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Benin's Wadagni Wins Presidency with Landslide

Benin's Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni has won the presidential election with an overwhelming majority of over 94% , based on provisional results covering more than 90% of ballots counted . The electoral commission declared the outcome irreversible, according to multiple reports. Wadagni, 49, was

Apr 14, 4:36 AM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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PoliticsElections

Hill-Lewis Elected DA Leader

Geordin Hill-Lewis was elected as the new leader of South Africa's Democratic Alliance (DA) on Sunday, succeeding John Steenhuisen. The election took place during the party's federal congress in Johannesburg, where 2,500 delegates gathered to vote for new leadership. At 39, Hill-Lewis is the younges

Apr 13, 9:27 PM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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PoliticsScandal

Gonzales Resigns Amid Scandal and Expulsion Threat

Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) officially announced his resignation from Congress on Tuesday, amid bipartisan calls for his expulsion following allegations of an affair with a staffer who later died by suicide. His resignation came shortly after Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) also declared his resignat

Apr 13, 9:27 PM ET Est. Read: 3 Mins

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Diplomacy

Harry and Meghan Conclude Australia Visit

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle concluded their four-day visit to Australia on April 17 by meeting survivors of the December Bondi Beach shooting, which left 15 dead. The couple spoke with several survivors, including Elon Zizer, who was shot multiple times while shielding his children. The Duke and

Apr 13, 9:27 PM ET·2 min read

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LegislationCONFLICTING REPORTS

Trump's DoorDash Stunt Sparks Debate on Tax Policy

President Donald Trump hosted a staged event at the White House on Monday, where DoorDash driver Sharon Simmons delivered McDonald's to promote his 'no tax on tips' policy, according to multiple reports . The event drew scrutiny over its authenticity and the policy's real-world impact. The White Hou

Apr 13, 7:27 PM ET·1 min read

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Corruption

Ex-Nigerian Oil Minister Denies Bribery Charges in London

Diezani Alison-Madueke, former Nigerian oil minister, denied taking bribes during her testimony at Southwark Crown Court in London. The 65-year-old faces five counts of accepting bribes and one count of conspiracy to commit bribery related to alleged favors granted for government contracts. Prosecut

Apr 13, 5:15 PM ET·1 min read

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Immigration

Minnesota Investigates ICE Arrest of U.S. Citizen as Possible Kidnapping

Ramsey County authorities are investigating whether Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents kidnapped, burglarized, or falsely imprisoned ChongLy 'Scott' Thao when they arrested him at his St. Paul home in January. The investigation focuses on the circumstances of Thao's arrest, during whic

Apr 13, 5:15 PM ET·2 min read

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Elections

Magyar Wins Hungarian Election

Péter Magyar , a 45-year-old lawyer and former Orbán loyalist , won Hungary's parliamentary elections on Sunday, ending Viktor Orbán's 16-year rule as prime minister. His Tisza Party secured 141 of the parliament’s 199 seats after final vote counts, giving him an increased supermajority and the powe

Apr 13, 5:15 PM ET·3 min read

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HumanRights

Trump Administration Agrees to Restore Pride Flag at Stonewall Monument

The Trump administration has agreed to restore the rainbow Pride flag at New York City's Stonewall National Monument , settling lawsuits filed by LGBTQ+ groups. According to a proposal settlement filed in court on Monday, the National Park Service will hang the Pride flag alongside the U.S. and Park

Apr 13, 2:58 PM ET·2 min read

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Labor

India Raises Wages as Noida Protests Turn Violent

Indian police used tear gas on Monday to disperse factory workers protesting in Noida, an industrial suburb of India's capital. The clashes entered their fourth day as vehicles were torched and stones pelted at security personnel. The protests erupted amid rising living costs worldwide due to the US

Apr 13, 10:42 AM ET·2 min read

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Elections

Peru Election Delayed; Leftist Candidate Gains

Peru's general election results were delayed after tens of thousands of voters encountered technical and logistical problems at numerous polling stations. The electoral authorities granted a one-day extension to more than 50,000 voters who could not cast their ballots on Sunday. A preliminary count

Apr 13, 10:42 AM ET·3 min read

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Diplomacy

Eric Adams Granted Albanian Citizenship

Former New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been granted honorary citizenship by Albania, according to multiple reports. The honor was conferred at his request through an official decree from Albanian President Bajram Begaj . This move aligns with Adams' previously expressed desire to retire abroad. T

Apr 13, 10:42 AM ET·1 min read

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Legal

Judge Dismisses Trump's $10B WSJ Defamation Suit

U.S. District Judge Darrin Gayles dismissed President Donald Trump's $10 billion defamation lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal and its owners, including Rupert Murdoch. The case centered on a July 2024 article claiming that Trump's name appeared in Jeffrey Epstein's birthday book with a suggest

Apr 13, 10:42 AM ET·2 min read

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Elections

Carney Secures Majority After Liberal Wins

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has secured a parliamentary majority after his Liberal Party won all three special elections held on April 14 in Ontario and Quebec, according to multiple reports. Winning just one seat was enough to give Carney the ability to push through his legislative agenda w

Apr 13, 6:32 AM ET·3 min read

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Diplomacy

Starmer Plans EU Rule Adoption via Secondary Legislation

Prime Minister Keir Starmer 's Labour government plans to introduce legislation that would allow the UK to adopt new EU single market rules through secondary legislation, bypassing full parliamentary scrutiny. According to multiple reports, this measure aims to reduce trade barriers and align with E

Apr 13, 12:27 AM ET·4 min read

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Elections

SNP Pledges Food Price Caps in Scottish Election Manifesto

In advance of Scotland’s upcoming Holyrood elections, SNP leader John Swinney has pledged to implement price caps on essential supermarket items such as bread, milk, cheese, eggs, rice, and chicken if his party retains power. The proposal aims to address cost-of-living pressures and improve public h

Apr 12, 8:06 PM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

Appeals Court Allows White House Ballroom Construction to Resume

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit has ruled that construction on President Donald Trump's proposed White House ballroom can continue until April 17, allowing time for further legal review and potential Supreme Court involvement. The ruling temporarily stays a lower court

Apr 11, 11:49 PM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

Appeals Court Orders Reconsideration of White House Ballroom Project

A federal appeals court has ordered U.S. District Judge Richard Leon to reconsider the national security implications of his decision to halt construction on President Trump's $400 million White House ballroom project. The three-judge panel from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia

Apr 11, 10:10 PM ET·2 min read

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Elections

West Virginians Face Skyrocketing Electric Bills Despite Trump's Promises

Residents in West Virginia are grappling with soaring electricity bills that have surpassed their mortgage payments, despite President Donald Trump's campaign promise to cut costs by half. Rebecca Michalski, a disabled woman living on a fixed income, received a February electric bill of $940.08—more

Apr 11, 8:22 PM ET·2 min read

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Protests

Met Police Arrests Over 200 at Palestine Action Protest

More than 200 people were arrested during a protest against the ban on Palestine Action in central London, according to multiple reports. The demonstration took place in Trafalgar Square, with hundreds of protesters gathering to show their support for the banned group. The Metropolitan Police said t

Apr 11, 2:50 PM ET·2 min read

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Immigration

US Arrests Family Tied to Iranian Regime Figure

U.S. federal agents arrested three Iranian nationals in Los Angeles after the State Department revoked their green cards due to ties with Iran's regime, according to multiple reports. The arrests target Seyed Eissa Hashemi, Maryam Tahmasebi and their son, who have been placed in custody of U.S. Immi

Apr 11, 12:55 PM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

Senate to Begin ICE Funding Debate Amid Rising Detainee Deaths

Senate Majority Leader John Thune announced that the full Senate could begin work on a bill to fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the U.S. Border Patrol as early as next week. The funding effort has been held up amid disagreements between congressional Republicans and Democrats over

Apr 11, 10:59 AM ET·3 min read

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Elections

Peru Holds Presidential Election Amid Chaos

Peru's presidential election took place on Sunday, April 12, 2026, with results delayed until at least Monday due to logistical issues that prevented thousands of voters from casting ballots. The electoral authorities granted a one-day voting extension for more than 52,000 residents in Lima and Peru

Apr 11, 5:30 AM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

DNC Rejects AIPAC Resolution

The Democratic National Committee (DNC) rejected a resolution specifically targeting AIPAC's influence in Democratic primaries but passed a broader resolution condemning dark money. The decision comes as outside groups have significantly increased spending in primary races, causing internal tensions

Apr 10, 10:40 PM ET·3 min read

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