Politics
Trump grants on‑stage pardons to Alaska diesel‑shop owners during campaign rally
President Donald Trump pardoned two Alaska auto‑shop owners who had pleaded guilty to Clean Air Act violations, handing the clemency documents to them on stage at a pre‑midterm rally in Wasilla, while also referencing a third co‑owner who was pardoned earlier.
14 Oct 2026, 05:29 WAT · 3 sources
Senator Jon Ossoff Reaffirms Commitment to Full Senate Term Amid 2028 Presidency Rumours
Georgia Democrat Jon Ossoff has publicly dismissed speculation about a 2028 presidential bid, pledging to serve a complete six‑year Senate term if re‑elected in November, according to statements made during a campaign debate.
14 Oct 2026, 04:24 WAT · 2 sources
UK intelligence confirms Russian meddling in Brexit vote but finds little effect
MI5 director-general Ken McCallum said Moscow attempted to influence the 2016 EU referendum through state media and social‑media trolls, but assessments indicate the campaign did not alter the outcome, a view echoed by the prime minister and opposition figures.
14 Oct 2026, 04:12 WAT · 4 sources