Politics

Over three dozen Congress members’ offices targeted with white powder envelopes

Envelopes containing powder come weeks before midterms as federal agents try to identify who is behind campaignMore than three dozen members of US Congress have had their offices targeted with envelop...

Trump once questioned Obama's citizenship. Now Obama is speaking out for Ilhan Omar. - Axios

It was a rare step into the political spotlight for the former president.

Leicester to visit Oxford City in FA Cup first round - see full draw

Leicester City will travel to National League North side Oxford City in the 2026-27 FA Cup first round - five years after winning the competition.

Most Americans think Trump is using presidency to enrich himself, poll finds

Poll finds 66% of Americans think Trump is using position for monetary gain as his approval rating hits a new lowMost Americans think Donald Trump is using the presidency to enrich himself, according...

Warning signs over threats to Australian politicians were rising before MP hit by car

The apparent attack on MP Helen Haines suggests the worst fears of politicians and public figures appear to have been realised.

Obama blasts federal probe of congresswoman Ilhan Omar as 'so appalling'

Obama says federal agents' search of the Democrat's home was an effort to intimidate a Trump critic.

In Texas Senate race, Ted Cruz tries to push Ken Paxton across the finish line - The Washington Post

The Republican senator isn’t on the ballot, but he’s campaigning like it as the GOP’s nominee to join him in the chamber tries to fend off James Talarico.

Poll: Americans are anxious, pessimistic and deeply unhappy with Trump ahead of the midterms - NBC News

Zelensky Takes a Risk by Publicly Confronting Trump Over Russia - WSJ

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.

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...

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...