Tens of thousands gathered in Arizona to mourn Charlie Kirk, the slain Turning Point USA founder. His assassination has reignited fierce debates over political violence, free speech, and America’s deep partisan divide.
The U.S. State Department’s 2024 Human Rights Practices report warns of “backsliding” on free speech in the UK, citing restrictions near abortion clinics, online regulation under the Online Safety Act, and growing tensions between liberty and safety.
Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin will meet in Alaska on August 15 to discuss a possible Ukraine ceasefire. The White House and Kremlin both call the talks “historic,” but allies warn nothing should be decided without Kyiv at the table.