Politics

The Canary news website announces closure after ‘vicious campaign against us’

Leftwing outlet said it had faced ‘multiple attacks’ and ‘malicious lies’ which made its situation unsustainableBusiness live – latest updatesThe leftwing news site the Canary has announced that it is...

Staff • Oct 19, 2026

Albania accused of rushing through Trump-linked resort in formerly protected landscape

Dutch MEP says government is trying to avoid EU environmental rules as protests over luxury development turn violentMEPs have accused Albania of deploying “sneaky” practices to fast-track a proposed T...

Staff • Oct 19, 2026

Catalonia's former rebel president can return to Spain, court rules

The court upholds a decision to lift an arrest warrant for Carles Puigdemont linked to the independence bid he led in 2017.

Staff • Oct 19, 2026

Massachusetts lieutenant governor candidate ends campaign after arrest

Police said Shawn Oliver was arrested on suspicion of operating under influence of alcohol after a car crashThe Republican candidate for lieutenant governor in Massachusetts announced the suspension o...

Staff • Oct 19, 2026

Exiled critic of Rwandan president found beheaded

Former army sergeant major Robert Kabera was a popular YouTuber and singer, who had sought asylum in Uganda.

Staff • Oct 19, 2026

Will Trump’s Endorsement of Netanyahu Fire Up His Campaign or Fizzle?

President Trump said Benjamin Netanyahu was a “Great Warrior,” as he faces a tough re-election bid for prime minister. But the Trump brand is not what it once was in Israel, analysts say.

Staff • Oct 19, 2026

Trump Is Pushing Ukraine to Surrender to Russia, Zelensky Says

President Volodymyr Zelensky said he didn’t want to believe that Washington wanted an end to the war at Ukraine’s expense. “But that’s how it looks,” he added.

Staff • Oct 19, 2026

Third Ebola case in Kenya highlights US failures amid Trump cuts to key services

Opposition to US-led quarantine center in Kenya follows sweeping funding cuts and withdrawal from WHOA third person in Kenya has tested positive for Bundibugyo ebolavirus in the country’s first-ever c...

Staff • Oct 19, 2026

Trump faces bipartisan backlash over Russia sanctions waiver, causing top Republicans to break ranks - Fox Business

President Donald Trump's waiver of Russia sanctions under the Graham Act sparked fierce bipartisan backlash from senators and foreign leaders.

Staff • Oct 19, 2026

Trump to head to Kansas to show support for embattled Marshall – US politics live

Incumbent Republican senator is facing strong challenge from Democrat Adam Hamilton in state that has been red for almost a centuryUkraine did not receive a warning from the US about an impending Russ...

Staff • Oct 19, 2026

DNA from chewed gum links elusive Washington state murder suspect to two cold case killings - CBS News

A detective from Everett, Washington, linked two cold case killings to a known predator. Needing fresh DNA to charge him, she helped devise a clever undercover sting using chewing gum to crack the cas...

Staff • Oct 19, 2026

María Corina Machado on Venezuela’s Future and Her Relationship With the Trump Administration

Blocked from entering her country, Venezuela’s opposition leader spoke with The Times about her efforts to return and her relationship with the Trump administration.

Staff • Oct 19, 2026