Pope Leo condemns US’s ‘extremely disrespectful’ treatment of immigrants

South Africa has accused the US of 'coercion by absentia' following the announcement that the US would boycott the G20 meeting in Johannesburg. The US stated that no final statement could be issued without its presence and that the summit's priorities conflicted with its policy views. This marks the first G20 summit to be held in Africa, scheduled for November 22-23, 2025.

Nick Fuentes, a white nationalist, has gained attention for his extremist views during an interview with Tucker Carlson. Fuentes criticizes the Republican Party for not being radical enough and expresses anti-Semitic beliefs, including a fixation on Israel. His controversial statements have sparked discussions about the growing extremism within the mainstream right in the U.S.

US President Donald Trump has pledged to assist in ending the ongoing war in Sudan following a request from Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. This commitment reflects a shift in US foreign policy towards the conflict, which has caused significant humanitarian crises in the region.

A U.S. retiree, Saad Almadi, has been released from Saudi Arabian custody after being imprisoned for critical tweets about the government. His son announced the news, expressing the family's joy after four years of detention. Almadi, 75, was previously banned from leaving the country and had been jailed for two years before his release, which comes ahead of schedule.

Donald Trump has signed a law requiring the US Justice Department to release the remaining Epstein files within 30 days. This decision follows bipartisan pressure from Congress and aims to enhance transparency regarding the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender.

US President Donald Trump signed the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which mandates the release of government records related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. This bipartisan decision marks a significant shift from Trump's previous opposition, although lawmakers caution that redactions or ongoing investigations may hinder full disclosure of Epstein's connections.

Aftyn Behn is campaigning to flip Tennessee's 7th congressional district blue for the first time since 1983, focusing on cost of living issues. Republicans have held the seat for four decades, winning by a significant margin in the last election. However, recent polls indicate a narrowing lead for the GOP, prompting Behn to build a 'coalition of the pissed off' to challenge the status quo.

The US Congress has passed a bill mandating the release of all files related to Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender. President Donald Trump, who had previously opposed the release, signed the bill after it became clear it would pass both chambers. This decision marks a significant shift in Trump's stance and reflects ongoing efforts to address the fallout from Epstein's abuse of minors.