Local elections 2026 May 4, 2026 Ben Jennings on Reform UK and this week’s local elections – cartoon Continue reading... Ben Jennings on Reform UK and this week’s local elections – cartoon Continue reading... See more
United States Politics and Government Jul 18, 2026 The Evolution of Presidential Travel: Horse Carriages to Air Force One From horse-drawn presidential coaches to Air Force One, presidents have used various modes of transportation to project an image of America for nearly 250 ye... The Evolution of Presidential Travel: Horse Carriages to Air Force One From horse-drawn presidential coaches to Air Force One, presidents have used various modes of transportation to project an image of America for nearly 250 ye... Share
Toronto (Ontario) Jul 18, 2026 Toronto Police Search For Active Shooter After 2 Killed at Street Festival The shooting disrupted a weekend Latino celebration where hundreds had gathered on Saturday evening. Toronto Police Search For Active Shooter After 2 Killed at Street Festival The shooting disrupted a weekend Latino celebration where hundreds had gathered on Saturday evening. Share
US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) Jul 18, 2026 How Trump Failed to Secure the Strait of Hormuz in His Iran Deal President Trump signed an agreement that Iran said gave it control of the waterway — and global energy supplies. Now, Iran’s military is violently asserting... How Trump Failed to Secure the Strait of Hormuz in His Iran Deal President Trump signed an agreement that Iran said gave it control of the waterway — and global energy supplies. Now, Iran’s military is violently asserting... Share
Movies Jul 18, 2026 A Brazilian Biopic About Jair Bolsonaro Is Threatening His Son’s Presidential Campaign A Brazilian biopic about Jair Bolsonaro has upended his son Flávio Bolsonaro’s presidential hopes after leaks showed he negotiated money for the film with a... A Brazilian Biopic About Jair Bolsonaro Is Threatening His Son’s Presidential Campaign A Brazilian biopic about Jair Bolsonaro has upended his son Flávio Bolsonaro’s presidential hopes after leaks showed he negotiated money for the film with a... Share
US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) Jul 18, 2026 Trump’s Threat to Impose Fees in the Strait of Hormuz Contradicts His Aides President Trump said the United States could collect tolls or fees, despite Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio saying no country coul... Trump’s Threat to Impose Fees in the Strait of Hormuz Contradicts His Aides President Trump said the United States could collect tolls or fees, despite Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio saying no country coul... Share
Parintins (Brazil) Jul 18, 2026 A Heated Rivalry Over Bull Mascots Is Dividing a Brazilian Town Deep in the Amazon rainforest, a heated rivalry has split a town for a century. It’s got nothing to do with sports or politics. A Heated Rivalry Over Bull Mascots Is Dividing a Brazilian Town Deep in the Amazon rainforest, a heated rivalry has split a town for a century. It’s got nothing to do with sports or politics. Share
Gun Control Jul 18, 2026 Inky Mark, Former Canada MP, Arrested After Police Find 439 Guns and Cannon in His Home Inky Mark, a former conservative lawmaker in Manitoba, was charged with offenses including firearm trafficking. Inky Mark, Former Canada MP, Arrested After Police Find 439 Guns and Cannon in His Home Inky Mark, a former conservative lawmaker in Manitoba, was charged with offenses including firearm trafficking. Share
Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc Jul 18, 2026 Chipotle Is Bringing Its Mexican-Inspired Fast Food to Monterrey, Mexico The California-based restaurant chain is opening its first location south of the U.S.-Mexico border this week, bringing its bowls and burritos to Monterrey. Chipotle Is Bringing Its Mexican-Inspired Fast Food to Monterrey, Mexico The California-based restaurant chain is opening its first location south of the U.S.-Mexico border this week, bringing its bowls and burritos to Monterrey. Share
International Relations Jul 18, 2026 He Has a $25 Million Bounty on His Head but Is Also a U.S. Partner in Venezuela A list of alleged crimes has not prevented Diosdado Cabello, and other Venezuelan officials, from working with a U.S. government that once hounded them. He Has a $25 Million Bounty on His Head but Is Also a U.S. Partner in Venezuela A list of alleged crimes has not prevented Diosdado Cabello, and other Venezuelan officials, from working with a U.S. government that once hounded them. Share
Wildfires Jul 18, 2026 Canada Wildfires: See Photos of Smoke Shrouding NYC, Toronto and More Cities The air was hazardous, and skylines at times seemed nearly erased. The smoke will linger before finally letting up. Canada Wildfires: See Photos of Smoke Shrouding NYC, Toronto and More Cities The air was hazardous, and skylines at times seemed nearly erased. The smoke will linger before finally letting up. Share
World Cup 2026 (Soccer) Jul 18, 2026 How Athletes at the World Cup and Beyond Celebrate Victories: Dances, Doughnuts and Finger Wags The World Cup has brought renewed attention to the art of celebration. Here’s a look at all kinds of athletes whose rituals of triumph became part of their l... How Athletes at the World Cup and Beyond Celebrate Victories: Dances, Doughnuts and Finger Wags The World Cup has brought renewed attention to the art of celebration. Here’s a look at all kinds of athletes whose rituals of triumph became part of their l... Share
Hunger Strikes Jul 18, 2026 A 59-Year-Old Hunger Striker Joins a Gen Z Protest Movement in India Sonam Wangchuk, a longtime activist, has fasted for 19 days, joining forces with a student-led campaign to change India’s education system. A 59-Year-Old Hunger Striker Joins a Gen Z Protest Movement in India Sonam Wangchuk, a longtime activist, has fasted for 19 days, joining forces with a student-led campaign to change India’s education system. Share
