Following the sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., speculation mounts over his replacement. Rep. Nancy Mace and Gov. Henry McMaster are early contenders, with President Trump hinting at a favored candidate. The process involves special elections and potential gubernatorial appointments.
Two men have died after entering the water at Seaton Carew beach in County Durham to help two children in difficulty. Police confirmed both children were safe, but the men were pronounced dead after being brought ashore. The incident is not being treated as suspicious.
A federal judge has allowed a class-action lawsuit against United Airlines to proceed, ruling that passengers who paid extra for "window seats" that lack actual windows can sue for misleading them. The suit also names Delta Air Lines.
Republican Senator Lindsey Graham has died, leaving a vacancy in the US Senate. South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster has the authority to appoint a replacement, potentially impacting President Trump's agenda. The appointment's timing and the chosen candidate's strategy remain uncertain.
One Nation's surge in Australian polls, from 6% to first/second in some, complicates election predictions. The party's support base shift from traditional Labor/Coalition voters creates uncertainty in preference flows, a key factor in Australia's preferential voting system.
Punjab BJP leader Fatehjung Singh Bajwa criticized the Congress party's internal strife, stating it's out of the race for the 2027 assembly elections and may struggle to retain its current seats. He cited allegations of compromise between state chief Raja Warring and CM Bhagwant Mann.
The Israel-Gaza war is creating deep divisions within the Democratic Party, impacting elections and fueling a progressive movement ahead of the November midterms. Candidates face a "litmus test" on their stance regarding Israel, with polls showing growing Democratic concern over US support for the country.
The Israel-Gaza war is creating deep divisions within the Democratic party, influencing primary races nationwide. Progressives are leveraging anti-war sentiment and Israel's declining popularity, while moderate candidates face pressure from pro-Israel groups and a growing segment of the electorate concerned about foreign policy and campaign finance.
Throuples, or three-person romantic relationships, are gaining visibility but are fraught with challenges. Personal accounts reveal intense emotional dynamics, jealousy, and power imbalances, leading to relationship breakdowns. While some cities offer protections for polyamorous individuals, legal recognition remains elusive, and societal backlash is growing.
British police are investigating over £500,000 in donations to the Reform UK party for potential breaches of campaign finance laws. The probe includes scrutiny of two £250,000 donations from Fiona Cottrell, mother of a convicted felon and Farage financier. Separately, a £1 million transaction from Ms. Cottrell to a company run by Reform deputy leader Richard Tice was flagged for anti-money laundering concerns.
A 61-year-old Serbian passenger on a Ryanair flight from Greece to Germany was nearly sucked out of a shattered window mid-air due to engine failure. Oxygen masks deployed after cabin depressurization, and the flight returned to Thessaloniki. The passenger sustained shock and friction burns.
NHTSA warns owners of 463,000 Kia Tellurides (2020-2024) to park outdoors due to fire risk from overheating front power seat motors. A previous recall in 2024 addressed the same issue.
The contest for Johor's 56-seat assembly places Anwar Ibrahim's multi-ethnic party in a difficult spot. Analysts suggest the election's significance lies not in who wins, but the margin of victory, with a key benchmark for Anwar's party being an increase in their previous seat count.
Seattle Kraken center Shane Wright is reportedly seeking a trade, with the New Jersey Devils emerging as a strong potential landing spot. Wright, in the final year of his contract, has been linked to several teams including the Flyers and Canadiens.
NHTSA warns owners of 2020-2024 Kia Telluride SUVs to park outdoors due to front power seat motor fire risk, prompting an urgent recall for repairs.
A witness testified that journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia screamed in panic moments before a car bomb killed her in 2017. Yorgen Fenech is on trial for ordering her murder.
Christian Pulisic sustained a microfracture and bone bruise in his leg during the US's World Cup loss to Belgium. The injury is expected to sideline him for several weeks, prompting criticism from former USWNT star Carli Lloyd and ex-USMNT captain Landon Donovan regarding his comments about resting.
Progressive groups and lawmakers are scrambling to find a new candidate for the Maine Senate race after Graham Platner withdrew following sexual assault allegations. Our Revolution endorsed Troy Jackson, while others consider their options amid a compressed nomination process.
Progressive groups and lawmakers are scrambling to find a new candidate for the Maine Senate race after Graham Platner withdrew following sexual assault allegations. Our Revolution endorsed Troy Jackson, while others consider their options amid a compressed party process.
British tennis player Arthur Fery's unexpected Wimbledon semi-final run has ignited "Fery-mania" across the UK. Fans are speculating about renaming "Murray Mound" to "Arthur's Seat" and hope for a final against Novak Djokovic. Experts praise his performance but caution against premature comparisons to past British tennis heroes.
Hours after joining the BJP, former TMC leaders Sushmita Dev, Sukhendu Sekhar Ray, and Prakash Chik Baraik were named as BJP candidates for upcoming Rajya Sabha bypolls. The trio resigned from the Rajya Sabha and TMC last month, citing political and personal reasons, and their induction is seen as a move to strengthen BJP's presence in West Bengal amid TMC's internal crisis.
Manchester United has identified a site approximately 350m northwest of Old Trafford for a new 100,000-seater stadium. The club acquired a 25-acre site, currently partly a go-kart track, as part of a multi-billion pound regeneration project for the Trafford Wharfside area.
Former Trinamool Congress (TMC) leaders Sushmita Dev, Sukhendu Sekhar Ray, and Prakash Chik Baraik formally joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Kolkata, West Bengal. Their defection follows weeks of internal rebellion within the TMC and comes after their resignations from the party and Rajya Sabha.
Three former Trinamool Congress (TMC) leaders, Sushmita Dev, Sukhendu Sekhar Ray, and Prakash Chik Baraik, formally joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Kolkata, West Bengal, weeks after resigning from TMC amid internal party rebellion following an electoral defeat.
