Vivek Ramaswamy Wins Republican Nomination for Ohio Governor
Vivek Ramaswamy has secured the Republican nomination for Ohio governor after defeating Casey Putsch in the primary, according to the BBC.
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Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni’s Legal Drama Ends with Eight-Figure Costs
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni’s costly legal battle has concluded, highlighting the risks of courtroom disputes, according to a recent column by Marina Hyde.
Rubio Defends Trump Remarks on Pope Leo Over Iran
United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio has pushed back on comments that President Donald Trump accused Pope Leo XIV of “endangering Catholics” over his stance on the Iran war, saying his early remarks had been mischaracterised, according to Al Jazeera.
Trump Says Hormuz Operation Paused as Tensions Ease
U.S. President Donald Trump said the Hormuz operation has been paused as the U.S. and Iran continue talks, according to a live report from Al Jazeera.
Trump Pauses Strait of Hormuz Operation in Bid for Iran Deal
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that he is pausing the U.S. effort to guide vessels out of the Strait of Hormuz, in an effort to allow time for a deal to end the war with Iran. The move comes amid ongoing tensions in the region.
Carney Appoints Former War Crimes Prosecutor as Canada Governor General
Canada’s prime minister, Mark Carney, has appointed a former supreme court justice and war crimes prosecutor as the country’s new governor general, according to The Guardian.
Romanian PM Ousted in No-Confidence Vote
Romanian Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan has been ousted in a no-confidence vote in parliament, according to BBC.
US Secret Service shoots gunman near White House
U.S. Secret Service officers shot an armed individual near the White House on Monday after the person pulled a gun, according to a federal source familiar with the incident.
Hormuz Tensions Push Ceasefire to Brink as Trump Threatens Iran
US President Donald Trump warned Iran would be 'blown off the face of the Earth' if it attacked US ships, as tensions around the Strait of Hormuz push the truce between the two countries to the brink, according to Al Jazeera.
Brazil’s Lula to Meet Trump in US Later This Week
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is expected to travel to the United States to meet with President Donald Trump later this week, according to media reports.
US Strikes Iranian Fast Boats Amid Gulf Tensions
President Donald Trump said the US has struck seven Iranian 'fast boats' in the Strait of Hormuz, as Washington seeks to guide stranded ships out of the Gulf through the largely closed waterway, according to BBC.
Devil Wears Prada 2 sashays to $234m global box office debut
The Devil Wears Prada 2 opened with an estimated $233.6m worldwide — the second-highest debut of the year — with Meryl Streep setting a personal best at the box office, according to Screen Daily.
Cherie DeVaux: First Female Trainer to Win Kentucky Derby
Golden Tempo defied 23-1 odds to win the 152nd Kentucky Derby, making history as Cherie DeVaux became the first female trainer to secure a victory in the prestigious race, according to Spectrum Noticias.
West Bengal Election 2026: BJP Inches Toward 200-mark
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has crossed the halfway mark in early leads in the West Bengal Assembly elections, according to The Hindu. The ruling All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) urged caution, calling the situation 'fishy.'
Trump Announces ‘Project Freedom’ to Escort Ships in Strait of Hormuz
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a naval mission to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz, warning any interference will be met 'forcefully,' according to a statement from the White House.