Trump orders US to hit Iran “as soon as this weekend,” WSJ reports
A reported shift toward harder strikes and possible energy targets raises escalation, munitions, and war-crime risk in one move.

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A reported shift toward harder strikes and possible energy targets raises escalation, munitions, and war-crime risk in one move.
Why a trio of lame-duck Republicans may limit Trump’s ability to lock in DOJ leadership fast.
Labour wins the mayoral seat and regains ground Reform UK and the Greens took in May.
Uganda’s opposition leader is hospitalized after a court collapse, intensifying scrutiny of how political rivals are treated.
As the country heads toward its next presidential election, environmental disaster is reshaping campaign risk in real time.
The regulator calls out prediction-market wagers. The settlement shows how even “small” bets can trigger scrutiny.
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After failing to block preschool funding for poor children, the administration pivots to strip rules that govern care.
At Camp David, the president turns the spotlight on an IRS deal feud and rejects an Iran cause for the attack.
A Zelensky claim after talks is contradicted by Trump, raising uncertainty for allies, defense planning, and procurement timelines.
A high-visibility security claim collides with an investigation leaning Iran, turning state infrastructure risk into political risk.
Foreign Policy argues the corruption crisis is a core system rot, not a side scandal, with real governance consequences.