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Saturday, April 18

A man in the dark waves a red white and green flag
PoliticsApril 18, 2026

Viktor Orbán’s 16-Year Reign Collapses in Stunning Hungarian Election Upset

After 16 years of continuous rule, Viktor Orbán’s Fidesz party has been ousted in a landslide election victory by Péter Magyar and the Tisza party, setting the stage for a rapid transfer of power and potential legal reckoning for the outgoi

Nathalie Baye, a woman with short brown hair, waves in front of a crowd of photographers in Cannes. She wears a camel-coloured blazer and a white t-shirt. She is smiling.
PoliticsApril 18, 2026

French cinema icon Nathalie Baye dead at 77

Nathalie Baye, a four-time César Award winner and staple of French film, has died at age 77 after a struggle with Lewy body dementia.

Thursday, April 16

Robert F Kennedy Jr
PoliticsApril 16, 2026

RFK Jr. faces hostile Democrat grilling as he targets federal bloat

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. defended the Trump administration's plan to cut $16 billion in federal health spending during a contentious House hearing, refusing to be sidelined by Democrat attacks on his vaccine skepticism.

Justin Fairfax speaks at a gathering in 2020
PoliticsApril 16, 2026

Former Virginia Lt. Governor Justin Fairfax dead in murder-suicide

Former Virginia Lieutenant Governor Justin Fairfax killed his wife, Cerina, in a murder-suicide at their home while their teenage children were present.

A head and shoulders image of Julius Malema in court.
PoliticsApril 16, 2026

Radical South African Politician Julius Malema Sentenced to Prison for Illegal Gun Use

South African opposition leader Julius Malema has been sentenced to five years in prison for the unlawful possession and discharge of a firearm during a 2018 political rally.

Women BJP's Ministers and MP's leave after watching Prime Minister Narendra Modi's virtual address on the occasion of BJP Foundation day , at Parliament house library on April 6, 2023 in New Delhi, India. (Photo by Sonu Mehta/Hindustan Times via Getty Images)
PoliticsApril 16, 2026

Modi Pushes Historic Women's Quota Bill Amid Southern Opposition

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government is introducing a constitutional amendment to reserve 33% of parliamentary seats for women, sparking a heated debate over the accompanying expansion of the lower house.

Wednesday, April 15

An ambulance leaves the scene following a deadly school shooting, in the southeastern province of Kahramanmaras
PoliticsApril 15, 2026

Tragedy in Turkey: Nine dead in second school shooting in 48 hours

A horrific school shooting in southern Turkey has claimed the lives of eight students and one teacher, marking the second such attack in the country in just two days.

Péter Magyar stands beside President Tamás Sulyok. The two men wear suits and have their hands crossed in front of them.
PoliticsApril 15, 2026

Péter Magyar Demands Immediate Power Grab Following Hungarian Election Upset

After ending Viktor Orbán's 16-year tenure, Péter Magyar is aggressively moving to consolidate power and overhaul state media, even as he seeks to unlock billions in frozen EU funds.

A man with dark hair gesticulates from a seated position, wearing a blue suit and a red tie.
PoliticsApril 15, 2026

JD Vance Calls Out Pope Leo for Meddling in Geopolitical Affairs

Vice President JD Vance confronted Pope Leo's recent political commentary, warning the leader of the Catholic Church to stick to theology rather than criticizing U.S. foreign policy.

Monday, April 13

Geordin Hill-Lewis is seen with his fist raised after his election as the DA's new leader
PoliticsApril 13, 2026

Democratic Alliance looks to break electoral ceiling under new leadership

Newly elected Democratic Alliance leader Geordin Hill-Lewis aims to overcome the party's long-standing 20% electoral plateau by appealing to a broader demographic while maintaining a firm stance against ANC-backed race-based economic polici

Eric Swalwell wears a dark blue button down shirt at a candidate forum in Los Angeles last year.
PoliticsApril 13, 2026

California Democrats in Freefall as Swalwell Campaign Implodes

The California Democratic Party is in a state of total disarray following Eric Swalwell's resignation from Congress and exit from the governor's race, leaving the party without a clear path to the general election.