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Mette-Marit Admits Epstein Deceived Her

Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit publicly admitted she was 'manipulated and deceived' by late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein during a tearful interview with public broadcaster NRK. The princess expressed deep regret over her friendship with Epstein, which has become one of the biggest scandals invo

Mar 20, 4:34 AM ET Est. Read: 1 Mins

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PoliticsHumanRights

UC Berkeley Settles Antisemitism Suit for $1M

The University of California, Berkeley has agreed to pay $1 million in legal fees and revise its nondiscrimination policies to settle a lawsuit filed by two Jewish groups over alleged antisemitic incidents following protests related to the Hamas-Israel war in 2023. The settlement prohibits student o

Mar 19, 11:10 PM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

3 articles from 3 publishers

PoliticsDiplomacy

Albanese Heckled at Sydney Mosque Over Gaza Stance

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke faced heckling during an Eid al-Fitr event at Lakemba Mosque in Sydney, with protesters shouting 'genocide supporters' and 'get out of here'. The incident occurred as they attended Eid prayers at one of Australia's large

Mar 19, 11:10 PM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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Elections

Anutin Re-elected as Thailand's Prime Minister

Anutin Charnvirakul was re-elected as Thailand’s prime minister on Thursday, securing a landmark victory that could bring rare political stability to the Southeast Asian nation. According to multiple reports, Anutin won the backing of 293 of parliament's 499 members, more than twice the votes secure

Mar 19, 9:24 PM ET·2 min read

4 articles from 3 publishers

Government

Treasury Takes Over Defaulted Student Loans

The U.S. Education Department has begun transferring management of defaulted federal student loans to the Treasury Department, according to multiple reports . The agreement, announced Thursday, covers about $180 billion in loans—roughly 11% of the government’s $1.7 trillion student loan portfolio—an

Mar 19, 7:11 PM ET·1 min read

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Government

Arts Panel Approves Trump Gold Coin for America's 250th

The U.S. Commission of Fine Arts unanimously approved the final design for a 24-karat gold commemorative coin featuring President Donald Trump's image to celebrate America's 250th birthday on July 4. The commission, whose members are supporters of the Republican president and were appointed by him e

Mar 19, 7:11 PM ET·2 min read

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Immigration

Judge Denies Asylum to Family of Detained Preschooler

An immigration judge has denied asylum to the family of Liam Conejo Ramos, a five-year-old boy detained in January during an ICE operation that sparked nationwide protests. The family plans to appeal the decision. The ruling marks another step in the Trump administration's effort to deport Liam and

Mar 19, 5:02 PM ET·1 min read

3 articles from 3 publishers

Legislation

Pentagon Seeks $200B for Iran War Amid Congressional Opposition

The Pentagon has requested an additional $200 billion from Congress to fund the ongoing war with Iran, which began on February 28 without congressional authorization. The conflict has already cost over $11 billion in its first six days and resulted in at least 13 U.S. military personnel deaths and m

Mar 19, 5:02 PM ET·2 min read

12 articles from 8 publishers

Diplomacy

Trump's Pearl Harbor Remark Overshadows Iran War Talks

President Donald Trump made controversial remarks during a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in the Oval Office on Thursday. When asked why U.S. allies were not informed about plans to attack Iran, Trump referenced Japan's surprise attack on Pearl Harbor. The president quipped, 'Wh

Mar 19, 5:02 PM ET·2 min read

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Elections

Warren Backs Platner in Maine Senate Primary

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) endorsed Graham Platner in the competitive Maine Democratic primary, a significant boost for his campaign against Gov. Janet Mills, who has the full backing of party leadership based on coverage from three major outlets . The winner will face Republican Sen. Susan Col

Mar 19, 2:57 PM ET·2 min read

4 articles from 3 publishers

Legislation

Farage Proposes Ban on Mass Muslim Prayers at British Sites

Nigel Farage, leader of the Reform UK party, proposed banning mass Muslim prayers at historic British sites if elected prime minister. According to multiple reports, Farage described a recent event in London as an attempt to 'overtake, intimidate and dominate.' The proposal comes after a public pray

Mar 19, 2:57 PM ET·2 min read

8 articles from 4 publishers

Diplomacy

Joe Kent Resigns Over Iran War Stance

Joe Kent, former director of the National Counterterrorism Center under President Donald Trump, resigned following a controversial interview with Tucker Carlson . In the interview, Kent criticized U.S. involvement in Iran and blamed Israeli influence for pushing the administration toward war. Kent's

Mar 19, 2:57 PM ET·4 min read

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Elections

Crypto & AI Firms Lose Big in Illinois Primaries

Cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence firms suffered heavy losses in the Illinois primaries despite spending millions of dollars to influence the outcomes. According to multiple reports, these technology industries aimed to promote candidates they believed would support lighter regulations on d

Mar 19, 2:57 PM ET·2 min read

3 articles from 3 publishers

HumanRights

Pro-Kremlin Blogger Remeslo Detained in Psychiatric Facility

Ilya Remeslo, a former pro-Kremlin blogger known for criticizing opposition figures like the late Alexei Navalny, has been placed in a psychiatric facility after publicly denouncing Russian President Vladimir Putin and the war in Ukraine. According to The Guardian , Remeslo posted a manifesto on Tel

Mar 19, 12:14 PM ET·2 min read

3 articles from 3 publishers

Diplomacy

King Felipe Acknowledges Abuses in Conquest of Mexico

King Felipe VI of Spain has publicly acknowledged abuses committed during the Spanish conquest of Mexico, a statement that has reopened debates about colonialism while potentially thawing diplomatic tensions between Spain and Mexico. During a visit to an exhibition on indigenous women at Madrid's Na

Mar 19, 10:37 AM ET·2 min read

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Scandal

Met Police Probe Mandelson-Epstein Bailout Email

Metropolitan Police are investigating an email Lord Peter Mandelson allegedly shared with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein about a €500 billion EU bailout, according to BBC and Daily Mail . The communication occurred in 2010 following the financial crash. Met chief Sir Mark Rowley confirmed of

Mar 19, 7:20 AM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

Pentagon Faces Resistance Over AI Ban

Pentagon staffers, former officials, and IT contractors are resisting Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's order to remove Anthropic’s AI tools from military operations. The resistance follows a dispute between Anthropic and the Pentagon over guardrails for how the military could use its artificial inte

Mar 19, 7:20 AM ET·2 min read

4 articles from 4 publishers

Government

UK Boosts BBC World Service Funding by £33m Over Three Years

The UK government announced on Thursday a £33 million boost in funding for the BBC World Service over the next three years, marking an 8% increase compared to previous allocations. The additional £11 million per year is aimed at supporting impartial news coverage amidst rising global conflicts and d

Mar 19, 7:20 AM ET·2 min read

3 articles from 3 publishers

Legislation

Scottish Parliament Rejects Assisted Dying Bill

The Scottish Parliament rejected the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill by a vote of 69 to 57, according to multiple reports. The bill, proposed by Liberal Democrat MSP Liam McArthur, aimed to allow terminally ill adults with six months or less to live to seek medical assistanc

Mar 18, 8:08 PM ET·1 min read

3 articles from 3 publishers

Immigration

US Expands Visa Bond Program to 50 Countries

The U.S. State Department announced it will expand its visa bond program to include 12 more countries, requiring applicants from these nations to post bonds of up to $15,000 for B1 and B2 visas effective April 2. According to a notice posted on the State Department website, citizens from Cambodia, E

Mar 18, 3:51 PM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

Gabbard Defends Trump's Iran Strikes

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard defended President Donald Trump’s decision to launch missile strikes against Iran during a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing. She repeatedly stated that only the president can determine what constitutes an imminent threat, emphasizing that it is no

Mar 18, 3:51 PM ET·3 min read

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Legislation

Scotland Rejects Assisted Dying Bill

The Scottish Parliament voted down a bill that would have legalized assisted dying for terminally ill adults, with 69 MSPs voting against and 57 in favor. The Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill, introduced by Liberal Democrat Liam McArthur, sought to allow mentally competent in

Mar 18, 1:48 PM ET·2 min read

10 articles from 3 publishers

Legislation

Rayner Criticizes Starmer's Leadership Amid Labour Party Turmoil

Angela Rayner delivered a scathing critique of Sir Keir Starmer's leadership during a speech to Labour activists on Tuesday night. According to multiple reports, Rayner warned that the 'very survival of the Labour Party is at stake' and criticized government policies, particularly on immigration.

Mar 18, 9:58 AM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

Senate Confirms Mullin as DHS Secretary Amid Shutdown

The Senate confirmed Senator Markwayne Mullin as President Donald Trump's next Secretary of Homeland Security on March 23 by a vote of 54 to 45. His nomination advanced from the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee after a contentious hearing where he faced intense questioning

Mar 18, 8:12 AM ET·3 min read

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Politics

Mette-Marit Admits Epstein Deceived Her

UC Berkeley Settles Antisemitism Suit for $1M

Albanese Heckled at Sydney Mosque Over Gaza Stance

Anutin Re-elected as Thailand's Prime Minister

Treasury Takes Over Defaulted Student Loans

Arts Panel Approves Trump Gold Coin for America's 250th

Judge Denies Asylum to Family of Detained Preschooler

Pentagon Seeks $200B for Iran War Amid Congressional Opposition

Trump's Pearl Harbor Remark Overshadows Iran War Talks

Warren Backs Platner in Maine Senate Primary

Farage Proposes Ban on Mass Muslim Prayers at British Sites