Meloni and Trump’s Fractured Alliance: A Political Break-Up?
A very public political fallout between Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and U.S. President Donald Trump is proving hard to mend, according to the BBC.
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Carney announces contest to revamp uninhabitable Canadian PM residence
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced a competition for architecture firms to restore the uninhabitable 24 Sussex Drive, the official residence of the prime minister.
Cape Verde’s World Cup Run Has Everyone Talking
Cape Verde's historic World Cup run has captivated the diaspora community in the UK, with 13-year-old Lauryn expressing pride as her country gains global attention.
Ex-Trump Adviser John Bolton Pleads Guilty to Mishandling Classified Docs
Ex-Trump adviser John Bolton has pleaded guilty to mishandling classified documents, marking a significant legal development for the former White House official.
Woman Jailed for 3 Years After Critiquing Somali Government Online
A 27-year-old Somali rickshaw driver was sentenced to three years in prison for criticizing the government on social media, sparking widespread outrage. Sadia Moalim Ali, a nursing graduate, was convicted of insulting government institutions, according to a 25 June court ruling.
Reflecting Pool Liner Cut with Sharp Knife, NPS Says
A liner along the bottom of the Reflecting Pool in Washington DC was cut with a sharp knife or razor earlier this month, according to the National Park Service.
Supreme Court Backs Trump Ending TPS for 250,000 Haitians
The U.S. Supreme Court on June 25, 2026, ruled 6-3 to allow the Trump administration to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for more than 250,000 Haitians and 6,000 Syrians, according to WPLG Local 10 and News.at.
Trump asks Congress for billions for Iran war, after tension with Republicans
The White House has asked lawmakers to approve $87.6bn (£66.5bn), mostly for 'urgent needs' connected with the US war on Iran, a day after Congress passed a resolution rebuking the military action.
‘Constitutional coup’ claims as Zimbabwe senate approves extending presidential term
Zimbabwe’s senate has approved constitutional amendments to extend presidential terms from five to seven years, a move critics have called a 'constitutional coup.' The changes, passed 75-4 on Wednesday, will allow President Emmerson Mnangagwa to remain in office until 2030.
Colombia’s Leftwing Candidate Concedes to Trump-Backed Rival
Colombia's leftwing presidential candidate, Iván Cepeda, has conceded the election to Abelardo de la Espriella, a Trump-endorsed millionaire, with preliminary results showing a narrow margin of victory.
Colombia’s left-wing presidential candidate concedes defeat
Colombia's left-wing presidential candidate, Iván Cepeda, has conceded defeat after preliminary results showed he lost by less than a percentage point. According to The Guardian and EL PAÍS English, Cepeda accepted the result as an act of democratic responsibility.
Meta Halts Employee Tracking Amid Privacy Fears
Meta has paused a new program tracking employees' computer usage due to privacy concerns and internal backlash, according to BBC reports.
Alan Wilson boosted Trump in South Carolina governor race
President Donald Trump's influence in the South Carolina Republican gubernatorial race was reinforced as Alan Wilson, who received the president’s endorsement, won the GOP nomination in a landslide. Wilson defeated Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette, who had also been endorsed by Trump in the race to replace term-limited Gov. Henry McMaster.
Senate Approves Iran War Powers Resolution, 50-48
The US Senate has voted to pause military operations against Iran, marking a rare rebuke to President Donald Trump, according to Al Jazeera.
Mamdani-Backed Candidates Secure Clean Sweep in NY Primaries
Three candidates backed by New York State Assembly member Zohran Mamdani have won Democratic primary races in New York, according to projections by ABC News, marking a significant showing for progressive and socialist-aligned figures.