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Poland Tightens Immigration Policy with New Plan to Suspend Asylum Law

Poland's government announces plans to temporarily suspend the right to asylum as part of a new immigration strategy, citing exploitation by Belarus, Russia, and Middle Eastern countries

India and Pakistan ceasefire: Explosions rock Kashmir hours after uneasy truce begins

India and Pakistan have agreed to a halt in fighting after back-and-forth strikes deepened fears of a wider conflict. Explosions rocked both India- and Pakistan-administered Kashmir within hours of the ceasefire taking effect, and India ...

India-Pakistan conflict may be first test for Chinese military tech

Recent aerial confrontations could serve as a significant assessment of Chinese defense systems against Western military equipment.

Trump says it would be 'stupid' not to accept gift of Qatari plane

A $400 million luxury plane offered to the US government sparks criticism over potential conflict of interest

Quote of the Day

I find that the harder I work, the more luck I seem to have.
Thomas Jefferson

8-Year-Old Orders 70,000 Lollipops Using Mother’s Phone, Prompting $4,200 Amazon Bill and Viral Facebook Plea

Kentucky mother discovers surprise candy shipment after son misuses shopping app access; Amazon refunds purchase following public backlash

American citizens account for 70% of worldwide pharmaceutical sales despite comprising only 4% of global population

The United States is responsible for consuming approximately 70% of the world's total pharmaceutical products. This significant consumption rate is notable given that the country's population accounts for merely 4% of the global total.

Brazil’s President Aims to Strengthen Ties with China Amid US Trade Tensions

Leaders of Brazil, Colombia, and Chile attend a summit in Beijing as China solidifies its role as a key partner for Latin America.

Senate Democrats Move to Censure Trump Over Qatar Jet Gift

Democrats seek a vote to censure Donald Trump for allegedly accepting a luxury jet from Qatar amidst concerns over national security and conflicts of interest.

First White South Africans Resettled in the U.S. Amid Controversy Over Persecution Claims

The Trump administration has granted refugee status to 59 white South Africans, sparking domestic and international criticism regarding the validity of claims of racial persecution.

India and Pakistan Agreement on Ceasefire Amid Ongoing Tensions

Both nations confirm truce after severe military clashes, raising cautious optimism for peace.

Eva Vlaardingerbroek, dutch political commentator and activist, on uncontrolled immigration in Europe

“The Great Replacement Theory is no longer a theory, it’s reality. And what’s interesting about replacement is that the establishment will either deny its existence or, when they admit to it, they say that it’s a good thing that the nati...

Arsenal Stages Comeback to Draw 2-2 Against Liverpool in Premier League Clash

Arsenal recovers from two-goal deficit at Anfield but remains uncertain about Champions League qualification.

Trump's Upcoming Visit to Gulf Nations: Investment and Security at the Forefront

The U.S. president's state visit to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE emphasizes mutual interests in security and economic investment.

Rodrigo Duterte Awaits Trial at The Hague. Next week he might be elected mayor of his hometown

In the southern Philippine city of Davao, a spirited mayoral election campaign is in full swing, with candidates and their supporters out canvassing for votes.

Debate Over Net Zero Intensifies Within Labour Amid Populist Backlash

As the UK confronts challenges to climate policies, Labour faces internal dissent and external pressures around its commitment to net zero.

NHS Nurses Threaten Strike Over Pay Concerns as Real Wages Erode

Nurses deserve a major pay rise to counter the 25% real terms erosion over the last 15 years and may go on strike again unless ministers dramatically improve their “completely unacceptable” 2.8% offer to NHS staff, the profession’s leade...

British Aircraft Parts to Be Exempt from US Tariffs in Trade Agreement Progress

US Commerce Secretary announces exemption for British aerospace components amid evolving trade discussions.

Being overweight as a young child could double risk of adult obesity, research shows

New studies reveal critical insights into the predictors of obesity from early childhood to adolescence.

If you invested $1,000 in Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway 10 years ago, here’s how much you’d have now

Here’s how much a $1,000 investment in Berkshire Hathaway would be worth today, depending on when that investment was made — based on its May 8 closing price for Class B shares.

Trump fires director of U.S. Copyright Office, sources say

Shira Perlmutter removed following concerns raised about artificial intelligence and copyright usage.

Retired British police officer arrested over ‘thought crime’ tweet

Julian Foulkes faced police scrutiny after a tweet regarding anti-Semitism following pro-Palestinian marches, highlighting ongoing tensions in the UK regarding free speech.

Meghan appoints Bill Gates’s ex-assistant as chief of staff

Duchess of Sussex recruits Sarah Fosmo as she works on business ventures including lifestyle brand

Thousands of civil servants to be moved out of London under fresh reform plan

UK government proposes relocating thousands of civil service jobs to enhance regional development and improve local engagement.

UK Lawyers for Israel condemned over claim war may reduce obesity in Gaza

A UK-based advocacy group for Israel has been criticised for suggesting a reduction in obesity resulting from the war in Gaza may increase life expectancy there.

Speaker of the House of Commons Retains Nearly 300 Gifts Over Four Years

Speaker of the House of Commons Retains Nearly 300 Gifts Over Four Years

Lindsay Hoyle's gift declarations include alcohol, ties, and hampers, prompting discussions on transparency and gift regulations.

Cardinal Robert Prevost Elected as Pope Leo XIV, Marking a Historic Papacy

Robert Prevost becomes the first American pope and signals continuity with the progressive themes of the late Pope Francis.

Newark Mayor Ras Baraka Arrested at ICE Facility Amid Congressional Visit

Mayor Baraka faces trespassing charges after being detained at the Delaney Hall detention center during a tour by New Jersey lawmakers.

Bill Gates Announces Plan to Wind Down Philanthropic Foundation and Disperse Wealth

The billionaire aims to distribute nearly all of his fortune over the next two decades, while addressing global issues.

Disney to Launch New Theme Park in Abu Dhabi, Its First Resort in 15 Years

The announcement marks Disney's entry into the Middle Eastern market with plans for a new resort on Yas Island.

US warns that if Sunday Iran talks aren’t productive, ‘they won’t continue’

US Special Envoy Signals Potential Shift in Strategy if Upcoming Discussions Fail to Yield Results

Pope Leo XIV Holds First Mass at the Sistine Chapel Following Election

Leo XIV, the first pope from the United States, calls for humility in his inaugural homily at the Vatican, emphasizing a missionary outreach to global communities in need.

US Military Command May Assume Responsibility for Greenland Amid Rising Strategic Concerns

Pentagon deliberations suggest potential shift of Greenland's oversight from European Command to Northern Command amidst geopolitical tensions.

Historic Papal Conclave Set to Commence in Rome

133 Cardinals from 71 Countries to Elect the Next Pope in a Secretive Voting Process

Huge Copper, Gold, and Silver Discovery in Argentina and Chile — But the Profits Go Abroad

A world-class mineral find may enrich Canadian and Australian firms, while local citizens in Chile and Argentina get only a fraction

The Road to Freedom: She Protested Putin, Escaped House Arrest, and Survived a 2,800-Kilometer Journey

During the war, more than 90 media outlets abandoned Russia and began operating from EU countries and beyond. “If you want to be a journalist, you must live in exile. If you choose to stay in Russia as a journalist, then you are not a jo...

Prince Harry is pleading for reconciliation — but the royals are just as sick of his victimhood as everyone else

Prince Harry says he’s ready to make peace with the Royal Family — the same family he’s spent the past few years accusing, blaming, and publicly trashing. In a new BBC interview, Harry called for “reconciliation,” despite having just los...

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OpenAI's Flip-Flop: No Longer Going Commercial, Back to Nonprofit, After Musk Lawsuit and Backlash

After a storm of internal chaos, legal threats, and public criticism, OpenAI—the company behind ChatGPT—has announced it is abandoning its plan to become a fully commercial company. Instead, it will remain under the control of the nonpro...

“Trump Supporter” Aims to Bring a MAGA-Style Shift to Romania

George Simion has taken a strong lead in the first round of Romania’s presidential election, winning 40.9 percent of the vote, according to final results published Monday. Simion, thirty-eight, who has expressed admiration for former U.S...

First From China: Zhao Xintong Wins the Snooker World Championship

Eight months after returning from an eighteen-month suspension—and while officially still competing as an “amateur”—twenty-eight-year-old Zhao Xintong of China delivered a stunning performance to defeat Welsh legend Mark Williams eightee...