Politics

New York State Attorney General Letitia James will take over a 2024 Cornell University sexual assault case following Governor Kathy Hochul's loss of confidence in local prosecutors.

Tennessee indefinitely suspended all executions and ordered an independent review after inmate Christa Pike survived a botched lethal injection.

Tennessee death row inmate Christa Pike survived two lethal injection doses on September 30, 2026, prompting Governor Bill Lee to suspend remaining 2026 executions.

Democratic candidate Xavier Becerra and Republican challenger Steve Hilton faced off in a heated debate over taxes, artificial intelligence, and immigration.

The U.S. Department of Justice is requesting an investigation into federal judges in Minnesota after they spoke to The New York Times about immigration enforcement.

North Wales Police and health authorities have launched an urgent appeal for the mother of a newborn found on the Menai Strait shoreline to come forward for support.

The Budget Accountability Coalition has sent a letter to Mayor Brandon Johnson outlining fiscal demands for the city's 2027 fiscal year budget.

The Supreme Court has intervened for a third time to halt a redistricting map in Missouri, ruling that the state must use 2022 boundaries for the general election.

Journalists from CNN, MS NOW, and Politico have returned to the White House after a federal judge ruled their credential revocation lacked constitutional due process.

Reporters from CNN, MS NOW, and Politico remain barred from the White House hours after a federal judge ruled their press passes were revoked without due process.

A federal judge temporarily halted the ban on CNN, MS Now, and Politico from the White House, ordering their press credentials restored.

An RAF Hawk T2 training jet crashed near RAF Valley in North Wales after both pilots successfully ejected from the aircraft with minor injuries.

Lindsay Clancy's legal team has filed a motion for a judge to investigate the holdout juror whose vote caused a mistrial, citing alleged misconduct and background issues.

A 56-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder after the remains of Joanne Sheen were identified in south-west London.

Russian President Vladimir Putin extended birthday greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, lauding his leadership in strengthening bilateral ties.

Authorities have deployed specialist teams and helicopters to locate non-verbal toddler Noah Woods after he became separated from a relative in Brantham.

The Indian government has designated the ISI-backed Shahzad Bhatti Network as its 46th banned terrorist organization following a multi-state crackdown.

Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell has returned to the Capitol after a three-month absence caused by a fall and hospitalization. His return comes amid criticism over health transparency and legislative stagnation.

The US House of Representatives is set to vote on legislation that would significantly expand presidential authority to impose tariffs on countries trading with Russia.

Four individuals were hospitalized, one in critical condition, following a stabbing on Bromley High Street. The incident led to seven arrests and significant local transport disruptions.