There are no plans to send the military to polling places during the midterm elections, Chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Caine wrote in a letter sent to Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.) that was released Monday. The letter from Caine, the highest-ranking officer in the U.S. military, comes weeks after Slotkin sent a letter asking Caine and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth to publicly…
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Eurasian nations gather in Bishkek to forge stronger ties, new alliances
Heads of 21 global and rising powers gather in Bishkek for the SCO summit as wars strain the global order. China and Russia have previously used the SCO to project their influence and their stand against the West, but the middle powers are now there to seek new economic and political momentum.
Algerian president seeks to impose death penalty on arsonists
Algeria declared three days of mourning after wildfires killed 12 people and injured dozens. Authorities said 46 fires remained active, with 54 people hospitalised for burns, including six in critical condition.
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Argentina great Lionel Messi announces retirement from international football
The decision comes shortly after the death of his father, Jorge Messi, which prompted the former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain player to consider his future.
South African airline Airlink defends dramatic stadium flyover
Footage of the flyover quickly began circulating on social media, prompting mixed reactions as some expressed concerns over safety.
Ever Been Ready to Leave Until You Realize Your Hair Is the Real Problem?
The Last-Minute Hair Crisis There are moments when you are completely ready to leave the house and suddenly discover one tiny problem that threatens the entire plan. For this blonde woman, the problem is not her beautiful red dress, her high heels, or even forgetting where she put her keys. It is her hair. She…
US forces strike Iranian rocket launchers in Strait of Hormuz as IRGC warns of ‘retaliatory response’
The IRGC confirmed strikes had hit Larak Island and warned that the attack would be “met with a retaliatory response,” per Iran’s Fars news agency.
Albo’s problems on two oceans, and disaster in Secret Harbour
A NEW CHAPTER FOR PLAYBOOK: Last month Adam Wren, Dasha Burns and Will Steakin were named the new co-authors of Playbook, and today is the official relaunch. Coming off the heels of a string of exclusives from both sides of the aisle, Playbook will continue to provide unmatched reporting and analysis of the midterms, 2028 and more. Don’t miss out…
Venezuela says it will retain ‘sovereignty’ over its oil reserves despite US deal
Venezuela’s acting president says the aim is to turn the country’s underground resources into a “source of social and economic well-being for the people of Venezuela.”