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Haley Stevens Heckled as 'Traitor' After Backing Republican Mike Rogers Over El-Sayed
Michigan Democrat Haley Stevens was heckled as a 'traitor' after endorsing Republican Mike Rogers over Democrat Abdul El-Sayed in the US Senate race, following…
MediumIsraeli exit polls point to deadlock as Netanyahu and Eisenkot blocs tie with neither reaching a majority
Exit polls project no clear majority in Israel's pivotal election, with Netanyahu's bloc and Eisenkot's Change Bloc each near 51 seats and Arab parties potenti…
MediumTrump tells Tehran to evacuate as US pursues ceasefire amid Israel-Iran escalation
As Israel intensifies strikes on Iran's capital, Trump orders Tehran's evacuation while simultaneously signaling willingness to negotiate a nuclear deal. Macro…
HighTrump Delivers State of the Union Focused on Economy Amid Democratic Boycotts
President Trump delivered his State of the Union address focusing on economy and affordability, with Democratic responses and notable guest attendance amid som…
HighTrump Convenes White House Meeting to Decide on Iran Nuclear Deal
President Trump meets with advisors to decide on Iran agreement, demanding nuclear non-proliferation, Strait of Hormuz access, and uranium removal as condition…
HighAustralia signs $500M Vanuatu deal, but China warns against 'geopolitical games'
Australia and Vanuatu signed a $500M strategic agreement positioning Australia as the Pacific nation's primary security partner, though it's weaker than initia…
HighBolivia escalates crisis: Congress derogates exception law, enabling military intervention
Bolivia faces its worst political crisis in years as weeks of violent protests over fuel subsidy cuts have killed at least four people, prompting Congress to g…
HighIndia's Ram Temple Embroiled in Donation Embezzlement Scandal
India's newly inaugurated Ram temple in Ayodhya faces allegations that tens of millions of rupees in donations have been embezzled, triggering political contro…
HighJudge Permanently Dismisses Trump's $10bn Defamation Suit Against WSJ Over Epstein Letter Report
A federal judge in Miami permanently dismissed Donald Trump's $10bn defamation lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal and Rupert Murdoch, finding he failed to…
HighGerman Chancellor Merz Says Iran Is 'Humiliating' US as Hormuz Crisis Deepens
German Chancellor Merz warns the US is being outmaneuvered by Iran's negotiators as the Strait of Hormuz closure enters weeks six, disrupting global energy tra…
MediumKalapet Assembly Election Results 2026: Live vote counting underway in Puducherry
Puducherry's Kalapet assembly election results are being counted with 91.72% voter turnout. Exit polls indicate a competitive race among NDA, SPA, and TVK part…
MediumInside Number 10: What Awaits PM Andy Burnham
BBC Newscast explores what Number 10 will be like for Andy Burnham as incoming PM, featuring insights from former advisors to Gordon Brown and Boris Johnson on…
HighAmerica Mourns Dolly Parton as Presidents, Stars Unite in Rare Moment of Shared Grief
Country music icon Dolly Parton, 80, has died, prompting unprecedented cross-partisan tributes from political leaders and entertainment figures. President Trum…
HighCanada becomes eligible for Eurovision after broadcaster joins European union
Canada is now eligible to compete in Eurovision after its public broadcaster CBC/Radio-Canada achieved full membership in the European Broadcasting Union, foll…
HighNetanyahu's Bloc Loses Majority as Israel Faces Weeks of Fraught Coalition Talks
Final results show Netanyahu and allies lost their Knesset majority, leaving weeks of difficult coalition talks in which Arab-led parties could be decisive. Ne…
MediumTrump Cancels Second Venezuela Strike Wave After Prisoner Releases
President Trump cancelled planned second-wave military attacks on Venezuela after authorities released political prisoners, citing progress toward peace and si…
HighLula admits lack of engagement after congressional defeats, vows direct minister pressure
President Lula acknowledged insufficient engagement in recent congressional defeats and promised direct intervention in future votes by calling allied party mi…
HighBurnham Open to Formal Apology for Slavery, Stops Short of Reparations Ahead of Caribbean Summit
Prime Minister Andy Burnham expressed personal sorrow for the transatlantic slave trade and said he is open to a formal apology, but ruled out reparation payme…
HighTrump Administration Restricts Visas for Chinese Communist Party Members and Families
The Trump administration limited visas for Chinese Communist Party members and families to one month, single-entry, marking a sharp escalation in US-China tens…
MediumBrasile, Lula vince il ballottaggio con il 51,7%: Bolsonaro non riconosce la sconfitta e chiede l'annullamento
Lula da Silva ottiene il quarto mandato presidenziale con il 51,7% contro Flávio Bolsonaro. Il clan Bolsonaro contesta il risultato e Trump mette in dubbio la…
MediumPakistan abolishes 'period tax' after court challenge by young campaigners
Pakistan's finance minister announced plans to abolish sales tax on sanitary products following a successful court campaign by young lawyers, recognizing menst…
HighTrump Reportedly Considers Self-Pardon in Final Days of Presidency
Trump has discussed with aides the possibility of pardoning himself before leaving office, a move that would be unprecedented and legally untested, raising que…
HighANC Posts Worst-Ever Municipal Result as Water and Power Failures Hit Voters
The ANC fell to under 31% in South Africa's municipal polls, its worst result ever, and lost majorities in six of eight metro regions. The DA leads coalition t…
HighTrump's PCC, CV Terror Designation Violates Brazilian Sovereignty, Ex-Justice Minister Says
Former Brazilian Justice Minister José Eduardo Cardozo condemns Trump administration's designation of PCC and CV as terrorist organizations, calling it an abus…
HighSeven Ethiopian armed groups form alliance to challenge PM Abiy's government
Seven Ethiopian armed groups including the TPLF and OLA have formed the Ethiopian Peoples' Forces Alliance for Survival to overthrow PM Abiy Ahmed's government…
HighOne Nation edges past Labor in Newspoll as Albanese's approval plummets
A Newspoll survey shows One Nation has edged ahead of Labor as Australia's most popular party, while PM Albanese's approval rating hits its lowest since 2022.
HighKean expects return to Congress within weeks after 100-vote absence
Rep. Tom Kean Jr. says he expects to return to Congress within two weeks after missing 100 votes due to an undisclosed serious health matter since March.
HighIran, US Trade Conflicting Signals on Ceasefire as Global Energy Crisis Deepens
Iran and the US offer conflicting statements on ceasefire negotiations as a month-long conflict triggers worldwide energy shortages and economic disruption, wi…
HighSouth Korea's Lee Jae-myung takes presidency amid legal troubles and deep divisions
Lee Jae-myung, elected South Korea's president after surviving childhood poverty and multiple personal crises, takes office amid legal troubles and deep politi…
HighMacron Acknowledges Slavery Reparations Need, But Stops Short of Financial Commitment
French President Macron acknowledged France's need for reparations related to its transatlantic slave trade role, though he stopped short of committing to fina…
HighVP Duterte's impeachment trial likely delayed until after May midterm elections
Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial will likely occur after May midterm elections, potentially decided by new lawmakers. The House impea…
HighOposição convoca irmão de Lula em CPI do INSS para desgastar governo
Brazil's opposition plans to summon President Lula's brother, Frei Chico, before an INSS fraud commission to damage the government's image, citing alleged fals…
HighBoost Juice founder Allis steps back as cheerleader for family's Yo-Chi empire
Janine Allis, founder of Boost Juice, takes a mentoring role in family-owned frozen yoghurt chain Yo-Chi, which has grown to 70 Australian stores under her son…
HighSenate Approves Revised Coast Guard Law with Enhanced Pay, Maritime Security
The Philippine Senate approved the Revised Coast Guard Law on third reading, strengthening maritime security and improving personnel compensation to match Arme…
HighCzech PM Balks at NATO Defense Spending Demands Despite Russian Threat
Czech PM Andrej Babis rejects US and NATO demands to increase defense spending beyond 2%, citing domestic budget priorities despite growing Russian threats in…
HighTrump administration allocates 17,500 refugee spots for White South Africans
The Trump administration plans to welcome up to 17,500 White Afrikaners from South Africa as refugees in fiscal year 2027, citing alleged racial persecution, w…
HighTrump brands Iran critics 'treasonous,' claims military victory as tensions remain
Trump defended his Iran military action in Florida speeches, calling critics 'treasonous' while claiming victory despite ongoing regional tensions and fragile…
HighAfghan woman deported in first use of specialized terrorism court
Afghan permanent resident Nazira Haji Zada has been deported after admitting to supporting an ISIS-inspired mass shooting plot on Election Day 2024, marking th…
HighIran's FM says EU faces 'blowback' as Trump threatens tariffs on allies
Iran's foreign minister accused the EU of hypocrisy after Trump threatened tariffs on European allies, drawing parallels to the US withdrawal from the Iran nuc…
HighZelenskyy skips Ukraine recovery conference as Poland row deepens over WWII unit naming
Ukraine's president will not attend a postwar reconstruction conference in Poland after naming a military unit after a WWII formation blamed for killing tens o…
HighTrump's China Trip Reveals Inner Circle: Musk and Huang Get Air Force One Seats
Trump brought 17 CEOs to China for meetings with Xi Jinping, but only Elon Musk and Jensen Huang secured seats on Air Force One, signaling their elevated statu…
HighRubio Heads to Vatican to Mend Ties After Trump's Attacks on Pope Leo XIV Over Iran
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited the Vatican to repair ties strained by Trump's attacks on Pope Leo XIV over the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran, after Tru…
HighMaine Democratic Senate Candidate Platner Acknowledged Explicit Texts to Multiple Women
Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner exchanged explicit texts with multiple women while married, according to reports from his wife Amy Gertner. De…
HighTrump threatens tariffs, cancels Xi meeting after China restricts rare earth exports
Trump threatens new tariffs and may cancel a planned meeting with Xi Jinping after China announced restrictions on rare earth exports and technology, a move an…
HighTrump signals policy rift with intel chief Gabbard over Iran nuclear stance
Trump publicly suggested his intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard takes a softer approach to Iran's nuclear program than he does, hinting at internal disagreements…
HighTrump, Modi discuss Middle East crisis, Strait of Hormuz security
Trump and PM Modi held discussions on the Middle East crisis, with US envoy Sergio Gor emphasizing the importance of keeping the Strait of Hormuz open for glob…
MediumTrump's Iran tariffs risk US price hikes, China trade truce
Trump announced 25% tariffs on countries trading with Iran to pressure its government over protest crackdowns, but the move risks raising US import prices and…
HighTrump secures deportation deals with seven nations in first two weeks
Trump's administration has negotiated deportation agreements with seven countries in just over two weeks, using tariff threats and military aircraft to rapidly…
HighNetanyahu Denounces Mayor's War Crimes Arrest Call as 'Hate Speech'
Israeli PM Netanyahu accused a U.S. mayor of hate speech after the official released a video calling for federal arrest of Netanyahu on war crimes charges.
HighThai PM orders urgent drug crackdown after Australia smuggling cases threaten OECD bid
Thai PM Anutin orders emergency narcotics meeting after two Australia-linked drug smuggling cases threaten Thailand's aviation hub ambitions and OECD membershi…
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