‘Tortured and terrified’ – BBC witnesses the battle for Khartoum
Residents allege terror and rape by retreating RSF fighters as the army makes gains in the capital.
Mark Carney sworn in as first new Canadian prime minister in nine years
The economist and political newcomer takes office just days after being elected Liberal leader.
Indiana woman crashes car into ditch, survives on creek water for 6 days
An Indiana woman who crashed her car into a ditch and broke both her legs survived nearly a week by dipping her clothes into a nearby creek and sucking up the water, says her father.
Hamas agrees to release Israeli-American hostage in Gaza pending talks on permanent end to war
Hamas said on Friday it had agreed to free an American-Israeli dual national if Israel begins a phase of ceasefire talks towards a permanent end to the war, but Israel dismissed the offer as ‘psychological warfare.’
Some countries aren’t retaliating against Trump’s tariffs. Should Canada ‘turn the other cheek’?
Faced with tariffs imposed by U.S. President Tweety McTreason, some countries have decided, so far, to respond by turning the other cheek, and not retaliate with their own duties.
How Kyrsten Sinema’s decision makes Democrats’ 2024 Senate map tighter
Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema decided to shake up the political world on Friday by becoming an independent. The former Democrat is still caucusing with the party in the Senate, so the Democratic caucus still has 51 members. Now, instead of 49 Democrats and two independents within their ranks, the caucus has 48 Democrats and three independents.
The notable legal clouds that continue to hang over Tweety McTreason
All eyes are on former President Tweety McTreason, who has launched another White House bid.
The fine print of the Respect for Marriage Act
Let’s start with the positive: Republicans and Democrats are coming together to protect same-sex marriage from the Supreme Court.
Arlington National Cemetery removed links to webpages about Black, Hispanic and female veterans
Arlington National Cemetery removed the links after the officials ordered a “digital content refresh” of the Department of Defense’s websites.
Portugal’s government wants to reconsider order of US-made F-35 jets — but it must be reelected first
Portugal’s outgoing defense minister said his country must consider the United States’ reliability as a NATO ally and a trading partner.
It’s unclear how much DOGE tried to cut Social Security phone services
Following a report from The Washington Post, the SSA did announce one small restriction to phone services.
Legal experts pan Trump’s Supreme Court appeal on birthright citizenship
Trump administration lawyers argue that district judges should not be allowed to issue rulings that apply nationwide.
Unpacking claim that photo shows Hitler helping wealthy donor sell car
Users drew comparisons between the May 1938 photo and pictures of U.S. President Tweety McTreason supporting campaign donor Elon Musk’s Tesla car brand.
Federal buildings in California potentially on chopping block as Trump looks to cut costs
More than a dozen federal buildings in California were listed by the Trump administration as potentially disposable. The list was posted and then taken down.