A newly released poll suggests Texas' U.S. Senate race is becoming one of the most closely watched contests of the 2026 election cycle, with Democrat James Talarico holding a narrow two-point advantage over Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton.

The independent Wedgewood Polls survey of 800 likely Texas voters found Talarico leading Paxton 48% to 46%, a result that falls within the poll's margin of error but signals an increasingly competitive race in a state that has long favored Republicans.

Spain's ongoing migrant crisis has entered a new phase as groups of Moroccan migrants are reportedly hiding in the wooded hills surrounding the Spanish enclave of Ceuta in an effort to avoid deportation back to Morocco. The development comes after Spanish authorities accelerated returns following the unprecedented wave of illegal crossings that overwhelmed the territory in recent days.

Newly released diary entries from former National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) Director Dr. Anthony Fauci are fueling renewed scrutiny over the government's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, with critics arguing the writings contradict several of Fauci's public statements during the crisis. 

Three women, including a pregnant woman, were injured Monday morning after a knife-wielding attacker launched a stabbing spree in Paris, renewing concerns over public safety and the ongoing threat of extremist violence in Europe.

Iran appears to be deepening its direct involvement in the Red Sea conflict, with new reports indicating that members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) have flown into Yemen to assist Houthi militants in expanding attacks on one of the world's most important shipping lanes. 

The U.S. Department of Justice has launched an investigation into New Jersey after state officials acknowledged that more than 6,600 non-citizens were improperly registered to vote due to what Governor Mikie Sherrill described as a software error in the state's Motor Vehicle Commission system. According to state officials, fewer than 400 of those improperly registered individuals ultimately cast ballots before the issue was discovered.

Britain has a new prime minister, and with him comes a familiar promise: a sweeping government plan to solve the nation's economic woes.

Andy Burnham officially took office as the United Kingdom's prime minister on Monday, succeeding Keir Starmer after winning the Labour Party leadership. In his first address outside 10 Downing Street, Burnham pledged immediate relief for families struggling with the cost of living while promising to unveil a broader 10-year strategy later this year aimed at reshaping Britain's economy and public services.

A group of House Republicans is calling on the Department of Justice to investigate New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s administration over allegations that city officials may have violated the Logan Act by engaging in unauthorized communications with representatives of the Iranian regime.