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‘Reparations now’: King and Burnham face protests at Antigua Commonwealth summit
King Charles and UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham face reparations protests at the Commonwealth summit in Antigua next week, with demonstrators demanding apologies and compensation for transatlantic slavery.
Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed puts ministers through military training
Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed has subjected cabinet ministers and senior government officials to military training at a military facility, citing the need for stronger leadership and national development.
Independent candidates sense a moment in the West. Democrats are hoping they’re right
Independent candidates are running for Senate in multiple Trump-won states, with Democrats strategically supporting some in hopes of gaining seats while their party brand remains weak in those regions.
In Arkansas, Democrats see an opening at the edge of the competitive midterms map
Arkansas Democrats are mounting unexpected challenges in a conservative state, with Senate candidate Hallie Shoffner and others framing their campaigns around shared values and economic hardship rather than partisan identity.
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Disney and ABC sue Trump’s media regulator to stop early licence renewal
Disney and ABC filed a lawsuit to stop the Trump administration’s early broadcast licence renewal process, claiming the network is being unfairly targeted over editorial content.
US judge says government can revoke deportation protections for Ethiopians
A US federal judge ruled that the Trump administration can revoke Temporary Protected Status for over 5,000 Ethiopians, removing the final judicial obstacle to the termination.
US seeks to revive criminal case against Kilmar Abrego Garcia
The Trump administration seeks to revive criminal charges against Salvadoran national Kilmar Abrego Garcia, whose wrongful deportation sparked scrutiny of US immigration authorities.
US Justice Department denies whistleblower claims on anti-Semitism probes
A whistleblower alleges that the Trump administration predetermined findings that prestigious universities violated civil rights law regarding anti-Semitism, while the Justice Department disputes the allegations.
Man in doll mask threatening Philadelphia residents, police say
Philadelphia police are searching for a man wearing a creepy doll mask who has threatened and chased multiple residents near City Hall, with at least six reported incidents.
The 60-day deadline for an Iran peace deal is expiring. Here’s where things stand
A 60-day deadline set by a June peace agreement between the U.S. and Iran has expired, with the two sides further apart on resolving the conflict and nuclear disputes than when negotiations began.
Zambia elections: Hakainde Hichilema re-elected president as main rival goes into hiding over alleged threats
Zambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema secured re-election with 60% of the vote for a second five-year term, while his main challenger went into hiding over alleged threats.
Many recent grads say AI is making it harder to get a job. Economists aren’t so sure
Recent college graduates report difficulty finding jobs and cite AI as a potential factor, but economists offer mixed views on whether AI is the primary cause of tight entry-level hiring.
‘Migration has been weaponised’: Italy’s security law criticised after death of Moroccan man in police restraint
A 42-year-old Moroccan-born man died during police restraint in Bologna, sparking protests and renewed scrutiny of Italy’s security law that shields officers from prosecution.
‘Our task is to laugh at these enemies’: the Ukrainian unit posting drone videos of Russian soldiers’ last moments
Ukrainian military unit Magyar’s Birds produces drone footage of Russian soldiers’ deaths as propaganda, with videos edited for shock value and distributed on social media to demoralize enemies.
Lake Kariba disaster: Death toll from Zimbabwe ferry accident rises to 93
A ferry disaster on Zimbabwe’s Lake Kariba has killed 93 people, marking the country’s deadliest transport accident. The overloaded vessel capsized when struck by a strong wave a week ago.
Brazil’s President Lula hails oil discovery near Amazon river
Brazil’s President Lula announced an oil discovery near the Amazon river’s mouth, calling it a pathway to the nation’s future, while defending the decision against environmental concerns.