Politics

Leaders

Thailand’s Thaksin Shinawatra released from prison

Thailand’s former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has been released from a prison in Bangkok after serving eight months of a one-year sentence over a corruption-related charge, according to Al Jazeera.

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Football

Real Madrid’s Future in Question After Barcelona’s La Liga Triumph

Real Madrid’s second trophy-less season was confirmed by a 2-0 defeat to Barcelona, who secured the Spanish title. The loss raises questions about the club’s direction.

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Middle East

Iran activists tell BBC how threat of war intensifies trauma of repression

Shirin, an Iranian activist, tells the BBC that the threat of war intensifies her trauma of repression, including symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder. An 18-year-old in Dubai describes the experience of missile interceptions during a staycation.

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Basketball

Spurs vs. Timberwolves Game 4 Predictions and Odds

The NBA Playoffs Game 4 between the Spurs and Timberwolves is drawing attention from sports bettors, according to Action Network.

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Americas

‘Amazon of America’ Film Paints Coup-Driven Future for Brazil

A new short film titled Vitória Régia imagines a 2025 Brazil where far-right coup plotters have destroyed democracy and ceded the Amazon rainforest to the United States, according to The Guardian.

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Public Health

Argentina in spotlight over hantavirus as authorities retrace footsteps of ship’s passengers

Argentina is under global scrutiny following the deaths of three passengers from hantavirus on the Dutch cruise ship MV Hondius. The virus, which has seen a recent uptick in cases, is being investigated by the World Health Organization.

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Energy & Commodities

Libya’s Zawiya refinery resumes full operations after clashes

Libya's Zawiya refinery has resumed full operations after being forced to shut down due to heavy clashes on Friday, according to the Azzawiya Oil Refining Company.

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US Politics

Spencer Pratt Talks Los Angeles Mayoral Race, Debates

Spencer Pratt, a former reality TV star, is running for mayor of Los Angeles and is polling second in the race. According to CBS News, he aims to be the first Republican mayor of the city since 2001.

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Europe

Magyar sworn in as Hungary’s PM after 16-year Orbán rule

Péter Magyar was sworn in as Hungary's prime minister on Saturday, ending Viktor Orbán's 16-year tenure. Magyar pledged to change the system and restore trust in institutions, according to The Guardian.

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Policy & Law

Brazil judge bars law that could reduce Bolsonaro’s 27-year prison sentence

A Brazilian judge has blocked a law that could reduce the 27-year prison sentence of former President Jair Bolsonaro for his role in a coup plot, according to Al Jazeera.

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Football

Iran Demands Guarantees for World Cup Participation

Iran has said it will participate in the upcoming football World Cup but has demanded guarantees from FIFA and host nations. According to the Iranian Football Federation, the team will compete without compromising its beliefs.

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Asia Pacific

Australia’s One Nation Wins First Federal Seat

Australia's One Nation party has won its first-ever lower-house seat, a historic result in a by-election in New South Wales. According to the BBC, the party’s candidate, David Farley, secured a majority with 57% of the two-candidate preferred vote.

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Europa

Péter Magyar neuer ungarischer Ministerpräsident – Orbán-Ära endet

Péter Magyar ist am Samstag offiziell zum ungarischen Ministerpräsidenten ernannt worden. Damit endet die 16-jährige Regierungszeit von Viktor Orbán.

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Europe

New Hungary PM Vows to ‘Serve’ Not Rule

Hungary's new prime minister, Péter Magyar, has pledged to 'serve' rather than 'rule' the country, according to BBC. Magyar's Tisza party won a landslide victory, ending 16 years of Viktor Orbán's rule.

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Europe

Péter Magyar sworn in as Hungary’s prime minister ending 16-year Orbán era

Péter Magyar has been sworn in as Hungary’s prime minister, ending Viktor Orbán’s 16-year rule, according to The Guardian.

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