POLITICSPutin says Ukraine proposed halt to deep strikesRussian President Vladimir Putin says Ukraine has proposed a mutual halt to long-range strikesAl Jazeera·2w ago
POLITICSVenezuela’s earthquakes pose first major test for President Delcy RodriguezThe seismic disaster has stirred public anger against government mismanagement under Venezuela's ruling socialist party.Al Jazeera·2w ago
POLITICSVenezuela earthquake: father and son found alive in rubble after four days as death toll nears 1,500<p>President says ‘we always hold onto hope’ as discovery of earthquake survivors spurs fresh search efforts despite dwindling chances of survival</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/28/mortuary-caracas-overwhelmed-venezuela-struggles-respond-earthquakes">Mortuary in CaThe Guardian·2w ago
POLITICSA bridge to Canada may be blocked by the Trump administrationThe Gordie Howe bridge spans the most important border crossing between the U.S. and Canada. President Donald Trump has said he doesn't want it open yet.NPR·2w ago
POLITICSU.S. and Iran exchange strikes, underscoring the fragility of the ceasefirePresident Trump accused Iran of violating their framework agreement, and Tehran threatened to halt negotiations with the U.S. entirely. Meanwhile, violence continued between Israel and Hezbollah.NPR·2w ago
POLITICSTrump Cut a Billion-Dollar Mining Deal. His Sons Stand to Profit.An agreement between the U.S. and Kazakhstan has given a group of American investors with ties to the president and the commerce secretary access to one of the world’s largest untapped reserves of tungsten.NY Times·2w ago
POLITICSRats, Leaks and Broken Elevators: Repair Backlog Plagues Federal BuildingsAfter decades, deferred maintenance totals an estimated $50 billion. But getting repair funds from Congress is a laborious process.NY Times·2w ago
POLITICSSeniors in Medicare are about to get landmark obesity drug coverage — but many may not know it yetMany seniors may be unaware of the landmark coverage shift starting on July 1, with limited advertising seen from the government or Eli Lilly and Novo.CNBC·2w ago
POLITICSVenezuelan earthquakes test Trump’s new western hemisphere policy after gutting of USAID<p>Marco Rubio is scrambling to provide effective disaster response to country whose president US deposed in January</p><p>This week’s dual earthquakes in Venezuela are a test for the new era of American power in the western hemisphere, as the Trump administration scrambles to provide an effective dThe Guardian·2w ago
POLITICSJulia Letlow, Lifted by Trump, Wins Republican Senate Runoff in LouisianaIf she reaches the Senate, Ms. Letlow would replace Senator Bill Cassidy and become the first G.O.P. woman to represent Louisiana in the chamber.NY Times·2w ago
POLITICSNew Caledonia polls open in first local vote in the French territory since 2019<p>Election will determine balance of power in New Caledonia before fresh negotiations with France on the territory’s status</p><p>Polls opened in the French overseas territory of New Caledonia on Sunday for the archipelago’s first provincial elections since 2019, after the vote was delayed as talksThe Guardian·2w ago
POLITICSNew Caledonia polls open in first local vote in the French territory since 2019<p>Election will determine balance of power in New Caledonia before fresh negotiations with France on the territory’s status</p><p>Polls opened in the French overseas territory of New Caledonia on Sunday for the archipelago’s first provincial elections since 2019, after the vote was delayed as talksThe Guardian·2w ago
