Elon Musk's xAI sues Colorado over state's new AI law
US judge says Pentagon violated court order to restore press access
Israeli military says Hezbollah launched missile at Israel, triggering sirens
Senate committee delays Fed nominee's hearing, Punchbowl reports
US PCE inflation picks up in February; consumer spending solid
Madonna announces new album, a sequel two decades later, 'Confessions on a Dance Floor: Part II'
Ready to rumble? Hunter Biden challenges Trump's sons to cage match
US Justice Department opens probe into NFL over anticompetitive practices, source says
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Designs unveiled for Trump's proposed 250-foot arch in Washington
Designs were unveiled on Friday for a 250-foot (76-meter) arch in Washington sought by U.S.
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Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro even in Brazil election second-round, Datafolha poll shows
Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro have remained statistically tied in a potential runoff in the October general elections, a
April 11, 2026
Europe|Political|World
UK pauses its plan to cede Chagos Islands after US opposition
Britain's government said on Saturday it had put on hold its deal to cede sovereignty of the Chagos Islands - home to the U.S.-
April 11, 2026
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US military 'setting conditions' to clear mines from Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. military said on Saturday that it had started “setting conditions" for clearing mines in the Strait of Hormuz, with two U.S. warships passing through the key
April 11, 2026
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Czech, Slovak leaders back ally Orban ahead of Hungary vote
Czech and Slovak leaders backed Prime Minister Viktor Orban on Saturday on the eve of Hungary's parliamentary election, saying he was the best choice for the country's
April 11, 2026
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Veteran negotiator Roelf Meyer appointed as South Africa's ambassador to the US
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Roelf Meyer as the country's ambassador to the United States
April 15, 2026
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Pope Leo urges end to 'madness of war' as US, Iran start talks
Pope Leo https://www.reuters.com/world/pope/ on Saturday urged world leaders to end what he called the "madness of war," in an impassioned appeal
April 11, 2026
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US intelligence indicates China preparing weapons shipment to Iran, CNN reports
U.S. intelligence indicates China is preparing to deliver new air defense systems to Iran within the next few weeks, CNN reported late on Friday, citing three people familiar
April 11, 2026
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London police arrest 523 people at protest over Palestine Action ban
Police said on Saturday they had arrested 523 people at a protest in London's Trafalgar Square opposing Britain's banning of the Palestine Action group.
April 11, 2026
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At least 30 dead in stampede at Haiti’s historic Laferriere Citadel
At least 30 people were killed on Saturday in a stampede in the northern countryside of Haiti, authorities said, warning that the death toll could
April 12, 2026
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Costa Rica receives first group of deported migrants under third-country agreement with US
Costa Rica on Saturday received the first group of migrants from other countries deported from the United States under an agreement signed in March
April 12, 2026
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Hungary's Magyar says new government could take power at beginning of May
Hungarian opposition leader Péter Magyar says the country's president has assured him that his new government could take power in the first week of May
April 15, 2026
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China should abandon threats against Taiwan, US diplomat says
The top U.S. diplomat in Taiwan said China should abandon its threats and military pressure against Taiwan and talk to the island's leaders as that would avoid
April 12, 2026
Political|US
Reps. Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales resign from Congress under threat of expulsion
CNN's Lauren Fox reports on Reps. Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales resigning from Congress, moments before their House colleagues were prepared to set in motion their swift removal.
April 15, 2026
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China offers incentives to Taiwan following opposition leader's visit
China on Sunday unveiled 10 new incentive measures for Taiwan, including easing tourist curbs, allowing in "healthy" television dramas and facilitating food sales,
April 12, 2026
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Hungarians 'write history' in election that Tisza will win, opposition leader says
Hungarians will write history at an election on Sunday when they choose "between East and West" and the opposition Tisza party will win the vote, party leader Peter
April 12, 2026
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Israel's Ben-Gvir visits flashpoint Al-Aqsa Mosque compound
Israel's far-right police minister Itamar Ben-Gvir visited the flashpoint Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem on Sunday, saying he was seeking greater access for
April 12, 2026
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Philippines says any energy deals with China must respect its sovereignty
The Philippines said on Sunday that any decision to pursue oil and gas cooperation with China would be made strictly in line with its constitution and respect its
April 12, 2026
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Australia PM Albanese to visit Brunei, Malaysia to shore up fuel supply
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will visit Brunei and Malaysia this week, continuing diplomatic efforts to secure fuel supplies from Asian allies after
April 12, 2026
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Saudi Arabia summons Iraq envoy over drone threats from Iraqi territory
Saudi Arabia said on Sunday it had summoned Iraq's ambassador over what it described as threats targeting the kingdom and other Gulf states from drones launched from Iraqi
April 12, 2026
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Trump says gas prices may remain high through November midterm election
U.S.
April 12, 2026
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‘Remigration’ and Russian lessons: German far-right party promises radical measures if elected
‘Remigration’ and Russian lessons: German far-right party promises radical measures if elected
April 15, 2026
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Iran's Guards will view military vessels approaching strait as ceasefire breach
Iran's Revolutionary Guards said on Sunday that any military vessels attempting to approach the Strait of Hormuz will be considered a violation of the two-week U.S.
April 12, 2026
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Irish police clear blockades as Dublin acts to soften fuel price blow
Irish police on Sunday cleared tractors and trucks that had been blocking traffic and blockading oil infrastructure across the country during a wave of
April 12, 2026
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Djibouti president wins election with 97.8% of vote, state media says
Djibouti's President Ismael Omar Guelleh nL8N3W50Q9 has won re-election with 97.8% of the vote, state-owned Radio Television Djibouti said on Saturday, handing him a
April 11, 2026
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Trump promised peace in the Middle East. In Dearborn, Michigan, it feels farther away
Dearborn, Michigan, home to the nation's largest Arab American community, is grappling with ongoing crises
April 15, 2026
Election|Europe|Political|World
Reactions to PM Orban's likely defeat in Hungary's election
Hungary's opposition centre-right Tisza party appeared on track to win Sunday's national election https://www.reuters.com/world/hungary/elections/, partial results
April 13, 2026
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US military to block ships from Iranian ports after talks yield no agreement
President Donald Trump said on Sunday the U.S.
April 12, 2026
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Keiko Fujimori leads Peru's presidential vote with 16.6%, shows early exit poll from Ipsos Peru
Right-leaning candidate Keiko Fujimori is leading Peru's presidential vote with 16.6%, an early exit poll by Ipsos Peru showed on Sunday.
April 13, 2026
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Once inspired by Orban, Hungary's Peter Magyar unseats him in landmark election
When Peter Magyar was a child, he taped a photo of Viktor Orban nL8N3ZL0R8, then an anti-Communist firebrand, on his bedroom wall, thrilled by Hungary's
April 13, 2026
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Orban ousted after 16 years as Hungarians flock to pro-EU rival
Prime Minister Viktor Orban, a key opponent of European Union efforts to help Ukraine fend off Russia's invasion, lost power after 16 years on Sunday
April 13, 2026
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US lawmaker Swalwell suspends California governor campaign after sexual assault allegations
U.S. Representative Eric Swalwell said on Sunday he is suspending his campaign for California governor as he deals with sexual assault allegations.
April 13, 2026
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Hungary opposition's landslide win heralds reforms, thaw in EU ties
Peter Magyar's landslide victory in Sunday's Hungarian election has handed his centre-right Tisza party a sweeping mandate that
April 13, 2026
Americas|Election|Political|World
Businessman Rafael Lopez Aliaga leads Peru's presidential vote with 23.4%, official count shows
Right-leaning candidate Rafael Lopez Aliaga is leading Peru's presidential race with 23.4% of the votes, early results of the official vote count showed Sunday.
April 13, 2026
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Hot dogs and steaks and bacon, oh my! Meat raffles keep a beloved Midwest tradition alive
They're called meat raffles, and they're a tradition in a few pockets of the U.S. They're featured mainly at neighborhood bars or at American Legion or VFW posts in Minnesota, Wisconsin and New York state
April 15, 2026
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Taiwan president to visit Eswatini, last diplomatic ally in Africa
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te will visit Eswatini next week, his office said on Monday, the island's last remaining diplomatic ally in Africa.
April 13, 2026
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Haiti declares three days of national mourning for 25 killed in stampede
Haiti declared three days of national mourning on Sunday, a day after a deadly stampede killed 25 people during an annual celebration thronged by students and
April 13, 2026
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Taiwan government should lead engagement with China on new measures, senior official says
Taiwan's engagement with China on looser controls proposed by Beijing for trade and tourism should be led by the government rather than private party-to-party contacts, a
April 13, 2026
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US Democrats cheer defeat of Trump ally Orban in Hungary
U.S.
April 13, 2026
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Markets falling out of love with Italian debt as Meloni's problems mount
Italy's economic vulnerabilities are being laid bare by war in the Middle East, with Rome's heavy reliance on imported energy and the threat of rising
April 13, 2026
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South Korea and Poland to upgrade ties as Tusk calls Seoul key ally after US
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk agreed on Monday to upgrade ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership, with the leaders
April 13, 2026
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Benin finance minister expected to coast to presidential election win
Benin's finance minister Romuald Wadagni was expected to coast to victory in a presidential election on Sunday, buoyed by strong economic growth and the absence of a
April 12, 2026
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Slovakia's Fico ready to cooperate with Hungary's new prime minister
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico congratulated Hungary's incoming leader, Peter Magyar, on Monday, offering "intensive cooperation", while expressing gratitude to outgoing Prime
April 13, 2026
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Russia, Ukraine trade accusations of Orthodox Easter ceasefire violations
Russia and Ukraine accused each other L1N40U064 on Sunday of breaching the 32-hour ceasefire L1N40S124 in their four-year war, reporting more than a thousand drone
April 12, 2026
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Millions of people in Sudan surviving on one meal a day as food crisis deepens, NGOs say
Millions of people in Sudan are surviving on just one meal a day, as the country's food crisis deepens and threatens to spread, according to a report
April 13, 2026
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Turning Point USA’s high school push in GOP states meets free speech and religion concerns
A push by Republican leaders to promote Turning Point USA chapters in public high schools is stirring a free speech debate
April 15, 2026
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US, Indonesia discussing proposal allowing US military overflight in Indonesian airspace, defence ministry says
Indonesia and the United States are discussing a proposal to give U.S. military aircraft access over Indonesian
April 13, 2026
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Poland’s premier hails Hungary vote as blow to authoritarian rule
Hungary's election shows that Europe is not on an inevitable path toward authoritarian rule, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Monday, after the center-right Tisza
April 13, 2026
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US, Australia, Philippines hold second joint drills in South China Sea this year
The United States and Australia joined the Philippines for their second joint maritime exercises in the South China Sea this year, amid tensions with China in the disputed
April 13, 2026
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Worried about the midterms, Republicans mobilize rural Virginia voters against redistricting
Worried about the midterms, Republicans mobilize rural Virginia voters against redistricting
April 15, 2026
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Israelis oppose Iran ceasefire, divided over whether to respect it, poll says
Nearly two-thirds of Israelis oppose the Iran https://www.reuters.com/world/iran/ ceasefire but the public is divided over whether Israel should respect
April 13, 2026
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UK will not back blockade of Strait of Hormuz, PM Starmer says
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday that whatever the pressure, Britain would not be dragged into the Iran war nor be involved in a blockade of the Strait
April 13, 2026
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Polish PM hopes Hungary opposition victory ends asylum for ex-ministers
Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Monday he hoped two former Polish ministers who were granted political asylum in Hungary would be sent home to face justice
April 13, 2026
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Cameroon separatists declare three-day ceasefire for papal visit
A separatist alliance in Cameroon's English-speaking regions said it would observe a three-day "safe travel passage" later this week to allow
April 13, 2026
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Ghana says France is open to engaging on slavery reparations
Ghana said France was open to having discussions with a coalition of countries that are calling for reparations for transatlantic slavery, following a meeting
April 13, 2026
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Manhattan district attorney investigates sexual assault claims against Swalwell
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April 12, 2026
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South Korean president's Holocaust remarks spark outcry from Israel and controversy at home
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has sparked a diplomatic row with Israel and criticism at home after comparing Israeli military actions against
April 13, 2026
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Peru election marred by delays as conservatives lead early count
Polling station delays and early uncertainty over the runoff contenders marked Peru’s general election on Sunday, as voters chose a new
April 12, 2026
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US blockade of Iran will be major military endeavor, experts say
A U.S. naval blockade of Iran is a major, open-ended military endeavor that could trigger fresh retaliation from Tehran and put tremendous strain on an
April 13, 2026
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UK and France to co-host talks this week on possible defensive naval mission for Hormuz
Britain and France will this week co-host talks aimed at restoring freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, including discussions on what President Emmanuel
April 13, 2026
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Turkey concerned about any new Iran-US rules for Strait of Hormuz
Turkey's foreign minister raised concerns on Monday about Iran or the United States proposing any new regulations for transiting the Strait of Hormuz, and said he saw
April 13, 2026
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Blockade takes its toll
By Mike Dolan April 13 - What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan https://www.reuters.com/authors/mike-dolan/, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets Oil prices zoomed back above
April 13, 2026
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Turkey says NATO should reset ties with Trump at next summit, prepare for future
Turkey said on Monday that NATO allies should use their July summit in Ankara to reset ties with U.S.
April 13, 2026
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China says Strait of Hormuz blockade against global interests, urges restraint
China said a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz would go against the international community's interests and urged calm and restraint by all sides.
April 13, 2026
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Social media platforms need to stop never-ending scrolling, UK's Starmer says
Social media platforms such as Instagram and TikTok need to take action to stop young users wasting hours mindlessly scrolling never-ending videos, British Prime Minister
April 13, 2026
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Pope Leo says he is not afraid of Trump after president's broadside
U.S.
April 13, 2026
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'We have been in exile': Norway government back to old quarters 15 years after Breivik bomb
Fifteen years after far-right fanatic Anders Behring Breivik detonated a bomb damaging much of Norway's government quarters, the prime minister and his
April 13, 2026
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Pope Leo, in Algeria, blasts 'neocolonial' conflicts after Trump criticism
Pope Leo https://www.reuters.com/world/pope/ blasted violations of international law by "neocolonial" world powers in a forceful speech on Monday during
April 13, 2026
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Spanish premier urges China to take bigger role in multipolar order
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Monday said China should take on a more substantial role with issues including climate change, security, defense and the fight
April 13, 2026
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EU's von der Leyen compares Orban defeat to Hungary's anti-Soviet uprising
April 13 - EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen hailed Hungary's election https://www.reuters.com/world/hungary/elections/ as "a victory for fundamental freedoms", and compared the ousting of
April 13, 2026
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Nigerian airstrike at village market is latest in which civilians have been killed
A Nigerian airstrike at a village market in which more than 200 people are feared dead is the latest incident in which the military has hit civilian targets while pursuing
April 13, 2026
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Wall St subdued at open as failed US-Iran talks unsettle investors
Wall Street's main indexes opened lower on Monday after weekend talks between the U.S. and Iran failed to deliver a deal nL6N40V09S to end the war, threatening a nascent recovery
April 13, 2026
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Strait of Hormuz situation is an argument for strong international maritime coalition, EU's Kallas says
European Union's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said on Monday that the situation in the Strait of Hormuz is a clear point in favour of a "strong international
April 13, 2026
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Italy's Meloni issues rare criticism of Trump after his attack on pope
U.S.
April 13, 2026
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At least 250 people missing, including Rohingya and Bangladeshis, after boat sinks in Andaman Sea
The United Nations says at least 250 people including Rohingya refugees and Bangladeshi nationals are missing after a boat capsized in the Andaman Sea recently
April 15, 2026
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Hungary's Magyar will talk to MOL leadership, focus on fuel supplies
Hungary’s election-winner Peter Magyar said on Wednesday he would need to hold talks with the leadership of oil company MOL, adding that ensuring fuel security would be
April 15, 2026
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Ukraine broaches 'stolen' Russian grain cargo on call with Israel
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha held a call with his Israeli counterpart Gideon Sa'ar to discuss a Russian vessel carrying what he described as grain stolen from Ukraine
April 15, 2026
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US families contest Italian law restricting citizenship by descent in highest court
Two U.S. families have gone to Italy's highest court to challenge a law limiting citizenship claims to Italian descendants removed by more than two generations
April 14, 2026
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China calls US-Iran ceasefire 'very fragile', urges unified opposition to escalation
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Monday said the current ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran is "very fragile" and urged the global community to "unequivocally oppose
April 13, 2026
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Hungary vote removes Ukraine's staunchest foe in EU
Ukraine welcomed with relief on Monday the defeat
April 13, 2026
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Hungarian election winner Magyar outlines his party's plans, views
Hungarian election winner nL8N40W0GT Peter Magyar vowed on Monday to change the constitution in a drive to restore democratic standards, following a landslide victory
April 13, 2026
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Emerging economies in focus at IMF World Bank meetings
Global financial policy makers gather in Washington for the International Monetary Fund and World Bank Group Spring Meetings this week against the backdrop of yet another
April 13, 2026
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Russian hardliners mourn Orban's electoral loss, Kremlin reaches out to his successor
Russian hardliners cast Viktor Orban's defeat in Hungary as a serious blow that would unlock EU funds for Ukraine to fight
April 13, 2026
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NATO allies refuse to join Trump's Iranian port blockade
NATO allies said on Monday they would not get involved in U.S.
April 13, 2026
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Oil prices jump 4% on US blockade of Iran after talks break down
Oil prices climbed about 4% on Monday after the U.S. military began a blockade nL6N40V09S of ships leaving Iran's ports, drawing threatened retaliation
April 13, 2026
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US details bounds of Hormuz blockade as at least two ships turn around
The U.S. military on Monday detailed the boundaries of its Strait of Hormuz blockade, saying it would extend east to the
April 13, 2026
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US judge throws out Trump's defamation case against Wall Street Journal
A federal judge on Monday dismissed Donald Trump’s defamation lawsuit https://www.reuters.com/world/us/trump-sues-wall-street-journal-over-epstein-
April 13, 2026
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Minnesota county probes federal arrest as possible kidnapping
A Minnesota county is investigating an arrest by federal agents who allegedly broke into a St.
April 14, 2026
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Former Brazil spy chief arrested by ICE in the United States
Former Brazilian intelligence chief Alexandre Ramagem has been detained by ICE in the United States, the agency reported on its website on Monday, after he fled Brazil
April 13, 2026
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Trump nominates Pimco executive Erin Browne to lead international affairs at Treasury department
U.S.
April 14, 2026
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US agrees to restore Pride flag at New York’s Stonewall Monument
The Trump administration has agreed to restore a large rainbow Pride flag to New York’s Stonewall National Monument, reversing its decision to remove
April 14, 2026
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Why are some ships going through the Strait of Hormuz during a blockade?
Why are some ships going through the Strait of Hormuz during a blockade?
April 15, 2026
Europe|Political|World
Russia launches more than 300 drones, missiles at Ukraine overnight
Russia attacked Ukraine overnight with hundreds of drones and three ballistic missiles, targeting port infrastructure in the south and wounding at least seven people, Ukrainian
April 15, 2026
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From Boston to Denver, US drivers cut back as Iran war pushes fuel costs higher
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April 11, 2026
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Opposition candidate concedes defeat to Wadagni in Benin presidential race
The sole opposition candidate in Benin's presidential election, Paul Hounkpe, has conceded defeat to Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni following the vote in the West
April 13, 2026
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Hezbollah chief urges Lebanese government to cancel Washington talks with Israel
Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem on Monday called on the Lebanese government to cancel a Tuesday meeting between the Lebanese and Israeli ambassadors in Washington, describing
April 14, 2026
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France's Macron holds talks with Venezuelan opposition leader Machado
French President Emmanuel Macron hosted talks on Monday in Paris with Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/nobel-peace-
April 13, 2026
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Red Cross calls consecutive strikes in Lebanon 'gravely concerning'
The International Committee of the Red Cross said it was deeply
April 13, 2026
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Trump says Iran wants to make a deal
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that Iran wants to make a deal and that he will not come to any agreement that allows Tehran to have a nuclear weapon.
April 13, 2026