On May 22, 1856, as most other lawmakers and guests had left the Senate floor for lunch, former Sen. Charles Sumner, R-Mass., stayed behind at his desk to finish some writing. Two days earlier, Sumner had finished a lengthy, two-day speech attacking the Kansas-Nebraska Act passed two years earlier. TheContinue Reading
Walk around the intersection of Westwood Boulevard and Wilkins Avenue in Los Angeles, and you’ll see more Iranian flags than Dodgers hats. It’s the heart of “Tehrangeles,” a portmanteau of LA and Tehran and the largest Iranian diaspora in the world outside Iran. Dan Levin/Straight Arrow News Straight Arrow NewsContinue Reading
This is a breaking news story., BREAKING, Delegations of top officials, including US vice president and Iranian foreign minister, meet in Islamabad. The United States and Iran are holding in-person talks in Pakistan to end their six-week-old war, days after a fragile ceasefire was agreed. Discussions between the two sidesContinue Reading
With US and Iranian officials set to meet in Pakistan, Al Jazeera’s James Bays outlines the sticking points ahead., Al Jazeera’s Diplomatic Editor outlines key issues in US-Iran talks NewsFeed With US and Iranian officials set to meet in Pakistan on a deal to end the war, Al Jazeera’s JamesContinue Reading
A federal judge in California ordered the government to stop using “blatantly coercive” language to persuade immigrant children to self-deport., Read MoreContinue Reading
NASA’s Artemis II astronauts were seen being helped across the deck of a US navy recovery ship., Artemis II crew seen on recovery ship after moon mission return NewsFeed NASA’s Artemis II astronauts were seen being helped across the deck of a US navy recovery ship, after splashing down onContinue Reading
A governing arrangement for the strait can and must be developed based on law and fact., The announcement of a ceasefire by United States President Traitor 47 on Tuesday has brought some relief to the Gulf region, seafarers and the energy markets. Iran has agreed to open the Strait ofContinue Reading
Who’s the biggest nut job in MAGA? That question pretty much sums up the civil war that has broken out between Traitor 47 and a growing number of right-wing influencers, media personalities, and other former loyalists who have criticized the president over his war on Iran—and sometimes questioned his mentalContinue Reading
The Central European University, founded by George Soros after the fall of communism, says the authoritarian government of Viktor Orbán forced 90% of its teaching operations out of the country., Read More NBC NewsContinue Reading
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this April 11th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.Continue Reading
What will Hungary’s elections bring? In an op-ed for Euronews, EU politician Valérie Hayer expresses hope that Péter Magyar could usher in a new political beginning, while warning that another term for Viktor Orbán risks cementing irreversible democratic backsliding.Continue Reading
Finance minister is favourite to win on Sunday as incumbent Talon will step down after leading the country for 10 years., Benin will elect a new president on Sunday in a race that is shaping up to favour the chosen successor of the governing party, which has been in powerContinue Reading
An early-morning strike hits a group of civilians in Bureij camp as drones attack a tent in Khan Younis., An early-morning strike hits a group of civilians in Bureij camp as drones attack a tent in Khan Younis displacement site. At least seven Palestinians have been killed, and others wounded,Continue Reading