targeting agents seen as disloyal to Trump.

Right-wing activist Charlie Kirk shot at US univer...

3 tygodni temu Kirk shot while presenting at Utah Valley University, then taken from premises by his safety team, officials say.

Hundreds arrested as France protests sweep the cou...

3 tygodni temu Protesters across France joined the “Block Everything” movement to denounce austerity and cuts to social services.

Cuba hit with 5th nationwide blackout in little ...

3 tygodni temu An island-wide blackout plunged Cuba into darkness for a 5th time in little than a year.

How will Israeli attack in Qatar affect efforts to...

3 tygodni temu Israel's strike on Hamas leaders in Doha is condemned around the world.

Kuldeep stars as India beat UAE by 9 wickets to o...

3 tygodni temu India open their Asia Cup defence with a nine-wicket win against host nation United arabian Emirates in Dubai.

Buy-now-pay-later company Klarna goes public in la...

3 tygodni temu The fintech company began trading on the fresh York Stock Exchange on Wednesday.

Canada is evaluating ties with Israel after Qatar ...

3 tygodni temu The country previously said it would recognise Palestinian statehood this month.

Wegovy maker Novo Nordisk to slash thousands of jo...

3 tygodni temu The layoffs come amid sluggish sales as competition heats up in the weight-loss drug market.

South Korea seeks swift return of workers after US...

3 tygodni temu Charter flight arranged to expedite return of detained South Korean workers after a major US immigration operation.

Maps: Israel has attacked six countries in the pas...

3 tygodni temu In just 3 days, Israel has carried out strikes in Palestine, Lebanon, Syria, Tunisia, Qatar and Yemen.

Israel strikes Yemen’s Sanaa a day after hitting Q...

3 tygodni temu Israeli air strikes hit Yemen’s capital Sanaa a day after Israel targeted Qatar’s capital Doha.

Johnson backs Virginia wind task in break with Tr...

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Schumer moves to force legislature vote on Epstei...

politico.com 3 tygodni temu Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is moving to force the legislature to take a vote that would force disclosure of the Jeffrey Epstein files, throwing the chamber into a debate Republicans have so far mostly been able to avoid. In...

How long had Israel been planning its attack in Qa...

3 tygodni temu Details have begun to appear about Israel's attack on Hamas leaders in Qatar, although many questions remain.

Canelo Alvarez vs Terence Crawford: Fight card, st...

3 tygodni temu All to know about the unified super middleweight title blockbuster clash.

Top Democratic leaders will meet Wednesday afterno...

politico.com 3 tygodni temu Democratic leaders are set to meet Wednesday afternoon to privately coordinate their strategy as legislature barrels toward a September backing cliff. “We look forward to our conversation with Leader [Chuck] Schumer and Democratic leaders in the ...

Pro-Palestine protests bring ‘extraordinary’ safet...

3 tygodni temu More than 400 extra civilian Guards will attend final 2 stages of grand tour after erstwhile pro-Palestine protests.

Pakistan and India: What’s the global cost of natu...

3 tygodni temu Floods in Pakistan and India re-ignite the debate on the mounting cost of global disasters.

Breaking from colleagues, justice votes for annul...

3 tygodni temu Justice Luiz Fux insists the court has no jurisdiction to decide if the erstwhile president is guilty of plotting a coup.

After Qatar attack, Israel ambassador to US says ‘...

3 tygodni temu Israeli diplomat Yechiel Leiter says countries criticising Israel over launching air strikes on Doha will 'get over it'.

US national court temporarily blocks Fed politici...

3 tygodni temu The case has ramifications for the national Reserve's ability to set interest rates without respect to political wishes.

Appeals court, weighing Trump’s Library of legisla...

politico.com 3 tygodni temu A national appeals court ruled the nation’s top copyright authoritative can proceed serving in her post following president Donald Trump’s effort to fire her. A divided three-judge panel of the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Wednesday that...

Recognising Palestine: Why now, and what does it m...

3 tygodni temu Why more countries are recognising the State of Palestine.

Hong Kong same-sex bill that granted limited right...

3 tygodni temu The bill, which granted limited legal rights to couples registered overseas, was voted down by lawmakers 71 to 14.

UK’s Starmer condemns Israel’s Doha strike ahead o...

3 tygodni temu UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned Israel’s attack on Doha and said he plans to rise the issue with Isaac Herzog.

Video: Building collapses in Bali floods

3 tygodni temu A building was seen collapsing during floods in Indonesia's popular tourist destination of Bali.

House GOP majority could shrink as shortly as Wed...

politico.com 3 tygodni temu House Democrats are pushing to curse in Rep.-elect James Walkinshaw later present after the Virginia politician won a peculiar election Tuesday to win the late Rep. Gerry Connolly. Walkinshaw's blowout triumph will narrow talker Mike Johnson’...

Israel attacks Yemen’s capital Sanaa a day after b...

3 tygodni temu The broadcaster did not immediately give any further details on the attack.

Rebel Writers: Algerian Voices

3 tygodni temu Two extremist Algerian writers – a novelist who championed independency and a playwright whose work cost him his life.

Mounting condemnation after Israeli jets bomb Hama...

3 tygodni temu President Donald Trump has added his voice to the chorus of condemnation over Israel's attack on Hamas's office in Doha.

Israel has attacked at least six countries this ye...

3 tygodni temu Qatar has become the sixth country to come under attack by Israel in 2025 alone.

German police brutality targets pro-Palestine move...

3 tygodni temu Police punch Kitty O'Brien, an Irish citizen, and break their arm at a fresh rally in Berlin.

Mills is interviewing staff for a possible legisla...

politico.com 3 tygodni temu Maine Democratic Gov. Janet Mills is interviewing staff for a possible legislature bid, a individual acquainted with the process confirmed on Wednesday. The news was first reported by Punchbowl. The interviews come as Mills is “seriously consider...

Which teams have qualified for the FIFA planet Cu...

3 tygodni temu Full list of teams that are in the planet Cup and those who have been knocked out after the latest circular of qualifiers.

Video: Army deployed in Nepal after mass ‘Gen Z’ p...

3 tygodni temu Soldiers have been patrolling the streets of Nepal’s capital to enforce a curfew after days of mass protests.

Pro-Palestinian protester speaks out on German pol...

3 tygodni temu Kitty O’Brien, an Irish protester, fears lasting injuries after being assaulted by German police at a Gaza rally.

Who’s leading Nepal after Oli resignation, what’s ...

3 tygodni temu Nepal's army has taken control of the streets and is effectively in charge for now, say experts. Here's what's next.

Iran and UN appear at odds over atomic deal

3 tygodni temu Agreement possibly paves way for resumed cooperation after Israel-Iran conflict sparked rift between Tehran and UN.

UK urged to arrest Israeli president Isaac Herzo...

3 tygodni temu Further protests are expected as Starmer is accused of rolling out the red carpet for a possible war criminal.

Israeli strike on Qatar raises doubts on US “secur...

3 tygodni temu “It's to make Hamas's leadership feel that there's nowhere they can hide.”

Global Sumud Flotilla to Gaza reports second drone...

3 tygodni temu Activists of the Global Sumud Flotilla say 1 of their Gaza-bound vessels was hit by a drone attack off Tunisia’s coast

Capitol agenda: What the CR timing dispute is trul...

politico.com 3 tygodni temu The Trump administration wants a stopgap backing plan through Jan. 31. Appropriators are prepared to go their own way. It’s about more than a date — it’s the latest proxy conflict in the larger clash over whether to pursue...