POLITICSTrump's NATO pressure campaign continues as summit beginsPresident Trump's arrival in Ankara kicks off another potentially tense meeting for NATO.NPR·1w ago
POLITICSFrance’s Court of Appeal to rule on Le Pen conviction – what it’s all aboutThe far-right leader could be prevented from running for president in 2027 if embezzlement charges are upheld.Al Jazeera·1w ago
POLITICSZelensky to press Nato for air defence systems after intense Russian strikesThe Ukrainian president will use the Nato meeting in Turkey to argue he needs more interceptor missiles.BBC News·1w ago
POLITICSIn NATO’s Next Act, Can Europe Play the Leading Role?The focus at a leaders’ summit in Turkey this week will be on building a new model for the alliance, as President Trump pushes to do less and pressures others do more.NY Times·1w ago
POLITICSPlatner’s Democratic Support Evaporates After Sexual Assault AllegationGraham Platner, the Democratic Senate candidate in Maine, called the allegation false but said he would “reflect” on his political path forward, as many allies rescinded their endorsements.NY Times·1w ago
POLITICSRussia sends weapons to help Mali’s government hold off rebel siegeThe Russian navy is carrying a shipment of weapons to help Mali’s government hold off a rebel advance.Al Jazeera·1w ago
POLITICSTrump Wanted a U.S. Soccer Star to Play in the World Cup. FIFA Found a Way.There was nothing unusual about a call from President Trump or the reversal of Folarin Balogun’s suspension, said the president of FIFA, Gianni Infantino.NY Times·1w ago
POLITICSThe U.S. men's run at the World Cup ends with a 4-1 Round of 16 loss to BelgiumThe team was in the eye of a storm over a controversial phone call from President Trump to FIFA's head about a red card on a U.S. striker. But even with the U.S. at full strength, Belgium easily won.NPR·1w ago
POLITICSGraham Platner denies sex assault claim as Democrats urge him to quit Maine Senate raceGraham Platner hopes to unseat Republican Sen. Susan Collins, but the Democrat's campaign is reeling from a bombshell allegation by Jenny Racicot.CNBC·1w ago
POLITICSWatch: Does Trump’s Fifa intervention undermine football’s integrity?The BBC's Daniel Bush looks at the US president's comments over his request for Fifa to review Folarin Balogun's one-match ban.BBC News·1w ago
POLITICSWorld Cup fans react to Balogun's one-game ban suspensionThe USA star striker will be available to play at today's match against Belgium after President Trump called Fifa for his ban to be reviewed.BBC News·1w ago
POLITICSWho Might Replace Graham Platner if He Drops Out of the Maine Senate Race?Graham Platner can be replaced on the ballot if he withdraws in the next week. If he does, Maine Democrats would face an uncertain two-week race to choose a replacement.NY Times·1w ago
