Author: Andrew Rogers

President Donald Trump delivered a wide-ranging speech at the Charlie Kirk memorial in Alabama on Sunday, where he praised the slain conservative activist as a “martyr” while also using the moment to highlight political issues. Tens of thousands of people attended the gathering, which was both a farewell to Kirk and a platform for Trump to promote his agenda. Kirk, a conservative organizer and founder of a national youth movement, was shot and killed on September 10 while speaking at a Utah university. His death shocked supporters across the country, and the memorial service drew prominent political figures and allies.…

President Donald Trump and billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk were seen meeting in public on Sunday, months after a bitter feud had divided the two former allies. Their handshake and brief conversation at a memorial for conservative activist Charlie Kirk in Glendale, Arizona, have sparked speculation of a possible reconciliation. The event, held at State Farm Stadium, drew tens of thousands of supporters who gathered to honor Kirk, who was shot and killed on September 10 while speaking at a Utah university. Trump attended as the main speaker, while Musk sat in the stands. Their meeting was captured on video and…

President Donald Trump honored conservative activist Charlie Kirk at a large memorial in Arizona on Sunday. While he praised Kirk as a “martyr,” his remarks quickly shifted toward politics. The speech, which lasted about 45 minutes, mixed personal stories with sharp attacks on political opponents. The service took place at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, drawing tens of thousands of people. Many of Trump’s top officials, including Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, also addressed the crowd. The event lasted more than five hours and…

Nationals senator Matt Canavan has claimed the Coalition is “on the cusp” of abandoning its net zero emissions target, urging energy minister Sussan Ley to follow Peter Dutton’s approach from the Indigenous voice referendum. The comments come amid growing pressure from conservative voices to scrap the 2050 goal entirely. Canavan addressed the conservative political conference Cpac, saying the Coalition could soon walk away from the emissions reduction target set under former prime minister Scott Morrison. He suggested Ley should openly campaign against net zero, drawing inspiration from Dutton’s leadership during the voice referendum. “I think we’re on the cusp of…

Dutch police used teargas and a water cannon to control violent anti-immigration protesters in The Hague on Saturday, authorities said. The unrest occurred just over a month before national elections. Police arrested thirty people, and two officers were injured during the clashes. Authorities are reviewing camera footage and have not ruled out further arrests. Thousands joined a protest organized by a rightwing activist demanding stricter immigration policies and tighter asylum rules. Many carried Dutch flags and banners linked to far-right groups. Footage from local broadcasters showed protesters throwing rocks and bottles at police. A police vehicle was set on fire,…

Trump appoints his former lawyer Lindsey Halligan as top prosecutor in Virginia, urging Pam Bondi to act against political foes. Donald Trump has announced that Lindsey Halligan, his former lawyer, will be nominated as the new U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia. The move came after Trump publicly urged Attorney General Pam Bondi to take stronger action against senior officials he has long described as political enemies. In a message posted on Truth Social, Trump praised Bondi while stressing the need for what he called a tough prosecutor. He argued that Halligan, who has worked closely with him…

Lawyers for Luigi Mangione have asked a judge to stop federal prosecutors from seeking the death penalty in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. They argue that the case has been unfairly influenced by political pressure and public comments from officials. Mangione’s legal team said US attorney general Pam Bondi damaged the fairness of the case when she declared before his indictment that he deserved capital punishment. They also pointed to Mangione’s highly publicized arrest, which they compared to a “Marvel movie” spectacle. The defense filing criticized Bondi’s decision to announce the death penalty on social media and television,…

Tulsi Gabbard, the director of national intelligence, triggered fresh controversy last month after revoking the security clearances of 37 officials without alerting the White House beforehand, according to people familiar with the matter. The decision, which affected senior CIA staff and congressional aides, has raised questions about communication, oversight, and the role of politics in the intelligence community. The move caught many off guard because the White House had no chance to vet the list before it became public. There was also no paper trail showing a direct order from the president to take such sweeping action. Several of the…

The memorial for conservative activist Charlie Kirk is set to take place this Sunday in Arizona, drawing thousands to a packed football stadium. While the event is meant to honor Kirk’s life, critics worry it could become a stage for Donald Trump to escalate his campaign against political opponents. For many, the 31-year-old’s death has sparked deep grief. Kirk, a leading voice for conservative youth and a close ally of Trump, was fatally shot on a Utah university campus. Authorities have charged 22-year-old Tyler Robinson with murder and said he acted alone. Still, Trump and his allies continue to link…

In central London, marchers at a national Gaza rally are using their clothing to make a statement. One man wears a sweatshirt featuring Hind Rajab, a five-year-old girl killed in the Gaza conflict with her family. He says it is his way to “keep her memory alive until justice is served.” Protest dressing has become a central part of rallies over the last two years. Supporters are wearing symbols and colors of solidarity, turning their clothing into a non-verbal message. Mariama, in her 30s from Nottingham, wears a football-style shirt with the Palestinian flag and the words “viva Palestina.” She…