Lindsey Graham, who has died aged 71, was a political survivor. His career as a Republican senator served as a telling barometer for the dramatically changing climate in his political party - and America - in the Donald Trump era.
US Congressman Ro Khanna was detained by Israeli settlers during a visit to the occupied West Bank, sparking political backlash from pro-Israel officials. Israel’s ambassador to the US, Michael Leiter, criticized Khanna for not coordinating his trip with the government.
US Senator Lindsey Graham has died at the age of 71 after a brief and sudden illness, his office confirmed on July 12. The influential Republican from South Carolina had returned from Kyiv hours before his death.
Sen. Mitch McConnell, 84, has been hospitalized since June 14 with an undisclosed condition, sparking growing public concern and speculation. His office has released only minimal updates, saying he is 'continuing to improve' but refusing to disclose specific medical details.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has announced the creation of a national memorial for victims of a 'genocide by Ukrainian nationalists' during World War Two, according to the BBC.
The Trump Accounts for Kids program has launched, with 6 million families signing up and 1.4 million qualifying for a $1,000 seed grant, according to the U.S. Treasury.
King Charles III met with Prince Harry and his children at Highgrove on Friday, a visible sign of reconciliation between the monarch and his son after years of public discord, according to The Guardian.
Graham Platner, the Democratic Senate candidate in Maine, has officially withdrawn from the race after allegations of sexual misconduct surfaced, according to the Maine Secretary of State. Platner denies the accusations and attributes his decision to financial pressures and political pressure from the establishment.
President Donald Trump is not expected to sign the bipartisan housing bill, which will become law without his signature on Saturday, according to a U.S. official.
Democrats in Maine are already maneuvering to replace Graham Platner on the ballot after he announced he is reassessing his Senate campaign amid a sexual assault allegation. According to Roll Call, Platner's former supporters and the state party are at odds over the replacement process.
Amid mounting controversy over undeclared donations, Nigel Farage resigned as MP for Clacton to trigger a by-election. Facing a field of absent major-party opponents, the Reform UK leader is now competing with Count Binface, a satirical comedian who has run in multiple UK elections under a trash can mask.
Maine Democrats are scrambling to replace Graham Platner after a sexual assault allegation prompted him to step down. The party must name a new candidate by July 27.
Justin Baldoni has made his first public statement on the legal dispute with Blake Lively, describing the experience as one of 'injustice and pain.' The couple settled their lawsuit on 4 May.
A fictitious federal entity in Nigeria's 2026 budget has sparked political controversy ahead of the January general election, according to The Guardian.
U.S. President Donald Trump said he was pausing the U.S. effort to guide stranded vessels out of the Strait of Hormuz to allow time for a deal to end the Iran war, according to NPR.