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The latest reporting, context, and analysis from the World desk.
One state's Supreme Court election just shifted left, and a presidential threat toward Iran has lawmakers talking about removal
In Wisconsin, Chris Taylor won a pivotal Supreme Court race, expanding the court's liberal majority until 2030. Meanwhile, reactions continue to build after a recent threat toward Iran sparked calls from over 70 lawmakers-across party lines-for potential removal of the president through impeachment or the 25th Amendment.
President Donald Trump announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran following days of escalating rhetoric, including threats of total destruction. The move has calmed financial markets, but experts on all sides express skepticism about its durability and intent.
President Trump's threat to destroy 'a whole civilization' unless Iran complies with demands has triggered alarm among GOP lawmakers, military veterans, and global leaders, including the Pope, as the 8 p.m. deadline nears.
Nigel Farage has criticized Donald Trump's recent threat that Iran's 'civilisation will die' if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, calling the rhetoric excessive. The comments come amid rising tensions in the Middle East and growing international concern over escalating U.S. rhetoric.
President Donald Trump has threatened to strike Iran's power infrastructure, prompting warnings of long-term blackouts and regional fallout. Iran's leadership has responded by calling citizens to form human chains around facilities, framing the crisis as a test of national unity.
President Donald Trump's claim that 'a whole civilization will die tonight' has triggered international concern, as U.S. airstrikes hit Iranian facilities and the State Department urges Americans to leave the Middle East immediately.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says recent strikes against Iran are shifting the regional balance of power, as new reports suggest China may be supplying materials to help Iran restore its missile program.
Georgia's 14th Congressional District is holding a runoff election to replace former Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene. Democrat Shawn Harris is challenging Republican Clay Fuller in a district that hasn't elected a Democrat in decades, making the race a long-shot but symbolically significant contest.
