If the thought of electing Donald Trump as U.S. president in 2016 is not particularly appetising, perhaps an edible version would be more to your liking? Australian chain Doughnut Time has devised a sweet treat replica of the Republican candidate … Read More
At least 126 people were killed Sunday in two bombings in the Iraqi capital, including a large-scale attack claimed by the Islamic State group that killed 86 people — among them 25 children — in a central shopping district, officials … Read More
Until recently, politicians could safely ignore clicktivism. Hundreds of online petitions could fill their inboxes and they could look the other way, but that’s changing. Now campaigns started on Change.org are translating into activism beyond the Internet and Australia’s elected … Read More
The Supreme Court ruled against a set of Texas abortion restrictions in a decision issued Monday. The 5-3 ruling declared the regulations unconstitutional because they place an undue burden on patients and do not promote women’s health and safety as … Read More
1914 Belgian refugees on the harbour at Ostend waiting for a boat to take them to England. Image: Print Collector/Getty Images At the outbreak of World War I in the summer of 1914, Germany invaded Belgium on its way to … Read More
LONDON — The nation is reeling after the U.K. voted to Brexit the European Union in a generation-defining referendum. SEE ALSO: The UK votes to leave the European Union in historic referendum While those who voted to leave are happy … Read More
LONDON — The European Union referendum is pretty serious. OK, it’s very serious. Brits up and down the country are casting their votes to decide whether or not the United Kingdom should remain in the EU. It’s a generation-defining decision that … Read More
It was meant to be a bit of high-tech showmanship for Australia’s prime minister, but as it turns out, the Internet cares not for Malcolm Turnbull’s electoral ambitions. On Friday evening, the leaders of Australia’s two major political parties went … Read More
LONDON — The intern credited with saving the life of U.S. Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords has spoken out about the murder of British MP Jo Cox, drawing on the risks politicians face while in office. SEE ALSO: British Labour MP Jo Cox dies after … Read More
Lewis Powell, also known as Lewis Payne, who attempted to assassinate Secretary of State William Seward. Image: Alexander Gardner/Library of Congress On April 14, 1865, at the climax of a performance of Our American Cousin at Ford’s Theatre in Washington, … Read More
