Trump’s ‘pool guy’ has his contract nearly doubled to $13M for ‘American flag blue’ paint job at Lincoln Memorial
The president said the project could be done for $1.5 million. No-bid contracts show a Virginia company was paid more than $13 million
World & Politics
International news, governments, elections. Live RSS from BBC, Guardian, CNN, and more.
Published dates (RSS): 15 Nov – 11 May
Feeds synced 0 min ago
More headlines
France woos Anglophone Africa at a summit in Kenya
In tonight's edition, French President Emmanuel Macron urges investment in Africa as he co-hosts an economic summit in Kenya. Also, we take a closer look at the cost of some of the deeply rooted misperceptions and clichés about Africa still clinging on in societies. And Kenyan conservationists are working hard to boost the number of the critically endangered Bongo antelope.
Why Republicans Are Still Drawing House Maps, While Democrats Are Stuck
The G.O.P. has seized an edge on redistricting thanks to two court rulings, and it has more room to maneuver for extra seats before the midterms.
Group behind Trump-Epstein statue has a new DC monument - an arcade game that makes fun of the president
The group behind the project said the Trump administration has ‘gamified’ war
Welfare bill will not be included in government's King's Speech
It is understood that the government is not yet ready to propose a new parliamentary bill on welfare.
Terms on Trump Mobile site indicate that phones may never come
A gold-colored mobile phone bearing President Donald Trump’s name was announced in June 2025. But customers may never see it, according to the website.
Officials ask Supreme Court to restore Virginia voter-approved redistricting map
This battle gained momentum last year when President Donald Trump encouraged Republican-controlled states to redraw their electoral maps
This moderate Republican senator is already eyeing the exits 16 months into his term
Sen. John Curtis is looking at returning home to run for governor.
Trump assassination attempt suspect pleads not guilty
Trump assassination attempt suspect pleads not guilty
France arrests Tunisian suspected of planning 'jihad-inspired' attack in Paris
French has arrested a 27-year-old Tunisian man suspected of planning attacks "inspired by jihadism", the anti-terror prosecutor's office said on Monday. A source said he was targeting a Paris museum and members of the Jewish community.
Supreme Court temporarily extends access to abortion pill mifepristone
The order effectively blocks a federal appeals court's imposed restrictions from taking immediate effect
Democrats ask Supreme Court to halt a Virginia ruling blocking new congressional districts
Democrats on Monday filed an emergency appeal with the U.S. Supreme Court seeking to halt a Virginia ruling invalidating a ballot measure that would have given their party an additional four winnable U.S. House seats.
-
Supreme Court Clears Path for Alabama to Use New Voting Map
A majority of the justices sided with Alabama in a move that could speed up efforts to put in place a congressional district map that would eliminate a majority-Black district.
The New York Times US -
News Wrap: Supreme Court temporarily extends access to mifepristone
In our news wrap Monday, the Supreme Court extended access to the abortion pill mifepristone as justices consider an emergency request to halt a lower-court ruling that would restrict access to the…
PBS NewsHour -
Ohio State seeks to dismiss a third of the remaining sex abuse lawsuits
Ohio State University has filed a motion to dismiss about a third of the remaining claims of the former students who are suing the school for failing to protect them decades ago from being sexually…
NBC News -
Iran War Live Updates: Long-Term Energy Crisis Looms as Trump Says Truce Is on ‘Life Support’
Iran defended its demands for a peace deal and President Trump called them “garbage.” Mr. Trump said he wanted to suspend the federal gasoline tax, which would require congressional approval.
The New York Times World -
Iran defends its demands after Trump’s rejection.
Esmail Baghaei, the spokesman for Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in Tehran last month.
The New York Times World -
Iran-US war latest: Trump says ceasefire on ‘massive life support’ after Tehran hit back at president’s outburst
A ceasefire was set up for peace talks between Iran and the US - but with Trump rejecting Iran's response on Sunday there are fears fighting could resume
The Independent World -
New HBO docuseries filmed Team USA for four years leading up to 2026 World Cup
Between the losses, the changes and the phone-shaped hole in the drywall, an HBO film crew captured the U.S. men’s national soccer team as they prepared for the 2026 World Cup.
NBC News -
Middle East crisis live: Trump rejects Iran’s response to US peace deal; UN urges ‘genuine ceasefire’ as Israel intensifies Lebanon strikes
US president said Iran’s response to the US peace proposal was ‘stupid’ and that the ceasefire is ‘unbelievable weak’ Trump calls Iran’s response to peace plan ‘totally unacceptable’ as ceasefire f…
The Guardian World -
Federal budget 2026 live updates: treasurer Jim Chalmers to present budget speech tonight – latest news
Treasurer says housing market ‘isn’t working’ and tax system around it is ‘out of whack’. Follow the latest updates Federal budget 2026: what we know so far See all our Australia budget 2026 covera…
The Guardian World -
Virginia Democrats ask conservative-majority US supreme court to restore congressional map approved by voters – live
Map designed to boost Democrats’ US House seats was thrown out by Virginia’s supreme court last week Sign up for the Breaking News US email Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office, Trump reiterate…
The Guardian World -
Supreme Court lifts block on Alabama Republicans’ map
The Supreme Court on Monday wiped out a decision blocking Alabama Republicans’ congressional map, potentially allowing it to be used for the midterms in the wake of the justices’ recent blockbuster…
The Hill -
Virginia Giuffre’s memoir wins top book award
Nobody's Girl, published last year, detailed Giuffre's encounters with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
BBC News (Front page) -
Byron Allen taking over BuzzFeed
Byron Allen is expected to head BuzzFeed as the company’s new CEO, according to a Monday company release. Allen will replace Founder and CEO Jonah Peretti, who will transition into the role of pres…
The Hill -
Why cruise ship passengers with possible hantavirus exposure went to Nebraska
The University of Nebraska is home to the only federally funded quarantine unit in the U.S. and a separate biocontainment unit that can treat people exposed to infectious diseases.
NPR News -
Senior cabinet ministers and more than 70 MPs call for Keir Starmer’s resignation as speech fails to quell rebellion – as it happened
Home secretary Shabana Mahmood reported to be among those who have told the PM to consider his position. Botterill says voters she spoke to during the campaign felt the country does not work for th…
The Guardian World -
US passengers quarantining in Nebraska as officials say public hantavirus risk 'very low'
Two people are being monitored in Atlanta, 16 in Nebraska and another six passengers in Canada.
BBC World -
California gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton mocked for misidentifying a ‘street taco’
The British political strategist drew swift criticism in a state where tacos are practically the official dish Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email Polls have shown California voters h…
The Guardian World -
I led hikers up an Indonesian volcano - and then it erupted
An Indonesian guide who led hikers up Mount Dukono has described the moment of Friday's eruption which killed three people.
BBC News (Front page) -
Ground zero: NATO’s drone war comes down to earth in Latvia
Latvian and Canadian troops are testing battlefield ground drones on a major NATO exercise, drawing directly on Ukrainian combat lessons as autonomous warfare rapidly evolves. The war games are unf…
CBC World -
PM under pressure as aides quit and MPs call for him to resign
Over 70 Labour MPs have publicly urged the PM either to resign immediately or set out a timetable to stand down.
BBC Politics -
Democrats try to corner Republicans on $1 billion proposal for Trump’s ballroom: From the Politics Desk
Welcome to From the Politics Desk, a daily newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the White House, Capitol Hill and the campaign trail
NBC News -
Midwest is bearing the brunt of gas price hikes from Trump’s Iran war including 72% jump in Ohio
The national average for a gallon of regular gas was $4.52 Monday, up from the $2.98 average in late February before Iran conflict began
The Independent World -
Yandex subsidiary fined for transferring Yango taxi users’ personal data to Russia
A Dutch-registered subsidiary of technology company Yandex has been fined 100 million euros for transferring the personal data of users of the Yango taxi service to Russia, Finland’s Data Protectio…
Meduza (English) -
‘A consistent pattern of lying’: Musk v OpenAI trial exposes what insiders think of Sam Altman
The trial has exposed even more details about OpenAI’s fractious corporate past than previously documented OpenAI, despite its name, is usually extremely secretive about its operations. It promotes…
The Guardian World -
Hantavirus outbreak: Who is most at risk of catching the deadly virus?
While hantavirus respiratory infections may still be rare in the U.S., they can be incredibly deadly.
The Hill -
Sarah Wynn-Williams and Virginia Giuffre jointly win freedom to publish prize at British book awards
In a rare public appearance, Meta whistleblower Sarah Wynn-Williams warned of ‘networks of powerful elites’ using wealth and influence to silence dissenting voices Meta whistleblower Sarah Wynn-Wil…
The Guardian World -
Student blasts school board for not axing member who said she was ‘hot’
A Tennessee teenager called her school board a group of “cowards” last week for not firing a member who hugged her and remarked that she was “hot” during a public meeting last month.
NBC News -
Stars come out for 50th anniversary of the King's Trust
George Clooney, Sir Idris Elba and other stars joined King Charles and Queen Camilla in London.
BBC News (Front page) -
Supreme Court temporarily extends full access to abortion pill by mail
The Supreme Court temporarily allowed full access to the abortion pill mifepristone while it considers a case that could limit availability of the drug. The court had earlier provisionally blocked …
NBC News -
Calvert-Lewin penalty earns Leeds draw at Tottenham
Tottenham Hotspur squander the opportunity to take a significant step towards Premier League safety as they are held to a 1-1 draw at home by Leeds United.
BBC News (Front page) -
Putin Said the War ‘Is Coming to a Close,’ but That’s Not All He Said
The Russian leader is walking a tightrope: acknowledging public discontent while offering no indication that he might give up on his demands.
The New York Times World -
Senate G.O.P. Stands by Security Money for Trump’s Ballroom
Democrats are trying to stoke public opposition to the project as they take aim at legislation to provide nearly $72 billion for the administration’s immigration crackdown.
The New York Times US -
Iran war quagmire threatens to leave Trump with little from China trip besides ballroom envy
The president’s visit with Xi Jinping was meant to be a moment of triumph, writes Andrew Feinberg , but it will instead present an optics nightmare amid rising prices due to his unilateral military…
The Independent World -
Hundreds flee homes in Haiti amid new wave of gang violence
A new wave of gang violence in Haiti has forced hundreds of people to flee their homes, leaving them scattered on Monday along a road leading to Haiti's main airport.
CBC World -
South African president says he will not step down after impeachment call
President Cyril Ramaphosa said he would not resign on Monday evening after days of speculation.
BBC World -
Pressure on Starmer Mounts as Dozens of Labour Lawmakers Call on Him to Quit
The chances of a leadership challenge against Prime Minister Keir Starmer appeared to rise sharply on Monday as several government aides announced their resignations.
The New York Times World -
Watchdog group asks Transportation IG to probe Duffy’s ‘road trip’ with family
A watchdog group on Monday asked the Department of Transportation (DOT) Inspector General to probe Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy’s participation in the reality series entitled, “The Great Ame…
The Hill -
Trump renominates Cameron Hamilton to lead disaster response agency Fema
Hamilton was fired as acting administrator last year after he opposed plans to abolish the agency at a House hearing Donald Trump has once again nominated Cameron Hamilton to lead the Federal Emerg…
The Guardian World -
Nations Brace for Long-Term Economic Woes as Trump Calls Iran Truce Plan ‘Garbage’
President Trump said the fragile cease-fire was on “life support,” and India’s leader urged residents to cut back on purchases and travel.
The New York Times World -
Former Hostage Calls on All of Israel’s Government to Resign
Rom Braslavski, who said he had endured starvation, torture and sexual abuse during two-year captivity, demanded that members “take responsibility and get out of our lives.”
The New York Times World -
Hegseth’s latest attack on Kelly underlines alarm over US weapons stockpiles
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s latest attack against Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) is underscoring the alarm over the state of the U.S. military’s weapons stockpiles more than two months into the war…
The Hill -
Analysis: Has Starmer done enough to save his premiership?
Was the prime minister's speech enough to avert a challenge to his leadership less than two years after he won a landslide general election victory?
BBC Politics -
Trump nominates Kari Lake as US ambassador to Jamaica
President Trump on Monday nominated Kari Lake to serve as the US ambassador to Jamaica following her tumultuous tenure at the helm of the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM). Lake’s appointment wa…
The Hill -
Russia-Ukraine ceasefire expires after 3 days, with both sides accusing each other of violations
The three-day ceasefire that U.S. President Donald Trump proposed — and that Russia and Ukraine both agreed to — expired at midnight on May 12.
Meduza (English) -
Trump nominates Kari Lake and Doug Mastriano to diplomatic posts
The two staunch allies ran failed campaigns for governor in battleground states in 2022.
Politico -
How different countries are dealing with passengers from the ship
The UK, US and EU are asking all citizens returning home from the virus-hit MV Hondius to self-isolate for about six weeks.
BBC News (Front page) -
Former Top Zelensky Aide Is Accused in Corruption Inquiry
Ukrainian news outlets named the suspect as Andriy Yermak, who resigned last year amid a sweeping scandal.
The New York Times World -
Trump recognizes Stephen Miller ‘goes too far’ as adviser’s influence softens: ‘The president knows who he is’
The White House has moved away from some of Miller’s most hard-line immigration tactics
The Independent World -
New poll finds a majority of Americans unsure if attempts on Trump's life were real
When given the options of "true," "false" or "not sure," and asked whether each of the incidents "was staged," a majority of respondents said they thought each event was either staged or were unsure.
NPR News -
How Democratic Divisions Are Playing Out in NYC’s Primary Races
Establishment and left-wing leaders are clashing over House seats scattered across the city.
The New York Times US