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Russia strikes Ukrainian power plant after Trump claims energy ceasefire

Russia struck a power plant in eastern Ukraine, contradicting President Trump’s announcement earlier Sunday that both countries agreed to an “energy ceasefire.” A local official who spoke with ABC New…

thehill.com · 3h ago

How the White House Manufactured a Narrative About a Trump Aide’s Call Logs

A release of selected records from the classified documents inquiry is a case study in how omitting context can create political ammunition.…

nytimes.com · 3h ago

Massie backs Trump’s diesel deal with Russia in rare move

Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) on Sunday backed President Trump’s deal with Russia for diesel, in spite of past conflict between the two politicians. “In 2022 I voted against Russia sanctions, pointing ou…

thehill.com · 3h ago

AI should empower Americans. Their data shouldn’t empower China. 

Former officials Juan Caro and Peter Brown argue that U.S. AI policy must protect Americans' sensitive personal data from foreign adversaries like China while fostering technological innovation.…

thehill.com · 3h ago

In the Senate, Collins Often Defies Trump but Rarely Stops Him

A New York Times analysis of Senator Susan Collins’s voting record shows that she frequently breaks with Republicans but more seldom changes an outcome.…

nytimes.com · 3h ago

Labour voters overwhelmingly want Andy Burnham to commit to rejoining the EU, poll shows

Exclusive: New 10-year plan for re-entry to the European Union in 2036 being put to the prime minister…

independent.co.uk · 3h ago

Zelensky ‘awaiting details’ from US on Russia-Ukraine energy ceasefire claimed by Trump

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Sunday that Kyiv is awaiting details from Washington about an energy ceasefire with Russia announced by President Trump, casting uncertainty over an agreeme…

thehill.com · 4h ago

Democrats Press Pentagon on Iran Civilian Deaths

A new letter from 74 lawmakers suggests that civilian casualties will become a focus of investigation if Democrats take control of Congress.…

nytimes.com · 4h ago

Kemi Badenoch secures poll bounce and warns Tories to prepare for potential pre-Christmas election

The Conservatives were up three points in the latest Opinium survey, days after announcing plans to exempt family homes from inheritance tax…

independent.co.uk · 4h ago

Burnham vows to publish details of his meetings with Man City owners

Prime minister stands by his ‘concern’ Manchester club’s Abu Dhabi owners could sell up…

independent.co.uk · 4h ago

PM says it is 'clear' Russia interfered with Brexit vote

He says voters were not "sufficiently" informed about how foreign actors sought to disrupt UK democracy.…

bbc.co.uk · 4h ago

Pope Leo XIV to undergo surgery to remove a nodule on his lung

The Vatican said Leo's expected recovery time from surgery would be a week.…

thehill.com · 4h ago

Hamilton says Vance’s attacks on his religion are ‘really sad,’ ‘pathetic’

Kansas Senate candidate Adam Hamilton (D) on Sunday clapped back at Vice President Vance’s attacks on his religious beliefs, calling the attacks “really sad” and “pathetic.” ABC’s Jonathan Karl sat do…

thehill.com · 5h ago

Burnham becomes first PM to confirm Russian interference in Brexit vote

Prime minister has left the door open to the UK rejoining the EU…

independent.co.uk · 5h ago

Russia’s Kaliningrad threat is aimed at the ally Washington left outside the room

As approximately 1,000 U.S. soldiers prepare to return to Lithuania by late October, the Kremlin continues to probe NATO commitments through threats regarding the Kaliningrad exclave.…

thehill.com · 5h ago

UK could get fast-track entry back into EU, new report says

Negotiations could be completed in less time than it took for the UK to agree its trade deal with India, experts say…

independent.co.uk · 5h ago

Mullin says livestreaming Hasan execution is part of ‘restoring American values’

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin stood behind the Trump administration’s decision to livestream the military execution of convicted Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan, despi…

thehill.com · 5h ago

Threats of Political Violence Have America’s Elected Officials Living in Fear

A Times investigation has found that violent threats have become a new normal among public officials, reshaped private lives, cost millions in security and pushed people out of office.…

nytimes.com · 6h ago

Emmer says he’s ‘so happy’ Trump will decide whether to stream public execution

House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) on Sunday said he is “so happy” that President Trump will decide on whether to livestream the execution by firing squad of convicted Fort Hood shooter Nidal Has…

thehill.com · 6h ago

Zelensky says critics blaming him for Russia-Ukraine war ‘can’t find a key how to stop Putin’

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenksy on Sunday pushed back on critics saying he should step down and allow his country to hold elections, saying they “can’t find a key [for] how to stop” Russian Pre…

thehill.com · 6h ago

Trump, Vance blitz Ohio as Democrats look to flip governor’s mansion

The red-leaning Buckeye State governor’s mansion could flip for the first time in two decades as Democrat Amy Acton narrowly leads Republican Vivek Ramaswamy in recent polls of their bitter midterm ba…

thehill.com · 6h ago

Higher education curricula must adapt to the needs of today’s students

Some programs attract so few majors that they need to be eliminated, and those teaching in them should be absorbed into other departments where possible. …

thehill.com · 6h ago

Andy Burnham says it is clear Russia interfered in Brexit referendum

PM says he asked question upon entering No 10 but does not reveal who gave him ‘clear answer’ Russia meddledAndy Burnham has said it is clear Russia interfered in the Brexit referendum, after seeking …

theguardian.com · 7h ago

Live updates: Trump claims Russia-Ukraine energy ceasefire; Zelensky rips diesel deal

President Trump on Sunday claimed that Russia and Ukraine reached an energy ceasefire amid the two countries’ yearslong war. The announcement came after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky appeared…

thehill.com · 7h ago

Marshall pays bakery bill after complaint goes viral

Sen. Roger Marshall (R-Kan.) paid a Kansas bakery $1,300 Saturday after its owner publicly accused his campaign of leaving a nearly $700 bill unpaid for six years. The payment came days after Holly Th…

thehill.com · 7h ago

Zack Polanski signals Green party overhaul after row over Zionism vote

Rapid growth means structures need to change and give leaders greater control, Polanski says in Guardian articleZack Polanski: How we’re transforming British politicsZack Polanski has signalled a pote…

theguardian.com · 7h ago

Yes, it’s been a tough week for the Greens: but don’t lose sight of how we’re transforming British politics | Zack Polanski

We must now have unity and a discussion about party democracy. And let me be clear: as leader, I will never tolerate antisemitismWhen I stood for leader of the Greens in 2025, our party was at a cross…

theguardian.com · 7h ago

Honor the Rosies where they belong: On the National Mall 

Each year, there are fewer living Rosies. Those of us left hope to see firsthand the day that our efforts, and our sacrifices, are remembered and honored on the National Mall alongside our memorials c…

thehill.com · 7h ago

Permanent daylight saving time could leave students commuting in the dark, data shows

While permanent daylight saving time would cause the sun to set later in winter, the sun would, in turn, rise later in the morning.…

thehill.com · 7h ago

Trump claims energy ceasefire reached between Russia and Ukraine

President Trump claimed Sunday an energy ceasefire deal has been reached between Russia and Ukraine, days after his administration announced a deal to acquire diesel from Russia while lifting sanction…

thehill.com · 7h ago