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Missiles and drones struck the cities of Kyiv and Dnipro, Ukrainian officials said. At least 10 people were killed
In a TIME interview, Hilton says California voters are ready for a Republican reset. But can he work with a Democratic state legislature?
In his first public remarks since the conclusion of his time as Federal Reserve chair, Jerome Powell has issued a blunt warning that the central bank is undergoing a "stress test" and its credibility is on the line. The big picture: While Powell's remarks Sunday evening, in accepting the John F. Kennedy "Profiles in Courage" award, do not mention the Trump administration's attempts to undermine Fed independence specifically, the meaning of his words is plain. Those include a criminal investigation of the Fed's over-budget building renovation and the attempted firing of governor Lisa Cook.Powell framed attempts to weaken the Fed's independence from politics as endangering an institution that is crucial in sustaining American greatness. State of play: Powell's term as Fed chair ended May 15, but he is remaining in place indefinitely as one of seven Fed governors pending resolution of the president's threats to Fed independence, denying President Trump a vacancy on the powerful board. He has said he will keep a low profile in his new role as an ex-chairman serving the Fed board, a situation not seen in 75 years. What they're saying: "Like many other institutions, the Fed has been undergoing a stress test," Powell said, according to a prepared text to be delivered at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum in Boston. "Congress wisely chose to insulate monetary policy decisions from political pressure," Powell said. "These protections have served the public well, and administrations from both parties have respected them.""If any administration finds a way to remove Fed officials over policy differences, then future administrations will do so as well. The public would lose faith that the central bank will make decisions based only on what's best for all Americans.""The Fed's credibility would be lost. That credibility enables the Fed to support a strong and stable economy for the benefit of American families and businesses. Our credibility has been built and s
Attal enters the race at a turbulent moment for French politics
PM Peter Magyar called the agreement to unlock funds frozen under former leader Orban a 'historic' breakthrough
Latvia's government reform ensures a pro-Western path as regional drone incidents heighten security concerns
PM Nikol Pashinyan, who deepened ties with US, faces challenge from pro-Russia parties in upcoming parliamentary polls
The first round of the French presidential election is just a year away, and a new poll gives an idea of where things stand. French far-right Jordan Bardella comes in a comfortable first, while far-left Jean-Luc Mélenchon and right-wing Edouard Philippe tie in second place. The race is very much tightening for whoever will face the National Rally in the second round. FRANCE 24's Marc Perelman tells us more
Norway on Wednesday became the ninth country to join the France-led nuclear deterrence scheme, the leaders of both countries said. President Emmanuel Macron announced in March that France – the only nuclear-armed country in the EU – would extend its nuclear deterrence scheme to willing European partners
Police have searched the headquarters of Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's PSOE party investigating possible illegal payments. Sanchez meanwhile said he was still standing by former PM Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero
US President Donald Trump said Saturday he will review a new Iranian peace proposal, but cast doubt over its prospects as he left open the possibility of future attacks on Iran. Negotiations between the two countries have been deadlocked since a ceasefire came into effect on April 8, with one round of peace talks to end the more than two-month war having failed in Pakistan
Russia was mocked by Ukraine in 2024 for displaying a lone tank in Red Square