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Trump reportedly acknowledges his choices may hurt Republicans in midterms
Donald Trump has reportedly told advisers that his own decisions may have contributed to his unpopularity and weakened Republican prospects in the November midterm elections. The reported private admission contrasts with his public message that he can help Republicans win difficult contests, and has reportedly increased his focus on limiting expected losses. An NBC poll…
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Trump, Iranian president converge on NYC for ‘dramatic’ UN showdown as Tehran faces tight restrictions
President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian will both address the United Nations General Assembly in New York this week, with Pezeshkian speaking on Wednesday and Trump on Tuesday, creating what former White House officials have described as a “dramatic” diplomatic moment. This high-profile convergence occurs amid heightened Middle East tensions and an ongoing…
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Massachusetts’ plan to offer postpartum screening home visits sparks online debate
Massachusetts plans to invest $2 million to expand its voluntary Welcome Family programme, which provides nurse home visits to new parents after childbirth. The initiative aims to improve maternal health and identify families needing additional medical, practical or mental-health support, but has prompted debate about privacy, taxpayer-funded services and the government’s role in family healthcare.…
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Ratcliffe blasts taxes as Germany faces crisis and Ukraine strikes Moscow
Billionaire Ratcliffe sparks taxes row prompting Education Secretary’s response as Germany convenes emergency talks after far-right and far-left electoral gains. Ukraine launches drone assault on Moscow; stabbing probed in Liverpool; new Miss Marple novel commissioned; EU warned of China reliance.
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America and China are fighting for the future of AI — chips are the battlefield
The article argues that the US–China competition over artificial intelligence is increasingly a battle for control of the chips, computing infrastructure and software ecosystems that power AI. Although America remains ahead in advanced AI and semiconductor design, China is rapidly developing alternatives, making export controls both a national-security tool and a potential incentive for technological…
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United Russia projected to win half of vote in Russian election
Russia’s ruling United Russia party is projected to win around half the vote in parliamentary elections, according to state-run exit polls, securing a decisive victory. The result was widely anticipated because the Kremlin tightly controls the electoral process and credible opposition is largely absent, making the main uncertainty the size of the majority. The Communist…
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Trump Evaluates Iran Military Response as International Tensions Escalate Ahead of UN Address
As diplomatic and military tensions with Iran intensify, President Trump is actively evaluating military options, with senior officials including Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth engaged in the decision-making process. Tru
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Why Trump zeroed in on Greenland, the world’s largest island, mostly covered in ice — in 3 charts
Donald Trump’s push to secure greater control over Greenland has resulted in a proposed security agreement with Denmark and Greenland. While Greenland would remain under Danish sovereignty, the deal could give the United States a larger military role and restrict China, Russia and other non-NATO powers from establishing bases or making sensitive investments. The development…
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Ukraine hits Moscow as PM prepares Trump talks, Iran shadows budget
Ukraine’s drone attack has left Moscow ablaze, killing at least two. The Prime Minister prepares his debut meeting with President Trump as Iran tensions threaten to stoke inflation.
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Two-child limit removal could boost 2,000 large families by £21,884
More than 2,000 Universal Credit households with eight or more children are expected to receive an additional £21,884 a year after Labour removed the two-child benefit limit. The policy change allows eligible parents to claim the child element of Universal Credit for all their children, and is projected to increase annual benefit spending by around…