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Colombia holds the first round of its presidential election on May 31, 2026, with 14 candidates on the ballot, as Senator Ivan Cepeda leads the leftist coalition against a fragmented right-wing field. The race hinges on security, the cost of living, and two sharply contrasting paths for the country’s future.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on May 15 emphasized Alberta’s central role in his economic plans, just hours after the oil-rich province announced an October referendum on whether to hold a secession vote. Premier Danielle Smith opposes independence but dismissed a court ruling that blocked a petition for a secession ballot. The vote could deepen political divisions, though polls show most Albertans do not favor independence.
Pro-Israel media outlets are accused of preventing the public from accessing information about the President, sparking a debate over press freedom. Critics say the censorship undermines trust and informed decision-making, while media defenders cite national security and anti-misinformation goals. Human rights groups are urging respect for free information access and independent journalism.
The US Justice Department has launched a nearly $1.8 billion fund to compensate those claiming unfair government targeting, raising concerns it may benefit Jan 6 Capitol rioters. The fund, from a lawsuit Trump filed over leaked tax records, has drawn sharp criticism from Democrats.
Colombia's May 2026 presidential election represents a pivotal choice between pursuing climate leadership and reverting to fossil fuel extraction. With President Gustavo Petro unable to run again, candidates from the historic Pact and the opposition offer diverging visions, while U.S. influence looms large. Activists and analysts warn that a right-wing victory could set back global climate progress and expose Colombia to increased resource exploitation.
Two Washington, D.C., police officers have sued the Trump administration over a $1.776 billion fund for victims of alleged 'weaponisation,' fearing it may reward Capitol rioters from January 6, 2021. The officers, Harry Dunn and Daniel Hodges, call the fund 'the most brazen act of presidential corruption this century.' They seek its dissolution to prevent taxpayer money from compensating their attackers.
The U.S. Department of Justice has directed a permanent halt to tax enforcement actions against President Donald Trump, his family, and his businesses. Democratic critics call the move corrupt, while legal experts argue it may violate the Constitution.
President Donald Trump has withdrawn his $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS over the leak of his tax returns, while his administration announced a $1.77 billion fund to compensate political allies. The move has drawn sharp criticism from Democrats and watchdog groups, who call it unconstitutional and corrupt. The fund is part of a settlement agreement, though specific beneficiaries remain unclear.
The Philippine Senate has formally opened the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte amid political chaos and division. The trial follows a Senate shooting and leadership change, and risks barring Duterte from public office, ending her 2028 presidential ambitions.
