Politics

Julius Malema sentenced to five years for firing rifle

A court in South Africa sentenced opposition politician Julius Malema to five years in prison on Thursday for firing a rifle into the air at a political rally in 2018. The case stems from an incident at an Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) political rally that year.

Georgia Swing Voters Frustrated with Iran War, Economy

President Trump is seen speaking about the Iran war on a TV in the White House on April 1. Polls have found the war to be unpopular with Americans. Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP hide caption toggle caption Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP Swing voters in Georgia say the Iran war is going poorly.

Magyar Seeks to Form Government in Early May

After his sweeping electoral victory on Sunday, Hungary's soon-to-be prime minister, Peter Magyar, met with the Hungarian president on Wednesday. Following the meeting with President Tamas Sulyok, Magyar said Hungary's new parliament would likely meet on May 6 or 7.

Tax Refund Boost Falls Short of Promises

The average tax refund is higher this year, but falls short of promises. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Justin Sullivan/Getty Images BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Early spring means the return of warm weather and … taxes.

Why the U.S. Lags on Efficient Toilet Standards

If you're flushing a toilet in the US, you're probably accustomed to that characteristic whoosh as a jet of water fills the bowl and then siphons down the contents with a dramatic gulp. In Europe, on the other hand, the process looks much different.

Carney Wins Majority After Toronto By-Elections

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney secured a parliamentary majority late on Monday after his Liberal Party won two key by-elections in Toronto. In Toronto, Liberal candidate Danielle Martin won the election for the district of University-Rosedale and Liberal Doly Begum won the district of Scarborough Southwest.

Benin's Finance Minister Wins Presidency with 94%

Benin's Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni has won Sunday's presidential election in a landslide victory with 94% of the vote. That's according to preliminary results based on more than 90% of counted votes, the electoral commission, CENA, said on Monday.

Judge Dismisses Trump's Defamation Suit Against Wall Street Journal

A federal judge has tossed out US President Donald Trump's $10 billion (€8.5 billion) defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal and its owners, which include Rupert Murdoch. In his ruling, Judge Darrin P. Gayles said Trump hadn't come close to meeting the "actual malice" threshold that ‌public figures must clear in defamation cases.