Politics

Russian occupation in Ukraine: Silent acts of resistance and fear

June 4, 2025

Silent acts of resistance and fear under Russian occupation in Ukraine 7 hours ago Share Save Olga Malchevska BBC News Share Save BBC A Russian call-up poster urges the local population in occupied Melitopol to "Defend the Motherland, professionally" A fifth of Ukrainian territory is now under Russian control, and for Ukrainians living under occupation […]

The GLAAD Wrap: “I Was Born This Way” trailer, “Hacks” Renewed, New Music from Betty Who, The Beaches, and More!

June 4, 2025

Every week, The GLAAD Wrap brings you LGBTQ-related entertainment news highlights, fresh stuff to watch out for, and fun diversions to help you kick off the weekend. 1.) I Was Born This Way, an upcoming documentary that chronicles the life of Archbishop Carl Bean, who performed the titular gay disco track in the 1970s, released […]

Exclusive: Putin’s demands for peace include an end to NATO enlargement, sources say

June 4, 2025

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy walk to attend a press conference, following their talks at the Chancellery in Berlin, Germany, May 28, 2025.REUTERS/Annegret Hilse Purchase Licensing Rights , opens new tab Item 1 of 6 German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy walk to attend a press conference, following […]

Three killed and dozens injured in Russian overnight drone strikes on Ukraine

June 4, 2025

ADVERTISEMENT Russian overnight drone attacks on Ukraine have killed three people and injured 27 across nine regions, including Sumy, Kharkiv and Donetsk. The Ukrainian Air Force reported that out of 90 drones launched by Russian forces overnight, 10 were successfully shot down. Another 46 drones were either stopped by electronic warfare systems or vanished from […]

Manchester United’s Bruno Fernandes considering move to Al-Hilal

June 4, 2025

Bruno Fernandes is giving serious consideration to quitting Manchester United next week and taking up a lucrative offer to join Saudi Pro-League club Al-Hilal. The Portugal international's representatives are said to have met Al-Hilal officials in the past few days for further discussions about a move that would allow the 30-year-old to take part in […]

DHS, FBI warn large-scale events could be target for violence

June 2, 2025

It comes after two staff members of the Israeli Embassy were killed in D.C. In this Oct. 9, 2024, file photo, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) seal is shown outside the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in Washington, D.C. In this Oct. 9, 2024, file photo, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) seal […]

Want to Save DEI? Perform Equal Opportunity Audits for Fairness

June 2, 2025

President Donald Trump has made dismantling diversity, equity, and inclusion programs central to his political comeback, claiming they’re discriminatory and erode meritocracy. But his attacks ignore both the historical and ongoing reality of discrimination in the US workplace—especially for Black workers—and the broad public support for racial justice. Contrary to conservative talking points, DEI and […]

US Senator Graham: Senate to work on Russia sanctions bill next week

June 2, 2025

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy meets with U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC), amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine May 30, 2025. Ukrainian Presidential Press Service/Handout via REUTERS Purchase Licensing Rights , opens new tab Item 1 of 3 Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy meets with U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC), amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, […]

Why the Economy Isn’t Out of the Woods Yet on Tariffs After US Court Decision

June 2, 2025

The decision by the US Court of International Trade, which invalidates the Trump administration’s use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to impose broad tariffs, strikes down all of the country-specific tariff hikes implemented in 2025, which relied on IEEPA authority. This includes the 30% tariff increase on China and the 10% baseline increase […]

Macron chides Trump, China over trade, Ukraine, Gaza: policies ‘will kill global order’

June 2, 2025

French President Emmanuel Macron struck a serious note on Friday in his address to a Shangri-La security forum in Singapore, in which he hit on some of the biggest crises spanning the globe and appeared to issue an indirect warning to President Donald Trump and China. "I will be clear, France is a friend and […]