Politics

Excavation work on Trump’s towering, gilded arch to begin over next two weeks

The Guardian

Excavation work on Trump’s towering, gilded arch to begin over next two weeks

Project that critics say will disrupt historic sightlines in Washington DC is facing a lawsuit The Trump administration said on Thursday that excavation work will start over the next two weeks on the site where it plans to build a…

The Guardian

Burnham, Macron talk border security and stronger Europe-UK ties

Al Jazeera

Burnham, Macron talk border security and stronger Europe-UK ties

New UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham discussed shared challenges in his first official meeting with the French president.

Al Jazeera

Ecuador’s ex-president and Chinese ambassador seek to avoid jail over belt and road dam

South China Morning Post

Ecuador’s ex-president and Chinese ambassador seek to avoid jail over belt and road dam

Former Ecuadorian president Lenin Moreno and a former Chinese ambassador to Quito asked the country’s highest court on Thursday to spare them the five-year sentences handed down last week over a US$76 million bribery scheme. Moreno was…

South China Morning Post

A judge suggests that Trump mail-in voting rules could cause ‘major disenfranchisement.’

The New York Times

A judge suggests that Trump mail-in voting rules could cause ‘major disenfranchisement.’

Judge Indira Talwani said the Postal Service appeared to be trying a haphazard “experiment” with a new rule that could result in valid ballots being tossed.

The New York Times

Ukraine's Zelenskiy says investigation underway after clash between two security agencies

Ukraine's Zelenskiy says investigation underway after clash between two security agencies

Sept 3 - President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Thursday that an investigation would determine what caused a dispute between two of Ukraine's security agencies to escalate into a shootout in Kyiv this week that left three members of the…

Lindsay Clancy trial jurors excused again after defense blames one for deadlock

Lindsay Clancy trial jurors excused again after defense blames one for deadlock

The jury in the Lindsey Clancy trial was sent home again Thursday afternoon after her defense attorney blamed one “spurned” juror for causing deliberations to extend into Friday, which would be their seventh consecutive day. Jurors appear…

US’ Vance says Iran conflict is not a war, declines to offer timeline for end

US’ Vance says Iran conflict is not a war, declines to offer timeline for end

Hostilities have entered their seventh month and the US midterm elections are looming.

The Punch

Shettima took over Borno as governor at height of Boko Haram — Ex-Minister

Explore Kashim Shettima’s journey from Borno State governor, where he tackled the Boko Haram insurgency, to Nigeria’s Vice President. A story of resilience Read More…

The Punch

Justice considering run for West Virginia governor

Justice considering run for West Virginia governor

West Virginia Sen. Jim Justice (R) said Thursday he is considering a run at the governor’s mansion in 2028, after leaving it to join the upper chamber less than two years ago. During an appearance on MetroNews’s “Talkline” radio show…

Vance ‘really looking forward to hanging out with Joe Biden’ at 9/11 ceremony

Vance ‘really looking forward to hanging out with Joe Biden’ at 9/11 ceremony

Vice President Vance on Thursday quipped he was “really looking forward” to seeing former President Biden at a New York City memorial service marking the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. “As you can probably…

Imran Khan's sons say former PM's health declining in prison

ABC News

Imran Khan's sons say former PM's health declining in prison

Imran Khan went from swashbuckling cricketer to Pakistan PM and then political prisoner. His sons now hold grave fears for their father's health.

ABC News

2027: I’m ready to die protecting my vote – Obi

Daily Trust