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Sunday, April 26

Surveillance video released by Donald Trump shows the suspect running past metal detectors as security agents draw their guns.
TechApril 26, 2026

Secret Service Thwarts Armed Assailant at Correspondents' Dinner

A dangerous individual armed with multiple weapons was neutralized by Secret Service agents after attempting to storm a security checkpoint at the White House correspondents' dinner.

Saturday, April 25

A doll sits on the remains of books in abandoned city
Foreign PolicyApril 25, 2026

Chernobyl at 40: A Sobering Reminder of Soviet Incompetence

As Ukraine marks the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl disaster, the abandoned city of Pripyat stands as a stark testament to the catastrophic consequences of Soviet-era negligence.

Kushner and Witkoff
Foreign PolicyApril 25, 2026

Trump Calls Iran's Bluff: Cancels Envoy Trip Amid Tehran's Chaos

President Trump canceled a planned diplomatic trip to Pakistan, asserting that Iran must initiate contact if they are serious about negotiations while highlighting the internal dysfunction plaguing the Iranian leadership.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban rubs his forehead as he speaks at a campaign rally.
PoliticsApril 25, 2026

Viktor Orbán Exits Parliament Following Fidesz Electoral Collapse

Viktor Orbán has announced he will not take his seat in Hungary's parliament after his party suffered a crushing defeat, ending his long-standing tenure as prime minister.

A man places a ballot into a box in a makeshift polling station in Gaza while a female election officials looks on
PoliticsApril 25, 2026

Palestinian Local Elections Expose Deep Divisions and Fatah's Grip on Power

Local elections held in the West Bank and one Gaza city highlight the ongoing power struggle between Fatah and Hamas, as well as widespread disillusionment with the corrupt Palestinian Authority.

Rescue workers searching the ruins of a collapsed building in Ukraine
Foreign PolicyApril 25, 2026

Russian Aggression Intensifies as Conflict Spills Toward NATO Borders

A lethal Russian aerial assault has left seven dead across Ukraine, prompting NATO border alerts and escalating the ongoing war of attrition.

Alex Karp, wearing a blue suit and shirt, speaks on a stage against a dark blue backdrop
TechApril 25, 2026

Tech Titan Challenges 'Woke' Orthodoxy as Palantir Gains Ground in UK Public Sector

Palantir CEO Alex Karp has ignited a firestorm by rejecting cultural relativism and calling for a return to Western strength, even as his company deepens its essential role in UK government operations.

Janie and Alejandro smile, hold their two daughters in front of a boarding flights sign
ImmigrationApril 25, 2026

Trump’s Deportation Drive Restores Rule of Law at the Border

The Trump administration's commitment to enforcing immigration law is resulting in the deportation of individuals who entered the country unlawfully, forcing families to confront the reality of their status.

Ursula von der Leyen in a grey blouse and jacket speaks to Croatia's Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic who is wearing a dark suit. Behind them are other officials
Foreign PolicyApril 25, 2026

Trump Administration Demands Accountability From Free-Riding NATO Allies

President Trump is rightfully pressuring NATO members to align with U.S. national security interests regarding Iran, signaling that failure to support American operations will carry real-world consequences.

Friday, April 24

A sign saying 'welcome to The Falkland Islands' in front of a bus terminal at the harbour at Port Stanley in the Falklands Islands, with a red London-style bus in the background against a clear blue sky.
Foreign PolicyApril 24, 2026

Downing Street Stands Firm: Falklands Sovereignty Is Not Up for Debate

Downing Street has unequivocally rejected reports that the U.S. might reconsider its position on Falkland Islands sovereignty, emphasizing that the islanders' right to self-determination is paramount.

(From left to right): Jared Kushner, US President Donald Trump's son-in-law, and US special envoy Steve Witkoff. Photo: 12 April 2026
Foreign PolicyApril 24, 2026

Trump Envoys Head to Pakistan as Iran Faces Pressure to Abandon Nuclear Ambitions

The Trump administration is dispatching special envoys to Pakistan to engage in potential talks with Iranian officials, maintaining a position of strength while demanding Tehran verifiably dismantle its nuclear program.