In a decisive blow to one of President Donald Trump’s most persistent Republican opponents, Congressman Thomas Massie has been defeated in Kentucky’s Republican primary by Ed Gallrein, a former Navy SEAL strongly backed by Trump. Gallrein will now advance to the November midterm elections after prevailing in what became the most expensive House primary race in U.S. history. The result underscores Trump’s enduring and formidable influence over the party he continues to reshape

A deadly Ebola outbreak gripping the Democratic Republic of Congo has claimed at least 131 lives, with health officials suspecting more than 513 infections as the virus expands into new territories. The situation has taken on an international dimension after an American medical missionary, Dr. Peter Stafford, tested positive while working in the country. Stafford is set to be evacuated to Germany for specialized treatment. His wife, Dr. Rebekah Stafford, and another colleague

In a dramatic escalation of Labour’s post-election crisis, Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham is set to return to Parliament, positioning himself as a potential future challenger to Sir Keir Starmer. Burnham confirmed he will seek the Labour nomination for the Makerfield by-election after sitting MP Josh Simons agreed to step down. Simons said he believes Burnham can “drive the change our country is crying out for.” Burnham, who was previously blocked by Labour’s NEC from