United States Politics and Government May 22, 2026 Fact-Checking the Trump Administration’s Inaccurate Claims About the $1.8 Billion Fund The president, vice president and acting attorney general have offered a series of inaccurate claims to defend an unusual fund announced this week. Fact-Checking the Trump Administration’s Inaccurate Claims About the $1.8 Billion Fund The president, vice president and acting attorney general have offered a series of inaccurate claims to defend an unusual fund announced this week. See more
Ukraine Jul 6, 2026 Ukraine war briefing: Drones strike Russia oil refinery in Siberia as Zelenskyy warns region now ‘within reach’ Ukrainian president says long-range attack an ‘important achievement’ while also pleading for better air defences. What we know on day 1,595Ukrainian drones... Ukraine war briefing: Drones strike Russia oil refinery in Siberia as Zelenskyy warns region now ‘within reach’ Ukrainian president says long-range attack an ‘important achievement’ while also pleading for better air defences. What we know on day 1,595Ukrainian drones... Share
Sri Lanka Jul 6, 2026 Sri Lanka prison riot kills 26, with more than 100 others wounded Victims with cuts and gunshot injuries rushed to hospital after fighting between prisoners from two drug gangsClashes at a Sri Lankan jail have killed 26 peo... Sri Lanka prison riot kills 26, with more than 100 others wounded Victims with cuts and gunshot injuries rushed to hospital after fighting between prisoners from two drug gangsClashes at a Sri Lankan jail have killed 26 peo... Share
Platner Jul 6, 2026 In CNN Interview, Woman Details Alleged Sexual Assault by Graham Platner “This is something that I tried for many years to forget,” the woman, Jenny Racicot, said on CNN. In CNN Interview, Woman Details Alleged Sexual Assault by Graham Platner “This is something that I tried for many years to forget,” the woman, Jenny Racicot, said on CNN. Share
Heatstroke Jul 6, 2026 Death Toll From Oppressive Heat in New Jersey May Be as High as 29 In New York City, emergency rooms last week logged the highest number of patients treated for heat-related illnesses in years. Death Toll From Oppressive Heat in New Jersey May Be as High as 29 In New York City, emergency rooms last week logged the highest number of patients treated for heat-related illnesses in years. Share
China Jul 6, 2026 Chinese government tells critics not to ‘overinterpret’ missile test in Pacific as criticism grows The Australian government says there was ‘insufficient notice’ as details of missile path are released by Taiwan government China’s missile test in the Pacif... Chinese government tells critics not to ‘overinterpret’ missile test in Pacific as criticism grows The Australian government says there was ‘insufficient notice’ as details of missile path are released by Taiwan government China’s missile test in the Pacif... Share
Soccer Jul 6, 2026 The World Cup Revived Seattle’s Downtown. Will the Energy Last? The city struggled for years after the pandemic shutdown and the rush to remote work. But downtown has been full of soccer fans for the past month. The World Cup Revived Seattle’s Downtown. Will the Energy Last? The city struggled for years after the pandemic shutdown and the rush to remote work. But downtown has been full of soccer fans for the past month. Share
Genetics Jul 6, 2026 Air pollution linked to DNA changes in sperm, research shows Study of more than 2,000 men identifies epigenetic changes linked to exposure to common outdoor pollutantsAir pollution appears to alter how sperm genes func... Air pollution linked to DNA changes in sperm, research shows Study of more than 2,000 men identifies epigenetic changes linked to exposure to common outdoor pollutantsAir pollution appears to alter how sperm genes func... Share
County Durham Jul 6, 2026 UK abuse scandal ‘ignored because victims were working-class boys from north’, minister says Jake Richards announces measures to prevent abuse like that at Medomsley detention centre in County DurhamOne of the UK’s most horrific and shocking child cu... UK abuse scandal ‘ignored because victims were working-class boys from north’, minister says Jake Richards announces measures to prevent abuse like that at Medomsley detention centre in County DurhamOne of the UK’s most horrific and shocking child cu... Share
Scotland Jul 6, 2026 Scotland could freeze datacentre projects in challenge to UK’s AI strategy Scottish government to consider SNP national council motion for moratorium on all new datacentresThe Scottish government is about to consider a sweeping mora... Scotland could freeze datacentre projects in challenge to UK’s AI strategy Scottish government to consider SNP national council motion for moratorium on all new datacentresThe Scottish government is about to consider a sweeping mora... Share
Prisons and probation Jul 6, 2026 Prison education cuts driving drug use, self-harm and violence, says watchdog Report by HM inspector of prisons for England and Wales comes as spending on frontline education falls by up to 50%“Brutal” cuts to prison education and trai... Prison education cuts driving drug use, self-harm and violence, says watchdog Report by HM inspector of prisons for England and Wales comes as spending on frontline education falls by up to 50%“Brutal” cuts to prison education and trai... Share
Shopping and Retail Jul 6, 2026 Trump Tries to Take Credit for Walmart Price Cuts of Beef and Other Products The retailer said it will lower prices for beef, produce, drinks, pools, toys, grills and summer clothing. Trump Tries to Take Credit for Walmart Price Cuts of Beef and Other Products The retailer said it will lower prices for beef, produce, drinks, pools, toys, grills and summer clothing. Share
Platner Jul 6, 2026 Platner Faces Growing Democratic Calls to Drop Out Even supporters like Representative Ro Khanna of California called on the Democratic nominee to exit the Maine Senate race after a report that he had sexuall... Platner Faces Growing Democratic Calls to Drop Out Even supporters like Representative Ro Khanna of California called on the Democratic nominee to exit the Maine Senate race after a report that he had sexuall... Share
