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The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics

politico.com 13 minut temu Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills to capture the foibles, memes, hypocrisies and another head-slapping events in the planet of politics. The fruits of these labo...

‘I've been taking a ton of risk’: Inside Jim Himes...

politico.com 28 minut temu Everybody wants to talk to the top politician on the Intelligence Committee. He says fewer in GOP leadership actually want to work with him to extend an expiring spy power.

Baby twins attend their father’s ceremony after I...

38 minut temu Palestinians gathered in the occupied West Bank to bury a 25-year-old father of twins shot dead by Israeli settlers.

Gold is unaffordable so South Asian brides turn to...

1 godzina temu Families choose imitation jewellery and gold-plated ornaments as evidence prices push pure gold out of reach.

US says Iran can play at 2026 planet Cup but bars...

1 godzina temu US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the US has not told the Iranian national squad that it cannot play.

The communicative Tehran wants you to read

1 godzina temu A fresh communicative about Iran’s leadership mistakes continuity for change - and echoes the regime’s own preferred framing.

Japan builds up its ‘southern shield’ as religion ...

1 godzina temu Japan is pushing the legal limit of 'defence' as it faces its 'most severe and complex safety environment' since 1945.

UK rights groups slam ‘authoritarian’ conviction o...

1 godzina temu Ruling against Ben Jamal and Chris Nineham will spawn a 'broader chilling effect', groups specified as Amnesty and HRW warn.

Timberwolves take 2-1 NBA playoff lead over Nugget...

1 godzina temu Elsewhere, Toronto Raptors beat Cleveland Cavaliers, snapping a 12-game playoff losing streak against the Cavs.

Ukrainian married couple aged 75 killed in Russian...

2 godzin temu Ukrainian officials say residential buildings and bulk carrier besides hit in overnight assault.

Trump’s May 1 deadline: Can he proceed war on Ira...

2 godzin temu Trump is obliged under War Powers Act to limit the war after 60 days with congressional approval.

Iran war: What’s happening on day 56 after Trump e...

3 godzin temu The Israel-Lebanon ceasefire is extended by 3 weeks after White home talks with Israeli and Lebanese envoys.

How fake AI victims are being utilized to supply ...

3 godzin temu In the conflict of propaganda, fake videos and images of female victims of Iran's government are going viral.

China’s DeepSeek unveils latest models a year afte...

3 godzin temu Chinese startup says DeepSeek-V4-Pro beats all rival open models for maths and coding.

Tammy Haddad on Barbra Streisand, Trump and DC’s A...

politico.com 5 godzin temu Tammy Haddad on Barbra Streisand, Trump and DC’s A-List weekend lead image

Oil rises above $106 per barrel as US, Iran deadlo...

6 godzin temu Jump in prices comes as Donald Trump says vessels will request approval of US Navy to transit key waterway.

Iran war live: Lebanon truce extended; Trump says ...

9 godzin temu Death toll from Israel's ongoing genocidal war on Gaza has reached 72,568 with 172,338 injured: Gaza's wellness Ministry.

US professors sue university over arrest during pr...

9 godzin temu Philosophy prof. Noelle McAfee says that university failed to defend students and staff in crackdown on protests.

US soldier charged with utilizing Polymarket to be...

10 godzin temu The suspect, 38-year-old Gannon Ken Van Dyke, allegedly made $400,000 from insider cognition of the Venezuela attack.

Meta lines up layoffs while Microsoft offers buyou...

11 godzin temu Meta will lay off 8,000 workers while Microsoft is offering buyouts to 8,750 people, a first for the Windows maker.

Milei administration in Argentina blocks writer a...

11 godzin temu Press advocates have warned of hostile rhetoric towards journalists and increasingly restrictive policies under Milei.

He wants Muslims out of the U.S., and he’s Blakema...

politico.com 11 godzin temu THE ISLAMAPHOBE & BLAKEMAN: As Nassau region Executive, Republican Bruce Blakeman has welcomed Muslim residents with open arms. He’s eaten at their Ramadan Iftar dinners, appointed the first Muslim chaplain to the county’s police force and talke...

Funeral held for writer killed in targeted Israel...

12 godzin temu Mourners attended the ceremony of Amal Khalil, a writer who was killed in an Israeli attack in south Lebanon.

EU formally approves 90bn euro Ukraine debt and f...

12 godzin temu Ukrainian president Zelenskyy welcomes the development, urging that the first tranche be disbursed by May or June.

Pope decries migrants and refugees being treated ‘...

12 godzin temu Pope Leo has previously criticised Donald Trump's immigration policies, calling for better treatment of refugees.

War-driven request boosts profits for weapons and...

12 godzin temu Boeing sees reduced first-quarter failure as defence earnings emergence amid $2.3bn US Pentagon contract.

Will complex EU debt deal intensify conflict?

12 godzin temu Ukraine gets multibillion-dollar loan; Russia rakes in oil revenue.

Trump says he is keeping Strait of Hormuz closed, ...

12 godzin temu Donald Trump said he is the 1 keeping the Strait of Hormuz closed, not Iran.

Iran dismisses Trump’s claim of leadership rift, s...

12 godzin temu Several Iranian officials share same message, emphasising what they call the 'iron unity of the nation and government'.

Real Betis vs Real Madrid: La Liga – teams, start ...

13 godzin temu Real Madrid could close gap on La Liga leaders Barcelona to six points on Friday, 3 weeks shy of a Clasico meeting.

How Trump’s Iran war is driving military dissent

14 godzin temu From protests to quiet resistance, dissent is rising inside the United States military over the US-Israel war on Iran.

US Department of Justice watchdog to probe release...

14 godzin temu Lawmakers have accused the Trump administration of utilizing dense redactions to defend powerful figures tied to Epstein.

US legislature passes ICE backing resolution aft...

14 godzin temu Republicans take first step, but long road remains to break impasse over backing Donald Trump's immigration enforcement.

South Africa president suspends police chief ove...

14 godzin temu Police chief Fannie Masemola suspended as president Cyril Ramaphosa faces force to tackle corruption ahead of polls.

No fast rebound from Hormuz disruption, oil execs...

politico.com 14 godzin temu A national Reserve Bank of Dallas survey captured the oil and gas industry’s rising frustration with the Trump administration over the uncertainty and increased shipping costs fomented by the war in Iran.

Mixed views in Lebanon ahead of controversial talk...

15 godzin temu Lebanon remains divided over the best way to end the conflict with Israel, with any backing Hezbollah's armed response.

More than 6 million Somalis face hunger amid clima...

15 godzin temu Drought, failed rains, and conflict drive 6.5 million Somalis into hunger; children face acute malnutrition risks.

Israeli forces kill Palestinian teenager in occupi...

15 godzin temu Teenager dies in infirmary after Israeli forces shot him with live ammunition in the shoulder, Palestinian media reports.

Mike Johnson tries again to extend contested spy l...

politico.com 15 godzin temu The proposed reauthorization of the alleged Section 702 law includes any fresh oversight and penalties for abuses of the spy authority.

US reclassifies any marijuana products as little ...

15 godzin temu Step is latest example of shift distant from dense penalisation that has given way to widespread legalisation efforts.

Decapitating cartels? Mexico leans into ‘kingpin s...

15 godzin temu Under force from the US, president Claudia Sheinbaum has authorised military operations to arrest cartel leaders.

World Cup 2026: Italy government officials slam th...

15 godzin temu Italy officials slam proposition that national football squad should replace Iran at planet Cup; fans besides underwhelmed.

Pope Leo ends Africa tour with prison visit

15 godzin temu Pope Leo wrapped up his 10-day four-nation tour of Africa in Equatorial Guinea.

ACLU, Amnesty lead 120 rights groups issuing US pl...

15 godzin temu Groups inform of 'deteriorating human rights' in call for US visitors' protection; White home decries 'scare tactics'.

House GOP leaders scramble to sale Senate’s slimm...

politico.com 16 godzin temu Key leaders met Thursday morning to assure wary Republicans that another party-line bill is in the offing.

How bad is Lamine Yamal’s injury? Will he make Spa...

16 godzin temu Lamine Yamal's period is over for Barcelona, but Spain fans await injury update on erstwhile star will play 2026 planet Cup.

‘Junior reporters’ pepper Hakeem Jeffries with tou...

politico.com 16 godzin temu Kid asks Jeffries, ‘Why do voters view Democrats so poorly?’

US-Israeli war on Iran will push 30 million back i...

17 godzin temu Disruption to fuel and fertiliser supplies due to the Strait of Hormuz closure will hit crop yields, UNDP chief warns.

Trump ally Ronny Jackson weighs bid for top home ...

politico.com 17 godzin temu The Texas Republican said he’d likely request to make a decision “soon” about joining the field — which already includes GOP Reps. Rob Wittman and Trent Kelly.

Journalist recalls Israeli strike killing Amal Kha...

17 godzin temu Journalist Zainab Faraj recalled the final moments of fellow writer Amal Khalil.