Politics

The flag culture wars have come to an unlikely place: progressive Iceland

Ahead of the Nordic nation’s EU referendum, the Icelandic flag has been co-opted by the far right

Erin Patterson argues mushroom murder convictions should be quashed due to ‘catastrophic’ failure of justice

Allowing jurors to stay in same hotel as police and prosecution denied Patterson a fair trial, lawyers tell Victorian court of appeal

U.S., South Korea cut short their joint military drills at Trump's direction

August 18, 2026 / 10:26 PM EDT / CBS/AP

US-led drills to end six days early, South Korea says, amid Trump push for Kim Jong-un talks

South Korea’s joint chiefs of staff said the Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise would end on 21 August at the request of the US

Ukraine war briefing: Would-be parcel bomber convicted in German court

Russian-led plot was exposed when participants sent trial packages carrying GPS trackers through Ukrainian and German post. What we know on day 1,638

California AG Bonta says case against Meta is about 'restitution and distortion,' not damages

Following opening arguments in the case against Meta, California Attorney General Bonta said the trial is not about extracting a massive payout.

Graham says national security 'not my thing' but vows to back Trump's agenda

Sen. Darline Graham Nordone (R-SC) said national security is not her forte but staunchly defended President Donald Trump‘s defense agenda, echoing many of the opinions expressed by her late brother as she seeks to take over his long-held seat.

Seoul, Washington to halve joint drills as Trump reportedly seeks summit with North Korea's Kim

Seoul, Washington to halve joint drills as Trump reportedly seeks summit with North Korea's Kim

Tupac Shakur trial: lawyers share full account of killing as witnesses still refuse to testify

Murder trial of Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis, 63, former South Side Compton Crips gang leader, opens in Las Vegas

Socialist Angie Nixon Wins Florida Senate Primary

Socialist state Rep. Angie Nixon pulled off a stunning upset victory Tuesday to clinch Florida's Democratic Senate primary against impeachment-whistleblower-turned-candidate Alex Vindman and will face Sen. Ashley Moody (R-FL) in the November general election.

Ryan Elijah beats embattled Cory Mills in another ousting of an incumbent

Former news anchor Ryan Elijah beat Rep. Cory Mills (R-FL) after allegations of domestic violence, stolen valor, and financial impropriety beleaguered Mills’s campaign.

Democratic socialist Angie Nixon clinches surprise primary win in Florida US Senate race

Nixon bested Alexander Vindman to win Democratic nomination and now faces Republican Ashley Moody in November