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. See more
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
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
Donald Trump May 13, 2026 Trump-Xi summit live: US president preparing to meet China’s leader with trade, Taiwan and the Iran war set to dominate talks Ahead of the crucial talks, security has been heightened in Beijing, with the US president set to meet Xi at the Great Hall of the PeopleThe Trump-Xi summit... Trump-Xi summit live: US president preparing to meet China’s leader with trade, Taiwan and the Iran war set to dominate talks Ahead of the crucial talks, security has been heightened in Beijing, with the US president set to meet Xi at the Great Hall of the PeopleThe Trump-Xi summit... Share
United States Politics and Government May 13, 2026 House Approves Year-Round Sale of Higher-Ethanol Gas In a rare bipartisan vote, the House passed a bill allowing for the sale of an ethanol blend known as E15, over the objections of Republican hard-liners and... House Approves Year-Round Sale of Higher-Ethanol Gas In a rare bipartisan vote, the House passed a bill allowing for the sale of an ethanol blend known as E15, over the objections of Republican hard-liners and... Share
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 Ho... 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 Ho... Share
Canada May 13, 2026 Canada and Alberta Reach Agreement to Raise Carbon Prices as Pipeline Tradeoff But the agreement is the latest softening of carbon reduction measures introduced by Prime Minister Mark Carney since he took office last year. Canada and Alberta Reach Agreement to Raise Carbon Prices as Pipeline Tradeoff But the agreement is the latest softening of carbon reduction measures introduced by Prime Minister Mark Carney since he took office last year. Share
May 13, 2026 Trump Says He Will Raise Jimmy Lai’s Case to Xi, as Lawmakers Press for His Release Mr. Trump has shown less appetite for wading into human rights issues than past U.S. presidents at summits with Beijing, but said he would raise the case of... Trump Says He Will Raise Jimmy Lai’s Case to Xi, as Lawmakers Press for His Release Mr. Trump has shown less appetite for wading into human rights issues than past U.S. presidents at summits with Beijing, but said he would raise the case of... Share
International Relations May 13, 2026 Why Does China Want Taiwan? There are few issues in diplomacy more complicated than the status of the self-governing island, which China claims as its own. It is almost certain to come... Why Does China Want Taiwan? There are few issues in diplomacy more complicated than the status of the self-governing island, which China claims as its own. It is almost certain to come... Share
