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- Denmark’s kingmaker is a man who brushes his teeth with soap
Lars Løkke Rasmussen, Denmark's prime minister, is seeking to maintain his position despite potentially only holding 12 seats in the next parliament.
- ‘Iran has bought him time’: War eases leadership pressure on Starmer
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak faces reduced pressure from the public and opposition after the crisis in Ukraine helps him shift attention away from domestic issues.
- Socialist Emmanuel Grégoire arrives on bicycle after being elected mayor of Paris – video
Socialist Emmanuel Grégoire wins Paris mayoral election with 52% of the vote
- Iran war: Trump extends deadline in Iran ultimatum
US President Donald Trump extends deadline for Iran to open Hormuz Strait, Iran remains defiant, Tensions between US and Iran remain high
- Iran war: World economy facing 'major threat,' IEA head says
Iran's Hormuz Strait crisis poses major threat to global economy, IEA chief says
- Slovenia election too close to call as PM claims victory in neck-and-neck race
Slovenian Prime Minister Robert Golob claims victory in tight parliamentary election
- Live: Iran braces for Trump strike as IEA warns of worst energy crisis in decades
Iran faces deadline to open Strait of Hormuz or face US strike, IEA warns of worst energy crisis in decades, US-Iran tensions escalate.
- USA: Indiana school district pays former music teacher $650,000 to settle religious discrimination case
Indiana school district pays former music teacher $650,000 to settle religious discrimination case over accommodation for students' pronoun usage.
- Questions about liturgy: Is the adoration of the Eucharist on Holy Thursday held in a monstrance or in a tabernacle?
The adoration of the Eucharist on Holy Thursday is traditionally held in a monstrance, and the tabernacle is not used for adoration on this day. The tabernacle is used for the Blessed Sacrament to remain in, but on Holy Thursday, the Blessed Sacrament is brought out of the tabernacle and adored in a monstrance. The reason for this is that Holy Thursday is the day of the Last Supper and the Institution of the Eucharist, and the adoration of the Eucharist is a way of commemorating this event.
- Migrants in Sweden see deportations delayed as government reviews rules
Swedish government pauses deportations amid public pressure
- Belgian bishop threatens to ordain married men within two years
Belgian bishop threatens to ordain married men within two years
- Winners and losers in France’s municipal elections
Left-wing parties see surge in votes, President Macron's coalition faces losses, right-wing parties gain ground
- Is the Church of the Holy Sepulchre closed? The Catholic Church in the Holy Land issues a statement in response to rumors on social media
The Church of the Holy Sepulchre remains open.
- USA: South Dakota Supreme Court Prohibits Birth Certificate Changes for People Who Do Not Identify with Their Biological Sex
South Dakota Supreme Court upholds ban on transgender birth certificate changes
- Trump responds to Pope Leo XIV: I don’t want a ceasefire
Trump dismisses Pope's call for ceasefire, says 'I don't want a ceasefire'
- Iran threatens to completely close Strait of Hormuz if US bombs power plants
Iran threatens to close Strait of Hormuz if US targets Iranian energy facilities.
- Catholic bishops in the U.S. call for “rejecting anti-Semitism and the lies and conspiracy theories that fuel it”
Catholic bishops in the U.S. call for rejecting anti-Semitism and the lies and conspiracy theories that fuel it
- Pakistan: Demand for justice after Catholic man found hanged
Pakistan: Demand for justice after Catholic man found hanged
- China’s Defense of Hemedti’s RSF Network Provokes US Crackdown on PLA Companies
China defends Hemedti's RSF network
- Iran threatens to cripple Gulf water and energy systems after Trump ultimatum
Iran threatens to target Gulf energy and water infrastructure if US strikes its power grid, US President Donald Trump issues ultimatum, Iranian missile attacks injure dozens in Israel
- US considers ground operation to seize Iran’s Kharg Island
US considers ground operation to seize Iran's Kharg Island
- Iran threatens to target financial entities that finance US military budget
Iran threatens to target US financial entities that fund military budget.
- US Treasury Secretary Bessent: Sometimes you have to 'escalate to de-escalate'
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says 'escalate to de-escalate' in response to question about President Trump's handling of conflict.
- Middle East conflict may undermine safe-haven appeal of U.S. dollar assets
Middle East conflict raises doubts about dollar's safe-haven appeal
- EU cuts Hungary out of sensitive talks over leaking-to-Russia fears, diplomats say
Hungary excluded from EU talks due to minister's Russia leak concerns
- France’s municipal elections : Emmanuel Grégoire elected Paris mayor
Emmanuel Grégoire elected Paris mayor
- NATO Chief Backs US Strikes, Warns On Iran Threat
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte backs US strikes on Iran
- All Options On Table In Iran Conflict: US Envoy
US pursuing dual-track approach in Strait of Hormuz
- Norway royal under scrutiny as Crown Princess addresses past links to Epstein
Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit linked to Jeffrey Epstein, denies involvement in abuse
- AMPI Dairy Workers Strike Over Unfair Labor Practices and Wage Disputes
Dairy workers in Minnesota go on strike over labor disputes
- Kyrgyzstan waits to see if a Japarov, Tashiyev conflict will break out into open
Kyrgyzstan's national security chief Sainbek Tassanov was fired by President Sadyr Japarov.
- Election in Rhineland-Palatinate: AfD achieves record result in western Germany
Christian Democrats win Rhineland-Palatinate election with record result
- Mossad plan for Iran uprising yet to materialize weeks into war - report
Mossad plan for Iran uprising yet to materialize weeks into war
- Socialist Emmanuel Grégoire on track to win Paris mayoral race
Socialist Emmanuel Grégoire on track to win Paris mayoral race
- Municipal elections in France: the far right falters and the left holds on in Paris, Lyon and Marseille
The left is holding on in major French cities like Paris, Lyon, and Marseille despite party divisions.
- Slovenia’s ruling party takes narrow lead in tight general election
Slovenia's ruling party takes narrow lead in general election
- Left-winger Emmanuel Grégoire elected mayor of Paris after tight battle
Emmanuel Grégoire wins Paris mayoral election after close battle, defeating Rachida Dati.
- Left-winger Emmanuel Grégoire elected mayor of Paris, exit polls say
Emmanuel Grégoire elected Paris mayor in second round
- Socialist incumbent Benoît Payan defeats far-right challenger in key Marseille mayoral election
Benoît Payan wins Marseille mayoral election
- Socialist incumbent defeats far-right challenger in key Marseille mayoral election
Benoît Payan re-elected as Marseille mayor
- Merz’s conservatives on course to win key state vote despite far-right surge
Merz’s conservatives on course to win key state vote despite far-right surge
- Exit poll: Slovenia’s ruling liberals edge populists, but election still too close to call
Slovenia's ruling liberals edge populists in election
- Le Pen's far right suffers setbacks in French mayoral elections, ex-PM Philippe wins key race
Marine Le Pen's National Rally suffers setbacks in Toulon and Nîmes mayoral elections
- French mayoral elections: Le Pen's far right suffers early setbacks, ex-PM Philippe wins key race
Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally party faces losses in several key municipal elections
- Ukraine’s top drone commander wants to bleed Russia’s army dry
Ukraine's top drone commander, Madyar Brovdi, aims to utilize drones to exhaust Russia's military resources.
- Syrians protest curbs on alcohol sales in Damascus
Syrians take to the streets to protest proposed alcohol sales ban
- Changes to SNAP Florida: What's still covered and what's left out in April 2026
SNAP recipients may need to spend 35 hours of work or 20 hours of training per month to remain eligible, those between ages 18 and 49 must work at least 20 hours per week, and some deductions may apply to certain household expenses.
- Will GCC be drawn into war and unite against Iran?
GCC countries meet to discuss security pact against Iran.
- Trump administration touts plan for ICE at airports amid criticism from union, Democrats
ICE plans to deploy more agents at airports