Turkish police arrest Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, a key Erdogan rival
ISTANBUL (AP) — Turkish police on Wednesday arrested Istanbul’s mayor — a popular opposition leader and key rival…
Judge rules DOGE’s USAID dismantling likely violates the Constitution
WASHINGTON (AP) — The dismantling of the U.S. Agency for International Development by billionaire Elon Musk’s Department of…
Early voting in Wisconsin Supreme Court race tests enthusiasm on both sides, with key cases likely
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin voters began to cast their ballots Tuesday in a pivotal state Supreme Court…
Trump administration rhetoric targeting the courts heats up amid setbacks
The new populist president railed against the judiciary as they blocked his aggressive moves to restructure his country’s…
Russia cuts off gas to Moldovan separatists, risking humanitarian crisis – POLITICO
Speaking to POLITICO, Moldova’s national security advisor, Stanislav Secrieru, accused Russia of “weaponizing” its energy exports “to destabilize…
Moldova accuses Russia of trying to rig its EU referendum – POLITICO
According to Secrieru, pro-European President Maia Sandu is the central target of a “brazen digital blitz” designed to…
Romania’s election body rejects far-right Diana Sosoaca’s presidential bid, approves George Simion
BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — Romania’s electoral body Saturday rejected the candidacy of a controversial far-right politician in the…
Orbán vows crackdown on ‘shadow army’ of political opponents – POLITICO
The Hungarian leader has taken a hard line in EU talks to support Ukraine — and a decidedly softer…
France breathes a bit easier as Fitch affirms credit rating – POLITICO
“Political deadlock and polarization have intensified in France following the 2024 snap elections and collapse of the Barnier…
‘Scum,’ ‘crooked’ elections and ‘corrupt’ media. What Trump said inside the Justice Department
President Donald Trump delivered what sounded like one of his typical meandering, grievance-laden campaign speeches on Friday, but…
More than 50 universities face federal investigations as part of Trump’s anti-DEI campaign
WASHINGTON (AP) — More than 50 universities are being investigated for alleged racial discrimination as part of President…
Pro-Russian party enters Bulgaria’s parliament after election recount
The Bulgarian parliamentary elections were held in October 2024, but the Constitutional Court of Bulgaria ordered a review…