Politics
Ireland Plans New Body to Research Potential United Ireland
Dublin plans to establish a dedicated body to study potential models and challenges regarding a united Ireland.
Politics
James Comey lawyers seek dismissal of third criminal case
Attorneys for former FBI director James Comey are urging a federal judge to halt a new leak prosecution brought by the justice department.
Politics
Alaska Senate Race Faces Legal Dispute Over Rival Candidate
The US Department of Justice has issued subpoenas following reports that a Democratic campaign worked to place a candidate with the same name as the Republican incumbent on the ballot.
Politics
Security Guard Who Protected Nigel Farage on Campaign Trail Jailed for Rape
An operative who guarded Nigel Farage during local elections was later convicted of rape, prompting questions over security vetting protocols.
Politics
Spain's Snap Election Dynamics Shift Following Deadly Rail Collision
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez faces renewed pressure on infrastructure safety after a fatal train crash shakes Spain ahead of next month's general election.
Politics
Trump Attacks Reporter's Appearance During Tarmac Tirade
US President Donald Trump criticized a reporter's appearance after being questioned about a planned midterm campaign trip to Kansas.
Politics
Four Scenarios Following Israel Election Deadlock
With over 97% of votes counted, Israel faces a political stalemate after neither major bloc secured a majority in the recent election.
World
Former Salvadoran President Saca Released After Serving 10-Year Sentence
Elias Antonio Saca has walked free following a decade behind bars for embezzling and laundering public funds during his presidency.
Politics
Record Purges at China Gathering as Xi Jinping Emphasises Discipline
China's ruling party concluded a political gathering with a record number of expulsions as party discipline took centre stage over economic reforms.
Politics
Armenian Lawmakers Brawl in Parliament for Third Time in a Month
Armenia’s parliament descended into fisticuffs after a ruling-party MP mocked an opposition leader’s family, marking the chamber's third brawl this month.