United States Politics and Government Jun 18, 2026 Trump’s Intelligence Pick Renews Debate: Is the Director of National Intelligence Needed? The director of national intelligence’s office was created in the aftermath of the Sept. 11 attacks. Now some lawmakers want to shrink it. Trump’s Intelligence Pick Renews Debate: Is the Director of National Intelligence Needed? The director of national intelligence’s office was created in the aftermath of the Sept. 11 attacks. Now some lawmakers want to shrink it. See more
Taxation Jun 18, 2026 Union Behind California Billionaire Tax Offers to Reduce the Rate The health care workers’ union that made it to the ballot with its plan to impose a 5 percent tax on billionaires’ wealth told Gov. Gavin Newsom it would acc... Union Behind California Billionaire Tax Offers to Reduce the Rate The health care workers’ union that made it to the ballot with its plan to impose a 5 percent tax on billionaires’ wealth told Gov. Gavin Newsom it would acc... Share
United States Politics and Government Jun 18, 2026 Vance Delays Trip to Switzerland for Direct Talks on Iran Deal Mr. Vance said earlier at a press briefing that he did not know if he would travel to Switzerland on Friday for the talks, where he was initially expected fo... Vance Delays Trip to Switzerland for Direct Talks on Iran Deal Mr. Vance said earlier at a press briefing that he did not know if he would travel to Switzerland on Friday for the talks, where he was initially expected fo... Share
Great Britain Jun 18, 2026 Burnham Wins Makerfield By-Election, Clearing Path to Challenge Starmer as UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham, Labour’s most popular politician, beat the populist right-wing Reform U.K. party in the Makerfield by-election. The decisive victory will energ... Burnham Wins Makerfield By-Election, Clearing Path to Challenge Starmer as UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham, Labour’s most popular politician, beat the populist right-wing Reform U.K. party in the Makerfield by-election. The decisive victory will energ... Share
Burnham Jun 18, 2026 Who Is Andy Burnham, the Man Who Could Be Britain’s Next Prime Minister? Charismatic, northern and exuding a relaxed optimism, Mr. Burnham is a contrast to Keir Starmer. His allies hope he could mend Labour’s relationship with vot... Who Is Andy Burnham, the Man Who Could Be Britain’s Next Prime Minister? Charismatic, northern and exuding a relaxed optimism, Mr. Burnham is a contrast to Keir Starmer. His allies hope he could mend Labour’s relationship with vot... Share
Trump administration Jun 18, 2026 Trump news at a glance: Vance uses US weaponry barbs to scold Israeli critics of Iran deal Vice-president says Israeli cabinet members shouldn’t attack the country’s ‘only powerful ally’ left; Iran says it will impose fees on strait of Hormuz – key... Trump news at a glance: Vance uses US weaponry barbs to scold Israeli critics of Iran deal Vice-president says Israeli cabinet members shouldn’t attack the country’s ‘only powerful ally’ left; Iran says it will impose fees on strait of Hormuz – key... Share
US Open Jun 18, 2026 Wyndham Clark roars clear at US Open before darkness brings first round to a halt The 2023 champion on six-under after 16 holes when play suspendedClubhouse leader Sam Stevens part of group of five on two-underFor much of a Thursday that o... Wyndham Clark roars clear at US Open before darkness brings first round to a halt The 2023 champion on six-under after 16 holes when play suspendedClubhouse leader Sam Stevens part of group of five on two-underFor much of a Thursday that o... Share
China Jun 18, 2026 For women in China frustrated by sexism, female comics are offering a release Standup comedy gives women a space to talk about certain topics that have become more sensitive, while performers remain wary of censorship limitsPacked into... For women in China frustrated by sexism, female comics are offering a release Standup comedy gives women a space to talk about certain topics that have become more sensitive, while performers remain wary of censorship limitsPacked into... Share
Government Contracts and Procurement Jun 18, 2026 Firm Tied to Trump Donor Got No-Bid Contract to Clean Reflecting Pool A White House spokeswoman said the president was not involved in selecting Greenwater Services, the business owned by a trust led by John J. Cafaro. Firm Tied to Trump Donor Got No-Bid Contract to Clean Reflecting Pool A White House spokeswoman said the president was not involved in selecting Greenwater Services, the business owned by a trust led by John J. Cafaro. Share
Russia Jun 18, 2026 Ukraine war briefing: Suspect arrested in killing of Putin critic may have Russian intelligence links Polish police make arrest in artist Robert ?Kuzovkov’s murder; Russia threatens huge ‘group strikes’ after attack on Moscow. What we know on day 1,577A suspe... Ukraine war briefing: Suspect arrested in killing of Putin critic may have Russian intelligence links Polish police make arrest in artist Robert ?Kuzovkov’s murder; Russia threatens huge ‘group strikes’ after attack on Moscow. What we know on day 1,577A suspe... Share
World Cup 2026 Jun 18, 2026 Canada rout nine-man Qatar but Koné injury sours first-ever World Cup win At full strength, Canada can go toe-to-toe with any opponent in the Americas. After steady climbs up the Concacaf charts and a credible run to the 2024 Copa... Canada rout nine-man Qatar but Koné injury sours first-ever World Cup win At full strength, Canada can go toe-to-toe with any opponent in the Americas. After steady climbs up the Concacaf charts and a credible run to the 2024 Copa... Share
US military Jun 18, 2026 US military kills three people in boat strike in Pacific Ocean Attack brings to at least 211 number of people killed as Trump administration targets alleged ‘narcoterrorists’The US military attacked a boat accused of smu... US military kills three people in boat strike in Pacific Ocean Attack brings to at least 211 number of people killed as Trump administration targets alleged ‘narcoterrorists’The US military attacked a boat accused of smu... Share
Scottish politics Jun 18, 2026 SNP concedes Aberdeen South with Scottish Conservatives set to win Byelection loss suggests voters rebelled against SNP over Peter Murrell’s theft of £400,000 in party fundsUK politics – live updatesThe Scottish National par... SNP concedes Aberdeen South with Scottish Conservatives set to win Byelection loss suggests voters rebelled against SNP over Peter Murrell’s theft of £400,000 in party fundsUK politics – live updatesThe Scottish National par... Share
