Donald Trump picked Pam Bondi for Attorney General after Rep. Matt Gaetz withdrew. Bondi led Florida’s AG office for eight years, has been a loyal Trump ally, and her nomination signals a DOJ shift to match Trump’s agenda.

France’s far-right figure Marine Le Pen has been banned from holding public office for five years after a court convicted her of embezzling EU funds through fake assistant jobs. The ruling, along with a hefty fine and possible jail time, disrupts her plans for the 2027 presidential run. Le Pen rejects the charges, claiming political targeting.

Kristi Noem stirred public backlash after wearing a $50,000 Rolex to El Salvador’s notorious CECOT prison, a move critics called out as tone-deaf given the facility’s harsh conditions and the administration’s working-class messaging. Her team defended the watch as a family heirloom bought with book earnings.

The UK government’s overhaul of the PIP system coming in 2026 will force claimants to earn four points from just one daily living activity to qualify for support, upending the existing system and leaving over 1.3 million people with disabilities worried about their eligibility and financial security.

Pam Bondi, a longtime Trump supporter and former Florida attorney general, is now the U.S. Attorney General after a close Senate vote. Her past work focused on opioid abuse, but her confirmation has sparked fears over DOJ independence, especially concerning her ties to Trump and controversies like the Epstein case.

Donald Trump has hinted at seeking a third presidential term, reigniting debate over the 22nd Amendment. Despite legal blocks, political allies and opponents are pushing rival proposals. Critics warn the talk pushes US democratic guardrails to the brink.

Gillian Mackay of the Scottish Greens is calling on the UK Government to boost maternity and paternity pay to a full 52 weeks with full wages, addressing the financial strains parents face and suggesting wealth taxes to fund the change.

Reports say Donald Trump is not happy with recent remarks from Vladimir Putin about Ukraine's leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and he’s raising eyebrows by jokingly mentioning a potential third presidential term, causing a stir in U.S. politics.

Marine Le Pen, despite her conviction over EU fund misuse, is ramping up her campaign for the 2027 French presidency. She calls the court's decision politically motivated and is rallying her supporters as she awaits an appeal by 2026. The saga raises questions about the far-right's role in France's political landscape.

Negotiation expert Marty Latz says Trump’s approach to the Ukraine-Russia ceasefire shows a pattern of prioritizing quick peace agreements over strategic, long-term solutions. Trump, influenced by a personal connection to Putin, pursues deals that risk leaving Ukraine in a weaker position.

Ekrem İmamoğlu’s arrest has triggered massive protests across Turkey, fueling political chaos and sparking a currency crisis. As Erdoğan’s government clamps down and opposition rallies grow, the fallout shakes Turkey’s political and economic future.