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Kim Jong Un Reappointed as Head of North Korea's State Affairs Commission
North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un has been reappointed president of the State Affairs Commission for a third consecutive term since the body's creation in 2016.
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Norway’s crown princess says she was misled by Jeffrey Epstein
Crown Princess Mette-Marit has gone public, saying she was manipulated and deceived by Jeffrey Epstein. She admits poor judgment, denies knowing he was a convicted sex offender, and faces questions after files naming her were released.
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Netanyahu: 'Jesus Has No Advantage Over Genghis Khan' — Christian Groups Protest, PM Says He Did Not Mean Offense
Benjamin Netanyahu quoted historian Will Durant, saying Jesus has no advantage over Genghis Khan. The remark, made during a press briefing on Iran, went viral and drew protests from the Christian community. Netanyahu later said he did not intend to offend.
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Salvini Honors Umberto Bossi, Calls His Legacy 'A Big Inheritance'
Matteo Salvini paid tribute to Umberto Bossi after the founder of the Lega died in Varese. Salvini praised Bossi's political legacy, linked regional federalism to European sovereignty, and announced a Lega event in Milan on April 18.
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Inside the White House’s viral playbook for selling the Iran war
The White House has leaned into TikTok-style videos, memes, and sports highlights to frame the campaign against Iran. The clips racked up billions of impressions, but former military leaders and some voters say the approach trivializes war and may be backfiring.
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‘What is he doing?’: New threats emerge for Trump’s economy as war drags on
A war in the Middle East has pushed oil prices up, supply chains are strained, and voters are asking whether the White House has a steady economic plan.
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Democrats Walk Out of Pam Bondi Epstein Briefing, Demand Oath Questioning
Democrats left a briefing on the Epstein files led by U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, saying they will push to question her under oath after a heated exchange with Rep. James Comer.
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Pritzker’s Pull: How Illinois’ Governor Swayed a Senate Primary While Taking Aim at Trump
Gov. J.B. Pritzker used money, political muscle, and public pushback against Donald Trump to shape a hotly contested Illinois Senate primary — and he admitted it felt personal.
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Nigel Farage’s Cameo Cash: Paid Videos Linked to Extremists and a Rioter
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has been sending paid-for Cameo messages as a side income. An analysis of more than 4,000 of those clips shows some were commissioned by a neo-Nazi group and by someone who took part in a riot.
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Top PLA Brass Snagged in Xi’s Renewed Anti-Corruption Sweep as Beijing Tightens Ranks
At Beijing’s big annual meetings many senior PLA officers were missing. Xi Jinping’s long-running anti-corruption drive has widened to include top generals, operational commanders and Central Military Commission members, prompting questions about military management and Taiwan posture.
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Vance Backs Trump’s Iran Strike While Explaining Earlier Doubts
Vice President JD Vance publicly supported the administration’s Iran strike, urged support for troops, and defended earlier skepticism about U.S. involvement — saying he trusts President Trump to avoid past mistakes.
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They Hold the Cards Now: Trump Allies Say Iran Has the Upper Hand
Some close to the White House say the U.S. won the initial strikes but Iran now controls the tempo. That could force hard choices: keep fighting from the air, risk putting boots on Iranian soil, or accept Iran’s ability to disrupt oil and gas prices before midterms.