Keir Starmer isn’t on the ballot, but the U.K. prime minister’s future is on the line in a special election on June 18. Voters in the Makerfield district of northwest England are electing a new lawmaker. The leading contender is Andy Burnham, the curr…
US tells NATO it will review its force presence in Europe
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told NATO the Pentagon will conduct a review of its force presence in Europe within the next six months. The review will depend on how fast European NATO allies take responsibility for their own security. This comes o…
Inside an Irish town raising kids without smartphones
When parents and educators in Greystones, Ireland saw children dealing with increasing anxiety, they acted – and took phones out of the equation.
Toxic smoke engulfs Los Angeles as massive warehouse fire sparks shelter warning
A fire at a massive warehouse has blackened the skies near downtown Los Angeles, prompting a shelter-in-place order for nearby residents due to the risk of hazardous air
Long Island serial killer sentenced to life in prison
A chilling mystery that haunted New York for more than a decade has finally reached a definitive end. On June 17, a Long Island architect was sentenced to life in prison without parole for a horrifying string of serial killings. The “Gilgo Killer” tar…
New US Fed chair vows reforms as central bank signals rate hikes on horizon
As widely expected, policymakers at the the US Federal Reserve have kept interest rates unchanged. But in a clear change of tone from previous meetings, Fed officials said they expected raising interest rates later this year rather than lowering them,…
Mixed reactions over US-Iran deal in Lebanon
Although the US-Iran deal brings hope to Lebanon, reactions remain mixed. Lebanon may be mentioned in the first paragraph, it is not included in the $300 million reconstruction fund despite the south of the country having been totally destroyed, and I…
Iran deal “worst policy blunder in decades”: criticism spreads across US political spectrum
US President Donald Trump and his Iranian counterpart, President Masoud Pezeshkian, have both now signed the memorandum of understanding, designed to bring the conflict in the middle east to a close. The document, which consists of 14 points, has not …
Mother speaks of anguish after two young children killed by SUV hitting pram
Grieving parents also reveal their thoughts on driver who was briefly arrested after accident
Suspected gang leader shot dead in flower bouquet ambush at airport
The gunmen concealed their weapons behind flowers and stuffed toys while waiting for the victim outside Guayaquil airport.