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Proposed federal budget cuts threaten the Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS), a network crucial for maritime safety and weather forecasting. The system, comprised of regional associations using buoys and other tech…
A diplomatic spat erupted between France and Italy after Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni was excluded from a meeting of European leaders coordinating with the White House on Ukraine. French President Emmanuel Macro…
Saturday Night Live's season finale featured James Austin Johnson's portrayal of Donald Trump, freshly returned from a Middle East trip. The sketch satirized Trump's interactions with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salm…
Poland held a presidential election on Sunday amid heightened security concerns linked to the war in Ukraine and potential weakening US support. The leading candidates are liberal Rafał Trzaskowski and conservative Karol…
A UK-EU summit is set to finalize agreements including UK passport holders' access to EU e-gates at airports, easing food export regulations, and establishing a youth mobility scheme. Government Minister Nick Thomas-Symo…
The Heritage Foundation recently sent a delegation to Israel to discuss "Project Esther," a plan to dismantle the pro-Palestinian movement in the U.S. The project, drafted after Hamas's 2023 attack, aims to combat antise…
Poland's presidential election on Sunday will determine whether the ruling coalition's stalled reform agenda can advance. Incumbent President Andrzej Duda's veto power has hampered progress on key issues like rule of law…
President Trump, in a Fox News interview, asserted he's not frustrated with Prime Minister Netanyahu despite recent reports of tension. He described Netanyahu as "an angry man" hurt by the October 7 attacks, which Trump …
President Trump's meeting with Syria's new leader, Ahmed al-Shara, at the Saudi royal palace marked a shift in US Middle East policy. Trump promised to lift sanctions on Syria, despite al-Shara's past ties to Al Qaeda an…
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's attempt to improve relations with the EU is facing strong opposition. Critics, including the Conservative Party, are labeling the upcoming summit a "surrender summit," highlighting the li…
UK newspapers offer varied perspectives on the upcoming UK-EU summit, dubbed a "surrender summit" by some. The deal, expected to be finalized Monday, may cost Britain hundreds of millions and grant EU fishing rights. Con…
Michael Gove, former UK cabinet minister, agrees with Scottish First Minister John Swinney that a second independence referendum could happen if there's overwhelming public support. While Gove doesn't currently believe a…
A House bill seeks to ease revoking nonprofits' tax-exempt status if deemed to support terrorism, sparking concerns among nonprofit leaders. The provision, added to a larger bill, allows the Treasury Secretary to suspend…
Oklahoma's new social studies curriculum, spearheaded by Superintendent Ryan Walters, includes questioning the 2020 election results, focusing on alleged discrepancies like ballot counting halts and mail-in voting securi…
Rep. Don Bacon (R-Nebraska), a moderate conservative, criticized President Trump's tariff policies on MSNBC. Bacon, who won his seat despite Kamala Harris outperforming Trump in his district, argues that Trump's tariffs …
A federal appeals court overturned an injunction blocking President Trump's executive order that restricts unionization rights for hundreds of thousands of federal employees. The 2-1 decision sided with the Trump adminis…
HuffPost, celebrating 20 years of delivering news, is seeking reader support to sustain its commitment to fact-based journalism. The platform highlights its history of exclusives and impactful reporting, emphasizing the …
Former FBI Director James Comey's beach photo depicting seashells arranged as "8647" sparked controversy. Trump allies interpreted "86" as a call for violence against the president, leading to an investigation by the DHS…
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, a key figure in Iran-US nuclear negotiations, recently launched the Arabic edition of his book, "The Power of Negotiation," at the Muscat International Book Fair. The book details…
Actor Pedro Pascal, at the Cannes Film Festival, criticized Donald Trump's attacks on artists, urging creatives to resist such intimidation. Pascal, an immigrant who fled Pinochet's Chile, expressed concern about the wea…
President Trump's surprise announcement to lift US sanctions on Syria has sparked a scramble within the US government. Months of quiet negotiations paved the way, with Saudi Arabia and Turkey playing key roles. The move,…
Bill Maher argues President Trump's foreign policy is a pragmatic 'realism' focused on economic deals rather than idealistic nation-building. A recent $600 billion deal with Saudi Arabia, including $140 billion in arms s…
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei accused former US President Trump of using power for violence, not peace, citing actions in Gaza and elsewhere. Khamenei reiterated threats against Israel, calling for its re…
Colombia has applied to join the China-led New Development Bank, signifying a shift in Latin American relations away from the U.S. President Gustavo Petro's visit to China included a meeting with the bank's head, Dilma R…
Maryland Governor Wes Moore vetoed 23 bills, including a highly publicized reparations study commission bill and legislation examining data center impacts. The vetoes sparked swift, angry reactions from lawmakers, who pl…