The Texas House of Representatives passed a new congressional map on Wednesday, a move that could significantly bolster Republican representation in the U.S. House. The controversial redistricting plan, which was approved in an 88-52 party-line vote, is now headed to the state Senate. The new boundaries,…
A diplomatic row has erupted between Australia and Israel, with Israel’s foreign ministry revoking the visas of Australian representatives to the Palestinian Authority. The move comes as a direct response to two recent actions by Australia: its decision to recognize a Palestinian state and the cancellation…
More than 12,000 South Korean citizens have filed a class-action lawsuit against former President Yoon Suk Yeol and his wife, Kim Keon Hee, seeking damages for the emotional distress caused by the martial law declaration in December 2024. The lawsuit, filed on Monday at the Seoul…
State Representative Nicole Collier, a Fort Worth Democrat, has remained in the Texas House chamber after refusing to sign a permission slip that would have required her to be under the constant surveillance of a Department of Public Safety (DPS) officer. This action is the latest…
Hundreds of thousands of Israelis took to the streets on Sunday in a massive nationwide strike and day of protest, demanding an immediate end to the conflict in Gaza and a deal to secure the release of remaining hostages. Organized by groups representing families of the…
Germany has suspended the export of military equipment to Israel that could be used in the Gaza Strip, a significant policy shift from one of Israel’s staunchest allies. The decision, announced by Chancellor Friedrich Merz, follows the Israeli security cabinet’s approval of a plan to expand…
Norwegian prosecutors have announced that Marius Borg Høiby, the 28-year-old son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit, has been indicted on a total of 32 counts, which include four charges of rape. The indictment follows a year-long police investigation into allegations against Høiby, who is the stepson of…
Prince William and Kate, the Prince and Princess of Wales, are set to move into a new “forever home” in Windsor, Kensington Palace has confirmed. The family will relocate from their current residence, the four-bedroom Adelaide Cottage, to the more spacious, eight-bedroom Forest Lodge in Windsor…
Following a high-profile summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska, U.S. President Donald Trump has indicated that the United States is prepared to offer security guarantees to Ukraine. While the details are still being worked out, diplomatic sources suggest the proposal is a “non-NATO Article…
New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell was indicted on federal charges of conspiracy, fraud, and obstruction of justice on Friday, marking the conclusion of a multi-year federal investigation. The charges stem from allegations that she and her former bodyguard, Jeffrey Vappie, conspired to hide a romantic relationship…