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Congress passes war powers measure for first time, breaking with Trump over Iran

The vote marks the first time that both chambers of Congress have approved a concurrent resolution instructing a president to end a military action since the War Powers Resolution of 1973 was enacted. A concurrent resolution expresses the sentiment or…

One-third of Americans favor cutting legal immigration

About one-third of Americans believe the number of legal immigrants admitted into the country each year should be reduced or eliminated entirely, with sharp partisan divides on the question, according to a new Economist/YouGov poll conducted June 13–15 among 1,549…

Europe heatwave: Power outages hit France as it records hottest day since measurements began

Sights in the French capital Paris have also been impacted by the hot weather. The world’s most visited museum, the Louvre, said it would close its doors earlier this week. The Louvre said its historic building “remains fragile, external and…

A moderate earthquake rocks Northern California, but no immediate reports of damage or injuries

FORT BRAGG, Calif. — A moderate earthquake shook a remote area of Northern California on Wednesday morning, but there were no immediate reports of major damage or injuries. The epicenter of the quake, with a preliminary magnitude of 5.6, was…

Colombia’s left-wing presidential candidate concedes defeat

The left-wing candidate in Colombia’s presidential run-off, Iván Cepeda, has conceded defeat three days after a record number of Colombians cast their vote. Preliminary results released hours after the polls closed showed Cepeda had been beaten by less than a…

Kennedy scion Jack Schlossberg loses to Micah Lasher in crowded New York City congressional primary

New York — The Kennedy dynasty won’t be returning to Congress next year. Kennedy family scion and political novice Jack Schlossberg lost Tuesday to New York state Assembly Member Micah Lasher, in a closely watched and crowded Democratic primary for…

UN nuclear chief says inspectors will visit Iran sites as part of war deal

In recent days, there has been a dispute between the US and Iran over the issue of UN nuclear inspectors visiting sites in the country. On Monday, following talks in Switzerland with Iran’s chief negotiator, US Vice-President JD Vance said…

Mamdani ally Brad Lander upsets Democrat Rep. Daniel Goldman in New York primary

NEW YORK — Brad Lander, the former New York City comptroller and ally of Mayor Zohran Mamdani, has defeated U.S. Rep. Dan Goldman in their Democratic primary. Lander, who had the endorsement of both Mamdani and U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders…

France confirms first Ebola case

France has confirmed its first case of Ebola – a doctor who had returned from a humanitarian mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The doctor was “immediately admitted to a specialised facility” and is in a stable condition, the…

In New York primaries, Mamdani-backed candidates send message to establishment

NEW YORK — New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s slate of fiery progressives swept establishment-backed Democrats in the state’s congressional primaries on Tuesday, ousting two sitting congressmen in a resounding show of force for the democratic socialist leader of America’s…