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Wall Street regulators investigating Trump $1bn social media deal
The former president described a request for documents by regulators looking into the blank-cheque merger as "a continuation of witch hunts".
Are some people too stupid to be trusted with the vote?
Culture wars are not as new a phenomena as our politicians, academics and commentariat would have us believe – there have always been points in history where it appeared that two tribes were going to war.
United States to announce diplomatic boycott of Beijing Olympics over China's human rights abuses
The diplomatic boycott won't stop American athletes from competing in the Winter Olympics in Beijing in February.
Tradition again: Biden celebrates Bette Midler, Joni Mitchell at Kennedy Center Honors
President Joe Biden celebrates artists including Bette Midler, Joni Mitchell and Lorne Michaels on Sunday at the Kennedy Center Honors, bringing back presidential participation in the annual ceremony skipped by Republican Donald Trump.
Ex-Trump Attorney Michael Cohen To Sell NFT Of His Prison Badge
Former President Donald Trump's one-time personal attorney Michael Cohen is planning to sell his former prison badge as a non-fungible token (NFT).
Anti-vaxxers have made me lose faith in the political right
As someone who has generally identified as a conservative, I’m beginning to lose patience with right-wing politics. There are too many people behaving like they are members of a cult in opposing Covid vaccines.
A discomfort with Western liberalism is growing in Eastern Europe
People of the former Soviet bloc rejoiced when the Iron Curtain fell and embraced membership in the European Union. Hungary is an example of a growing culture clash in the conservative East.
Iran "Does Not Seem To Be Serious": US On Stalled Nuclear Talks
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned that Washington would not let its adversary prolong talks while continuing to advance its nuclear ambitions, and would pursue "other options" if diplomacy failed.
The most striking images of 2021
Kelly Grovier picks 15 of the most startling photos from this year – including images of the riots at the US Capitol and an airplane in Kabul – and compares them with iconic artworks.
Hungary’s Strongman Is Running Scared
A unified democratic alliance finally has the chance to beat Viktor Orban and his Fidesz party in elections early next year.
French say ‘non merci’ to nonbinary pronouns
France is choking on ‘le wokisme,’ as speakers of the New Normal’s argot struggle to convert their fellows – forcing them through linguistic hoops that are not compatible with French language or culture.
Far-right pundit Eric Zemmour to run for French president
Candidate tries to re-energize campaign after recent stumbles.
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey resigns saying 'it's time for me to leave'. Investors and democracy activists agree and happy.
Jack Dorsey, 45, who co-founded the company in 2006, is stepping down from his role at the company. Dorsey was accused of damaging Twitter reputation, by carrying out the most damaging terrorist attack ever carried out against American D...
Hungary warns of US interference in bid to oust premier Viktor Orban
Hungary’s government said it expected the US to try to interfere in elections next year in an effort to unseat premier Viktor Orban’s Fidesz party, adding Washington held a grudge against Budapest for its close ties to former President ...
Biden’s childish vendetta against an EU leader
Ever since the Democrats took the White House, Washington and Budapest have been drifting ever further apart. But Biden needs to accept that just because Orban disagrees with him doesn’t mean he’s ‘undemocratic’.
Santa Claus is gay? Of course he is
A TV ad for the Norwegian postal service that shows Father Christmas enjoying a festive kiss with a man has gone viral. Santa’s coming out makes perfect sense, given his uncanny ability to take on a wide range of identities.
Politicians accused of plagiarism in their academic theses
The Speaker of the Colombian Chamber of Deputies, Jennifer Arias, appears to have joined an exclusive but notorious club of global reach: the club of politicians who have been accused of plagiarizing her academic theses.
US Banks Need Permission Before Engaging In Certain Crypto Activities: Regulator
US Office of the Comptroller of the Currency said banks must be able to demonstrate they have appropriate risk management tools before taking on activities like providing custody services for customers' crypto holdings.
How blatant lying became par for the course in politics
Falsehoods, half-truths and spin have been a feature of politics since the dawn of time, but a new book reveals how, even in the age of ‘fact checkers’, our leaders have been spouting absolute whoppers at an astonishing rate.
The Texas Pastor Preaching About Abortion Rights
Amelia Fulbright has been taking a stand for years. More and more clergy are joining her.
From Riots To Trials, The Media Is Failing America
Judging from the coverage, one could have easily concluded a conviction was inescapable. Fortunately, the jurors watched the trial instead...
Thousands Protest Against Covid Vaccinations Across Australia
Protesters rallied Saturday across several of Australia's major cities -- with up to 10,000 gathering in Sydney -- against vaccine mandates, which are not universal and have only been applied to certain occupations by state authorities.
Biden's pick for Fed chair is finely balanced as removing Powell could spark Senate battle
Sky's Ian King says there are two realistic contenders for the top job in central banking but sees a nod for the likely Democrat pick potentially proving problematic to get over the line.
"Considering" US Diplomatic Boycott Of Beijing Olympics: Joe Biden
That is "something we are considering," Joe Biden told reporters while meeting with Canada's prime minister, Justin Trudeau.
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