Argentine Judge Allows Lula to Visit Kirchner Under House Arrest
The Brazilian president is traveling to the Argentine capital for a summit of the South American trade bloc Mercosur being hosted by his regional rival, President Javier Milei. Kirchner, a longtime Lula ally, was sentenced last month after Argentina's top court upheld a previous corruption conviction.
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Charlie Kirk urges GOP hopeful Curtis Sliwa to drop out of NYC mayoral race to stop Mamdani
Turning Point USA founder and conservative firebrand Charlie Kirk says democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani is "stoppable" from winning the New York City mayoral race, but only if the opposition coalesces around a strong alternative against the Democratic nominee. Following last week's shocking primary where Mamdani bested ex-New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo in rank-choice voting, there has been an effort by political strategists and donors to prevent the 33-year-old state assembly member from winning in November. Both Cuomo and current New York City Mayor Eric Adams are now running as independent candidates. In an interview with Fox News Digital, Kirk said that Curtis Sliwa, the founder of the Guardian Angels crime-prevention group who won the Republican nomination uncontested, should withdraw from the race. "He's a little bit of a novelty candidate. I like him. He is a good guy. But you cannot have a competition on the Republican side. So I think he should drop out," Kirk said. "Whoever ends up running against [Mamdani], if it's Eric Adams, who is not exactly well liked in New York right now, you have to run on crime, quality of life, and an anti-radical agenda. Just common sense, unifying the city. We do not want these radical, third-world elements introduced into America's largest city and once greatest city." In response to Fox News Digital's request for comment, the Sliwa campaign cited a recent poll conducted by American Pulse which showed Sliwa edging out Adams 16%-14% in a four-way race, with Mamdani leading with 35%, followed by Cuomo with 29%. The poll also showed Adams with the worst net favorability. "Eric Adams paved the way for Zohran Mamdani by failing spectacularly over the last 3.5 years. With Adams polling dead last and holding the worst favorability rating on record at 68% unfavorable, it's clear I'm the only candidate with a real path to victory, and I'll prove that on November 4th. Why would any candidate drop out when Eric Adams has no path to victory?" Sliwa said in a statement. Sliwa, who was the GOP nominee in the 2021 mayoral race, previously lost to Adams, the then-Democratic nominee, by a 67-28 margin. Kirk says Mamdani's biggest vulnerability is "how radical he is" and while he conceded Mamdani's proposal to freeze rent may appeal to some New Yorkers, he's "so bad on crime," which is the issue he thinks Mamdani's opponents should focus on (Mamdani has previously promoted the "defund the police" movement and has been campaigning on creating the Department of Community Safety). "Crime is an issue that affects all New Yorkers," Kirk told Fox News Digital "Where, like, rent stabilization actually, he might get votes for that… he is so bad on crime. He's unspeakably bad on the police." What Mamdani has working in his favor, according to Kirk, is that he's "very social media savvy," something Mamdani showcased during his primary run. He also pointed to the "hundreds of thousands of college students" who are motivated to rally behind who he calls the "encampment candidate." "He also is the Democrat nominee, and a lot of people would just blindly vote for Democrats in New York, and so he has that advantage," Kirk said. The prominent conservative dismissed those on the right who suggested liberal New York City is beyond saving, stressing the mayoral race has "existential importance" and that voters must come together to stop Mamdani. "Some people say 'Oh, I don't care about New York City.' That is a bunch of nonsense and that's a bunch of rubbish," Kirk said. "We will not surrender America's largest city to a communist. We are not going to let that happen. And so I encourage everyone to get involved whatever degree you can. The future of western civilization will run through its cities. And right now, the battlefield is all eyes on New York."
Yahoo
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MP withdraws Reform whip ‘from himself' pending investigation, says party
MP James McMurdock has withdrawn the Reform UK whip from himself amid 'allegations that are likely to be published by a national newspaper', the party's chief whip has said. Lee Anderson said in a statement on Saturday that the allegations against Mr McMurdock 'relate to business propriety during the pandemic and before he became an MP'. Mr Anderson said that Mr McMurdock has 'agreed to co-operate in full with any investigation'. A statement from Lee Anderson, Chief Whip Reform UK. — Reform UK (@reformparty_uk) July 5, 2025 In a statement published on Reform's X account on Saturday afternoon, Mr Anderson said: 'I have today received a call from James McMurdock who has advised me, as Chief Whip, that he has removed the party whip from himself pending the outcome of an investigation into allegations that are likely to be published by a national newspaper. 'The allegations relate to business propriety during the pandemic and before he became an MP,' Mr Anderson said. Mr McMurdock has represented South Basildon and East Thurrock since last July's general election. He won the seat by 98 votes, beating Labour into second place, and taking the seat from the Conservatives.
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Hezbollah stages parade in central Beirut, rattling and outraging Lebanese citizens
Hezbollah's parade in Lebanon causes concerns within Beirut and abroad as the terror organization weighs whether or not to partially disarm. Hezbollah held an armed parade this week in the heart of Beirut—a calculated show of force that has drawn sharp criticism from across the Lebanese political spectrum and stirred fears of renewed internal unrest. The march, held in Beirut's central al-Hamra neighborhood, featured masked Hezbollah fighters parading through a civilian district with military-style precision and heavy weaponry. Photos and videos of the event quickly spread on social media, prompting public outrage and renewed debate over the group's role in Lebanese society. According to observers in Lebanon, the parade served a dual purpose: it projected strength following the group's recent confrontation with Israel and signaled its strategic intentions going forward. Reports citing Arab media claim Hezbollah is conducting internal deliberations about scaling back parts of its weapons stockpile as part of a broader 'strategic reassessment.' According to Lebanese sources, Hezbollah leaders are reportedly debating whether the group's once-vaunted military arsenal has become more of a political liability than an asset. Some factions within the organization are said to support a partial disarmament in order to focus on keeping tactical capabilities such as light rockets and anti-tank weapons while reducing heavier armaments. The armed march also came amid pressure from the United States for Hezbollah to disarm. Washington's Special Envoy for Syria, Thomas Barak, has urged Lebanese authorities to commit to the principle that only the state should maintain an armed force. America's demand, which was reportedly raised during meetings last month and is expected to be discussed again in July, calls for the dismantling of all militias to ensure full state control over security. While Hezbollah has publicly rejected the notion of full disarmament, the optics of armed men marching openly through Beirut reportedly rattled many Lebanese citizens, who are still grappling with economic collapse, political paralysis, and growing insecurity. Commentators noted the parade was likely intended as both a warning to external powers and a test of Lebanese society's tolerance for renewed displays of militarism. For many, it evoked memories of past violence and raised the specter of further instability at a time when the country can least afford it.
