analysis The FBI has investigated multiple women journalists who reported on the bureau’s director Published May 16, 2026 6:45AM (EDT) FBI Director Kash Patel views the First Amendment as a nuisance (Win McNamee/Getty Images) Before Kash Patel was confirmed as FBI Director, he went on Steve Bannon’s podcast and madeContinue Reading
Rights office says the violence could hinder ‘exercise of political rights’ ahead of May vote to replace Gustavo Petro., Colombia’s citizens’ rights office says the violence could hinder the ‘exercise of political rights’ ahead of the May vote to replace Gustavo Petro. Two presidential campaign staffers have been killed inContinue Reading
Right-wing challenger Flavio Bolsonaro faces new scrutiny over a film funding scandal, which could affect the race., Right-wing challenger Flavio Bolsonaro faces new scrutiny over a film funding scandal, which could affect his race against incumbent Lula. A new poll has reaffirmed the tight race for Brazil’s presidency this year,Continue Reading
U.S. and Nigerian forces killed a senior Islamic State leader and several other militants in a joint operation in northeastern Nigeria. U.S. officials described the mission as a major blow to the extremist group’s global network. U.S. Africa Command on Saturday said the operation was carried out “at the direction ofContinue Reading
NEW YORK — David Garrett had no intention of blocking access to the Epstein files. But when he and the team he was working with discovered the identity of “dozens” previously undisclosed victims in documents already published by the Department of Justice, he said he had no choice. “We foundContinue Reading
The United States has not renewed a sanctions waiver that had allowed limited purchases and shipment of Russian oil cargoes, according to Economic Pravda, which reviewed listings from the US Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). The waiver had been part of a series of short-term exceptions that allowedContinue Reading
New satellite imagery appears to show renewed Russian military-linked deliveries to Syria months after the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime, according to a joint investigation by OSINT groups GeoInsider and SONARROW. The reported deliveries come amid uncertainty over Moscow’s future access to Syrian military facilities following the collapse of Assad’sContinue Reading
Hundreds protested in Vienna against Israel’s participation in Eurovision 2026 as security was tightened around the Wiener Stadthalle before the grand final, amid tensions linked to the war in Gaza.Continue Reading
Four robot monks in traditional robes joined Seoul’s lantern parade ahead of Buddha’s birthday, symbolising Buddhism’s tech-savvy modernisation.Continue Reading
From the Why Smart Women Podcast hosted by Annie McCubbin: “We explore why women sometimes make the wrong choices and offer insightful guidance for better, informed decisions. Through engaging discussions, interviews, and real-life stories, we empower women to harness their intelligence, question their instincts, and navigate life’s complexities with confidence.Continue Reading
Tens of thousands marched through central London on Saturday at a far-right rally led by activist Tommy Robinson, NewsFeed Tens of thousands marched through central London on Saturday at a far-right rally led by activist Tommy Robinson, with demonstrators calling for stricter immigration policies. Police carried out one of theContinue Reading
If opposition leader Kulbergs were to form a government, the cabinet lineup would need to be approved by parliament., If opposition leader Kulbergs were to succeed, the cabinet would still need to be approved by the parliament. Latvian President Edgars Rinkevics has backed opposition lawmaker Andris Kulbergs to replace EvikaContinue Reading
Last week, I wrote about how the far right’s capture of governing institutions like the Supreme Court has put Democrats in the jackpot, forcing them to make some hard choices. Indeed, the decision laid before Democrats is one of the most famous choices ever laid out in the English language:Continue Reading