Trump faces lawsuits over his federal voter list order as he courts allies ahead of elections; former 45th president, Republican.
The National Audit Office has disclosed that some royal leases are set at market value while others involve nominal rents, including a peppercorn arrangement for Royal Lodge. The report also shows that several royal residences are provided at reduced rates or for free, with Beatrice and Eugenie among those living in discounted or privately funded homes. The findings follow the former Duke of York’s eviction and ongoing investigations linked to Epstein ties.
British firms expect to ease price increases as energy-driven costs fade, while manufacturing activity shows a rebound. Bank of England watchfulness continues as inflation risks persist and rate decisions loom.
Palantir has won a £39 million contract to run England and Wales’ firearms registry for up to 10 years, drawing fresh scrutiny from MPs over data privacy and US influence in UK public services. The deal adds to a string of contracts with NHS, MOD and police departments, prompting lawmakers to question data sovereignty and potential backdoor access under US law.
Fans are facing record prices for the 2026 World Cup across the US-Canada-Mexico host region. Dynamic pricing and expanded formats have driven costs up, with reports of tickets, travel, and accommodation pushing total trip expenses into tens of thousands of dollars. Some fans are choosing to watch from home or abroad, while others are paying premium for knockout-stage seats.
The online satire movement Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has surged on social media and has organised its first planned Delhi protest at Jantar Mantar on Saturday, pressing for Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation over exam leaks and marking a test of whether its millions of followers will translate into street-level mobilisation.
Public lands policy moves under renewed scrutiny as the administration signals potential changes to long-standing access rules, with Senators and regulators weighing the impacts on conservation, recreation and energy development.
A series of antisemitic incidents has been reported: an arson attack on a Montreal synagogue, a Nazi-symbol flag incident at NYU, a brush with arson in London’s Golders Green, and DOJ lawsuits challenging campus antisemitism at UCLA and Harvard. Authorities and Jewish groups are calling for stronger prevention and accountability.
Violence persists as Israeli airstrikes hit Gaza and Lebanon amid ongoing clashes with Hamas and Hezbollah. US remarks on ceasefires suggest a shift toward de‑escalation, while a planned international peacekeeping force struggles to form amid mixed commitments from regional partners.
The Knicks have advanced to the NBA Finals after a tense Game 1, with Jalen Brunson’s on-court confrontation with a heckler leading to a league investigation. The league has identified the culprit and removed him from courtside seating for the series, while Brunson has moved past the incident.
The US has announced fresh Treasury sanctions that have targeted Cuban president Miguel Díaz‑Canel, members of the Castro family and several Cuban institutions, while also maintaining an energy blockade that has deepened fuel shortages. Washington has additionally charged former president Raúl Castro over a 1996 downing of exile-operated planes, and US military and intelligence officials have held recent talks with Cuban counterparts.
The Senate has moved to debate a roughly $70 billion bill funding Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the Border Patrol for three years, while Democrats push to ban a $1.776 billion settlement fund for allies of the president. Republicans are aiming to pass the bill via reconciliation, with amendments likely to follow.
Trump has unveiled an expansive set of White House enhancements, including a 90,000-square-foot ballroom and a half-demolished East Wing, while planning a temporary-to-permanent UFC arena on the South Lawn as part of a broader commemorative push. The proposals have sparked debate over cost, security, and the balance between tradition and spectacle.
TotalEnergies has agreed to withdraw offshore wind leases off New York/North Carolina and invest $1 billion in fossil fuels, a move the Trump administration has been paying to terminate wind projects. Seven states, led by New York, are challenging the deal as unlawful and harmful to jobs and clean energy.
Democrats are grappling with Graham Platner’s recent disclosures ahead of the Maine Senate race against Republican Sen. Susan Collins. The New York Times has reported disturbing accounts from several former partners, while Platner has described his past as a period of transformation. Party leaders remain cautiously supportive, highlighting the stakes for control of the Senate.
California's top-two primary has left Steve Hilton, Xavier Becerra, and Tom Steyer in a tight race for the November general election. Uncounted mail ballots could still influence which two advance. Observers note a historically crowded field and a potential shift in Democratic power dynamics.
May payrolls have grown more than expected, with unemployment steady at 4.3%. The data confirms a robust labor market, prompting questions about the pace of Fed policy moves as investors weigh rate expectations.
A former CIA senior executive has been detained in Virginia after authorities found 300 gold bars worth over $40 million, $2 million in cash, and dozens of luxury watches during a May FBI raid. The case centers on allegations that he embezzled public funds and fabricated military and academic credentials to secure positions and special leave payments.
Meliá has informed owners it will cease operations at 15 of the 34 hotels it manages in Cuba, citing external pressures and energy shortages amid tightened U.S. sanctions. The move adds to a broader retreat by foreign operators and deepens the downturn in Cuba’s tourism sector.
The FBI has moved to dismiss 5-6 officials connected to a 2023 Richmond memo that linked radical traditionalist Catholic ideology to extremist threats. The action follows a broader purge under Patel and came after the memo was publicly criticized and later withdrawn.
An Associated Press investigation has found that dozens of children have been re-separated from their families under the current administration, despite a landmark settlement meant to keep families together. Some parents have been detained, and others deported, after being taken from their communities during interior arrests. The plight echoes earlier border separations and follows a federal judge’s ruling that earlier actions were illegal.
Update shows Mayor Bass maintaining first place with around a third of votes and 40%+ for second place still contested. Raman has gained ground, narrowing Pratt’s lead as thousands of ballots remain to be counted countywide.
Former national security adviser John Bolton has reportedly agreed to plead guilty to illegally retaining sensitive national security documents and will pay a fine exceeding $2 million, according to CNN. He is set for a Maryland rearraignment on June 26. The development follows an 2025 indictment on 18 counts related to mishandling classified material.
The latest round of talks in Washington aims to end the fighting between Israel and Hezbollah, but Hezbollah has rejected the US-backed ceasefire, claiming it amounts to surrender. Israel continues operations in southern Lebanon, with displacement affecting more than a million people and regional tensions rising as Iran signals strong backing for Hezbollah.
Dozens of federal and local officers have raided Burnstein von Seelen Precision Castings in Abbeville, arresting a plant manager and HR director as part of a state-backed investigation into identity theft and illegal hiring. ICE is detaining 48 workers while authorities review immigration statuses and pursue indictments for those involved in creating and selling fake IDs.
The president has announced a new plan for a promenade from the Lincoln Memorial down to the Potomac, part of broader renovations and symbolic site upgrades. Officials say the Lincoln Memorial project includes an immersive museum and other visitor‑experience upgrades, while other bold proposals—such as a 90,000‑square‑foot ballroom and a national garden—are in the works.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has written a public letter to Russian President Vladimir Putin calling for face-to-face negotiations. He says the world should not wait for U.S. priorities to shift and proposes a neutral-host venue and a clear date for talks. Kyiv says it is regaining leverage with long-range strikes, while Russia intensifies its air campaign.
Beijing signals renewed alignment with Pyongyang as North Korea expands its nuclear program and strengthens ties with Russia, while Xi Jinping is engaging with Kim Jong Un during a high-stakes visit to Pyongyang.
Anthropic has called for a coordinated global pause on frontier AI development to allow alignment research and societal structures to keep pace. The proposal emphasizes verification mechanisms and warns of recursive self-improvement risks, while OpenAI cautions that governments, not labs alone, should set rules. The idea has drawn mixed responses from industry figures and policymakers.
Unite Here Local 11 has voted to authorize a strike by about 2,000 SoFi Stadium workers if contract negotiations with Legends Global do not progress ahead of the June 12 World Cup match between the US and Paraguay. The union cites stalled talks, living-wage demands tied to LA costs of living, immigration-safety concerns, and protections against subcontracting and automation as core issues.
A leaked, expletive-filled call between U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has renewed questions about U.S.-Israel policy and the Netanyahu government’s stance on Lebanon and Iran. Officials say the call was among the most heated in years, with Trump criticizing Israeli moves in Lebanon and Netanyahu pushing for conditions tied to Hezbollah.
Rights groups have filed a complaint with the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights on behalf of 14 migrants deported from the United States to Equatorial Guinea. The filing seeks to halt further deportations, ensure access to lawyers, and address detention conditions amid broader U.S. third-country deportation deals.
A federal judge has ruled that policies restricting asylum, work permits, green cards and citizenship decisions for people from 39 countries have caused indefinable legal limbo and ordered USCIS to return to normal adjudication, affecting mainly African, Middle Eastern and Asian nationals.
President Trump has visited western Wisconsin for a farm-focused event and is promoting support for Rep. Derrick Van Orden as midterm elections approach. The trip follows concerns about tariffs, rising fertilizer and fuel costs, and political headwinds in the district.
The United States has attacked Iranian coastal radar sites after four Iranian one-way attack drones posed an immediate threat to Strait of Hormuz maritime traffic, per CENTCOM. The action follows a ceasefire in the Mideast war that remains fragile as talks stall and cross-border strikes continue.