POLITICS‘It’s the beginning of the end’ of the American security orderTrita Parsi, Vice President of the Quincy Institute, says the American security order is entering its final phase.Al Jazeera·April 2, 2026
POLITICSYour Art Can Go in This San Francisco AlleyA trio of tech pranksters have launched a website where you can submit artwork and vote on which pieces belong in the final design. Of course, AI will scan for dick pics.Wired·April 2, 2026
POLITICSAttorney General Pam Bondi out at DOJBondi's departure comes amid simmering frustration over her leadership and handling of the Epstein files. President Trump says Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche will be acting attorney general.NPR·April 2, 2026
POLITICSTrump makes case for Iran war. And, SCOTUS leans toward upholding birthright citizenshipPresident Trump addressed the nation last night, making his case for war with Iran. And, the Supreme Court majority seemed inclined to rule against the Trump administration on birthright citizenship.NPR·April 2, 2026
POLITICSUS lifts sanctions on Venezuela’s acting president Delcy Rodríguez<p>US moves towards reestablishing working relations between two countries after abducting President Nicolás Maduro</p><p>The US has lifted sanctions on Venezuela’s acting president, <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/delcy-rodriguez">Delcy Rodríguez</a>, in the latest step towards normalisiThe Guardian·April 2, 2026
POLITICSNew laws to make it easier to cancel subscriptionsConsumers will be able to cancel unwanted subscriptions 'at the click of a button', the government said.BBC News·April 2, 2026
POLITICSTrump leaves key questions unanswered as he seeks to calm nerves over Iran warThere were some glaring omissions in the president's primetime address, writes the BBC's Gary O'Donoghue.BBC News·April 2, 2026
POLITICSThe Papers: 'Trump goes to war on Nato' and 'Scott breaks silence'The US president's comments on considering withdrawing the US from Nato dominates Thursday's papers.BBC News·April 1, 2026
POLITICSThe Papers: Trump tells UK 'go get your own oil' and 'King sent to US'US President Donald Trump's latest comments about European allies as the war in Iran rages on dominate Wednesday's papers.BBC News·April 1, 2026
POLITICSInterpol arrest warrant requested in Congo-Brazzaville for Jean-Guy Blaise Mayolas<ul><li><p>Football federation president on the run with wife and son</p></li><li><p>Conviction in absentia of wide-ranging corruption charges</p></li></ul><p>Authorities in Congo-Brazzaville have applied to Interpol for an international arrest warrant against Jean-Guy Blaise Mayolas, the president The Guardian·March 30, 2026
POLITICS‘Child-focused’ approach in family court battles is biggest change in 30 years, top judge saysSir Andrew McFarlane welcomes the government backing for the change, saying it will turn the old approach "on its head".BBC News·March 29, 2026
POLITICSSanctioned oil tanker enters UK waters day after government crackdown threatMinisters said earlier this week that sanctioned vessels can now be boarded by UK armed forces.BBC News·March 27, 2026
