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Days after a Canadian election focused on which leader would best stand up to U.S. President Donald Trump, he has once again found himself at the center of an election in another liberal democracy. Trust in the U.S. is plummeting in Australia, which goes to the polls on Saturday, amid global financial chaos triggered by Trump’s tariffs on trading partners, including Australia, a key U.S. ally in countering China. Similar to Canada, Australia’s conservative opposition party, the Liberal Party, was poised for victory before Trump’s return to office, bolstered by public anger over rising living costs and soaring home prices.…

Is Nigel Farage’s quest to rid Reform UK of amateurism finally paying off? For months, Farage has pledged to professionalise the party, blaming its underwhelming general election performance—just five seats—on its lack of polish and organisation. Friday’s razor-thin win in the Runcorn and Helsby byelection hints that his strategy may be working. Reform not only took a seat where it had trailed in third place a year earlier but also did so with a far larger swing than national polling suggested, signalling an effective ground game. “Think about the swing,” Farage told Sky News after the result. “This is Labour…

WASHINGTON — U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson on Thursday condemned what she described as coordinated attacks on judges by former President Donald Trump and his allies, suggesting the rhetoric was meant to pressure and intimidate the judiciary. Earlier this year, Chief Justice John Roberts publicly criticized Trump after he called for the impeachment of a federal judge, highlighting growing friction between the executive branch and the courts as Trump’s broad claims of authority face judicial pushback. “These attacks aren’t happening by chance. They appear aimed at intimidating those of us who hold these vital roles,” Jackson said during…

UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy has confirmed that the United Kingdom is engaged in discussions with France and Saudi Arabia over the potential recognition of a Palestinian state, as part of preparations for a conference in June. The event, convened by France and Saudi Arabia, aims to revive the political pathway toward a two-state solution in the Middle East. This marks the first time the UK has publicly acknowledged it is exploring a recognition process with France. The possible recognition of Palestine by two permanent members of the UN Security Council—France and the UK—would send a powerful diplomatic signal. However,…

As Australia heads to the polls this Saturday, over 18 million voters will decide between the incumbent center-left Labor Party and the conservative-leaning Liberal-National Coalition. But in a sign of shifting political tides, around one in three Australians are expected to turn away from the major parties—led by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton—in favor of independents or minor party candidates. The election unfolds against a backdrop of rising living costs and the global political ripple effects of figures like Donald Trump. Election day in Australia has a distinct flavor. Voters typically head to their local school…

Protesters took to the streets across the United States on Thursday, advocating for workers’ and immigrants’ rights in the latest wave of protests against Donald Trump and his administration. Observed as International Workers’ Day, May Day followed two major days of protests in April — the April 5th “Hands Off” rallies and the April 19th Day of Action — which brought millions into the streets nationwide. Organized by hundreds of groups, the May 1st demonstrations were scheduled in nearly 1,000 cities, focusing on opposition to the Trump administration and “billionaire profiteers.” While turnout was expected to be lower than the…

The Pittsburgh Pirates were left shaken after a fan’s terrifying fall onto the playing field at PNC Park, turning what should have been a moment of celebration into a somber scene, according to veteran outfielder Andrew McCutchen on Thursday. Following McCutchen’s dramatic two-run double that gave the Pirates a 4-3 lead in the seventh inning on Wednesday night, a fan toppled over the Roberto Clemente Wall in right field, appearing motionless on the ground before emergency responders quickly rushed him to the hospital. “We’re devastated by what happened yesterday,” McCutchen said Thursday. “After the game, we all gathered as a…

On Thursday, the CIA released two social media videos targeting disillusioned Chinese officials, urging them to spy for the United States. The videos aim to exploit widespread government corruption and repression within China. The cinematic Mandarin-language clips, shared across various platforms, closely resemble previous recruiting efforts by the CIA, which have been aimed at encouraging Russians to provide intelligence to the U.S. According to officials, those Russian-language videos have been effective. CIA Director John Ratcliffe has committed to prioritizing China in the agency’s intelligence operations, with these new videos being a key part of that strategy. In a statement, Ratcliffe…

Israeli Military Strikes Near Syrian Presidential Palace Following Sectarian Clashes DAMASCUS, Syria — The Israeli air force carried out strikes early Friday near the presidential palace in Damascus, just hours after warning Syrian authorities against advancing toward Druze-populated villages in the country’s south. The airstrikes followed several days of intense clashes between pro-government forces and Druze fighters near the capital. The violence resulted in dozens of casualties, including both dead and wounded. In a statement, the Israeli military confirmed that its fighter jets targeted an area adjacent to the palace of Syrian President Hussein al-Sharaa in Damascus. No additional details…

Xbox Raises Prices on Consoles, Controllers, and Headsets Amid Global Tariffs and Market Pressures Gamers will soon have to dig deeper into their wallets as Xbox increases prices across a range of its hardware, citing global tariffs and broader market pressures impacting consumer costs in the U.S. On Thursday, Microsoft’s Xbox division announced it has raised the suggested retail prices for its consoles and controllers worldwide, and plans to increase prices for select games later this year. “We understand these changes can be difficult, and they were made after thoughtful consideration of market dynamics and the rising costs of game…