POLITICS

President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday hailed the heroism of members of the World War II Resistance based on a remote Alpine plateau, but also remembered the "errors" of French collaborationist forces who sided with the Germans against them.

The survey conducted by The New York Times and Siena College suggests that the Democratic base is beginning to unify behind Biden despite ongoing concerns about the nation's trajectory, the economy, and his age.

Though it's uncommon for media organizations to intervene directly in the campaign strategies of presidential candidates, the move highlights the uncertainty surrounding the possibility of debates taking place this year.

A faction of Republicans who previously blocked a procedural vote on reauthorizing the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) may now be inclined to support modifications to the legislation when it returns for voting on Friday.

On Wednesday, the chair of the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee, Maria Cantwell, indicated that lawmakers might entertain the idea of granting ByteDance, TikTok's Chinese owner, a one-year extension on the proposed deadline to divest the popular short video app.

An appellate judge swiftly rejected former President Donald Trump's third attempt in three days to postpone his New York criminal trial for hush money, set to begin next week.

A group of House Republicans, including 19 members, broke ranks with their party to reject a procedural vote on Wednesday regarding a bill extending the nation's warrantless surveillance powers under Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA).

Arizona's highest court reinstated a nearly comprehensive ban on abortions, citing a law dating back to 1864, pre-dating statehood and women's suffrage.

The Ohio Secretary of State has sent a letter to the Democratic Party, cautioning that President Joe Biden may not be listed on the November 2024 election ballot unless certain actions are taken.

Former Vice President Mike Pence publicly criticized former President Donald Trump on Monday, accusing him of adopting a vague stance on abortion policy.

Michael and Gerald Shvartsman admit to insider trading, casting shadows over Trump Media's public listing and sparking legal turmoil.

Trump's legal team, led by attorney Todd Blanche, mounted a vigorous defense, contending that the pervasive media coverage has tainted the pool of potential jurors, imperiling Trump's right to a fair trial.

Rising tensions in the Middle East and Eastern Europe contribute to a significant surge in oil prices, reaching levels not seen in six months.

In response to Donald Trump's social media attacks targeting the daughter of the judge presiding over his hush-money trial in New York, Judge Juan Merchan expanded an existing gag order.

In the closing moments of the electoral campaign, Senegal's president-elect Bassirou Diomaye Faye stepped onto the stage holding the hands of both his wives Marie and Absa.

Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Minister Yariv Levin will stand in while Netanyahu, 74, undergoes full anaesthesia, his office said.

Near-final results showed the main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) wresting the main cities and Anatolian provinces that were strongholds for Erdogan's Islamic conservative AKP party.

Opposition supporters on Sunday filled an Istanbul square to celebrate the re-election of Ekrem Imamoglu as mayor, who dealt a second blow to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's ruling party by repeating his landmark 2019 win.

Peru's prosecutor's office on Sunday ordered President Dina Boluarte to present any Rolex watches in her possession, after a raid on her home and office as part of a corruption probe.

Propelled to power from humble roots despite never holding national elected office, Senegal's president-elect Bassirou Diomaye Faye defied the odds by promising radical change and being guided by a charismatic mentor.

President Joe Biden, alongside former Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton, hosted a historic fundraising event at Radio City Music Hall.

The charges against Mayorkas, labeled as "high crimes and misdemeanors," allege his "willful and systemic refusal to comply with the law and breach of public trust."

South Africa's electoral officials said on Thursday they had excluded former president Jacob Zuma from May elections, further increasing tensions in the run-up to the polls.

The Biden administration has implemented new rules to restrict the duration of short-term health insurance plans, reversing Trump-era policies.

Former U.S. Senator and Democratic Party vice presidential nominee Joe Lieberman passed away at the age of 82 in New York City after complications from a fall.

Forced to discard its most popular election candidate, and then a proxy, Venezuela's opposition unity is now on the verge of crumbling ahead of July presidential elections.

President Xi Jinping's closed-door meeting with prominent American business executives signals efforts to restore investor confidence.

Myanmar's junta chief on Wednesday blamed the country's growing armed resistance movement for preventing long-promised elections in a speech to thousands of soldiers following an Armed Forces Day parade.

The collapse of the Baltimore Bridge halts crucial vessel traffic and disrupts supply chains and prompts urgent reflections on infrastructure resilience