8 Major Global Stories Shaping Politics and Markets Now

From U.S. politics to war, sanctions, and art theft, these headlines matter now.

Trump to headline first GOP midterm convention in Dallas GOP midterm convention: Trump headlines Dallas rally to boost Republican races See who’s speaking and how Republicans plan to energize voters before November Newsom says Democratic Party is aligned with some socialist ideas Newsom says Democratic Party ideas align with DSA on healthcare, climate See how he frames socialism concerns and what it could mean for 2028 Democratic rebels expose cracks in Jeffries' House leadership House Democrats face rare breach of trust after Golden and Gluesenkamp Perez See how the vote shift exposes caucus tensions and could shape the midterms Houthi strikes raise concerns over oil supply routes and costs Saudi Arabia oil attacks disrupt Aramco sites and raise shipping risk See how Houthi strikes may push up costs as global energy routes tighten Russian strikes hit Kyiv after U.S. envoys visit for peace talks Kyiv missile strikes hit homes and spark citywide fires after Russian attack See how the latest assault and peace efforts are shaping the war today UK imposes sanctions on Israeli settlements, prompting Israeli retaliation UK sanctions on Israeli settlements aim to curb expansion and protect peace prospects See how Britain’s import bans and restrictions triggered Israel’s sharp retaliation Hungary Orders 10 Russian Diplomats to Leave Hungary expels Russian mission members after security concerns under Vienna rules See why Budapest acted, how Moscow replied, and what it means for EU security Two Renoir paintings stolen from museum on the French Riviera Renoir Museum theft shocks France after thieves steal four paintings in CagnessurMer See what police recovered, what’s still missing, and why museum security is under review