Powell May 13, 2026 Denise Powell Wins Democratic Primary in Key Nebraska House Race Denise Powell prevailed in a close primary race for an Omaha-based seat, currently held by a retiring Republican, that could help determine control of the House. Denise Powell Wins Democratic Primary in Key Nebraska House Race Denise Powell prevailed in a close primary race for an Omaha-based seat, currently held by a retiring Republican, that could help determine control of the House. See more
Rand Paul May 13, 2026 Rand Paul’s son apologizes for antisemitic and anti-gay rant after accosting lawmaker In apology, William Paul said he had had ‘too much to drink’ and the things he said ‘don’t represent who I really am’Republican senator Rand Paul’s son Willi... Rand Paul’s son apologizes for antisemitic and anti-gay rant after accosting lawmaker In apology, William Paul said he had had ‘too much to drink’ and the things he said ‘don’t represent who I really am’Republican senator Rand Paul’s son Willi... Share
New Zealand May 13, 2026 ‘Stunned and shocked’: Ingrid Horrocks wins top prize at New Zealand’s Ockham awards for her fiction debut All Her Lives is only the fifth short story collection to win the prestigious NZ$65,000 prize in 58 yearsFirst-time fiction writer Ingrid Horrocks has won Ne... ‘Stunned and shocked’: Ingrid Horrocks wins top prize at New Zealand’s Ockham awards for her fiction debut All Her Lives is only the fifth short story collection to win the prestigious NZ$65,000 prize in 58 yearsFirst-time fiction writer Ingrid Horrocks has won Ne... Share
Congo May 13, 2026 Judge Orders U.S. to Return Colombian Woman Deported to Congo The unusual ruling came after the judge found that the Trump administration had most likely violated the law by deporting the 55-year-old woman to the Africa... Judge Orders U.S. to Return Colombian Woman Deported to Congo The unusual ruling came after the judge found that the Trump administration had most likely violated the law by deporting the 55-year-old woman to the Africa... Share
United States Politics and Government May 13, 2026 With a Friend in Trump, the Tobacco Industry Secures a Lucrative Win In a dispute over vapes, the president sided with tobacco companies that filled his groups’ coffers over his own F.D.A. commissioner, who resigned in protest. With a Friend in Trump, the Tobacco Industry Secures a Lucrative Win In a dispute over vapes, the president sided with tobacco companies that filled his groups’ coffers over his own F.D.A. commissioner, who resigned in protest. Share
US news May 13, 2026 Federal judge blocks US sanctions against UN expert on Palestinian territories Trump officials likely violated Francesca Albanese’s rights by imposing measures after she criticized Gaza, says judgeA federal judge on Wednesday temporaril... Federal judge blocks US sanctions against UN expert on Palestinian territories Trump officials likely violated Francesca Albanese’s rights by imposing measures after she criticized Gaza, says judgeA federal judge on Wednesday temporaril... Share
Australian budget 2026 May 13, 2026 Labor accused of ‘robbing Peter to pay Paul’ for axing $760m research program to fund other science measures Researchers say budget decision to cut commercialisation program to fund the CSIRO and other science initiatives undermines the government’s own prioritiesEx... Labor accused of ‘robbing Peter to pay Paul’ for axing $760m research program to fund other science measures Researchers say budget decision to cut commercialisation program to fund the CSIRO and other science initiatives undermines the government’s own prioritiesEx... Share
United States Politics and Government May 13, 2026 Justice Dept. Sues D.C. Bar Over Efforts to Discipline Government Lawyers The move escalates the administration’s feud with legal disciplinary bodies over the ethical conduct of government lawyers. Justice Dept. Sues D.C. Bar Over Efforts to Discipline Government Lawyers The move escalates the administration’s feud with legal disciplinary bodies over the ethical conduct of government lawyers. Share
Rescues May 13, 2026 11 Rescued From Raft After Plane Crash Off the Coast of Florida Those on board, who were all Bahamian adults, spent about five hours stranded on a raft before rescuers hoisted them to safety. All were in stable condition,... 11 Rescued From Raft After Plane Crash Off the Coast of Florida Those on board, who were all Bahamian adults, spent about five hours stranded on a raft before rescuers hoisted them to safety. All were in stable condition,... Share
Mamdani May 13, 2026 Mamdani Urges State to Block Western Union’s Deal for Intermex New York City’s mayor said the company’s proposed acquisition of Intermex could make it costlier for immigrants to send money abroad. Mamdani Urges State to Block Western Union’s Deal for Intermex New York City’s mayor said the company’s proposed acquisition of Intermex could make it costlier for immigrants to send money abroad. Share
Ukraine May 13, 2026 Ukraine war briefing: New Hungary PM signals shift away from Kremlin after massive drone attack on Ukraine Péter Magyar says his government has summoned Russian ambassador over drone attack near Hungary’s border to ask when Vladimir Putin plans ‘to finally end thi... Ukraine war briefing: New Hungary PM signals shift away from Kremlin after massive drone attack on Ukraine Péter Magyar says his government has summoned Russian ambassador over drone attack near Hungary’s border to ask when Vladimir Putin plans ‘to finally end thi... Share
New York May 13, 2026 New York man found guilty of acting as an unregistered agent of China Lu Jianwang was accused of operating a ‘secret police station’ in Manhattan’s Chinatown at the behest of BeijingA New York man was found guilty on Wednesday... New York man found guilty of acting as an unregistered agent of China Lu Jianwang was accused of operating a ‘secret police station’ in Manhattan’s Chinatown at the behest of BeijingA New York man was found guilty on Wednesday... Share
Australia news May 13, 2026 Court rules Coles misled shoppers with its ‘Down Down’ discount campaign Landmark finding against supermarket giant after competition watchdog argued discounts did not represent genuine savingsColes misled Australian shoppers with... Court rules Coles misled shoppers with its ‘Down Down’ discount campaign Landmark finding against supermarket giant after competition watchdog argued discounts did not represent genuine savingsColes misled Australian shoppers with... Share
