Magyar Takes Office as Hungary Ends Orbán Era
Peter Magyar has officially been sworn in as Hungary’s new prime minister, marking the official end of the Orbán era, according to Al Jazeera.
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Four South Florida Men Convicted in Haitian President’s Assassination
Four South Florida men were convicted on Friday of plotting to kill Haitian President Jovenel Moïse in 2021, according to court records from a Miami federal court trial.
German Minister Blames Trump for $82bn Economic Slowdown
Germany's finance minister has blamed Donald Trump's 'irresponsible war in Iran' for a €70bn drop in projected tax revenues, according to BBC.
Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson’s Son Pleads No Contest in Assault Case
Raja Jackson, the son of UFC legend Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson, has pleaded no contest to a felony battery charge in a high-profile assault case involving pro wrestler Syko Stu, according to The New York Post and Bloody Elbow.
US Judge Releases Epstein’s Suicide Note, DOJ Scrutinized
A U.S. judge has released a purported suicide note from Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex trafficker who died in 2019, according to CNN.
Iran Considering US Proposal as Trump Says War Will Be ‘Over Quickly’
US President Donald Trump has predicted that the war in Iran will be 'over quickly,' according to a BBC report, as Iran said a US proposal to end the war is 'still being considered.'
German Police Raid Neo-Nazi Youth Groups
German police raided 50 homes and locations across 12 states on Wednesday, targeting suspected members of far-right criminal youth groups, according to federal prosecutors.
Shipping Firms Question Safety in Hormuz Strait Amid Trump Plan
The world’s shipping industry has questioned whether vessels will be able to travel safely to and from the Gulf after Donald Trump announced his latest plan to open the strait of Hormuz, according to The Guardian.
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.
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.