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EU Investigates Mandelson Over Epstein Ties

Lord Peter Mandelson is under formal investigation by the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) over his ties to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, according to multiple reports. The probe focuses on allegations of misconduct during Mandelson's tenure as EU trade commissioner from 2004 to 2008 and later

Apr 24, 12:35 PM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

3 articles from 3 publishers

PoliticsGovernment

Netanyahu Reveals Prostate Cancer Treatment Amid Political Challenges

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Friday that he had been successfully treated for early-stage prostate cancer. According to multiple reports, the treatment occurred 18 months ago and involved radiation therapy, which removed a malignant tumor discovered during routine medical m

Apr 24, 10:37 AM ET Est. Read: 3 Mins

15 articles from 9 publishers

PoliticsLegislation

DOJ Closes Powell Probe, Clearing Path for Warsh

The U.S. Justice Department has closed its criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell over alleged cost overruns in the renovation of the Fed's Washington headquarters, according to multiple sources. This move clears a significant obstacle for the Senate confirmation of Presi

Apr 24, 10:37 AM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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Legislation

UK Assisted Dying Bill Fails After Running Out of Time

The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, which sought to legalize assisted dying for terminally ill adults in England and Wales, failed on Friday after running out of time during its debate in the House of Lords. The bill proposed allowing adults with fewer than six months to live to apply for

Apr 24, 8:24 AM ET·3 min read

6 articles from 4 publishers

Diplomacy

India Rejects Trump's 'Hellhole' Remarks

India has strongly condemned remarks shared by U.S. President Donald Trump on his Truth Social account, which referred to the country as a 'hellhole.' The comments were originally made by conservative commentator Michael Savage during an episode of The Savage Nation talk radio show and posted withou

Apr 24, 8:24 AM ET·2 min read

5 articles from 5 publishers

Diplomacy

Trump Threatens UK Tariffs Over Tech Tax

U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to impose tariffs on Britain if Prime Minister Keir Starmer does not drop the digital service tax, which is viewed as unfairly targeting American tech companies like Apple, Alphabet’s Google, and Meta. According to The Telegraph , Trump told reporters from

Apr 24, 8:24 AM ET·2 min read

4 articles from 4 publishers

Diplomacy

UK Asserts Falklands Sovereignty Amid US Review Reports

The UK government has firmly asserted its sovereignty over the Falkland Islands amid reports that the US is reviewing its position. Downing Street stated that the sovereignty of the islands 'rests with the UK' and highlighted that residents have overwhelmingly voted to remain a British overseas terr

Apr 24, 8:24 AM ET·3 min read

15 articles from 9 publishers

Scandal

UQ Press Cancels Book Over Illustrator's Bondi Attack Comments

The University of Queensland Press (UQP) has cancelled an Indigenous children's book after its illustrator made controversial comments about the victims of the Bondi beach shooting. The move has sparked protests from several prominent Australian writers, who have cut ties with the publisher. Bila, A

Apr 24, 2:46 AM ET·2 min read

3 articles from 3 publishers

Immigration

US Considers Sending Afghans to Congo Amid Resettlement Pause

The Trump administration is exploring options to resettle more than 1,100 Afghans , currently stranded at a U.S. base in Qatar, by sending them to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). According to multiple reports from Los Angeles Times , PBS NewsHour, Reuters, and The Guardian, these individuals

Apr 24, 12:52 AM ET·2 min read

5 articles from 4 publishers

Legislation

Supreme Court Allows Lawsuit Against Contractor for Taliban Suicide Bombing

The Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday that U.S. troops can sue military contractors for injuries sustained in combat zones, allowing a lawsuit against Fluor Corporation to proceed. The court's decision came in a 6-3 ruling in favor of former Army Specialist Winston Hencely, who was injured when a Tal

Apr 23, 9:58 PM ET·2 min read

3 articles from 3 publishers

Legislation

Court Blocks California ID Law for Federal Agents

A federal appeals court has blocked a California law passed in 2025 that required federal immigration agents to wear visible identification badges or other forms of ID. The ruling came from a three-judge panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, which issued an injunction pending appeal. The T

Apr 23, 9:58 PM ET·2 min read

4 articles from 3 publishers

Elections

California Governor Candidates Spar in First Debate

Six leading candidates for California governor participated in a televised debate on Wednesday, underscoring sharp partisan divides on issues ranging from homelessness to taxes. The Democrats sought to distinguish themselves in a chaotic race with no clear leader, while Republicans blamed Democratic

Apr 23, 9:58 PM ET·2 min read

4 articles from 4 publishers

Elections

Kalshi Suspends Three Candidates for Betting on Own Elections

Prediction market platform Kalshi suspended three U.S. congressional candidates—Mark Moran of Virginia, Matt Klein of Minnesota, and Ezekiel Enriquez of Texas—for betting on their own elections, according to statements released by the company Wednesday. The suspensions mark the latest enforcement

Apr 23, 9:58 PM ET·2 min read

4 articles from 4 publishers

Government

Ramaphosa Suspends Police Chief Over $21M Contract

President Cyril Ramaphosa suspended South African Police Service (SAPS) national commissioner Fannie Masemola over allegations of failing to provide proper oversight regarding a $21 million health contract awarded to Medicare24 Tshwane District. According to TimesLIVE, the suspension follows charges

Apr 23, 7:39 PM ET·2 min read

9 articles from 3 publishers

Immigration

Trump's $1M 'Gold Card' Visa Program Approves One Applicant

The Trump administration's "Gold Card" visa program, which offers U.S. residency to foreigners who pay a $1 million fee plus a $15,000 processing fee, has approved just one applicant since its launch in December 2023. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick revealed this information during a House subcomm

Apr 23, 7:39 PM ET·1 min read

3 articles from 3 publishers

Security

U.S. Soldier Charged With Insider Trading on Maduro Raid

U.S. Army Master Sgt. Gannon Ken Van Dyke has been charged with insider trading for allegedly using classified information about the January raid that captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro to make over $409,000 in profits on the prediction market site Polymarket. The Justice Department unseal

Apr 23, 7:39 PM ET·2 min read

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Immigration

DOJ Expands Denaturalization Efforts

The Justice Department has identified 384 foreign-born Americans whose citizenship it seeks to revoke, marking the initial wave of a broader crackdown on immigration fraud. These cases will be handled by prosecutors in 39 U.S. attorney's offices nationwide. The administration has directed Departme

Apr 23, 3:56 PM ET·2 min read

7 articles from 5 publishers

HumanRights

Kuwait Acquits Journalist Ahmed Shihab-Eldin After Detention

Ahmed Shihab-Eldin, a 41-year-old U.S.-Kuwaiti journalist, has been acquitted of all charges by a Kuwaiti court after being detained for 52 days. He departed Kuwait on April 24 following his release. The journalist was arrested on March 3 while visiting family in Kuwait for sharing verified military

Apr 23, 1:46 PM ET·1 min read

8 articles from 7 publishers

Legislation

DOJ Audit Examines Epstein Files Release

The Justice Department's Office of the Inspector General announced Thursday it will audit the department's compliance with the Epstein Files Transparency Act , a law requiring the release of records tied to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and his associate Ghislaine Maxwell. The probe comes a

Apr 23, 1:46 PM ET·2 min read

11 articles from 10 publishers

Diplomacy

Peru Finalizes F-16 Deal Amid Political Turmoil

Peru has finalized a $3.42 billion contract to purchase 12 F-16 Block 70 fighter jets from Lockheed Martin, according to reports from multiple outlets including UPI and Reuters. The signing took place privately at Las Palmas Air Base on Monday, despite earlier announcements of suspension by interim

Apr 23, 11:42 AM ET·1 min read

4 articles from 3 publishers

Legislation

DOJ Reclassifies Medical Marijuana as Less Dangerous Drug

On April 18, 2024, the US Department of Justice announced it would reclassify certain state-licensed medical marijuana products from Schedule I to Schedule III narcotics. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche stated that this change aligns with President Trump's promise to expand Americans' access to

Apr 23, 9:42 AM ET·2 min read

12 articles from 11 publishers

HumanRightsMIXED REPORTS

ICC Confirms Duterte Trial for Crimes Against Humanity

The International Criminal Court (ICC) confirmed crimes against humanity charges against former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday, paving the way for a trial over deadly anti-drug crackdowns he allegedly oversaw while in office. A three-judge panel unanimously found there were 'substa

Apr 23, 7:49 AM ET·2 min read

11 articles from 9 publishers

Elections

West Bengal Election Begins Amid Voter Roll Controversy

The high-stakes election in West Bengal, India, has begun amid controversy over a sweeping revision of the electoral rolls. According to BBC News, voting is underway in 152 of 294 seats across 16 districts in the first phase, with a second phase scheduled for next week. Nearly 68 million people are

Apr 23, 2:35 AM ET·2 min read

4 articles from 3 publishers

LegislationMIXED REPORTS

Trump Criticizes Supreme Court Over Tariffs, Citizenship Ruling

President Donald Trump has publicly criticized the Supreme Court's conservative majority, accusing them of lacking loyalty after the court blocked his sweeping tariff plan and is considering his effort to end birthright citizenship. In a series of posts on social media, Trump targeted Justice Ketanj

Apr 22, 7:15 PM ET·4 min read

8 articles from 3 publishers

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Politics

EU Investigates Mandelson Over Epstein Ties

Netanyahu Reveals Prostate Cancer Treatment Amid Political Challenges