English News Archive — Politics
May 2026
Law — Police — Turkish Riot Police Storm Opposition HQ, Oust Leaders and Trench Democracy Crisis
Police — Police Storm CHP Headquarters with Tear Gas and Rubber Bullets, Clashing with Supporters Outside Gates
Military — Saudi Arabia Deploys Air Defenses Around Holy Sites as Pilgrimage Attacks Echo Fears of Escalating Threats
Police — Punch Training Gone Wrong: Man Punches Suspect in Front of Police, Driving Case from FA to FO in Minutes
Politics — California congressional candidate refuses Pledge of Allegiance, turns away from flag
Security — Gunshots Heard Outside White House in Washington, DC; Authorities Respond as Security Tightens
Crime — Florida Man Salvages Millions in Cash from Ocean, Calls Police After Surfacing Bundled Loot
Politics — Prabowo’s Push to Centralize Power Risks Undoing Indonesia’s Economic and Democratic Gains
Politics — Prabowo Subianto Must Confront Uncomfortable Realities as Indonesia’s Fragile Progress Depends on Him
Politics — White House forces resignation of Tulsi Gabbard from intelligence post, she announces letter on social media
Military — F-16 Shoots Down UFO Over Lake Huron, Raising Questions About Navy and Airspace Security
Politics — Tulsi Gabbard Resigns as U.S. DNI, Sparks Shakeup at Intelligence Community
Crime — Teen Suspect in Austin Shootings Identified as Cristian Mondragon Fajardo, Illegal Immigrant, ICE Detainer Issued
Politics — House Republicans Cancel Vote on Resolution Demanding Withdrawal of U.S. Forces From Iran
Crime — San Diego mosque shooter left mental health facility a day before massacre amid prior police warnings
Security — Iran Says It Has Destroyed About \$1 Billion in U.S. MQ-9 Reapers as Hostilities Escalate
Politics — Opposition Leader Ousted in Turkey as Democratic Breakthrough Hurdles Persist
Government — Trump Sets Up \$18 Billion Fund to Compensate Alleged “Lawfare” Victims, Critics Warn of Partisan Payouts
Crime — Marine Lance Cpl. Killed in Wilmington After Repeated Court Breaks by Felon Over 30 Years
Justice — Trump Orders DOJ to Create Taxpayer Compensation Fund for Those He Says Were Politically Prosecuted
Politics — _officers sue to block Trump admin’s \$1.8B fund rewarding rioters_
Crime — Car Explodes in Fireball Near Charging Bull in Lower Manhattan, Prompting Citywide Evacuation and Investigation
Politics — Xi Jinping’s Careful Choices Determine the Fate of His Most Trusted Ally
Politics — Barney Frank, Pioneer of Financial Reform and Gay Rights, Dies at 82
Crime — Car Burst into Flames and Exploded Near Wall Street’s Charging Bull, Shocking City Officials
Politics — Trump Settlement Permanently Blocks IRS Audits of President, Family, and Companies
Law — JPMorgan Executive Sues Ex-Banker for Defamation Over “Sex Slave” Allegations
Social Issues — Elite policy view links social norms to deeper fertility declines, urging scrutiny of structural pressures on families
Government — Senate Advances War Powers Resolution to End Iran War as Bipartisan Shift Gains Momentum
Crime — SoCal Father Pleads Guilty to Incest After Daughter’s Suicide, Receives Three-Year Prison Sentence
Law — Court Rejects Elon Musk’s Lawsuit Against OpenAI and Sam Altman, Dismissed Over Expired Statute of Limitations
Crime — Three Killed as Shootout Outside San Diego Mosque; Suspects Die by Suicide, Police Say
Politics — Trump blasts Cuban backingKamala pairing as a “big mistake” in unexpected meetup
Law — Elon Musk Slams California Dismissal of His OpenAI Lawsuit as “Terrible” Precedent
Crime — Supporters of Mangione Target Thompson Family with Vile Protests Outside Courthouse, Sparking Condemnation
Government — Justice Department Creates \$1.8 Billion Fund to Settle IRS Disputes Tied to Trump Allies
Government — Ronald Reagan’s Infamous Claim Rebutted: The Government’s Aid Is Not The Threat It Seems
Military — US Air Force Demonstrates Sub-10-Minute B-52 Scramble, Reaffirming High-Readiness Deterrence
Military — Elite U.S. Special Forces Patrol Kansas City with Night Stalkers Helicopters in High-Profile Urban Training
Crime — Mexican Senator Arrested in San Diego Over Ties to Sinaloa Cartel and Bribery Scheme Benefiting Drug Trafficking Operations
Crime — Notorious Vagabond Pee Pee Poo Poo Man Arrested on Shocking New Charges, Authorities Say
Crime — Mexican Morena Senator Tied to Sinaloa Cartel Arrested in San Diego, Denies Allegations
Politics — Alleged Mastermind Claims Ilhan Omar Knew of \$250M COVID Meal Fraud in Minnesota Scheme
Crime — Car Ramming and Stabbing Attack in Modena Injures 12, Suspect Arrested
Censorship — Musk Slams UK Over Mass Social Media Arrests, Urges Release of Jailed Citizens
Conspiracy — Former Government Researcher Alleges Recovery of Four Distinct Alien Species from UFO Crashes
Politics — Supreme Court Blocks Virginia Democrats’ Bid to Reinstate Congressional Map, Upholds Court-Drawn Boundaries
Politics — UK Bars Foreign Conservative Figures from Rally as Spyware Allegations Surface
Crime — Johannesburg CBD Spirals Into Chaos as Crime Surge and Protests Overwhelm Authorities
Politics — Texas Supreme Court Blocks Governor’s Attempt to Oust Democrats Over Redistricting Walkout
Politics — Senators Vote Unanimously to Withhold Pay During Future Government Shutdowns
Law — U.S. Justice Department Set to Dismiss Gautam Adani Bribery Case, Citing Proposed \$10 Billion U.S. Investment
Protest — Havana Erupts in Protests as Fuel Shortages Trigger Massive Blackouts
Politics — Woman blocks Trump-Xi meeting room, shouting “White House only!” as tense summit unfolds outside doors
Crime — US Citizen Convicted in NYC over Secret Chinese Police Outpost Tied to Transnational Repression and Harassment of Dissidents
Politics — NYC Police Station Boss Convicted for Acting as Illegal Chinese Agent in Secret Operation
Politics — Noah Syndergaard Calls Zohran Mamdani a “Lunatic,” Urges Mets to Cut Ties With Socialist Mayors
Politics — Trump’s China Red Carpet vs. Obama’s Tarmac Walkout—A Stark Welcome Contrast in 2016 <span style="display:none">[^1][^10][^2][^3][^4][^5][^6][^7][^8][^9]</span>
Government — Presidential Clemency in Focus as Trump Proposes 250 Pardons for U.S. 250th Birthday Celebration
Politics — Trump Says U.S. Economic Pressure Won’t Shape Iran Nuclear Negotiations
Politics — JD Vance Threatens States With Medicaid Funding Cuts Over Antifraud Compliance
Security — Russian Hackers Deploy Global Credential-Stealing Malware with Iran/Israel-Targeted Wipe Trigger, Sparking Widespread Cyber Alert
Crime — Pennsylvania Piano Teacher Faces Up to 54 Years for Abuse of 18 Boys
Politics — Mike Pence Urges GOP Soul-Searching Ahead of 2028, Warns Against Populism
Debate — La mayor debate collapses as Raman and Bass pull out at the last minute
Crime — State Trooper Shoots Gunman After Random Car Attacks on Cambridge Street
Military — Russia Scales Up World’s Largest Drone Factory, Begins Supplying Components to Iran
Police — Turkish Taxi Driver Heroically Disarms Shotgun-Wielding Passenger During Police Chase
Politics — Trump Administration Moves to Cut Beef Tariffs Temporarily to Tackle Soaring Prices
Politics — Guatemala Struggles to Sustain Anti-Corruption Drive as International Backing Diminishes
Military — Trump weighs renewed "Project Freedom" in Strait of Hormuz as oil spikes to near \$98 a barrel
Law — Elsevier Joins AI Copyright Lawsuits Over Alleged Use of Training Data
Politics — Green Party Councillor Sparks Debate After Being Seen in Lamborghini Amid Climate Agenda
Military — Turkey Orders 1,900 Thermobaric Bombs as Domestic Defense Production Accelerates
Military — China Bets Big on Tech and Defense Amid Economic Struggles as Youth Unemployment Rises and Consumers Hold Back
Government — Netanyahu Signals Push to Phase Out US Aid as Israel Eyes Greater Self-Reliance
Politics — Hungary’s Incoming Health Minister Celebrates as Péter Magyar Ends Orbán’s 16-Year Rule
Crime — Colombian Thieves Use Coordinated Distraction Tactic to Snatch Pedestrian’s Belongings in Broad Daylight
Crime — Minnesota “Violence Interruption” Nonprofit Collapses as AG Sues Leaders for Allegedly Misusing \$6.5 Million
Politics — Xi Faces Delicate Decision Over Trusted Aide’s Future
Government — California Launches Free Diaper Program for Newborns Amid Cost and Conflict Concerns
Crime — Brooklyn Woman, 59, Assaulted in Home After Suspect Smashes Through Door
Military — Israel Reportedly Built Secret Iraq Base to Launch Strikes Against Iran
Security — Iran Moves to Seize Full Control of Seven Critical Undersea Internet Cables in Strait of Hormuz
Debate — Woman Sparks Debate by Citing Musk’s Neuralink as Proof Billionaire Wealth Drives Life-Changing Innovation
Military — Russia Holds Grand Victory Day Parade as Putin Warns of NATO Threat and Showcases Advanced Capabilities
Crime — Murders in NYC Subways Jump 300% This Year as Robberies Rise and Patrols Increase
Military — Russia Assures No Plans to Attack NATO, Warns of “Serious” Consequences if Provoked
Politics — Hungary Prepares for Leadership Shift as Péter Magyar Set to Take Office at “Regime Change” Event
Military — US Boosts Philippines Military Drills as Taiwan Defense Concerns Loom Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit
Government — Trump Paints Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Blue in No-Bid Contract Controversy <span style="display:none">[^1][^10][^2][^3][^4][^5][^6][^7][^8][^9]</span>
Censorship — ABC Claims First Amendment Breach in FCC Fight Over “The View” Oversight
Military — Military Footage Shows Star-Shaped Object Executing High-Speed, Criss-Cross Maneuvers Across Sky
Government — Pentagon Releases Unseen UFO Files Amid Push for Greater Transparency
Politics — Zohran Mamdani’s Policies Spark Debate as City Faces Population Decline
Politics — Virginia Supreme Court Invalidates Voter-Backed Redistricting Plan, Preserves Existing Congressional Map
Crime — Man Survives Machete Wound to the Skull, Waits Calmly in Mumbai Hospital as Surgery Removes Blade
Government — British MPs Set for China Visit After Seven-Year Gap to Reset Trade and Security Ties
Government — US Moves to Revoke Passports of Parents With Significant Unpaid Child Support