Politics

A video of the French president’s wife shoving him went viral. Here’s why it matters

June 4, 2025

A video of the French president's wife shoving him went viral. Here's why it matters toggle caption Hau Dinh/AP French President Emmanuel Macron is downplaying a viral video that appears to show his wife shoving him in the face, describing it as part of a recent disinformation campaign against him. The footage, filmed by the […]

US sends Iran nuclear deal proposal after UN watchdog report

June 4, 2025

US sends nuclear deal proposal to Iran 5 hours ago Share Save Anna Lamche BBC News Share Save Getty Images Steve Witkoff sent a proposal for a nuclear deal to Tehran on Saturday The US has sent Iran a proposal for a nuclear deal between Tehran and Washington, the White House confirmed on Saturday. Iranian […]

After a chaotic 6 months, South Koreans will elect a new president – and hope for bold leadership

June 4, 2025

On June 3, South Koreans will head to the polls to choose the country’s new president. The election may draw to a close one of the most chaotic and contentious periods in the country’s post-1987 democratic era. South Korea has been embroiled in a political crisis since December, when former President Yoon Suk Yeol disastrously […]

Russian Drone Strike Injures 8 in Ukraine’s Kharkiv Region

June 4, 2025

RUSSIAN forces launched a massive drone attack overnight that injured several people, including two teenagers, in Ukraine’s northeastern Kharkiv region, local officials said on Friday. Eight people, including two 16-year-olds, were injured in an attack in the village of Vasyliv Khutir, Governor Oleh Syniehubov said. He gave no further details. The Ukrainian Air Force said […]

Finland and Ukraine launch shelter coalition in wartime Kyiv

June 4, 2025

The initiative, launched jointly with Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal , targets the construction of 5,300 shelters by 2030. Ukraine currently lacks adequate protection for much of its population, with only 47 percent covered by existing bomb shelter infrastructure. Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo visited Kyiv on Wednesday to formalise a new international coalition aimed […]

Trump attacks Putin over Ukraine onslaught but will he impose consequences?

June 4, 2025

Putin has "been able to play and outplay" Trump, one analyst told ABC News. President Donald Trump in Washington, May 12, 2025 and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Krasnodar Region, Russia, May 19, 2025. President Donald Trump in Washington, May 12, 2025 and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Krasnodar Region, Russia, May 19, 2025. President […]

Court of International Trade blocks IEEPA tariffs

June 4, 2025

On Wednesday, May 28 2025, the Court of International Trade ruled that the tariffs imposed under the International Economic Emergency Powers Act (IEEPA) are not legal, according to National Newspaper Association Executive Director Lynne Lance. Lance wrote that the unanimous decision by the three-judge panel found that IEEPA does not provide the authority for the […]

Ukraine keeps Russia guessing over talks, US senator warns Moscow of sanctions

June 4, 2025

Servicemen of the 43rd Separate Artillery Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces ride a 2S7 Pion self-propelled gun toward Russian positions, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, on a front line in Donetsk region, Ukraine May 30, 2025. REUTERS/Anatolii Stepanov Purchase Licensing Rights , opens new tab Item 1 of 9 Servicemen of the 43rd Separate […]

Ukraine yet to commit to new round of Russia talks in Istanbul

June 4, 2025

Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha says Ukraine wants to see document outlining Russia’s proposals before sending a delegation for talks in Turkiye. Ukraine says it wants to see a document detailing Russia’s proposed terms for a ceasefire before sending a delegation to Istanbul for bilateral talks next week, while the Kremlin said it expected the two […]

Turkey’s foreign minister to visit Kyiv after talks in Moscow on peace efforts

June 4, 2025

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan meets with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha in Antalya, Turkey, May 14, 2025. Arda Kucukkaya/Turkish Foreign Ministry/Handout via REUTERS/ File Photo Purchase Licensing Rights , opens new tab ANKARA, May 28 (Reuters) – Turkey's foreign minister will travel to Kyiv on Thursday for a two-day visit after discussing peace efforts […]