Politics
The World’s Longest Ruling Prime Minister Has Backed His Son to Take Over
But the 69-year-old Southeast Asian leader has plans to stay in power for several years yet.
The Australian Government Has Declared a War on Trolls
“The rules that exist in the real world must exist in the digital and online world."
Trump Knew He Tested Positive for COVID-19 Before Debating Biden
In a new book, Trump chief of staff Mark Meadows wrote that the president received a positive COVID-19 test three days before debating Biden.
This Politician Rode Her Bike To Hospital To Give Birth, Again
The Green MP was having contractions when she got on her beloved bicycle and rode herself to the emergency department at 2AM.
Why Are Presidential Candidates in This Country Getting Tested for Cocaine?
When one candidate posted evidence of a clean drugs test, his rivals competing in the Philippine presidential race felt compelled to follow.
Solomon Islands Capital in Flames as Violent Anti-Government Protests Escalate
Australia is sending its army in to Honiara to assist with “riot control.”
Jeremy Corbyn Paid ‘Substantial’ Damages Over Photoshopped Suicide Bomber Tweet
Conservative councillor Paul Nickerson apologised and agreed to pay damages and costs to the former Labour Party leader over a doctored image of Corbyn paying tribute to a suicide bomber.
The GOP Is Just Loving the Kyle Rittenhouse Verdict
“Kyle Rittenhouse is not guilty, my friends! You have a right to defend yourself,” a grinning Rep. Madison Cawthorn cheered on Instagram.
Nazi Costumes Were a Colombian Police Academy's Idea of ‘Cultural Exchange’
Images of the event, including an Adolf Hitler impersonator, went viral and the police academy’s director was quickly fired.
Meet the Pro-Coup Caucus Running the House GOP
How the far-right Freedom Caucus has turned into the pro-Trump, pro-insurrection wing of the GOP.
Republicans Are Falling All Over Themselves to Embrace Kyle Rittenhouse
Some GOP candidates aren't just defending Rittenhouse as a victim—they're celebrating him as a hero.
Trump Coup Memo Author’s Think Tank Buddies Launch Shadowy Super PAC
“The country we love is slipping away,” the super PAC's website declares. It doesn't mention who's behind the effort.