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Romanian Nationalist George Simion Leads in Presidential Election First Round

George Simion, a right-wing nationalist, emerged as the frontrunner in Romania’s presidential election first round, defying global trends against candidates linked to former U.S. President Trump.

Par Leo Maxwell • 04 May 2025 • 3 MIN

George Simion, Romanian presidential candidate, displays a holy icon outside a polling station on election day.

Smoke rising from Port Sudan airport after drone attacks early Sunday morning.

Paramilitary Forces Launch Drone Strikes on Civilian Sites in Port Sudan

Sudanese paramilitary units targeted Port Sudan’s airport, a warehouse, and other civilian locations with drone attacks, causing limited damage but no casualties.

Par Daniel Schwartz • 3 MIN

Cardinal Jean-Marc Aveline of France warmly greets parishioners at Santa Maria ai Monti in Rome on Sunday.

Cardinals Share Subtle Messages Ahead of Upcoming Papal Conclave in Rome

In the days leading up to the papal conclave, several cardinal candidates conveyed subtle insights into their visions for the papacy during Sunday Masses across Rome.

Par Daniel Schwartz • 3 MIN

The Intellectual Roots Behind Trump’s Expansion of Executive Authority

President Trump’s first 100 days marked a significant push to broaden presidential powers, drawing on a radical right-wing tradition that challenges established limits on executive authority.

Par David Lee • 3 MIN

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Once crowded with migrants, the bridge over the Suchiate River between Guatemala and Mexico now stands deserted.

Stranded Venezuelan Migrants in Mexico Seek Path to Return Home

Thousands of Venezuelan migrants stuck in southern Mexico face severe restrictions and scarce resources as they attempt to return home or escape their current predicament, highlighting a growing trend of reverse migration in the region.

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Cardinal Mario Grech participates in a mass at St. Peter’s Basilica, Vatican City.

Maltese Cardinal Mario Grech Emerges as Influential Figure in Church’s Future

Cardinal Mario Grech from Malta has gained international recognition for guiding the Vatican’s Synod of Bishops toward greater inclusion and participation, positioning him as a notable papal contender.

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Shabbos Kestenbaum at his Bronx childhood home. His resolve to confront his former university in court has fueled a broader political movement targeting elite academic institutions.

Harvard Alumnus Challenges Campus Antisemitism, Sparking Nationwide Debate

Shabbos Kestenbaum took legal action against Harvard for overlooking antisemitism during his studies, becoming a prominent figure in the national discourse on discrimination in elite universities.

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Concerns Raised Over Bukele’s Authoritarian Grip in El Salvador

For years, critics have warned about President Nayib Bukele’s consolidation of power in El Salvador, highlighting his crackdown on gangs, erosion of civil liberties, and controversial treatment of deportees under his administration.

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Israeli troops in the central Gaza Strip during a military escorted media visit last January.

Israel Calls Up Thousands of Reservists as It Prepares to Intensify Gaza Offensive

Israel’s mobilization of reserve troops signals a potential escalation in its military operations against Hamas in Gaza amid ongoing humanitarian crises.

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Finding Light and Hope Amid a Widespread Blackout

During the extensive blackout across the Iberian Peninsula, communities showed resilience and solidarity, transforming a potential crisis into a moment of calm, connection, and mutual support.

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President Volodymyr Zelensky, accompanied by diplomats, stands near a missile-damaged residential building in Kyiv last month.

Ukraine Dismisses Russia’s Proposal for a Brief Ceasefire Ahead of Victory Day

Ukraine rejects Russia’s suggestion of a three-day truce around May 9, labeling it a symbolic gesture that falls short of fostering meaningful peace negotiations.

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Finding Light in the Great Iberian Blackout

During the unprecedented blackout that plunged the Iberian Peninsula into darkness for over ten hours, communities responded with solidarity, calm, and unexpected joy despite the challenges of total communication loss.

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Romanian Nationalist George Simion Leads in Presidential Election First Round

Paramilitary Forces Launch Drone Strikes on Civilian Sites in Port Sudan

Cardinals Share Subtle Messages Ahead of Upcoming Papal Conclave in Rome

The Intellectual Roots Behind Trump’s Expansion of Executive Authority

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Stranded Venezuelan Migrants in Mexico Seek Path to Return Home

Maltese Cardinal Mario Grech Emerges as Influential Figure in Church’s Future

Harvard Alumnus Challenges Campus Antisemitism, Sparking Nationwide Debate

Concerns Raised Over Bukele’s Authoritarian Grip in El Salvador

Israel Calls Up Thousands of Reservists as It Prepares to Intensify Gaza Offensive

Finding Light and Hope Amid a Widespread Blackout

Ukraine Dismisses Russia’s Proposal for a Brief Ceasefire Ahead of Victory Day

Finding Light in the Great Iberian Blackout

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