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Lula Meets Trump to Discuss Tariffs, Crime

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva met with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House to discuss trade tariffs, organized crime cooperation, and access to Brazil's rare earth minerals. The meeting comes amid a complex diplomatic relationship marked by past tensions over tariffs and p

May 5, 3:11 PM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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PoliticsGovernment

Carney Appoints Arbour as Canada's Governor General

Prime Minister Mark Carney has appointed former Supreme Court Justice Louise Arbour as Canada's next governor general, according to multiple reports. The appointment was announced on Tuesday in Ottawa. The role of the governor general is largely ceremonial but includes constitutional duties such as

May 5, 1:06 PM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

3 articles from 3 publishers

PoliticsHumanRightsCONFLICTING REPORTS

Education Dept Probes Smith College Over Trans Women Admissions

The U.S. Department of Education has launched an investigation into Smith College for admitting transgender women, according to multiple reports. The probe focuses on whether the Massachusetts-based institution violated Title IX by allowing 'biological males' into women-only spaces such as dormitori

May 5, 10:52 AM ET Est. Read: 1 Mins

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Legislation

Romanian PM Bolojan Ousted in No-Confidence Vote

Romanian Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan was removed from office in a no-confidence vote, with 281 MPs voting against his government. The left-wing Social Democrats (PSD), the largest party in parliament, abandoned Bolojan's four-party coalition last month and joined forces with the far-right Alliance f

May 5, 10:52 AM ET·2 min read

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Elections

Opposition Leaders Quit Nigeria Alliance

Two prominent Nigerian opposition leaders, Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso, have left their coalition in the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to join the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), potentially weakening the challenge to President Bola Tinubu's re-election bid. According to TimesLIVE and Reute

May 5, 10:52 AM ET·2 min read

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Referendum

Alberta Separatists Submit Petition for Independence Referendum

Alberta separatists have formally submitted a petition with over 302,000 signatures to trigger a referendum on the province's potential separation from Canada. According to BBC , this exceeds the required threshold of 178,000 signatures (10% of eligible voters) needed for the provincial government t

May 5, 8:37 AM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

Trump's Social Media Posts Used in Court Against His Policies

President Donald Trump's frequent social media posts are providing a wealth of evidence for lawyers challenging his administration's actions in court. In at least a dozen cases out of hundreds filed, judges have pointed to these posts and those from senior officials in rulings against the government

May 5, 6:43 AM ET·2 min read

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Elections

Sherrod Brown Wins Ohio Dem Primary

Former Senator Sherrod Brown won the Democratic primary in Ohio on Tuesday, setting up a general election showdown against Republican Senator Jon Husted . The winner will fill the remaining two years of JD Vance's Senate term after he became vice president in January 2025. The race is seen as compet

May 5, 6:43 AM ET·2 min read

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Elections

Starmer Faces Pressure After Labour's Local Election Losses

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer 's Labour Party suffered significant losses in local elections across England, Wales, and Scotland. The results reflect deep voter dissatisfaction with the party just two years after its landslide general election victory. The main beneficiary of Labour's setbacks

May 5, 4:56 AM ET·5 min read

126 articles from 16 publishers

Protests

Activists Protest Bezos' Met Gala Sponsorship

Activists staged a fashion show in Manhattan to protest Jeff Bezos' sponsorship of the Met Gala, highlighting workers' rights and criticizing billionaire influence on culture. The event was organized by Labor is Art, a group comprising Amazon workers, their unions, and supporters. Protesters gathere

May 4, 10:03 PM ET·4 min read

6 articles from 5 publishers

Diplomacy

Zambia Rejects US Health Deal Tied to Minerals Access

Zambia has suspended negotiations with the United States over two proposed agreements: a $2 billion health funding agreement and a critical minerals access deal. According to Reuters , Zambia's Foreign Minister Mulambo Haimbe stated that the U.S. demands violate Zambian privacy rights and insist on

May 4, 6:29 PM ET·2 min read

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Media

2026 Pulitzer Prizes Honor Journalism Amid Challenges

The 2026 Pulitzer Prizes were announced Monday, celebrating excellence in journalism amid significant industry challenges. The awards honored work done by U.S. news outlets in 2025 across various categories, including public service, investigative reporting, and breaking news. The Washington Post wo

May 4, 6:29 PM ET·2 min read

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ImmigrationCONFLICTING REPORTS

Mamdani Condemns ICE After Brooklyn Hospital Arrest

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani condemned U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after agents arrested a man outside a Brooklyn hospital, sparking protests and clashes with police. The incident unfolded on Saturday night at Wyckoff Heights Medical Center in the Bushwick neighborhood, wher

May 4, 6:29 PM ET·2 min read

5 articles from 3 publishers

Legislation

DeSantis Signs Map to Flip 4 House Seats

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a new congressional map into law on Monday, which could potentially flip four U.S. House seats from Democrats to Republicans according to multiple reports. The map was drawn by the governor's staff and passed by the Florida Legislature last week. The new map m

May 4, 4:46 PM ET·2 min read

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Diplomacy

Austria Expels Three Russian Diplomats Over Spying

Austria has expelled three Russian diplomats accused of using advanced surveillance equipment to spy on international organizations. The diplomats used a "forest of antennas" installed on the roofs of diplomatic buildings in Vienna to intercept data from satellite internet communications, according

May 4, 2:21 PM ET·1 min read

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Elections

Modi's BJP Wins Landmark Victory in West Bengal

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) secured a historic victory in the West Bengal state elections, winning 207 out of 293 seats . This marks the first time the BJP has won a majority in the West Bengal assembly and represents a significant shift in India's political landscape

May 4, 2:21 PM ET·2 min read

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HumanRights

Jewish Australians Testify on Rising Anti-Semitism

Jewish Australians testified before a royal commission on Monday, detailing how they no longer feel safe due to rising anti-Semitism following the Bondi Beach mass shooting that killed 15 people and injured 40. Witnesses described incidents of threats, discrimination, and public fear during the firs

May 4, 10:09 AM ET·2 min read

3 articles from 3 publishers

Elections

Mélenchon Announces Fourth French Presidential Bid

Jean-Luc Mélenchon, the leader of France's radical left party La France Insoumise (LFI) , has announced his candidacy for the 2027 French presidential election. The 74-year-old veteran politician made the announcement during an interview with TF1 TV on Sunday. Mélenchon, who has run for president

May 4, 10:09 AM ET·2 min read

3 articles from 3 publishers

Diplomacy

Rubio Meets Pope Leo Amid U.S.-Vatican Tensions

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican on Thursday amid escalating tensions between the United States, Italy, and the Holy See. The meeting, confirmed by multiple sources including Reuters and The Guardian , focused on Middle East tensions and mutual interests in th

May 4, 10:09 AM ET·2 min read

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Diplomacy

NATO Chief Says Europe Heeds Trump's Defense Demands

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte announced that European nations have responded to U.S. President Donald Trump 's calls for increased defense commitments and military base access, according to reports from Reuters, TimesLIVE, Al Jazeera, and Los Angeles Times. The statement comes amid rising tensio

May 4, 8:14 AM ET·2 min read

5 articles from 4 publishers

Security

Judge Criticizes Treatment of Trump Assassination Suspect

Federal Magistrate Judge Zia Faruqui sharply criticized the treatment of Cole Tomas Allen, accused of attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump during a shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. The judge described the conditions as 'legally deficient,' noting that Allen had been pl

May 3, 5:44 PM ET·3 min read

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Diplomacy

Trump Expands Sanctions on Cuba

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Friday broadening U.S. sanctions against the Cuban government, according to Reuters . The fresh sanctions target people, entities, and affiliates that support Cuba's security apparatus or are complicit in corruption or serious human rights violatio

May 2, 12:53 AM ET·2 min read

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Scandal

Bard President Botstein Retires After Epstein Ties Scrutinized

Leon Botstein, who has served as president of Bard College for five decades, announced his retirement on Friday. The decision follows revelations about his extensive relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The announcement comes months after it was disclosed that Botstein's connect

May 1, 11:11 PM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

Court Restricts Abortion Pill Access Nationwide

A federal appeals court has significantly restricted access to the abortion pill mifepristone , blocking its distribution through the mail and requiring patients to obtain it in person at clinics. The ruling, issued by a three-judge panel of the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals based in New Orleans, a

May 1, 7:38 PM ET·2 min read

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Politics

Lula Meets Trump to Discuss Tariffs, Crime

Carney Appoints Arbour as Canada's Governor General