Iran Spares Eight Women After Trump Plea
Iran says eight women protesters will not face execution after Donald Trump publicly asked for their release ahead of talks.
Pope Tells Africans: Stay Home
Pope Leo XIV used a stop in Cameroon to urge young Africans to build their own countries instead of chasing a better future abroad. His remarks touched a raw nerve in the migration debate, where slogans usually arrive faster than solutions.
Japan Opens the Arms Export Floodgates
Tokyo has loosened its postwar export rules, opening the door to overseas sales of lethal weapons, warships, and missiles.
Hungary’s Pipeline Fight Heats Up
Ukraine says repairs to the Druzhba oil pipeline could finish by the end of April, while Hungary’s incoming government is urging a quick restart. The politics around energy, as usual, are doing what politics does best: making fuel sound like a moral test.
Macron’s Palace Blocks Police Search
French police were blocked from the Élysée Palace during a corruption probe tied to Panthéon memorial contracts, adding another neat little chapter to France’s love of procedure and secrecy.
Peru’s Early Count Flips Expectations
With 25% of Peru's ballots counted, Rafael López Aliaga leads Keiko Fujimori in the first results. The early numbers point to a right-leaning race, but plenty of votes are still out.
Trump, CNN Clash Over Iran
Trump says CNN ran a false Iran ceasefire headline from a shaky source, then demanded a correction. CNN says the statement came from Iranian officials, which is a neat reminder that the internet can turn confusion into a global sport.
Saudi Prince Blasts Obama’s Iran Cash
Mohammed bin Salman reportedly said Iran turned a huge pile of sanctions relief into missiles, drones, and proxy forces instead of public works. The remarks add fresh heat to an old fight over Obama-era Iran policy.
Europe Hits Reverse on Migration
The European Parliament has approved a tougher deportation plan that speeds up removals of irregular migrants and gives member states more room to act. Supporters call it overdue; critics say Brussels is trading away its humanitarian image.
Iran’s AI Propaganda Targets America
A state-backed Iranian video uses AI and old grievances to push a blunt anti-U.S. message, then spreads fast through friendly outlets.