The Ghislaine Maxwell congressional hearing held on Monday marked a significant moment in the long-running investigation into the crimes of convicted sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein. Maxwell, Epstein’s former associate and partner, appeared virtually before the US House Oversight Committee from a federal prison in Texas, where she is serving a 20-year sentence for sex trafficking…
New Zealand hung Parliament prospects are rising sharply, according to a newly released poll that predicts no single political bloc would secure a majority if a general election were held today. The findings point to a highly competitive and uncertain political landscape, with both the centre-right and centre-left struggling to win outright control of the…
The Thai political press conference held today by the Pheu Thai party has put the spotlight back on Thailand’s rapidly approaching general election, setting the tone for voter priorities, policy debates, and the broader trajectory of the country’s political landscape. In a packed address watched closely by supporters, opposition figures, and international observers alike, the…
The US House funding package has been approved following a razor-thin vote, officially bringing an end to the partial federal government shutdown that began last weekend. The legislation passed the House of Representatives by a 217–214 margin, underscoring deep political divisions as lawmakers raced to prevent prolonged disruption across federal agencies. The bill secures funding…
The Naked Truth: Polk County Sheriff’s Office TikTok Challenge Ends in Arrest The morning commute in Polk County, Florida, was interrupted by a spectacle so bizarre it immediately captured national attention and served as a stark warning about the dangers of chasing viral fame. A man was found walking “buck naked” down a roadway in freezing, 36-degree temperatures,…
Trump Says Ukraine Ungrateful as Peace Talks Hit Turbulence Trump says Ukraine ungrateful – and with that all-caps post on Truth Social, the fragile optimism around a potential peace deal in Geneva suddenly evaporated. For days, diplomats from the United States, Ukraine and key European allies have been meeting behind closed doors at a Geneva…
Trump Mamdani meeting has quickly become one of the most unexpected political storylines of 2025, reshaping expectations in Washington, New York, and across the national political sphere. What was widely billed as a confrontational face-off between US President Donald Trump and New York City’s mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani transformed instead into a cordial, almost friendly exchange…
Trump Marjorie Taylor Greene Feud: A MAGA Civil War Over Epstein Files The Trump Marjorie Taylor Greene feud has burst into the open just days before a pivotal House vote on whether to release the Justice Department’s files on Jeffrey Epstein. What began as quiet grumbling from a loyal ally has escalated into a full-scale…
Trump BBC Lawsuit: A Public Broadcaster in the Dock The Trump BBC lawsuit story is no longer a hypothetical threat. After days of escalating rhetoric, US President Donald Trump has now vowed to sue the BBC for between $1bn and $5bn over an edited clip of his 6 January 2021 speech used in a Panorama…
BBC Apologises to Trump Over Panorama Edit: What Really Happened? BBC apologises to Trump over Panorama edit – a simple headline that hides a huge story about media power, political pressure and public trust. At the centre is a 12-second clip from Donald Trump’s 6 January 2021 speech, re-edited for a Panorama documentary and now…
