GET THE LATEST INTERNATIONAL AND POLITICAL NEWS
This upcoming Friday, June 29, is the feast day of St. Peter and St. Paul, specifically their martyrdom in Rome. The teachings of both of these men have recently come up in American politics: Attorney General Jeff Sessions mentioned Paul’s writings…
The Supreme Court declined to strike down several Texas legislative and congressional districts on grounds of discrimination against Hispanic voters, in a blow to activists who want the courts to take a tough line against racial gerrymandering. In a 5-4…
After White House press secretary Sarah Sanders announced that she had been denied service at a Virginia restaurant this past weekend, prominent figures from across the political spectrum expressed their indignation. David Axelrod, Barack Obama’s former chief strategist, tweeted that…
After weeks of outrage over the Trump administration’s treatment of migrant children at the border, the next big controversy roiling American politics was about … fine dining. Specifically, White House press secretary Sarah Sanders’s attempt at a Friday evening dinner…
Last-gasp – and controversial – VAR calls changed the complexion of Group B and altered Spain and Portugal’s World Cup knockout route. In a late twist, Spain, who were in danger of missing out on a last-16 berth completely at…
We round up Monday’s talking points from Russia as Uruguay and Spain topped their respective World Cup groups and head into the last 16. Each day during the tournament, we will be pulling together all the big stories and best…
