Russia is accused of growing increasingly reckless after Berlin blamed Russia for a failed drone attack on Leipzig airport. ...
Day: September 2, 2026
Burnham’s PMQs debut shows the challenge of delivering new style of politicsBurnham’s PMQs debut shows the challenge of delivering new style of politics
Burnham’s exchanges with Kemi Badenoch slipped into familiar territory of trading barbs, writes Alex Forsyth. ...
Farage tells BBC ‘we live in a complainants’ society’ after questions over Reform fundingFarage tells BBC ‘we live in a complainants’ society’ after questions over Reform funding
The Reform UK leader said a “whole ecosystem” didn’t want “new kids on the block succeeding”. ...
Gulf’s biggest port Jebel Ali waits for the war to endGulf’s biggest port Jebel Ali waits for the war to end
The Scene Jebel Ali is one of the largest container ports in the world. Driving through the port and free zone last week, I saw a single crane in operation: A jarring scene for those used to the symphony of ships, trucks, and people moving stuff, some bound for the ...
Americans see sprawling government corruption, poll findsAmericans see sprawling government corruption, poll finds
The count of Americans who believe that corruption is widespread in government is at its highest point in the last 20 years. Almost nine in 10 Americans say that government corruption is widespread, according to new Gallup polling, an increase of 10 percentage points in the last year. The shift ...
Paid actors, AI writing: How a new kind of video business cashed in on America’s divided politicsPaid actors, AI writing: How a new kind of video business cashed in on America’s divided politics
The Scoop “William,” a middle-aged man in a blue short-sleeved button-down shirt whose YouTube videos have more than 14 million views, looked straight into the camera at his kitchen table in August and read a script about New York City’s mayor. His video, quickly racked up more than 474,000 views. ...
US-Africa trade pact extendedUS-Africa trade pact extended
A key US-Africa trade program will be extended for two years when President Donald Trump signs the short-term government funding bill passed by the House on Tuesday. The bill, easily passed in a 370-48 vote, extends the African Growth and Opportunity Act for two more years without modifying it. The ...
Democrats face a tough call: Cut a college sports deal with Trump, or hold out?Democrats face a tough call: Cut a college sports deal with Trump, or hold out?
The News After warring with President Donald Trump for more than 20 months, Senate Democrats are considering a high-profile bipartisan deal with him that would reshape college sports. Their party is in a tricky spot on the subject. The Democratic coalition is fractured over the legislation championed by Sens. Ted ...
Iran accuses US of ‘war crime’ after missile blast kills five people at weddingIran accuses US of ‘war crime’ after missile blast kills five people at wedding
Blast also injures 68 guests at the wedding in southern Iran, prompting fears of escalation in hostilities Iran has accused the US of a “war crime” after a missile blast killed at least five people and injured 68 who were attending a wedding at a private home in a coastal ...
‘If he can make money in a tyranny, that’s fine by him’: Francis Fukuyama on Trump, democracy – and changing his mind‘If he can make money in a tyranny, that’s fine by him’: Francis Fukuyama on Trump, democracy – and changing his mind
The political thinker became famous for declaring the triumph of liberal democracy. Thirty-seven years on, he explains what he really meant and why he made the rare journey from right to left There are not many public intellectuals who can say they’ve been cited by Capt James T Kirk of ...