News on Sunday, April 26, 2026.

The silent power of memes

They are funny, provocative and sometimes tasteless. But memes are also powerful political tool, shaping our perception — usually without us noticing.

Is the far-right AfD misusing its parliamentary questions?

The Alternative for Germany (AfD) has submitted thousands of official questions in state parliaments — a right of any elected party. But critics argue that their focus is meant to pressure political opponents.

Ukraine: Zelenskyy visits Saudi Arabia, Putin weighs G20 attendance

Russian President Putin "may or not may not" attend the G20 in Miami in December, says the Kremlin. Meanwhile, after securing an EU loan, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy continued his diplomatic offensive in Saudi Arabia.

Iran war: Second attempt at peace talks takes shape

US officials Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are set to depart for Islamabad on Saturday with the intention of talks with Iran, the White House said. Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has also landed in Pakistan.

US: Justice Department drops investigation into Fed Chair Powell

The closing of the investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell removes an obstacle to the appointment of Kevin Warsh, US President Donald Trump's pick for head of the central bank.

WHO approves first Malaria drug for babies

Children under five account for more than two-thirds of malaria deaths. A new drug offers hope for this vulnerable group.

OpenAI apologizes for not reporting Canada mass shooter

British Colombia Premier David Eby said at the time that OpenAI had the opportunity to prevent the mass shooting.

Colombia, Venezuela hold key talks in post-Maduro visit

Colombia and Venezuela announced military cooperation to combat border "mafias" during President Gustavo Petro's visit to Caracas. Petro is the first leader to travel to Venezuela after Nicolas Maduro's removal.

Germany news: Ships to head to Med for possible Hormuz role

German Defense Minister Pistorius has said German naval ships will deploy to the Mediterranean. Berlin has pledged support in the Strait of Hormuz, post-war. DW has more.

India news: Raghav Chadha, 6 other AAP MPs join BJP

The exit of seven Aam Aadmi Party MPs has dented the party's strength in the upper house of parliament, sparking fears of political instability. DW has more.

Japan: Raging wildfires cause mass evacuations

More than 1,000 firefighters are battling two blazes in northern Japan, with some 3,000 people urged to leave their homes. The fires come as the country's winters become increasingly dry.

Mali: Explosions, gunfire rock main military camp near capital

Mali's army said unidentified "terrorist" groups had attacked several positions in the capital and elsewhere in the country.

Tunisia suspends rights group amid widening repression

Tunisian authorities have ordered one of Africa's oldest rights groups to cease its activities for a month. The move comes as critics say the country is moving toward authoritarian rule.

Zelenskyy ready to hold Ukraine-Russia talks in Azerbaijan

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said his country is ready to hold talks with Russia in Azerbaijan. Meanwhile, Russian attacks killed several people across Ukraine.

UK-US ties tested: Britain courts Trump with King Charles

On a state visit to the US, the British monarch is being deployed to help steady increasingly strained US-UK relations. Can King Charles help repair the damaged so-called "special relationship?"

Mexico says alleged CIA agents 'not authorized' to operate on its soil

Two US citizens believed to be CIA agents were killed in a car accident following an anti-drug trafficking operation. Mexico says they entered the country as a tourist and a diplomat.

Palestinians vote in municipal elections in Gaza, West Bank

Palestinians headed to the polls in the occupied West Bank and a part of Gaza in a first vote since the Gaza war.

40 years after Chernobyl: Pripyat today

After the catastrophic accident in the nearby nuclear reactor, the city of Pripyat had to be completely evacuated. Some 50,000 people left their homes forever. DW visited the town with a former resident 40 years later.

Iran war: Trump cancels envoys' trip to Islamabad

Donald Trump said that he didn't want US officials to "sit around talking about nothing" in Islamabad. It comes after Iran said that there would be no direct talks with the US. More on DW.

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Trump safe after shooting incident outside White House Correspondents Dinner

President Donald Trump, first lady Melania Trump and other dignitaries were removed by security after an shooting incident outside the White House Correspondents Dinner.

Gunman Was Tackled by Law Enforcement Near Correspondents’ Dinner Security Checkpoint

The gunman did not make it inside the hotel ballroom where President Trump, top officials and hundreds of journalists had gathered for dinner.

Australia news live: man tasered by police after allegedly assaulting five at Sydney hospital

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Shooting Suspect ID&#8217;d as Cole Allen Pinned to Ground at White House Correspondents&#8217; Dinner

The gunman who opened fire at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington, D.C., on Saturday night has been identified as Cole Allen of Torrance, Calif.The 31-year-old, who federal law enforcement source confirmed is a teacher, was in custody after gunfire broke out near

Trump says "it&#039;s a dangerous profession" after shots fired at dinner

President Trump was evacuated from the White House Correspondents&#039; Dinner after shots rang out at the hotel where the event was taking place.

Michael Goodwin: Trump and Netanyahu have a shared goal for Iran &#8212; but the media pits them against each other

When it comes to the war against Iran, the first drafts of history are being especially unkind to the free world’s architects.

Trump thanks press, commends WHCA leader after shooting

President Trump was conciliatory toward the media Saturday night as he briefed the press after a shooter was apprehended at the White House Correspondents Dinner. Trump gave remarks in the White House briefing room after returning from the Washington Hilton. The dinner did not re

WHCD canceled, Trump evacuated after shooting outside annual event

<p>President <a href="https://www.axios.com/politics-policy/donald-trump" target="_blank">Trump</a> was hastily evacuated from the <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/04/14/white-house-correspondents-dinner-weekend-2026" target="_blank">White House Correspondents' Dinner</a> on S

DNA found on a smoothie straw links suspect to teen&#039;s 1984 killing

After more than 40 years and three wrongful convictions, authorities says they have the man responsible for the 1984 Long Island killing of 16-year-old Theresa Fusco, who vanished after leaving her job at a local roller rink.

Trump strikes defiant tone after another shooting: &#8216;I can&#8217;t be concerned&#8217;

President Donald Trump remained steadfast in his administration’s goals when asked about possible motivations behind the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting. “Some of us who have covered Butler experienced another horrific day two years ago. What felt similar? … Are you c

LIVE: Shooting incident outside White House Correspondents' Dinner

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Trump safe after shots fired at White House Correspondents&#039; Dinner; suspect in custody

President Trump was safely evacuated from the White House Correspondents&#039; Dinner Saturday night after shots were fired outside the ballroom of the Washington Hilton Hotel.

Trump says WHCD shooting highlights need for ballroom

President Trump said that the shooting at the White House Correspondents Dinner on Saturday highlights the need for a ballroom at the White House.&#160; “I didn&#8217;t want to say this but this is why we have to have all of the attributes of what we’re planning at the White Hous

Alleged correspondents&#039; dinner gunman identified; video shows response to shooting

The suspect in Saturday night&#039;s White House Correspondents Dinner shooting is in custody and is hospitalized, officials said. He has been identified as 30-year-old Cole Allen of Torrance California, three sources told CBS News. Tony Dokoupil anchors CBS News&#039; special re

Trump allies, world leaders react to WHCD shooting

Allies and political foes of President Trump, along with world leaders, gave thanks on Saturday for the president&#8217;s safety after shots rang out at the White House Correspondents Dinner, prompting the president, first lady Melania Trump, Vice President Vance and others to be

Knicks display how good they really can be — and now must make it a habit

The series is tied, not won, and the season has merely been spared a date with the wrecking ball.

Lawmakers who were at White House Correspondents' Dinner shaken, disturbed by shooting

<p>Members of Congress and other political figures who were present at the <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/04/26/trump-evacuated-whcd-secret-service" target="_blank">White House Correspondents' Dinner</a> on Saturday night were left deeply unsettled by a shooting that took pl

Timeline: Shootings, threats against Trump over the years

<p>Shots rang out at the <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/04/26/trump-evacuated-whcd-secret-service" target="_blank">White House Correspondents' Association dinner</a> Saturday night, sending Secret Service agents to <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/04/26/trump-white-house-

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Un hombre armado irrumpi� en un control de seguridad durante la Cena de Corresponsales de la Casa Blanca inform� Trump.

Trump takes questions on press dinner shooting, saying, "it&#039;s a dangerous profession"

President Trump took questions from the press, some of whom were also in attendance, at the White House Correspondents&#039; Dinner during the shooting.

Trump condemns Correspondents' Dinner shooter, says WH ballroom needed

<p>President <a href="https://www.axios.com/politics-policy/donald-trump" target="_blank">Trump</a> condemned the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner Saturday night, but he said that demonstrates the need to renovate <a href="https://www.axios.com/local/washington-

How gunfire threw Trump’s glitzy Washington Hilton dinner into chaos

It was meant to be a glitzy Saturday night at a Washington ballroom featuring President Donald Trump, but the glamour was shattered by gunshots that left guests diving to the floor and the US leader bundled out by security personnel. Trump was seated on the dais at the White Hous

Homes evacuated after explosion near Northern Ireland police station

A security incident is underway following the incident in the early hours of Sunday morning in the town outside Belfast.

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Cole Allen, 31-year-old California teacher, ID&#8217;d as White House Correspondents&#8217; Dinner shooter

A 31-year-old California man is being eyed as the suspected gunman behind the chaos that erupted at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington, DC, on Saturday night.

Secret Service in line of fire at WHCA shooting still unpaid due to Dem-led shutdown

A shooting outside the White House Correspondents&apos; Dinner where Trump and Cabinet members gathered spotlights Secret Service funding shortfalls.

Man charged security checkpoint and shot Secret Service agent at White House correspondents&#8217; dinner: Trump

President Donald Trump said a man charged the security checkpoint at the White House correspondents’ dinner with multiple weapons and shot one Secret Service officer before being taken down by other officers. The suspect, who is now in custody, charged the Washington Hilton check

Singapore’s answer to school bullying? The cane … and counselling

For six months, Adriana Lim Escano’s teenage son went to school and said nothing. He had tried to do the right thing – stepping in when a group of boys bullied a classmate – and paid for it with half a year of misery, name-calling and social isolation. His mother only found out w

Oldest man living in the United States reveals his secrets for a long life

A 111-year-old man who is believed to be the oldest man in the United States revealed his three secrets to living a long life.

'We were whisked away': Trump recalls being evacuated from White House Correspondents' Dinner

While speaking to the press, President Trump recalled how he and first lady Melania Trump were evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Association dinner when a shooter was apprehended outside the venue.

Dramatic Moment Shooter Rushes Lobby of White House Correspondents&#8217; Dinner: CCTV

President Trump posted video to Truth Social of surveillance video apparently showing the moment a gunman rushed the lobby of the White House Correspondent&#8217;s dinner. The President, first lady Melania Trump and his cabinet were evacuated from the dinner in Washington Saturda

Dodgers rout Cubs as slumping bats break out in 12-run outburst

For the last week, the Dodgers had been scuffling offensively. In the fourth inning on Saturday, they finally looked like themselves again.

Inside security at the White House Correspondents' Dinner

NBC News' Kelly O'Donnell breaks down the security situation at the White House Correspondents dinner, where President Trump was evacuated. The Secret Service says it is investigating a &#34;shooting incident near the main magnetometer screening area&#34; and that one person is i

White House Correspondents' Dinner wraps early after 'shooting incident'

NBC News' Kristen Welker reports from inside the White House Correspondents' Dinner as a &#34;shooting incident&#34; unfolded, which ended the night early, despite President Trump's hope to &#34;LET THE SHOW GO ON.&#34;

Trump highlights unity after White House Correspondents&#039; Dinner shooting

President Trump spoke after shots were fired at the White House Correspondents&#039; Dinner on Saturday evening.

Trump speaks after shooter apprehended outside White House Correspondents' Dinner

President Trump addressed the media from the White House after he was evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Association dinner when a shooter was apprehended outside the venue. Trump said he was &#34;very impressed&#34; by the law enforcement response and emphasized his

Starmer insists 'majority' of Labour MPs back his leadership

This week has seen increasing speculation among Labour MPs about Sir Keir's judgement and leadership.

WATCH: Shooting incident reported outside White House Correspondents' Dinner

President Trump and other dignitaries were removed by security after a shooting incident outside the White House Correspondents' Dinner Saturday night. ABC News' Jay O'Brien reports.

Chaos after shots ring out at White House Correspondents&#8217; Dinner

Dramatic moments captured as President Trump and first lady Melania were rushed out of the White House Correspondents Dinner Saturday night as a gunman opened fire outside the ballroom. A White House Correspondents’ Dinner volunteer said the suspected gunman appeared to assemble

Takeaways from Liberty&#8217;s preseason opener with Breanna Stewart already in midseason form

Here are three other takeaways from the Liberty's loss to the Fever to open the preseason.

CBS News reporter says gunshots remind her of Trump&#039;s 2024 Butler rally

President Trump will speak soon after shots were fired at the White House Correspondents&#039; Dinner. The president, vice president and Cabinet members were rushed out of the room and are safe. CBS News White House reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more on her experience from the ball

Yankees rip Astros to extend win streak to eight games

Power, then patience. On Saturday night, that was the winning formula for the Yankees.

Watch Live: Donald Trump Speaks After White House Correspondents&#039; Dinner Shooting

President Donald Trump delivers a speech following a shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday, April 25. The post Watch Live: Donald Trump Speaks After White House Correspondents&#8217; Dinner Shooting appeared first on Breitbart .

WATCH: Gunman charges security at White House press dinner

The US president has shared grainy security footage of an armed man trying to run through a security checkpoint at the Washington Hilton Read Full Article at RT.com

WATCH LIVE: Trump holds press conference after White House Correspondents&#8217; Dinner shooting

President Donald Trump and members of his Cabinet were evacuated from the White House Correspondents’ Dinner on Saturday night after a shooting. Organizers initially said the event would continue after officers secured the scene. Trump provided an update later, saying the event w

Watch live: Trump remarks after White House Correspondents Dinner

President Trump is expected to make remarks from the White House, shortly after he, Vice President Vance and other Cabinet members were evacuated from the Washington Hilton when a man started shooting in the hotel&#8217;s lobby. It was the first such dinner that Trump was attendi

White House Correspondents&#039; Association president says dinner will be rescheduled

CBS News White House correspondent Weijia Jiang and president of the White House Correspondents&#039; Association spoke after the shooting. She said, "Thank God everybody is safe and thank you for coming together tonight. We will do this again."

Anne Hathaway stuns in daring sheer gown at London premiere

Anne Hathaway stunned in a dramatic black gown at the &quot;Mother Mary&quot; London premiere and shared how Beyonce and Charli XCX inspired her film performance.

Trump Seeks to Abolish Iran’s Nuclear Stockpile, a Problem He Helped Create

President Trump withdrew from the Obama-era nuclear accord in 2018, saying it was the worst deal ever. But Iran responded with an enrichment spree that haunts the negotiations to this day.

White House Correspondents&apos; Association President announces event being rescheduled after shooting

The White House Correspondents&apos; Dinner has been canceled and rescheduled after shots were fired at the Washington Hilton where President Donald Trump and his Cabinet were present.

Rattled Erika Kirk rushed out of White House Correspondents&#8217; Dinner after shooting: &#8216;I just want to go home&#8217;

Charlie Kirk&#8217;s widow Erika Kirk was abruptly rushed out, visibly shaken and in tears, from the White House Correspondents&#8217; Dinner, an eyewitness told The Post. “I just want to go home. I just want to go home,” she reportedly said. Erika Kirk getting rushed out of the

Angus Taylor says higher risk of ‘bad people coming from bad countries’ as he singles out Iran

<p>Opposition leader also says ‘we have seen terrible acts of atrocity coming from Gaza’ as he doubles down on immigration policy</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/apr/26/australia-news-live-victoria-car-registration-rebate-cost-of-living

Inside the WHCD after Trump's evacuation

NBC News' Kelly O'Donnell reports from inside the Washington Hilton, where President Trump was evacuated from the White House Correspondents Dinner.

3 California towns ranked best in US — they all have one thing in common

See where California communites ranked on Niche’s 2026 Best Places to Live list, which evaluated more than 18,000 communities.

Trump rushed from same hotel where Reagan assassination attempt unfolded in 1981

President Trump and first lady Melania Trump were rushed out of the Washington Hilton as shots rang out at the White House Correspondents Dinner.

Trump live: US president safe after shots fired near correspondents’ dinner

Trump says shooter apprehended and that First Lady Melania Trump and Vice President JD Vance are &#039;in perfect condition&#039;.

Inside White House Correspondents' Dinner 'shooting incident'

NBC News' Ryan Nobles describes what it was like inside the White House Correspondents' Dinner after &#34;a series of what can only be described as three bangs&#34; — which a Secret Service spokesperson later called a &#34;shooting incident.&#34;

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La Presidenta Sheinbaum expres� solidaridad con Donald Trump y rechaz� la violencia tras incidente en la Casa Blanca.

WATCH &#8212; &#039;Clear! Clear!&#039;: Tense Moments Police Secure White House Correspondents Dinner After Shooting

Intense video footage shows White House Correspondents Dinner attendees ducking for cover Saturday not far from where President Donald Trump had been seated onstage. The post WATCH — &#8216;Clear! Clear!&#8217;: Tense Moments Police Secure White House Correspondents Dinner After

Manitoba to ban social media, AI chatbots for youth, premier says

Manitoba will ban youth from using social media and AI chatbots, Premier Wab Kinew announced on Saturday. The proposed law protecting youth from the harmful effects of social media will be the first of its kind in Canada.

Kenyon Sadiq seeing Shedeur Sanders get pranked caused &#8216;fear&#8217; when Jets made NFL draft call

Jets first-round pick Kenyon Sadiq thought it might be a prank when he got the phone call from the Jets on Thursday night that they were drafting him.

Hundreds of Israelis rally as US-Iran peace talks stall

Crowds of protesters took to the streets of Tel Aviv on Sunday, amid fears the US-Israeli war on Iran will resume.

What’s fuelling the surge in South Koreans travelling to China?

A new wave of South Korean content creators is descending on Chinese cities, cameras in hand, transforming the streets of Shanghai, Shenzhen and beyond into lively backdrops for travel vlogs and lifestyle videos. Dubbed the “Korean v-blogger influx” by some online users, their ra

Former US gymnast opens up on &apos;terrifying&apos; moment shots were fired at White House Correspondents&apos; Dinner

Jennifer Sey, former Team USA gymnast, describes the terrifying moment shots were fired at the White House Correspondents&apos; Dinner in Washington, D.C.

&#8216;Joe Turner&#8217;s Come and Gone&#8217; review: Cedric the Entertainer and Taraji P. Henson star in uneven revival

Almost without fail, the brilliance of August Wilson emerges even in mediocre stagings of his plays.

Moment Trump exits ballroom after suspected gunshots heard

The US president was midway through a conversation before loud bangs rang out at the venue and he was quickly escorted to safety.

Knicks&#8217; Game 4 report card: Josh Hart jump-started dominant win

Report card from the Knicks' 114-98 blowout win over the Hawks on Saturday night in Atlanta.

Chaos at the White House Correspondents&#8217; Dinner after shots rang out and Trump was evacuated: photos

Photos show the chaos that ensued after several gunshots were fired at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.

White House Correspondents’ Dinner gunman ‘assembled long weapon in unsecured room’ before firing near ballroom, volunteer reveals

“He was in that room […] he grabbed it out of a bag or something,” Mabus said, adding that the weapon “was long” and “didn’t look like a typical gun.”

UCLA baseball walks tightrope during win over Sacramento State

The college baseball gods must have decreed there would be drama in this series. How else does one explain what’s unfolded at Jackie Robinson Stadium over the last two days?

Trump calls for WHCD to be rescheduled after shooting

<p>President Trump has called for the <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/04/26/trump-evacuated-whcd-secret-service" target="_blank">White House Correspondents Dinner</a> to be rescheduled for a date within the next month after a security incident during Saturday's dinner, WHCA c

WHCD to be rescheduled in next 30 days after shots fired, Trumps evacuated

President Trump thanked law enforcement on Saturday after shots were fired at the White House Correspondents Dinner and he, the first lady and Cabinet members were evacuated. &#8220;Quite an evening in D.C. Secret Service and Law Enforcement did a fantastic job. They acted quickl

Pumas cumple en Pachuca y aspira a ser l�der

Los Pumas cumplieron su objetivo al vencer 2-0 a Pachuca y hacer r�cord de puntos, pero todav�a sue�an con ser l�deres del Clausura 2026.

Report: WHCA Dinner Shooter Charged Magnetometer, Took a Shot at Secret Service Agent

The suspect at the White House Correspondents Association Dinner reportedly charged a magnetometer and took a shot at a Secret Service agent, according to reports. The post Report: WHCA Dinner Shooter Charged Magnetometer, Took a Shot at Secret Service Agent appeared first on Bre

A Shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner

The president is safe after chaos at the Washington Hilton, and a suspect is reportedly in custody.

Jaw-dropping cost to carry skiers up mountain at luxe California resort

A beloved Bay Area ski destination is undergoing a sweeping transformation, with Sugar Bowl Resort launching a multiyear, $100 million overhaul aimed at modernizing its 87-year-old mountain operations. The project kicked off last summer with visible changes already underway, incl

&#8216;Major security alert&#8217; in Northern Ireland as car explodes outside police station

A car exploded outside a police station in Northern Ireland in an incident that grimly echoes the "troubles" terrorist attacks.

Trump unharmed after 'shooting incident' at White House correspondents' dinner

Iconic South Korean district on the brink in divisive urban renewal fight

For 42 years, Ha Sung-ki has sold large speakers to churches and event halls from his electronics shop inside Seoul’s Sewoon Plaza. On a weekday afternoon, the corridor outside – once part of a bustling merchants’ network – is largely empty. “These days, the number of customers c

10 ways Hong Kong schools can effectively promote mental health

Student mental health is a matter of great concern. According to the latest data from the Education Bureau, the number of secondary students with mental health issues has doubled over the past five years, from 660 in 2020-21 to 1,330 in 2024-25. In recent years, the government an

Details from inside correspondents&#039; dinner after Trump evacuation, security incident

President Trump was escorted out of the White House Correspondents&#039; Dinner, along with the first lady and other Cabinet members, after a security incident occurred Saturday night. Attendees reported hearing what sounded like three to four gunshots. CBS News&#039; Tony Dokoup

Police blocked members of anti-immigration group from Perth dawn service after Anzac Day booing in eastern states

<p>Footage posted online shows police telling people they were being removed due to suspicion they would interrupt ceremony</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/apr/26/australia-news-live-victoria-car-registration-rebate-cost-of-living-fuel-

A suspect is in custody after Trump is rushed from correspondents&apos; dinner

President Trump and several cabinet members were safely rushed from the event in Washington, D.C. after several loud sounds were heard. The Secret Service said one person was in custody.

Michelle Obama agrees with Angel Reese’s decision to accept a fine to avoid reporters

WNBA star Angel Reese opened up on Michelle Obama&apos;s podcast about feeling mistreated by fans and the media, saying she prefers fines over pressers.

Can Chongqing leverage its online viral fame to become an international tourism hub?

Chongqing, also known as ‘the most confusing city’ has become one of China’s most popular tourism attraction spots in recent years. Many Chinese and international social media content creators have hopped on the viral trend of making videos about the city’s bewildering, mountaino

Dramatic scenes as Trump rushed from White House gala

US President Donald Trump was rushed out of the White House Correspondents’ dinner by security after loud bangs.

“The EU has gone mad – it must be stopped,” says Sergey Karaganov

Sergey Karaganov argues that Russia must confront EU escalation over Ukraine before the conflict becomes a wider war in Europe Read Full Article at RT.com

Trump removed from White House Correspondents' Dinner

Trump removed from White House Correspondents' Dinner

Trump rushed off stage after shooting at White House correspondents’ dinner (VIDEOS)

President Donald Trump was abruptly evacuated from the White House Correspondents’ Dinner at the Washington Hilton in Washington on Saturday Read Full Article at RT.com

Some Hong Kong trees are behaving strangely and botanists want to know why

A citywide study should be launched to examine how global warming is affecting plants in Hong Kong and the knock-on effect on the rest of the ecosystem, botanists have urged after witnessing clear changes in leaf-shedding and flowering patterns. Some species, such as the red kapo

Muddy yet clear-cut: How Chinese investors are turning jungle into Indonesia’s new capital

After an hour’s drive through the jungle of Borneo, you reach more jungle. Your rental van from the Balikpapan city airport shakes precariously, navigating a partial bridge washout. A roadside sign admonishes against poaching the endangered sun bears. By hour three you’ve arrived

Rumours of China Forbidden City using 600,000 tonnes of pig blood to ‘dispel evil’ debunked

A long-standing and widely-circulated rumour that the Forbidden City in Beijing uses 600,000 tonnes of pig’s blood each year to dispel evil has been debunked. The liquid is actually used as a form of adhesive which is painted on the famous palace’s signature red walls and pillars

*** LIVEWIRE *** SHOOTING AT CORRESPONDENTS DINNER, PRESIDENT TRUMP WHISKED OUT OF ROOM

President Donald Trump was whisked out of the White House Correspondents&#8217; Association Dinner after shots were fired in the vicinity. UPDATE 11:21 pm ET An important point to consider, especially considering the complaints on security tonight. The Department of Homeland The

Trump shares details on &apos;very sick person&apos; who fired shots at White House Correspondents&apos; Dinner

President Donald Trump was rushed out of the White House Correspondents&apos; Dinner after a sudden disturbance sent attendees ducking for cover as Secret Service intervened. The cause of the incident remains unclear.

Report: Shooting at White House Correspondents Dinner

A shooting reportedly took place at the White House Correspondents Dinner on Saturday evening, according to multiple reports. The post Report: Shooting at White House Correspondents Dinner appeared first on Breitbart .

Trump uninjured after shooting incident at White House correspondents’ dinner

US President Donald Trump and other top US leaders were evacuated from an annual White House correspondents dinner in Washington on Saturday night after reports of shots fired at the glitzy, high-profile event. The president, first lady and cabinet members were uninjured as the e

Trump and Cabinet members evacuated from correspondents&#8217; dinner after shooting

President Donald Trump and members of his Cabinet were evacuated from the White House correspondents’ dinner after a gunman opened fire at the event on Saturday night. Trump, Vice President JD Vance, FBI Director Kash Patel, War Secretary Pete Hegseth, Treasury Secretary Scott Be

Trump, Cabinet evacuated from White House Correspondents Dinner after shots fired

President Trump, first lady Melania Trump and the Cabinet were evacuated from the White House Correspondents Dinner on Saturday night after shots were fired in the Washington Hilton&#8217;s lobby. Three or four loud bangs were heard, according to reporters from The Hill who were

Watch the moment of a security incident at the White House Correspondents&#039; Dinner

A security incident occurred during the White House Correspondents&#039; Dinner on Saturday night. The stage was cleared, including President Trump.

Ottawa&apos;s Ridly Greig delivers disgusting cheap shot in game 4 against Carolina

Ridly Greig delivered a vicious cheap shot uppercut on Carolina&apos;s Sean Walker during Game 4, and could face a potential suspension for the dirty play.

Evacuan a Trump tras atentado; tirador est� bajo custodia

El Presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, fue evacuado de la cena de corresponsales de la Casa Blanca tras un supuesto atentado.

Trump evacuated from White House correspondents’ dinner after shots fired

US president, first lady, and Cabinet unharmed after shooting at Washington Hilton hotel.

One Chicago police officer killed, second wounded in shooting at North Side hospital

Two Chicago police officers were shot inside Swedish Hospital in Chicago&#039;s Lincoln Square neighborhood on Saturday morning. One has since died.

New CEO Steve O&apos;Donnell vows to unite NASCAR and return the fun

Steve O&apos;Donnell was introduced as the sanctioning body&apos;s chief executive officer at Talladega Superspeedway on Saturday and vowed to "make some moves" that will return the storied racing series to its roots.

Trump attends White House Correspondents&#039; Dinner, his first as president

The Republican president did not attend during his first term or the first year of his second.

Steelers pick Navy RB Eli Heidenreich, fans at Pittsburgh NFL Draft go totally bonkers

Naval Academy running back Eli Heidenreich stole the show at the 2026 NFL Draft when the Pittsburgh Steelers selected him in the final round Saturday.

'We have no sleep': What it's like to run a round-the-clock celebrity fan page

Fan accounts and celebrity update pages are taking over timelines on platforms such as X and TikTok.

Camilla takes missing Winnie-the-Pooh stuffed toy to New York to complete set

The city's library has the original stuffed animals that inspired the Winnie-the-Pooh collection - except from Roo.

Voice notes are massive in some countries but not the UK. This is why.

Voice notes have they taken some countries by storm, while failing to truly take off in Britain.

Explosive device kills 13 and injures 38 on bus in Colombia

An explosive device killed 13 people travelling on a bus in southwestern Colombia on Saturday, an attack the country’s army chief described as a “terrorist act” that also left at least 38 injured as violence linked to drug trafficking in the region escalates. Octavio Guzman, the

We thought Gen Z weren't drinking. But these cocktails in a ball may suggest otherwise

Gen Z is starting their nights with sugary canned cocktails - even if the taste proves divisive.

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Will South Korea or Japan develop a nuclear deterrent of their own?

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Trump says Iran did not make a satisfactory offer, as Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi departs Pakistan.

UK steps up plans for potential shortages caused by Iran war

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Protesters stage Epstein protest before White House Correspondents’ Dinner

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WATCH LIVE: Trump speaks after shooting at White House Correspondents&#8217; Association dinner

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Trump cancels Kushner, Witkoff trip to Pakistan for Iran talks

U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner were expected to head to Islamabad Saturday, but President Trump said later that his "representatives" would not be going.

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Boston Red Sox fire manager Alex Cora

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King Charles to meet Mamdani in New York during US state visit next week

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Mexico says 2 CIA agents killed in crash weren&#039;t authorized to participate in local raid

The role of the two CIA agents, who were returning from destroying a clandestine drug lab in the northern Mexican state of Chihuahua, remains unclear.

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LA County supervisor thanks Trump for meeting on wildfire recovery, says other states &#8216;in line&#8217; asking for FEMA help

Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger (R) on Friday thanked President Trump for meeting with her and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass (D) about wildfire recovery efforts, but noted that other states are &#8220;in line&#8221; requesting assistance from the Federal Emergency Man

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Illegal alien accused of biting 3-year-old girl&apos;s face at Texas park; ICE lodges detainer after arrest: DHS

Authorities allege Artharva Vyas, an Indian national, attacked a mother and bit her 3-year-old daughter&apos;s face at a San Antonio park. ICE has lodged a detainer request.

Where Route 66 begins, so too does a love story

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King Charles and Queen Camilla will meet with President Donald Trump during a four-day state visit.

BBC visits Chernobyl ghost city 40 years after world's worst nuclear accident

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Trump abruptly cancels peace talks with Iran in Pakistan: "We have all the cards"

President Trump said the U.S. has all the cards in the war with Iran after he told his envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, not to take a trip to Pakistan to break a diplomatic stalemate over negotiations to end the war. Imtiaz Tyab reports.

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Trump vows to &apos;get to the bottom&apos; of Fed&apos;s multibillion-dollar building renovation after probe shift

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New Israeli strikes reported in Lebanon after Netanyahu orders attacks

Lebanese state media reported a series of new Israeli strikes in the country’s south on Saturday night, after attacks earlier in the day killed six people despite a recently extended ceasefire in the war between Israel and Hezbollah. The new attacks followed orders from Israeli P

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The U.S. military intercepted a sanctioned vessel in the Arabian Sea on Saturday that is part of Iran‘s “shadow fleet.” U.S. Central Command said the vessel, Sevan, was blocked by a Navy helicopter and ordered to turn around and head back to Iran under U.S. escort. The ship is “c

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Trump tells reporters US received new proposal from Iran after trip cancellation

President Trump said his administration received a new proposal from Iran after he canceled a U.S. delegation’s trip to Islamabad for a second round of peace deal talks.&#160;&#160; “They gave us a paper that should have been better. And interestingly, immediately, when I cancele

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The two Americans were killed on Sunday when their vehicle crashed while returning from an antidrug operation led by Mexico’s armed forces in the state of Chihuahua.

California Governor Candidate Tom Steyer Suggests ICE Be Put &#039;in Jail&#039;

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Giuffre family hold vigil to mark anniversary of her death ahead of King's US visit

Family and supporters of Virginia Giuffre repeated calls for King Charles to meet Epstein survivors.

EU’s €90 billion ‘may not be enough’ for Ukraine – WSJ

The EU will need to provide more money to Ukraine next year on top of the newly approved €90 billion, the Wall Street Journal has reported Read Full Article at RT.com

Roommate charged with two counts of murder in death, disappearance of two USF students

Authorities have filed murder charges against the roommate of a Bangladeshi doctoral student who disappeared with his girlfriend from the University of South Florida.

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Authorities in Cauca region demand &#039;decisive&#039; government action after deadly explosion on Pan-American Highway.

Iran war throttles global fluoride supply, impacting US waterworks

Fluoride is becoming harder to source as the war in Iran places more strain on global supply chains, leading some local governments to reduce their own use of the widely used cavity-fighting agent.&#160; Two major water supply systems in Maryland, which serve the Baltimore and su

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Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao has vowed to ramp up shipbuilding in his first remarks since taking over for John Phelan, who was fired from the high-level role last week. In a roughly 40-second “message to the force” posted to X on Saturday, Cao outlined his three priorities for

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Family longest held in US immigration detention re-arrested after release

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Woman and child die after getting into difficulty in water at London park

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Democrats Weigh Whether a Lawmaker’s Ethnicity Counts More Than Ideology

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Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao on Saturday vowed to build ships after his predecessor, John Phelan, was fired this week amid President Trump&#8217;s push for accelerated shipbuilding. Cao posted a video to social media listing his priorities to service members in the Navy, starti

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Hundreds of Spaniards have protested against Iran war and presence of NATO bases in Spain in Madrid on Saturday Read Full Article at RT.com

Militants and separatists launch coordinated attacks across Mali

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Democratic National Committee Chairman Ken Martin painted an optimistic picture of his party ahead of the midterms, despite the organization’s poor fundraising figures. In an Saturday appearance on MS NOW, Martin already sounded triumphant, believing Democrats had Republicans on

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Maher quips WHCD a chance for Trump &#8216;to say all sorts of insulting things&#8217; to press

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It costs $230 out-of-pocket to see a dermatologist. Many Australians go without – despite soaring skin cancer rates

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Trump puts onus on Iran’s authorities as they project hardened stance

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Police arrest demonstrators at pro-Palestine rally in Berlin

Video footage shared on social media shows two women being arrested at a pro-Palestine demonstration in Berlin.

Protestor depicts Israeli minister Ben Gvir covered in blood in Stockholm

Activists organised a protest in solidarity with Palestine on Saturday in Stockholm, Sweden.

Texas Can Arrest and Deport People Who Illegally Cross at Mexico Border, Court Says

The court that paused a 2023 law allowing state and local police officers to arrest migrants has now ruled that the measure is legal, a decision likely to be appealed.

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US allows Venezuela to pay legal fees for Maduro&#8217;s case in New York

The United States adjusted sanctions to allow Venezuela to pay former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro’s legal fees during his drug trafficking case in New York. The U.S. caved to the demand after Maduro’s defense lawyer, Barry Pollack, argued his client’s rights were being vi

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Saturday on &#8220;The Alex Marlow Show,&#8221; Breitbart News senior contributor Peter Schweizer talked about isolationism on the right. Schweizer said, &#8220;They&#8217;re saying we want to be isolationist because we don&#8217;t want America to contaminate the rest of the worl

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Saturday on &#8220;The Alex Marlow Show,&#8221; Breitbart News senior contributor Peter Schweizer discussed California. Schweizer said, &#8220;The question is, are people in California, basically modern Democrats, going to say this is absurd, this is ridiculous? Because it&#8217;

Trump renews call to &#8216;terminate&#8217; filibuster over SAVE America Act impasse

President Trump on Saturday renewed his call to &#8220;terminate&#8221; the filibuster to ensure the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE America) Act passes through the Senate as it remains in limbo in the upper chamber. Not passing the Republican-led bill would lead to &#

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Nervy Arsenal beat Newcastle 1-0 in the EPL to move three points clear of Manchester City, who hold a game in hand.

France defends abstention on UN slave trade resolution

France justified abstaining on a UN resolution recognising the slave trade as the gravest crime against humanity.

Trump cancels envoys' trip to Pakistan for Iran talks

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NHL playoffs: Fans are following the games — and the WAGs

Interest in wives and girlfriends of professional athletes — known as "WAGs" — is a global phenomenon, across sports from hockey to soccer to F1 racing. Experts say social media has created opportunities for WAGs to build their own brands and expand their influence — and thus, cr

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Steak ‘n Steak is revamping its ingredients and cooking methods in a move it says aligns with the Trump administration’s health agenda, an effort the chain’s new chief Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) officer said Saturday is intended to restore “glory days of fast food.” &#160;

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Two Police Officers Shot at Chicago&#039;s Swedish Hospital

Two police officers were shot Saturday morning at the Swedish Hospital in Chicago's Ravenswood neighborhood. The post Two Police Officers Shot at Chicago&#8217;s Swedish Hospital appeared first on Breitbart .

Roommate charged with murder of 2 Bangladeshi PhD students in US

A former University of South Florida student has been charged with killing his roommate and the roommate’s girlfriend – two doctoral students from Bangladesh who disappeared earlier this month, authorities said Saturday. Hisham Abugharbieh, 26, is facing two counts of premeditate

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Arviat, Nunavut, a community of about 3,200 people on the western coast of Hudson Bay, was selected by Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami to host the university's main campus in part because it is known as an 'education leader' and has a strong connection to Inuktitut, the Inuit language.

Rober Reiner&#039;s Son Jake Describes the &#039;Living Nightmare&#039; of Losing His Parents

Jake Reiner, the older son of Rob and Michele Reiner, says learning his parents were killed and living in the aftermath has been “too devastating to comprehend.” The post Rober Reiner&#8217;s Son Jake Describes the &#8216;Living Nightmare&#8217; of Losing His Parents appeared fir

Trump cancels US envoys’ trip after Iran’s Araghchi leaves Pakistan

Iranian state media reports foreign minister expected to return to Islamabad on Sunday night.

The CIA, wishful thinking, and imperial blindness: How the US engineered its own failure in Cuba

Sixty-five years after the Bay of Pigs, the invasion still stands as a lesson in how arrogance and flawed intelligence lead to disaster Read Full Article at RT.com

Viktor Orban will leave Parliament after election defeat

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban announced he would be leaving Parliament following his election loss to Peter Magyar. In a video address, Orban said he would better serve the country by leading a “reorganization of the national movement” and that he needed to leave parliame

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Democrats are confident about winning the midterm elections, but must be careful not to get complacent and must instead focus on challenging party interests and pursuing common sense reforms to ensure success in the 2028 presidential election.

No Strike: Screenwriters Overwhelmingly Approve a 4-Year Contract with Hollywood Studios

Members of the screenwriters union overwhelmingly ratified a four-year agreement with Hollywood studios and streamers on Friday, bringing an end to a surprisingly smooth and quick process that brought a prolonged strike the last time around. The post No Strike: Screenwriters Over

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President Donald Trump announced Saturday that he has canceled a planned trip by U.S. representatives, including Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and adviser Jared Kushner, to Pakistan for talks with Iranian officials, citing time wasted on traveling and work and describing what he ca

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Pope Leo reiterated the Catholic Church&apos;s teaching that the death penalty is "inadmissible," in a video message released hours after the Justice Department said it would allow firing squads for federal executions.

US failed to extract Iran’s enriched uranium – analyst to RT (VIDEO)

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Influencer dies days after being hit by car outside Soho nightclub

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CIA agents reported killed in Mexico were not authorised to operate: Gov’t

Mexican government says it is seeking details after incident raises questions about US activities on its territory.

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Deir el-Balah residents vote for first time since 2006 despite destruction, displacement and genocide.

President Trump cancels Witkoff, Kushner trip to Pakistan for Iran talks

In a Truth Social post, President Trump announced that he is canceling Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner’s planned trip to Pakistan for potential talks with Iran.

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Iran FM Abbas Araghchi and Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif meet in Pakistan

Iranian FM Araghchi met Pakistani PM Sharif in Islamabad as part of efforts to revive direct negotiations with the US.

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President Trump announced on Saturday that he canceled U.S. officials’ planned travel to Pakistan for another round of negotiations with Iran.&#160; Special envoy Steve Witkoff and Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner were set to travel to Islamabad on Saturday to take part in these

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US to allow Venezuelan government to cover Maduro’s lawyer fees

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Economists and real estate agents are calling London’s taxation of wealthy property owners a cautionary tale for New York, where leaders have endorsed a second-home tax.

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Police said two boys, aged one and three, died at the scene. They confirmed a woman was in custody.

African Elephants Trample Skilled California Hunter to Death as He Pursued Elusive Antelope in Gabon

A big-game hunter from California was trampled to death by five elephants as he hunted small forest antelope in central Africa. The post African Elephants Trample Skilled California Hunter to Death as He Pursued Elusive Antelope in Gabon appeared first on Breitbart .

Pope Leo urges worldwide abolition of death penalty

Pope Leo has called for the worldwide abolition of the death penalty on Saturday, a day after the US administration mulled expanding the penalty. “The dignity of the person is not lost even after very serious crimes are committed,” Leo said in a video message marking the 15th ann

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An image of a Hong Kong construction worker smoking a cigarette while on bamboo scaffolding at a residential building has prompted outrage among internet users, who have drawn comparisons with the suspected cause of the city’s deadliest fire in decades. An image shared on a Faceb

Macron laments that US is not a reliable partner

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Abigail Hoyle's journey with Disney and the Make-A-Wish Foundation began 15 years ago and now continues as she helps children experience the same joy as a cast member at the parks.

WATCH: Remote worker paraglides on the job

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Gunfire and explosions have rocked Mali&apos;s capital Bamako and other key cities in one of the most significant coordinated attacks in years, as armed groups, including jihadist insurgents and separatist rebels exploit worsening insecurity in the Sahel region.

Roommate of slain USF student is charged with two counts of murder

The roommate of a slain University of South Florida doctoral student was charged with murder on Saturday as the search continues for another missing student

Hungary’s Magyar taps blind ‘daredevil’ for government post

Peter Magyar has tapped blind lawyer and aikido black belt Katai-Nemeth to become social affairs minister Read Full Article at RT.com

What counts as the woods? Judge axes Nova Scotia’s ban that defied ‘commonsense definitions’

<p>The court sided with a Canadian hiker who deliberately challenged the order imposed to curb spread of wildfires</p><p>As wildfires raged across Nova Scotia last summer, the <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/canada">Canadian</a> province made a simple plea to residents

Al-Qaeda-linked group claims responsibility for deadly attacks across Mali

The al-Qaida-linked militant group JNIM claimed responsibility for the attacks on Bamako's international airport and four other cities in central and northern Mali on its website Azallaq.

Measles Is Back. What Comes Next Will Be Worse.

Reversing the new vaccine skepticism will require a dedicated effort.

Term-limited Trump mortgages GOP's future

<p>President <a href="https://www.axios.com/politics-policy/donald-trump" target="_blank">Trump</a> is governing like a man who will never face voters again, mortgaging his party's future on promises he won't be around to keep.</p><p><strong>Why it matters: </strong>Trump's appro

Relish and dread as Starmer 'shambles' hangs over Scotland and Wales elections

Laura Kuenssberg travels to Wales and Scotland to speak to candidates and voters ahead of May 7 polls.

Multiracial Americans are surging. But data erases them

<p>America is becoming more <a href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-francisco/2024/08/09/california-multiracial-population-harris-trump" target="_blank">multiracial</a>, but its data systems are still thinking in black and white. </p><p><strong>Why it matters: </strong>Outdated

To eat or be eaten? The dilemma facing ringed seals in Hudson Bay

A new study looks at the predator-prey relationship between the seals and polar bears. The researchers say that relationship should be taken into account when establishing marine protected areas.

The Republican Who Outsmarted Trump

Thomas Massie is one of the few Republicans who is unafraid of President Trump.

The Strange Comfort of a Rewatch

Even in the age of infinite options, people keep returning to the movies, shows, songs, and books they know by heart.

The U.K. Smoking Ban Is Illiberal

Distaste for cigarettes is no reason to cede bedrock liberties to the state.

Opinion: A lesson in humanity at the Boston Marathon

Two runners in this week&apos;s Boston Marathon stopped to help a racer who had collapsed just short of the finish line. NPR&apos;s Scott Simon says their generosity is its own kind of "personal best."

Why colleges are going out of business

Higher education is in crisis. Last week, Hampshire College — a private liberal arts school in Amherst, Massachusetts — announced it will shut down after the fall 2026 semester. Founded in 1965 to “reimagine liberal arts education,” Hampshire counts documentary filmmaker Ken Burn

Where Is Tulsi Gabbard?

Her irrelevance during a war suggests that America doesn’t need a director of national intelligence.

British jets authorized to attack Russian drones – NATO member

British warplanes in Romania were cleared to attack Russian drones as they flew over Ukraine, though no shots were fired Read Full Article at RT.com

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Dificulta repatriaci�n pleito con Argentina

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Dice Far�as 'reportar' huachicol a la Semar

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Lionel Rosenblatt is dead at 82. He defied his bosses to help hundreds flee Vietnam.

The diplomat and NGO leader had an unorthodox, high-energy style, helping displaced people around the world while heading Refugees International.

When will Saskatchewan get to send a judge to the Supreme Court?

An open seat on the Supreme Court must be filled by a candidate from Western Canada. Saskatchewan hasn't had a sitting Supreme Court judge since Emmett Hall retired in 1973. A former provincial justice minister, and the current one, say it's time.

Cut off by 3rd landslide in a decade, residents of Old Fort, B.C., worry about community's future

About 150 people have once again been cut off from neighbouring communities due to a slow-moving landslide south of Fort St. John, B.C.

Why Silicon Valley Is Turning to the Catholic Church

Priests and theologians want to shape the future of AI. Big Tech is listening.

The Pardon Power: Don’t Mend It, End It

It is an anachronism.

A Day in Malibu: Art Among Sun, Sand, Surf, and Ashes

A visit to the Getty Villa, the tough road to a happy afterlife, and a colorful here-and-now at Malibu’s tile museum.

Hegseth’s Pentagon Reshuffle Makes Little Operational Difference — and That’s a Big Problem

Under the current system, it is irrelevant that the Navy secretary and professional head of the U.S. Army were sacked mid-war. This is not a tenable situation.

Unlock America’s Arsenal of Energy

The U.S. has reclaimed energy dominance but needs to safeguard that advantage through permitting reform.

San Francisco’s Justice System Is Breaking Down

Despite more money and more staff, fewer cases are being resolved, leaving more people in legal limbo.

How charities should handle the next Jeffrey Epstein

Not everybody acquiesced when Jeffrey Epstein came bearing gifts. Harvard University barred Epstein’s donations after he pleaded guilty to solicitation of a minor in 2008, a development that frustrated his friends on the faculty, according to an internal review. One physicist, a

Disease, hunger and strikes: Six months after the ceasefire in Gaza

She spent the winter struggling to protect her six young children from the biting cold and driving rain.

Idaho lawmakers, deadlocked over ‘rat apocalypse,’ blame city transplants

Lawmakers have spent hours debating a surge in rats menacing Boise-area homes and threatening agriculture and public health. Some blamed people moving from blue states.

Justice Department makes it easier to deport those with DACA status

Three appellate immigration judges sided with Department of Homeland Security lawyers who appealed a decision from Immigration Judge Michael Pleters terminating removal proceedings for DACA recipient Catalina "Xóchitl" Santiago.

Firm Building Trump’s Ballroom Got a Secret No-Bid Contract for a Nearby Job

The National Park Service increased the value of the contract several times over and then awarded it to Maryland-based Clark Construction, in a process that experts said was highly unusual.

‘Astonishing’ discovery could help save children from deadly disfiguring condition

<p>A previously unknown species of bacteria found in patients with noma could be key to creating treatments for the neglected tropical disease</p><p>The “astonishing” discovery of a new bacteria could open the door to better ways to prevent, detect and treat a fatal and disfiguri

Trump removed from the room at the White House Correspondents' Dinner

President Donald Trump and other high-ranking administration officials were abruptly evacuated from the room and authorities said one person was in custody following a shooting at the White House Correspondents' Association annual dinner Saturday night

‘Racism is a cancer’: Indigenous leaders condemn orchestrated booing at Anzac Day ceremonies

<p>Uncle Jack Pearson, an army captain, says heckling ‘not in the Anzac spirit’ after welcome to country booed in Sydney, Melbourne and Perth</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/news/2026/apr/25/booing-indigenous-speakers-booed-anzac-day-dawn-service-welcome-countr

Why China's looking to the skies to thwart Taiwan's diplomatic outreach

In its ongoing territorial dispute with Taiwan, China may be looking toward the sky as a new way to thwart the island's attempts at building diplomatic ties. China was accused of pressuring three African countries to withdraw their permission to allow Taiwan's president to fly ov

What is the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation, and why are scientists worried about it slowing down?

The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) helps nourish aquatic ecosystems and is part of the reason Europe has milder temperatures than places in Canada at the same latitude. But lately scientists are concerned that it is slowing down and could even potentially coll

Ottawa Charge earns final PWHL playoff spot with 3-0 victory over Toronto Sceptres

Ottawa Charge downs Toronto Sceptres 3-0 to secure final Professional Women's Hockey League playoff spot.

Mainstream media ignoring Pentagon leak footage – journalist (VIDEO)

US media has ignored the bombshell Pentagon scandal in which an official revealed details of Ukraine corruption, Michael Casey has told RT Read Full Article at RT.com

‘Cries of delight’ as Sumatran orangutan filmed using canopy bridge to cross road for first time

<p>After a two-year wait, video of a young male crossing above a road gives hope that critically endangered species can survive habitat fragmentation</p><p>The critically endangered Sumatran orangutan has been filmed for the first time using a canopy bridge to cross a road.</p><p

Chernobyl 2.0: Here’s where nuclear disaster could happen next

The prohibitions against targeting nuclear infrastructure are becoming weaker in a highly volatile world Read Full Article at RT.com

Tehran denies new talks with Trump’s envoys

Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is on a tour to “coordinate” with partners in Pakistan, Oman, and Moscow Read Full Article at RT.com

Netanyahu reveals prostate cancer diagnosis

The Israeli PM underwent treatment for early-stage prostate cancer and withheld the information for two months during the war with Iran Read Full Article at RT.com

Altman apologizes after OpenAI failed to alert police before fatal Canada shooting

<p>OpenAI said the company had identified an account using abuse-detection efforts, but determined at the time it didn’t meet threshold for legal referral</p><p>The head of OpenAI has written a letter apologizing that his company didn’t alert law enforcement about the online beha

US military kills two more people in strike on alleged drug boat in Pacific

<p>Small boat destroyed in video posted on social media as US campaign has killed at least 178 people since September</p><p>The US military <a href="https://x.com/Southcom/status/2047843084956750278">announced</a> on Friday that it killed two people in an attack on a boat in the

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US to bring back gas chambers, electric chairs and firing squads for federal executions

The DOJ is expanding execution methods, after President Trump reversed Joe Biden-era restrictions on federal capital punishment Read Full Article at RT.com

UK position on Falklands will not change, No 10 says after leaked Pentagon memo

<p>Internal email proposes US should reassess support for UK claim to islands because of lack of support for Iran war</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://viewer.gutools.co.uk/politics/live/2026/apr/24/keir-starmer-peter-mandelson-us-met-police-westminster-assisted-dying-latest-news">U

Camp Mystic license imperiled, but troubled camp could still reopen

Texas health officials notified the owners of Camp Mystic that it had not met health and safety requirement necessary to reopen.

Deportation of truck driver responsible for Humboldt Broncos bus crash deferred temporarily

Galaxy Gas: The legal high ruining American children’s lives

Nitrous oxide can cause severe injury, paralysis and even death. So why is it easier to get for teenagers than energy drinks or cigarettes? Read Full Article at RT.com

WATCH: Newly released video shows a suspect driving off with a police officer in the car

Surveillance video shows a suspect driving off with a police officer in the car during a confrontation of a reported robbery in Antioch, California.

WATCH: Good Samaritans in Florida rescue family, including baby, after car crash

Good Samaritans sprang into action to rescue a a baby, grandmother and father trapped inside a flipped car in Fort Lauderdale.

The Spirit Airlines Bailout Is a Bad Idea Built on a Worse Precedent

Once the federal government signals that struggling carriers can descend on Washington for relief, the line forms quickly.

Live Nation lost. Will anything change for ticket prices?

On April 15, a federal jury found that Live Nation Entertainment and Ticketmaster operated as an illegal monopoly, overcharging fans and shutting out competition. After years of complaints and lawsuits, as well as the fallout from the 2022 Taylor Swift Eras Tour ticket sale contr

The Town That Reveals All of Trump’s Bad Economic Ideas

The jobs are coming back, despite President Trump’s tariffs and harsh immigration enforcement.

Are the latest Iran talks for real?

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Sam Altman Wants to Know Whether You’re Human

And he has a way to prove it.

Otra vez el Metro: salen 11 lesionados

Tras atorarse un objeto en escalera el�ctrica de estaci�n Miguel �ngel de Quevedo, 11 personas resultaron lesionadas.

Trump offers immediate tariff relief to Canadian aluminum and steel companies that commit to U.S. expansion

The Trump administration is now offering Canadian and Mexican aluminum and steel companies immediate tariff relief if they commit to moving production to the United States in the future.

Albertans call for answers after being stranded on northern highway during snow storm

Astronaut Suni Williams found common ground — in space

Astronaut Suni Williams shares her experience serving aboard the International Space Station and working with other countries – along with the reception she received when she returned home. &#34;Space exploration and taking on these audacious goals draws us together as humans,&#3

Brandi Chastain on momentum in women’s sports

Famed gold medal soccer player Brandi Chastain recalls the significance of USA’s 1999 World Cup win, and how momentum has grown in women’s sports since the watershed moment.&#xA;&#xA;This interview is part of NBC News' Common Ground, sponsored by Comcast.

Theft as Social Justice

If a violent social revolution were truly to break out, and Piker and Tolentino became its victims, one assumes they’d find crime less fun.

Can Mayor Mamdani get Democrats back on track?

After a historic victory last fall, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani marked 100 days in office earlier this month. So far, it’s going pretty well: His approval numbers are broadly positive, he’s begun to deliver on some of his key campaign promises, and he weathered his first m

US millionaire big-game hunter dies after being crushed by elephants

<p>Ernie Dosio, a 75-year-old vineyard owner, was hunting an antelope species in Africa when the incident occured</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/news/2026/feb/17/sign-up-for-the-breaking-news-us-email-to-get-newsletter-alerts-direct-to-your-inbox?utm_medium=AC

DOJ drops criminal probe into Fed chair Jerome Powell

<p>The Department of Justice said Friday it will drop <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/01/12/fed-powell-trump-inquiry-renovations" target="_blank">a criminal probe</a> into Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell, a sharp pivot in an unprecedented investigation into the nation's t

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Sen. Fetterman explains his support for Trump on Iran

Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman explains his support for President Trump's efforts in Iran, despite it being &#34;perhaps the most toxic thing a Democrat can embrace.&#34;&#xA;&#xA;This interview is part of NBC News' Common Ground, sponsored by Comcast.

How Short-Form Clips Took Over the Internet

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How a swap line for Persian Gulf allies would break with the past

<p>If the United States gets into the business of <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/04/24/dollar-uae-iran-trump" target="_blank">providing dollar liquidity</a> to the United Arab Emirates and other Persian Gulf states battered by the Strait of Hormuz's closure, it will amount t

‘Look, no hands’: China chases the driverless dream at Beijing car show

<p>As domestic sales slow, manufacturers are investing in AI and seeking growth in technology and in overseas markets</p><p>At the world’s biggest car fair, which opened in Beijing on Friday, there were hundreds of manufacturers, more than 1,000 vehicles, hundreds of thousands of

WATCH: Exclusive first look at 2 giant pandas coming to US

Pandas Ping Ping and Fu Shuang are being loaned to Zoo Atlanta under a new International Cooperative Research Agreement between the zoo and the China Wildlife Conservation Association.

Exclusive: "Just tell him the truth": An ex-aide's advice for talking to Trump

<p>The best way business leaders can receive help from President <a href="https://www.axios.com/politics-policy/donald-trump" target="_blank">Trump</a> is to "just tell him the truth," former White House deputy chief of staff <a href="https://www.axios.com/2025/09/24/top-white-ho

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WATCH: Hikers flee erupting volcano

A group of tourists in Guatemala was forced to run down Santiaguito, an active volcano nicknamed “the Death Trail,” after it suddenly erupted, sending ash and debris falling around them.

Florida officials investigate planned ‘Sloth World’ attraction after 31 sloths die in warehouse

<p>Languorous tree dwellers from Guyana and Peru died from ‘cold stun’ in warehouse with no power or running water</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/news/2026/feb/17/sign-up-for-the-breaking-news-us-email-to-get-newsletter-alerts-direct-to-your-inbox?utm_medium=A

Mike Johnson faces "hell week" as Republicans defy Trump

<p>House Speaker <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/04/15/mike-johnson-fisa-conservative-revolt" target="_blank">Mike Johnson</a> is staring down a brutal pre-recess session next week as he tries to cram three high-stakes votes through a fractured conference.</p><p><strong>Why i

Photos of the Week: Fallen Robot, Scooter Waterfall, Sunrise Panorama

Traditional horseback archery in Japan, a humanoid-robot half-marathon in Beijing, a sci-fi festival in England, a golf tournament in Louisiana, and much more

Trump's surge in oil exports during Iran war will hit a ceiling

<p>The bottling up of Middle East oil is giving a lift to U.S. exports, but there are real limits on how much more they can grow.</p><p><strong>Why it matters:</strong> President Trump <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/04/12/trump-blockade-us-oil-exports-strait-hormuz-iran" tar

Tokyo workers encouraged to wear shorts to cut energy costs and keep cool

<p>Officials hope more casual attire for public servants will save electricity during Iran war as summer heat approaches</p><p>Public servants working for the Tokyo metropolitan government are being encouraged to swap their suits for shorts this summer to combat sweltering heat a

WATCH: Emotional moments from NFL Draft Day 1

A huge crowd in Pittsburgh gathered Thursday night as players were selected in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft.

Texans Will Decide if Jesus Was a Lefty

James Talarico is trying to sell a novel brand of Christian politics in a deep-red state.

Why America’s HIV epidemic hasn’t ended

Brenton Williams finally felt he had the proper health insurance to ask his doctor about PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis), a highly protective drug regimen for people at risk of HIV. Williams’ fiancée is HIV positive, which should have made him the perfect candidate for PrEP, whic

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Something Is Happening to America’s Moral Code

A <em>New York Times</em> podcast hosted Hasan Piker and a <em>New Yorker</em> staff writer for a discussion of lawbreaking, which they both endorsed as resistance to tyranny.

The Stanford Freshmen Who Want to Rule the World

Silicon Valley venture capitalists are wining and dining 18-year-olds.

The 1980s sex scandal that explains TMZ’s move to DC

The newest journalists running around Capitol Hill are none other than reporters from TMZ. The celebrity gossip site, famous for its aggressive and sometimes unsavory — but often effective — newsgathering tactics, opened up a Washington, DC, bureau just last week. TMZ’s expansion

WATCH: Guatemala volcano's eruption sends hikers in restricted area running for their lives

Harrowing video captured the moment the Santiaguito volcano in Guatemala suddenly erupted, sending hikers running for their lives as debris came raining down.

WATCH: Tornado rips through northwest Oklahoma amid severe storms across Plains

More than a dozen tornadoes were reported across the central U.S. on Thursday night, including a powerful storm in northwestern Oklahoma.

Don’t Lift Spirit

A federal bailout of the troubled airline would be an expensive mistake.

<i>Michael</i> Unwraps the Smear

A biopic’s machinations restore the charisma of a mass folk hero.

The Week: Virginia’s Gerrymandering War

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Originalist Masterwork Protects Ten Commandments Displays

This case is almost certainly bound for the Supreme Court.

What’s with the Allergy to Patriotism?

The various efforts to prevent the rest of us from celebrating America’s 250th illustrate a lack of tolerance and humility.

The return of resistance crafting

“Back in 2017, I made a ton of pussyhats,” Catherine Paul told me. “I just knitted pink hats like there was no tomorrow.” At the time, Paul appreciated “the way that craft could be part of a demonstration of affiliation and belief,” the artist, writer, and longtime knitter told m

The most successful health campaign in modern history

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ICE detention center expansion sparks national protest

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Nobody is laughing at Donald Trump anymore

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The pope moves to police AI

<p><a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/31/pope-leo-trump-iran-war-us-policies" target="_blank">The Vatican</a> is racing to build digital defenses for the <a href="https://www.axios.com/technology/automation-and-ai" target="_self">artificial intelligence</a> era — and quietly

DeSantis plots end run of Florida law to create more GOP House seats

<p>Florida bans lawmakers from intentionally creating congressional seats to give their party an advantage. But Gov. <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/04/21/desantis-trump-administration-attorney-general" target="_blank">Ron DeSantis</a> quietly has launched a three-tiered powe

Firing fears ripple through "Mean Girls" Pentagon

<p>Breakfast meetings, happy hours and group chats across Washington are abuzz with the same question: Who gets axed next?</p><p><strong>The big picture: </strong>The ousters this month of U.S. Navy Secretary <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/04/22/navy-secretary-john-phelan-hu

Inside the House Dem push to impeach Trump on Day 1

<p>A cohort of resistance-minded House Democrats is pushing their colleagues to begin building the <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/04/07/trump-iran-impeachment-25th-amendment-war-crimes" target="_blank">case against President Trump</a> <em>now </em>in anticipation of a Day 1

Trump's missed AI deadlines

<p>Key deadlines set out in President <a href="https://www.axios.com/2025/12/11/trump-signs-executive-order-state-ai-laws" target="_blank">Trump's executive order</a> targeting state <a href="https://www.axios.com/technology/automation-and-ai" target="_blank">AI</a> laws have pas

Long after the Boston Marathon ended, 179 runners kept going — and finished

More than 150 people, some with injuries, finished the race after officials stopped recording time.

Anthony Albanese accused of ‘caving to gas companies’ as Labor set to reject new export tax

<p>David Pocock says prime minister – who is trying to shore up fuel supplies – is parroting industry talking points</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/apr/24/andrew-hastie-us-defence-ndis-reform-cuts-budget-gas-export-fuel-crisis-jim-chal

How Team USA and women’s sports have unified the U.S.

How Team USA and women’s sports have unified the U.S.

WATCH: New Orleans truck driver narrowly avoids school bus that pulled into oncoming traffic

Dashcam video from the truck captured the close call.

U.S. special forces soldier arrested over Polymarket bets on Maduro raid

<p>A U.S. special forces soldier was arrested and charged with using classified information about the raid to capture Venezuelan leader <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/01/03/maduro-capture-trump-venezuela-operation" target="_blank">Nicolás Maduro</a> to profit from prediction

How Artemis will help the U.S. create a moon base

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Artemis II mission is giving NASA clues about how to design a moon base

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman told NBC's Lester Holt that lessons from the Artemis II moon mission are informing plans to build d on the lunar surface.

Finding common ground in America

American leaders spoke about finding common ground in America as part of an NBC News initiative in partnership with corporate parent Comcast. NBC News’ Kristen Welker reports.

What Canada can learn from Lithuania’s playbook for surviving economic warfare

Seriously, Tucker Carlson? Come On.

Media figures who have turned against Trump only in recent weeks have forfeited the right to be taken seriously in the future.

Sens. Katie Britt and John Fetterman warn against inaction on social media guardrails

The senators warned of the effects on mental health for young people, saying they've co-sponsored bills because they feel a need to put up guardrails for the next generation.

Theft Is Now Progressive Chic

In some left-wing corners of the commentariat, moral rectitude is out. Flagrant disregard of the social contract is in.

Dutch YouTube creators behind Alberta separatist videos getting millions of views

An Unsettling Anti-Slavery Memorial

One monument’s story shows just how quickly a nation’s ideals can erode.

WATCH: What does reclassification mean for marijuana users?

A new order moves marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III, putting state-licensed medical marijuana in the same category as some pain medications, ketamine and testosterone.

Israel Could Have What It Most Wants in Lebanon

It just has to give up territorial ambitions and work with the Lebanese government to disarm Hezbollah.

The Kash Patel Fallout

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Hasan Piker Is the Enemy

The lefty streamer repeatedly made clear he is disdainful toward the fundamental rules that keep our society together.

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Why Has ‘Christ Is King’ Become a Controversial Statement?

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Philippines’ ex-president Rodrigo Duterte to face trial for crimes against humanity

<p>ICC judges say there are substantial grounds to believe Duterte guided anti-drugs crackdown that killed thousands</p><p>The former president of the Philippines, <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/rodrigo-duterte">Rodrigo Duterte</a>, will face trial at the internationa

Carney Gets His Free Hand

The new Liberal majority in Parliament will continue the Trudeau status quo, with minor modifications.

Turkey Is the Weak Link in Trump’s Economic War on Iran

The nation’s regulatory and commercial environment remains a critical conduit for Tehran.

Manufacturing Racism

The Southern Poverty Law Center has been secretly funding ‘informants’ and infiltrators in multiple white supremacist groups around the country, the DOJ charges.

Discovering Raimundo de Madrazo and Spain’s Sparkling 19th Century

The Meadows Museum in Dallas shows us there’s lots happening in Spanish art between Goya and Picasso.

What Business Do Democrats Have in Barcelona?

Why would they cozy up to ‘global progressives’ in a faraway leftist enclave?

SPLC Indicted for Gain-of-Function Research into Racism

The scurrilous left-wing group had to pay for racism to meet demand. But the criminal case may not stick.

British woman died in Ghana trying to recoup money from scammers, inquest told

<p>Janet Fordham died in crash after travelling to see man who claimed he would help to recover money from earlier scams</p><p>A British woman who was scammed out of up to £1m in a string of so-called romance frauds died in a road crash after travelling to west Africa to try to r

Heatwaves, floods and wildfires pose rising threat to democracy, report finds

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WATCH: Stunning 'Earthset' captured in new Artemis II footage

Artemis II Mission Commander Reid Wiseman captured stunning footage of the Earth setting behind the Moon.

WATCH: Hot air balloon makes surprise landing in SoCal back yard

A balloon carrying passengers surprised residents by putting down in their yard.

WATCH: Japan shakes and rattles as earthquake hits off coast

A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck off Japan's coast, prompting tsunami warnings.

WATCH: 8 children fatally shot in Louisiana domestic violence incident: Police

A gunman killed eight children, ranging in age from 1 to 14 years old, early Sunday in Shreveport, Louisiana, authorities said, describing the incident as a "domestic disturbance."

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Iran talks on hold as Tehran's top diplomat leaves Pakistan, Trump tells envoys not to go

Palestinians Stream Back to Northern Gaza on Foot

Israel allowed displaced Gazans to begin crossing a military zone that bisects the enclave after a deadlock over hostage releases was broken.

Leading China Property Developer Reports Huge loss, in Sign of Widening Real-Estate Woes

Troubles at Vanke raise questions about the continued spread of the property crisis and whether the Chinese state will step in.

Freed Israeli Hostages Still Had Shrapnel in Their Bodies From Oct. 7 Attack

Some of the women were held alone for extended periods and spent eight months in tunnels, an Israeli medical official said.

Suspected Sabotage of Deep-Sea Cable Triggers First NATO-Led Response

The alliance mounted its first coordinated response to a suspected sabotage campaign against critical infrastructure after another cable was severed in the Baltic Sea.

Rwanda-Backed Rebels Enter Congo's Safe-Haven City

Residents of Goma reported gunfire and shelling after rebels overran Congolese troops. U.N. officials estimated that more than one million displaced people were now inside the city.

Cocaine-Funded Gangs Shake Colombia Years After Peace Pact

Attacks by powerful militias against civilians reflect the state’s inaction eight years after a peace accord removed a powerful rebel group from the field.

Italy Supports Saudi Arabia Joining Fighter-Jet Program, PM Meloni Says

The U.K., Italy and Japan have already partnered on the Global Combat Air Programme, which aims to put a new stealth fighter with supersonic capability in the skies by 2035.

Kim Jong Un Is Doing Everything He Can to Keep North Korea's Youth in Line

The dictator, eager to shut out the influence of Hollywood and K-pop, has been exalting a “shock brigade” of 300,000 teens and 20-somethings drafted into flood reconstruction.

Shippers Wary of Red Sea Routes Despite Houthi Pledge to End Targeting

The world’s top three container operators said they fear instability in Gaza and broader regional tensions mean continued danger.

Trump Says Colombia Will Accept Deportees, Ending Tariff Standoff

The president has made immigration an early priority to start second term, with ICE making more than 900 arrests Sunday.

Jeju Air Crash Probe Focuses On Engine Damage After Bird Strike

Pilots’ actions after that strike are an early focus of the investigation, according to people familiar with the probe.

Germany's Economic Model Is Broken, and No One Has a Plan B

The country is focused on exports, but China is slowing imports and U.S. tariff threats are growing. Politicians are offering few alternatives.

Trump Says He Wants to 'Clean Out' Gaza, Send Refugees to Egypt and Jordan

The president, calling the heavily bombed enclave “a demolition site,” proposed relocating Palestinians temporarily or long-term, a move rejected by Arab countries since the war began.

Hamas Releases Four Female Israeli Soldiers Under Gaza Cease-Fire Deal

The hostages are the second set to be released since the multiphase agreement came into effect, raising hopes for a lasting end to the war.

Hamas Took More Than 200 Hostages From Israel. Here's What We Know.

Israel says 91 hostages abducted on Oct. 7 remain in captivity, including the bodies of at least 34.

U.N. and Congolese Troops Struggle to Halt Lightning Rebel Attack

Aid workers estimate as many as 300,000 people are fleeing advances by the Rwandan-backed M23 rebel group, which has taken two strategic towns on the approaches to Goma over the past several days.

Who Are the Israeli Hostages Released by Hamas?

Israelis held their breath as four soldiers, all women, were released from the Gaza Strip, the second group to be freed as part of a fragile cease-fire agreement with Hamas.

The Latest Gaza Hostages Freed: Women Whose Hamas Warnings Were Ignored

The swap for four soldiers stationed on the border of the Gaza Strip at Nahal Oz follows 15 months of captivity and a campaign by their families.

Beijing Signals Readiness to Talk to Trump's Team, Even Old Foes

The Chinese foreign minister spoke by phone with Marco Rubio, the new secretary of state who has been a critic of Beijing.

Canada Is Becoming a Fentanyl Exporter, and a Target for Trump

The drug is increasingly manufactured in and trafficked from the U.S.’s northern neighbor, though the numbers remain small compared with Mexico.

Why Trump's appearance at White House correspondents dinner is triggering controversy