Articles for category: Politics

May 28, 2026

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US Justice Department launches criminal probe into E Jean Carroll, source says

The US Justice Department has launched a criminal investigation into E Jean Carroll, the writer who accused President Donald Trump of raping her in the mid-1990s, a ‌source familiar with the matter said. The probe is focused on whether Carroll committed perjury in testimony tied to two civil lawsuits that she won against Mr Trump — one tied to ‌her allegations that he sexually abused her in a New York department store ⁠and another over defamation in 2019, said the source, who ‌requested anonymity to discuss an ongoing investigation. CNN first reported the development, which was also reported by The

May 28, 2026

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Ukrainian drone makers breaking into US defense market – Inside playbook

As Ihor Fedirko, executive director of the Ukrainian Arms Manufacturers Council, tells RBC-Ukraine, there is indeed no political framework yet in place for the supply of Ukrainian weapons to the United States. “So I would be very cautious about describing this as an already open export direction. But at the practical level, cooperation is already moving forward,” he says. According to him, cooperation is developing primarily through direct dialogue between companies: technical consultations, demonstrations of solutions, preparation for testing, discussions on joint production, localization of certain components, and potential joint ventures. One example is the Ukrainian manufacturer General Chereshnya, which

May 27, 2026

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Horror film ‘Obsession’ is breaking box office records. Here’s how

It’s the summer horror film that has moviegoers hooked. In “Obsession,” directed by Curry Barker, an awkward young guy wishes that his coworker would fall in love with him, and things quickly take a dark turn. And now, with a 96% score on Rotten Tomatoes, audiences are along for the ride. “Obsession” is breaking records. Here’s what we know about the R-rated film’s early success. Stephen King’s career in photos: Look back at the ‘King of Horror’ and his books 1 of 30 Bestselling author Stephen King, shown in a 1970 file photo. (REUTERS) ‘Obsession’: Inde Navarrette lives to scare

May 27, 2026

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War breaking news. Iran, Trump: ‘No one will control the Strait of Hormuz’. Israel orders evacuation in southern Lebanon

LiveLast updated 3 minutes ago Iran’s Revolutionary Guards, the Pasdaran, claim that 25 ships have crossed the Strait of Hormuz in the last 24 hours Trump, he is negotiating to the point of exhaustion. Tehran unveils draft agreement, White House denies Iran is “negotiating to the bitter end and wants an agreement. We are not satisfied, but we will be. We may have to go back there and finish the job.” Donald Trump is back to threatening Tehran and dictating conditions for the deal that could end the war. The tycoon made it clear that Iran will not get an

May 27, 2026

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Major College Awards Announced… Here’s Who Won USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year & NFCA D1 Freshman of the Year Honors (May 27, 2026) – Line Drive Media

With the 2026 Women’s College World Series upon us, it’s also time for major news—including top seasonal awards—to be announced. Last night, two players were honored for their outstanding 2026 seasons… here are the reports… ***** Nebraska’s Jordy Frahm Named 2026 USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year Hailing from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Jordy Frahm makes her mark in history as the program’s first-ever USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year award winner after receiving the prestigious honor at tonight’s 2026 NCAA Softball Women’s College World Series (WCWS) banquet in Oklahoma City, Okla. The award has recognized outstanding athletic

May 27, 2026

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Iran Revolutionary Guard fully closes Strait of Hormuz and fires on ships trying to pass

CAIRO (AP) — The standoff over the Strait of Hormuz escalated again Saturday as Iran reversed its reopening of the crucial waterway and fired on ships attempting to pass, in retaliation after the United States pressed ahead with its blockade of Iranian ports. The strait is closed until the U.S. blockade is lifted, Iran’s Revolutionary Guard navy said Saturday night, warning that “no vessel should make any movement from its anchorage in the Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman, and approaching the Strait of Hormuz will be considered as cooperation with the enemy” and be targeted. New attacks on

May 27, 2026

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Deadly, record-breaking heat wave hits Europe before El Niño arrives

May 26, 2026, 2:56 p.m. ET An oppressive heat wave has settled over western Europe and was blamed for multiple deaths in France, while breaking all-time May temperature records around the region. May 26 broke the record for the hottest day in May ever recorded in England and Wales, with temperatures reaching 35.1 degrees Celsius (95 degrees Fahrenheit) and 32.9 degrees Celsius (91 degrees Fahrenheit), respectively, according to the UK’s Met Office. The record-breaking day came after what was described as a “tropical night” in London, where overnight lows didn’t dip below 21.3 degrees Celsius (70 degrees Fahrenheit) at the

May 27, 2026

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Iran caught red-handed breaking ceasefire, former US envoy says

Several viewers said joy was impossible after what the country had endured. “I am not happy that the internet has been restored, because 40,000 other people will never come online again,” one viewer wrote, referring to the victims of Iran’s crackdown on thousands of protesters in January. Another viewer said the restoration should not erase the memory of those killed. “We were finally able to connect to the internet after some time, thank God,” the viewer wrote. “In memory of the fallen, whose names live on.” A third message struck a similar tone: “Now that the internet is back, let’s

May 27, 2026

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Iran accuses US of breaking truce after new strikes

It added that Tehran “will not leave any evil unanswered and will not hesitate to defend the Iranian nation”, without elaborating. In a statement marking the start of the Eid al-Adha holiday, Tehran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei declared that Washington was losing its influence in the Middle East and warned countries in the region to stop hosting bases from which the US could launch attacks. The United States, he said in a written statement, “in addition to no longer having any safe haven in the region for aggression and the establishment of military bases, is moving further and further

May 27, 2026

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2026 USA World Cup roster littered with local ties, Union alum – Breaking AC News

When the Philadelphia Union set up shop in 2010, one of the explicit goals was to tap into the wealth of talent in the greater Philadelphia area. That was the appeal for Richie Graham, who joined the Union’s ownership group with deep pockets, a background in elite ski racing and a vision for developing resources that would in turn develop talent. Two decades on, the senior team is mired in a mess of its own making. But the proof of concept was on the stage Tuesday afternoon in New York with the unveiling of the U.S. men’s roster for the