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Ken Burns Says Election Rigging Fears Unearthed in ‘American Revolution’ Doc Sounded So Trump-Esque He Had to Cut Them
Ken Burns told the Edinburgh International Film Festival that he removed passages from his forthcoming series The American Revolution because their references to disputed elections and political chaos felt too close to contemporary US politics. He said he feared viewers would assume the material had been inserted as a direct comment on Donald Trump’s return…
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How not to fix the War Powers Resolution
Rep. John Larson’s bill seeking to amend the War Powers Resolution failed to address the law’s core weakness regarding the definition of hostilites and the ability of presidents to circumvent congressional oversight.
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Labour unveils plans to water down Net Zero targets on electric car sales as ministers admit they risk pushing up costs for drivers and won’t be hit
Labour has set out plans to relax Net Zero targets governing electric car sales, acknowledging that the existing approach could raise costs for motorists and that ministers themselves would not face the same impact. The move matters because it signals a potential shift in how the Government balances emissions reduction with affordability and consumer choice…
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New York City’s lone Republican in Congress accuses Mamdani, Schumer of ‘hypocrisy’ in voter ID fight
Republican Representative Nicole Malliotakis accused New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Senator Chuck Schumer of hypocrisy over voter identification rules, arguing that they oppose measures she says would protect elections. The dispute matters because it reflects a wider national divide over whether stricter ID requirements improve election security or risk limiting access to voting.…
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Ramsay-Peaty confused by early exit at Europeans
Adam Ramsay-Peaty’s difficult European Aquatics Championships continued as he failed to reach the 50m breaststroke semi-finals in Paris, saying he was confused and frustrated by his performances. The former Olympic and world champion’s early exit follows disappointing results in the 100m breaststroke and mixed medley relay, marking a sharp contrast with his previously dominant record…
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Police arrest 40-year-old man for murder after ‘devoted’ grandfather was killed in deadly machete fight between rival biker gangs
Police have arrested a 40-year-old man on suspicion of murder after a grandfather described as “devoted” was killed during an alleged machete fight involving rival biker gangs. The case is significant because it concerns a fatal outbreak of violence reportedly linked to organised motorcycle groups. The article identifies the victim only as a grandfather and…
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Iran’s chilling midterm gamble against Trump revealed as insiders warn regime is ‘playing with fire’
The article reports that Iranian officials and insiders are considering a more confrontational approach towards Donald Trump ahead of the US midterm elections, including pressure around the Strait of Hormuz. It argues that such a strategy could raise the political and economic costs for the US administration, but warns it risks provoking a severe American…
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Who are the Chawinga sisters leading Malawi’s bid for Wafcon glory?
Malawi’s unexpected run to the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations final has been driven by sisters Tabitha and Temwa Chawinga, who have scored nine of the team’s 12 goals. Their form has taken the tournament debutants, ranked 153rd in the world, to within one match of a first continental title against Cameroon, highlighting both…
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On This Day in 1966, David Houston Was at No. 1 With One of the Biggest Country Hits of the 20th Century
On 14 August 1966, David Houston was No. 1 on the US Hot Country Songs chart with “Almost Persuaded”, a single that ultimately remained there for nine consecutive weeks. The achievement made it one of country music’s longest-running chart-toppers of the 20th century and established Houston as a major commercial force in the genre. Written…
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Trump asks Supreme Court to allow ballroom work to continue
Donald Trump has asked the US Supreme Court to let construction continue on a proposed $400m White House ballroom while his administration appeals a lower-court order to halt the work. The dispute matters because it concerns whether a president can make major changes to the White House complex without congressional approval and the usual historic-preservation…