Politics

Iran hangs grad student accused of spying for the CIA and Israel's intel agency

Iranian authorities on Monday hanged a post-graduate student from an elite Tehran university on charges of espionage, the latest in a spate of executions against the backdrop of the war against the United States and Israel.

Advocates Decry Trump’s Plan to Open 24 Million Acres of Federal Lands to Cattle Grazing

Opponents say the administration’s plan prioritizes big agriculture at the expense of wildlife and protected species.

Hegseth calls for Kelly to be investigated for 'blabbing' about classified briefing

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth called for Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ) to be investigated over his public comments about a classified briefing.

China Believes America Will Flame Out

Beijing’s geopolitical restraint is all part of a long game.

'Bad people': Alan Cumming criticises Bafta after N-word outburst

The host of the film awards ceremony at which Tourette syndrome activist John Davidson shouted a racial slur has said he won’t host it again

Norway Puts UN Project Funding on Hold Raising Fears for Plastics Treaty Talks

Move by largest donor to environment programme poses further uncertainty for already troubled negotiations

What Happens When the Tradwife Dream Goes Wrong?

The hit novel Yesteryear seems to be a withering critique of influencers—but is actually more attuned to the corruptions of power.

Wondered where the culture wars would end? Try a white influencer suing a charity for not offering her an internship

The GB News commentator Sophie Corcoran’s case against 10,000 Interns is part of a broader strategy of anti-DEI lawfare imported from Trump’s US

What did Keir Starmer say in ‘last chance’ speech to save his premiership?

Address was billed as make-or-break amid mounting speculation of a challenge. Has he done enough to hang on?

Prominent Buddhist monk arrested over alleged sexual abuse in Sri Lanka

Updated on: May 11, 2026 / 6:17 AM EDT / CBS/AFP

Republicans would rather self-destruct than save themselves from Trump

As the president’s popularity withers, the party has no will to stage an intervention against him

Stephen Miller in Retreat

The once-powerful aide’s influence has quietly diminished.