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The American Israel Public Affairs Committee raised $233 million to influence midterm elections, becoming a polarizing force in politics. Spokesman Patrick Dorton said, "We learn from our successes and our failures all the time." While the group spent millions to support friends, many candidates now reject their money and influence.
United Kingdom police arrested a 25-year-old British-Iranian man in Westminster on Thursday over a potential Iran-backed plot. Authorities detained him for preparing terrorist acts near an RAF station. Five other suspects got bail on Monday. Prime Minister Andy Burnham said there are "strong indications" of Iran's involvement in the incident.
Jane Doe told Cornell University investigators on Nov. 14, 2024, that she was raped. Her claim was missing from an official summary used by the district attorney to drop charges against seven men. Now, Governor Kathy Hochul has appointed Attorney General Letitia James to lead a new special investigation.
Flydubai pilot Smit Machchhar fought off a copilot during a suspected hijacking on Wednesday. He told Prime Minister Narendra Modi, “I was doing this for my life, but at the same time, I knew that I couldn’t let everybody else die.” Passengers helped regain control after Machchhar got severely wounded.
The FA confirmed it has powers to take disciplinary action against Manchester City after the club faced over 100 financial regulation breaches. The FA said, “The independent commission’s decision has significant implications for the integrity of the game.” Meanwhile, Andy Burnham’s recent comments on the case have stirred fresh tensions.
Former German chancellor Gerhard Schroeder joined the supervisory board of the Russian retailer Hyperglobus, RBC reported on Friday. Schroeder, who served as chancellor from 1998 to 2005, will support the strategic development of the business. The company operates former Globus supermarkets, which became independent from the German parent firm in 2025.
The Malaysian government deported nearly 1,500 refugees on Tuesday as part of a plan to send back 5,000 people. “They are crying, asking me to do something,” said Raf, a refugee leader. Many others now live in fear as immigration officials started frequent raids, detaining over 50,000 refugees this year.
A resident went curtain shopping in Kyiv during an air raid. While drones exploded overhead, the author sought normalcy despite the danger. Many local shops closed, but the author returned the next day to buy them. These new curtains now help block the view of the war from their home.
US refiners expect a fourfold profit jump to $32.4bn as wars push fuel prices higher. Analyst Arne Skjæveland said, "We are seeing a drastic change in financial performance for US refiners because of the huge disruption caused to fuel supplies." These companies now use record output to meet global demand.
Black voters are rallying against new Republican-backed electoral maps across the US South. These boundary changes reduced majority-Black districts in Louisiana, sparking widespread anger. "Black voter turnout will be huge. People are energised," said Asti Robins. Many fear these maps dilute their voting power ahead of the November midterms.
The US Supreme Court ruling in Louisiana vs Callais makes it harder for voters to challenge new election maps. President Donald Trump pushed states to redraw maps before November's midterm elections. Sarah Brannon said the ruling has "essentially gutted" that part of the act, which protects voters from racial discrimination.
Latvians head to the polls tomorrow following a government crisis in May. Seven parties are forecast to clear the 5 per cent threshold to enter the 100-seat parliament. Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs leads the polls, while pro-Russia parties also compete for votes. No single party will win an outright majority.