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US-Venezuela Oil Deal

The US is negotiating a significant stake in Venezuela's oil resources, which could give Washington part ownership of fields containing 90 billion barrels' worth of proven crude deposits, more than doubling the country's current reserves…

UK Local Election Result

In a closely watched by-election in south London, Shirin Georgiani was elected as a Labour councillor for the Trinity ward on the Wandsworth council. This result maintains Labour's position as the second-largest party on the council, with…

Trump Midterm Interference Plans

Democratic leaders and election officials are preparing responses to potential Trump efforts to intimidate voters, seize ballots or deny the outcome of November's midterms. They're working quietly to avoid revealing their strategy to the…

US Cheese Trade Dispute

The US and Mexico are at odds over cheese names, with the US objecting to a new trade deal between Mexico and the European Union. Mexico signed the deal in May, which grants special protections to hundreds of European products, including…

Imran Khan's Jailed Sons

Sulaiman and Kasim Khan, sons of Imran Khan, Pakistan's former prime minister, have expressed fears for their father's well-being while he is imprisoned in Rawalpindi's Adiala Jail. They last spoke to him over Eid al-Fitr in March, with…

Kennedy Center Renovation Dispute

President Trump's name was removed from the Kennedy Center in June, and now his administration is threatening to demolish the entire complex if renovations are blocked. According to court documents, the Justice Department has argued that…

Tanzania Vice President Resignation

Tanzania's Vice President Emmanuel Nchimbi has resigned after less than a year in office, following what analysts say was a power struggle with the country's first female leader, President Samia Suluhu Hassan. Nchimbi offered to vacate his…

LaMonica McIver Congressional Charges

Rep. LaMonica McIver, a Democrat from New Jersey's 10th Congressional District, was found by a divided federal appeals court to not be immune from prosecution on charges stemming from an incident at a Delaney Hall Federal Immigration…

US Democratic Party Splitting

The US Democratic Party is facing a split between its progressive and moderate factions ahead of the midterm elections, with just over two months left until voting begins. Progressive candidates have won several key primary victories…

Texas Drag Show Ban Ruling

A U.S. district court judge has ruled that Texas' law banning drag shows is unconstitutional, blocking the state from enforcing it. U.S. District Judge David Hittner issued the ruling on Tuesday, stating that Senate Bill 12 restricts free…

Israel-Iran Diplomatic Impasse

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that a diplomatic deal with Iran is not possible, describing those who rule Iran as "savages". This statement was made during a recent meeting with US President Donald Trump, in which they…

AOC's Smart Gun Controversy

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) has described the 2020 progressive movement as "Woke 1, which was crazy." This admission is significant because it marks a shift in tone from Democrats, who were previously enthusiastic about the…