New York, NY – The Trump administration has taken decisive action to eliminate New York City’s controversial congestion charge, a policy that has been widely criticized by drivers. In a letter to New York Governor Kathy Hochul, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced that the Federal Highway Administration had revoked federal approval for the tolling program. Duffy stated that the administration would work with the New York State Department of…

President Trump said Monday that his meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron marked an “important step” in ending the war between Russia and Ukraine, as Trump’s return to the White House has indicated a likely tipping point in American support — and a possible rift with France and other European allies. Trump and Macron, who have a long-standing relationship after both came to office in 2017, held a bilateral meeting…

A newborn baby died in Paris, the French capital on Monday after his 18-year-old American mother threw him out a hotel window, with umbilical cord still attached, According to French prosecutors and a police source, she threw the infant from the second-floor window of a hotel in the 20th arrondissement in eastern Paris, the prosecutor’s office said. “The newborn was given emergency care but did not survive,” prosecutors said. The…

President Donald Trump has indicated that the United States is open to forging economic agreements with Russia, confirming that recent talks with Moscow over ending the Ukraine war have been “very good.” Speaking alongside French President Emmanuel Macron in the Oval Office, Trump downplayed tensions with Russia and suggested that Washington could engage in economic development deals in exchange for resolving the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. “A lot of progress…

Leader Without a Mandate? Ukrainian Parliament Snubs Zelensky’s Legitimacy Kyiv, Ukraine – A symbolic resolution affirming the legitimacy of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky failed to pass in the Ukrainian parliament (Verkhovna Rada) today, as political divisions deepen over ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia. The resolution, which sought to reaffirm Zelensky’s democratic mandate, garnered 218 votes—falling short of the 226 required for passage. Notably, 54 lawmakers abstained, including 38 members…

Washington, D.C. – French President Emmanuel Macron arrived at the White House today to present a European-backed peace plan for Ukraine, as concerns mount over Donald Trump’s shifting stance on the war and his recent engagements with Moscow. During a 90-minute session with Trump, Macron pushed for a clear Western strategy to counter Russian aggression, emphasizing that Ukraine’s sovereignty must be upheld. His proposal, described as a “call to action”…

The United Nations General Assembly has passed a resolution condemning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. This pivotal resolution was co-sponsored by Ukraine and several European Union nations, and it garnered a total of 93 votes in favor. Notably, the United States and Russia were among the 18 countries that voted against the measure, while China chose to abstain, along with 64 other nations. The resolution comes at a critical juncture in…

President Donald Trump has appointed Dan Bongino, a prominent right-wing commentator and podcaster, as the deputy director of the FBI. Bongino, known for his vocal support of Trump and his promotion of various conspiracy theories surrounding the 2020 election and the January 6 Capitol attack, will serve under Kash Patel, who was recently sworn in as the agency’s ninth director. Bongino’s rise to this influential position is notable, especially given…

Mike Amesbury, the former Labour Member of Parliament for Runcorn and Helsby, received a ten-week jail sentence for assaulting a man during a drunken altercation in the street. Deputy Chief Magistrate Tan Ikram delivered the ruling at Chester Magistrates’ Court. He described the incident as a “drunken brawl” that stopped only when bystanders intervened. Amesbury, 55, pleaded guilty to assaulting 45-year-old Paul Fellows on Main Street in Frodsham, Cheshire, in…

Friedrich Merz has indicated he is considering leveraging the current parliament to ease the nation’s stringent limits on public borrowing, following Sunday’s election results that produced a minority coalition capable of obstructing any proposed measures. Merz remarks come in the wake of a tightly contested election that has left the German Bundestag with a fragmented representation. The implications of this scenario are profound, particularly as the newly formed minority coalition,…

The United States and Europe are locked in tense negotiations at the United Nations and G7 over the question of accountability for Russia’s ongoing war against Ukraine. This conflict has been exacerbated by a notable shift in stance from former President Donald Trump, which threatens to fracture the longstanding unity among Western nations. This week, the Trump administration and the European Union have submitted competing resolutions at both the UN…

Israeli tanks moved into the occupied West Bank on Sunday for the first time in decades in what Palestinian authorities called a “dangerous escalation,” after the defence minister said troops will remain in parts of the territory for a year and tens of thousands of Palestinians who have fled cannot return. Associated Press journalists saw several tanks move along unpaved tracks into Jenin, long a bastion of armed struggle against…