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Acting AG formally rescinds Trump's $1.8B 'anti-weaponization fund' after GOP pressure
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche formally rescinded a $1.8 billion fund intended to compensate Trump allies for alleged political persecution, following pr…
HighVizcarra calls Boluarte 'government decoration,' claims Justice Minister is Peru's real president
Former Peruvian president Martín Vizcarra, released from prison after 22 days, criticized President Dina Boluarte as a "government ornament" and claimed Justic…
HighPutin ofrece a Trump una tregua en Ucrania para el Día de la Victoria
Putin propone a Trump una tregua temporal en Ucrania coincidiendo con el Día de la Victoria del 9 de mayo, mientras ambos líderes discuten también sobre Irán.…
HighUS secures control of Venezuela's 65bn oil barrels in historic deal
The US has reached an unprecedented deal granting it 55% control over Venezuela's oil development, with Trump claiming it will double American reserves and low…
HighAlbania's Education Ministry Burns as Student Protests Turn Violent
Albania's Education Ministry caught fire during escalating student protests over corruption and education conditions. Police deployed riot gear, tear gas, and…
HighFederal Judge Strikes Down Trump's $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee
A federal judge struck down the Trump administration's $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas, ruling the executive branch exceeded its authority. The decision contrad…
HighSex Cult-Linked Company Deploys MAGA Allies in Aggressive Trump Pardon Campaign
OneTaste, a company prosecutors likened to a sex cult, is mounting an elaborate campaign through Trump allies to secure pardons for its two convicted leaders s…
HighWall St. futures rise on Iran de-escalation signals despite monthly losses
U.S. stock futures gained Tuesday after reports of potential Middle East de-escalation, though major indexes remain headed for their worst month since 2022 ami…
HighDHS chief dismisses concerns over livestreamed execution of Fort Hood shooter
US Homeland Security Secretary Mullin defended plans to livestream the execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan, dismissing warnings that it could serve as p…
HighTrump threatens to fire Powell if Fed chair doesn't leave on schedule
Trump threatened to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell if he doesn't leave by May 15, while pushing his replacement Kevin Warsh. A criminal investigation…
HighBurnham on verge of Labour leadership as 322 MPs back bid
Andy Burnham has secured backing from 322 Labour MPs and is on track to become Labour leader and prime minister on July 20, 2026, barring unexpected rival cand…
HighTrump Praises Outgoing Apple CEO Tim Cook as 'Incredible Guy'
Trump praised outgoing Apple CEO Tim Cook as an incredible leader, recalling their relationship began during his first term when Cook sought presidential assis…
HighRubio Emerges as Trump's Potential 2028 Successor Over VP Vance
Marco Rubio is gaining prominence as a potential successor to Trump in 2028, outpacing Vice President Vance in early positioning for the Republican presidentia…
MediumGunman shot dead after firing near White House checkpoint
A gunman opened fire near the White House Saturday, prompting a lockdown and armed Secret Service response. The suspect was shot by agents and later died at a…
HighDemocrat fights to hold competitive Washington seat amid party tensions
A Democratic incumbent in a highly competitive Washington congressional race faces challenges from both an angered party base and a Trump-backed Republican opp…
MediumAsian stocks slide on Iran stalemate, AI concerns as Trump heads to China
Asian markets fell Wednesday as geopolitical tensions over Iran peace talks and AI technology setbacks weighed on investor sentiment. Energy costs remain eleva…
HighTwo US Catholic bishops apologise after images of Oval Office prayer with Trump spark political backlash
Two US Catholic bishops say they regret praying with Trump in the Oval Office after images were released, saying they believed the meeting was private and not…
HighLula leads Bolsonaro by 39 points among Auxílio Brasil recipients
A Datafolha poll shows 59% of Auxílio Brasil beneficiaries plan to vote for Lula versus 20% for Bolsonaro, undermining the social program's intended electoral…
HighRepatriated hantavirus passengers arrive in Perth as Coalition targets migration
Six Australian passengers repatriated from a hantavirus-affected cruise ship arrive in Perth today for three-week quarantine. Health Minister confirms group sh…
HighCalifornia's Democratic redistricting gambit faces voter skepticism in primary results
California's Democratic-backed redistricting effort to gain House seats shows mixed results, with Democrats advancing in some redrawn districts but facing shut…
HighRep. Kiley Urges Congress Role in Iran Peace Negotiations
President Trump canceled planned air strikes on Iran citing peace progress, prompting Rep. Kevin Kiley to call for congressional involvement in any resulting d…
HighUK launches database and payment safeguards to combat rogue builders
The UK government is launching a new database of trusted traders and payment protection system next month to combat 'cowboy builders' who leave families with u…
HighNicaragua congratulates Putin's party on Russian regional election victory
Nicaragua's President Daniel Ortega and Vice President Rosario Murillo sent official congratulations to Russia's United Russia party for winning regional elect…
MediumCBS Saturday Morning Reports Trump Replacing Susie Wiles With Stephen Miller, Plus Mississippi and Alaska Senate Races
CBS Saturday Morning's rundown reports President Trump replacing Susie Wiles with Stephen Miller, alongside Mississippi and Alaska Senate race coverage. Detail…
LowTrump admin claims 250K non-citizens registered to vote; experts dispute figures
The Trump administration claims 250K-278K non-citizens are registered to vote across four states, but experts and multiple news outlets dispute the unverified…
HighMinisters back PM Burnham's call to debate free movement as red wall Labour MPs warn of Reform risk
Andy Burnham's call for the UK to consider returning to free movement with the EU has won cabinet backing but drew warnings from red wall Labour MPs over Brexi…
HighEl-Sayed Rebukes Haley Stevens Over Her Backing of a Republican Senate Rival
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed publicly criticizes fellow Democrat Haley Stevens for backing a Republican rival in a Senate race, according to a brief Al Jazeera vide…
LowPutin confirma interés mutuo en cumbre con Trump y no descarta encuentro con Zelenski
Putin afirma que el interés en reunirse con Trump es mutuo y no descarta encuentro con Zelenski, aunque considera que aún no existen condiciones. La cumbre pod…
HighPentagon Weighs Major Iran Escalation Options Including Ground Troops
The Pentagon is developing options for major military escalation against Iran involving ground troops and bombing campaigns, with about 5,000 Marines and Army…
MediumJudge Orders Release of $5.8M Trump Payment to E. Jean Carroll
A federal judge ordered the release of $5.8 million that Trump must pay E. Jean Carroll after a 2023 jury found him liable for sexual abuse and defamation, wit…
HighTrump envoys eye Pakistan talks as Iran's top diplomat arrives in Islamabad
Military escalation in the Middle East continues as the US deploys additional carriers and orders aggressive action against Iranian vessels, while diplomatic e…
HighBrazil's government conditions acceptance of 6×1 work schedule reform
Brazil's government seeks conditions to withdraw its bill and accept PEC 6x1, a constitutional amendment ending the 6-day work week. A special commission has b…
MediumSenate Banking Committee advances Clarity Act crypto bill amid industry lobbying
The Senate Banking Committee is set to vote on the Clarity Act, a long-awaited cryptocurrency regulation bill, amid competing interests from banks and crypto i…
HighBrazil mandates minimum cocoa content in chocolate products
Brazil's government has sanctioned a law establishing minimum cocoa percentages for chocolate and cocoa-derived products, with companies given one year to comp…
HighTrump celebrates permanent daylight saving time bill advance in US House
Trump celebrates a U.S. House committee's advancement of legislation to make daylight saving time permanent nationwide, claiming it will save time and money sp…
HighLabour holds Holborn and St Pancras as Green leader Polanski vows to stay
Labour's Sagal Abdi-Wali won the Holborn and St Pancras byelection with 12,292 votes against Green leader Zack Polanski's 8,928, with analysts questioning whet…
HighTrump y Xi acuerdan oposición a Irán nuclear y libre tránsito en Ormuz
US President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping agreed Iran must never acquire nuclear weapons and called for unrestricted hydrocarbon traffic through the Str…
HighIndia hosts 60% of world's wild Asian elephants, PM Modi highlights on conservation day
PM Modi emphasized India's role in protecting Asian elephants, noting the country hosts over 60% of wild populations across 33 Elephant Reserves and 150 corrid…
HighIndian markets poised for gap-up open as US-Iran ceasefire lifts global sentiment
Indian stock indices Sensex and Nifty 50 are expected to open higher on April 8 following a US-Iran ceasefire announcement that boosted global markets. The RBI…
HighRama Defies Resignation Calls as Albania's Protests Turn Violent
Student-led protests demanding PM Edi Rama's resignation continued for a sixth day in Albania with violent clashes between demonstrators and police, while Rama…
HighNYT Fact-Checks Senate Campaign Ads on Cost of Living in Key Battlegrounds
The New York Times examines three Senate campaign advertisements from Iowa, New Hampshire, and North Carolina that focus on cost-of-living claims during the 20…
HighEleições nos EUA: acompanhe a apuração ao vivo da disputa entre Harris e Trump
Os EUA realizam em 5 de novembro a eleição presidencial entre Kamala Harris (Democrata) e Donald Trump (Republicano). Os primeiros resultados são esperados na…
MediumMapa de bombardeos estadounidenses en el siglo XXI: una constante política de Estado
Análisis de los bombardeos y operaciones militares estadounidenses desde 2000 bajo cinco presidencias, documentando agresiones a Afganistán, Irak, Siria, Yemen…
MediumNSW Confirms First H5N1 Case as Australia Bolsters Bird Flu Defenses
New South Wales confirms its first H5N1 bird flu case in a migratory seabird, making Australia's third state affected. Authorities have increased surveillance…
HighWhite House hunts for Leavitt's successor as press secretary role opens
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt is stepping down, prompting speculation about her successor. The role demands managing media relations, coordinati…
HighTrump's China strategy targets right problem, wrong approach
A prolonged US-China trade war is inevitable as countries build alternative supply chains, but Trump's scattershot tariffs and antagonism toward allies undermi…
HighJapan Raises Permanent Residency Fee 20-Fold Amid Immigration Tightening
Japan has increased permanent residency fees 20-fold to 200,000 yen while imposing stricter income, language, and pension requirements. The changes aim to mana…
HighCanada-U.S. Trade Talks Collapse as Washington Imposes New Tariffs
Trade negotiations between Canada and the U.S. have broken down, prompting Washington to impose new tariffs including a reported 50% rate on Canadian goods as…
HighProsecutors Detail Cole Allen's Actions Before White House Correspondents' Dinner Shooting
Prosecutors reveal Cole Allen took a selfie and searched Trump's schedule before attempting to shoot the former president at the White House Correspondents' As…
HighTrump Administration Refunds $100B in Tariffs After Supreme Court Ruling
The Trump administration has refunded approximately $100 billion in tariffs following a Supreme Court ruling that invalidated many of his duties imposed under…
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