Shakira Wins £50m Tax Refund from Spanish Government
A Spanish court has ruled that singer Shakira is entitled to a £50m tax refund from the Spanish government, according to BBC.
Politics
Judge Rules Gun and Writings Admissible in Mangione’s Trial
A New York judge has ruled that a gun and writings found in Luigi Mangione's backpack after his 2024 arrest will be admissible at his state murder trial, according to the BBC.
MAGA Kentucky launches ad against Massie in bid to unseat GOP rep – Straight Arrow News
A pro-Trump super PAC has launched a $1 million ad campaign against Republican Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky, following President Donald Trump’s call to recruit a primary challenger to unseat him.
Thomas Massie Faces Trump-Backed Primary Challenge
A pro-Trump super PAC has launched a $1 million ad campaign against Republican Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky, following President Donald Trump’s public call for voters to 'fire Massie.'
Trump Warns Iran ‘Won’t Be Anything Left’ Amid Stalled Talks
US President Donald Trump has issued a new warning to Iran, stating there 'won’t be anything left' of the country if negotiations fail, according to Al Jazeera.
Canadian FM Questions US as a Reliable Ally
Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand raised concerns about the United States' reliability as an ally amid the return of Donald Trump, according to Al Jazeera.
Venezuela’s Bewildering Post-Maduro Era: ‘Feels Like an Illusion’
In January 2026, Donald Trump ordered a lightning-fast invasion of Venezuela to abduct President Nicolás Maduro, leaving residents like Ángel Linares and Elizabeth Herrera grappling with chaos and confusion. According to The Guardian.
Trump-Backed Challenger Defeats Republican Senator in Louisiana
A Trump-backed challenger has defeated a two-term Republican senator who voted to convict the president at his 2021 impeachment trial, according to BBC.
Trump’s Maduro Seizure: Feels Like an Illusion for Venezuela
Residents of Catia La Mar awoke to explosions and gunfire as U.S. forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, but many feel the situation remains unchanged.
Venezuela Deports Maduro Ally Alex Saab Amid U.S. Legal Probe
Venezuela's government announced Saturday that it deported Alex Saab, a key ally of President Nicolás Maduro, to the United States to face ongoing criminal investigations. Saab was pardoned by President Joe Biden in 2021 as part of a prisoner swap.
Poll Shows Lula, Bolsonaro Tied Ahead of Brazil Election
A new poll has reaffirmed the tight race for Brazil’s presidency this year, with both the left-wing incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and his right-wing challenger, Flavio Bolsonaro, tied in a head-to-head contest, according to Al Jazeera.
Two Presidential Campaign Staffers Killed in Colombia Ahead of May 31 Elections
Two presidential campaign staffers were killed in Colombia on Saturday as the country approaches its May 31 elections, raising concerns over political violence ahead of the vote. Rogers Devia, a former mayor allied with right-wing candidate Abelardo de la Espriella, and his aide Eder Cardona were both shot in Cubarral, a rural area 105 miles south of Bogotá, according to the Public Defender's Office of the Meta department.
Iran War Escalation: Key Dates and Global Responses
U.S. President Donald Trump has until May 1 to extend a military operation against Iran, per the War Powers Resolution. Meanwhile, diplomatic efforts and economic impacts are intensifying.
Supreme Court Rejects Bid to Overturn Redistricting Ruling
The U.S. Supreme Court rejected without comment a petition by Virginia Democrats to revive a voter-approved redistricting plan, according to Maryland Matters.
Trump Announces U.S.-Nigerian Operation Killed Islamic State Leader
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on social media that U.S. and Nigerian forces killed Abu Bakr al-Mainuki, a leader of the Islamic State group, in a joint operation in Nigeria.