French President Emmanuel Macron dismissed a viral video showing his wife seemingly pushing him as playful banter. The video, shot upon their arrival in Vietnam, sparked online conspiracy theories, particularly among right-wing accounts. Macron stated he was surprised by the 'planetary disaster' the video caused and confirmed its authenticity,...
Former New York Representative Charles Rangel, a founding member of the Congressional Black Caucus, passed away at age 94. He served in the House for over four decades, holding significant positions like chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee. Tributes poured in from fellow politicians, praising his...
Venezuela's ruling United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV), led by President Nicolás Maduro, claimed a landslide victory in regional and parliamentary elections. The opposition largely boycotted the poll, citing concerns about fairness and the legitimacy of the electoral council. While the PSUV won 23 of 24 gubernatorial races...
ASEAN nations, chaired by Malaysia, are tackling economic headwinds from US tariffs and Myanmar's civil war. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim seeks a unified bloc meeting with the US to address tariffs and is exploring new cooperation with China and the Gulf Cooperation Council. A new 20-year vision for...
German Chancellor Merz criticized Israel's Gaza attacks, stating the civilian harm is unjustifiable. He plans to urge Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu to de-escalate during a call this week, while acknowledging Germany's historically cautious approach to criticism. Despite this, Merz affirmed strong Germany-Israel ties, recently speaking with Netanyahu about...
Arkansas resident Veda Knappenberger lost her home in a March tornado. FEMA initially denied aid to nine affected counties, citing manageable damage. After Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders appealed, including a call to former President Trump, a disaster declaration was approved on May 13th, allowing residents to apply for individual...
French President Emmanuel Macron's arrival in Vietnam was marked by a brief incident caught on video. His wife, Brigitte Macron, appeared to playfully push his face. Macron's office initially denied the video's authenticity but later confirmed it, explaining it as a private joke between the couple. The...
President Trump renewed his attacks on Harvard University, threatening to revoke $3 billion in grants and demanding lists of international students, labeling some as "radicalized lunatics." This follows a court decision blocking the Trump administration's attempt to bar Harvard from enrolling international students. Harvard maintains it complied with all...
President Trump's Memorial Day message on Truth Social attacked political opponents, calling them "scum" and accusing judges of harboring a "sick ideology." He falsely claimed 21 million illegal immigrants entered the US under Biden's administration. Despite this controversial post, he later attended a traditional Memorial Day ceremony at Arlington...
French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron were filmed on camera appearing to have a playful interaction before disembarking their plane in Vietnam. The video shows Brigitte seemingly pushing her husband away, causing a stir in French media. President Macron dismissed the incident as playful banter,...
