The 2026 US midterm elections have dealt a crushing blow to President Trump and the Republican Party. Losing deep-red states like Kansas, South Carolina, and Texas in the Senate and Governorships, and dozens of House seats, is illustrative of the almost total refutation the American people have given to the Trump administration. More importantly, it also demonstrates how the coalition that propelled Trump to an unprecedented second term in 2024 has completely abandoned him. T

By Vaanya Kalra US Midterms: Is Trump Feeling the Heat? – Vaanya Kalra With the November 2026 US midterm elections approaching, Donald Trump faces an increasingly difficult political battle. Despite his claims of economic success, declining approval ratings, persistent cost-of-living concerns, and growing opposition to his policies threaten Republican seats in Congress. However, an unexpected issue is also emerging as a potential election decider: the expansion of AI data c

Reform UK found itself in deep water following ITV and Verbatim’s year long under-cover investigation. The investigation spotlighted Reform’s most controversial candidates, revealing footage featuring hate-speech and extremist views. As a result, the party’s candidate vetting process has been brought to question. Farage insisted in July 2024 that his party had ‘a few bad apples’. However, recent footage from the undercover operation, and Farage’s waning vetting stance, insist

By Leo Kuper On 17 October 2026, about 800,000 people marched in the streets of France. Some were students wishing for better conditions in schools; others were a group of struggling workers, pensioners and unemployed people, known as the “Gilets Jaunes” (Yellow Vests), protesting against the rise in the cost of living. This was a mostly peaceful protest. However, those who stole the headlines were the individuals (who can hardly be considered protesters) who took advantage o