Morning Brief: Trump, Iran Response, China Trip, Congress Returns
Trump says Iran's response to the U.S. ceasefire proposal is "totally unacceptable," Trump heads to China amid Iran war, Congress returns after week-long break.
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Top Court Pauses Law That Would Cut Bolsonaro's Sentence
The Supreme Court of Brazil on Saturday suspended the implementation of a law that would reduce the prison sentence of former far-right President Jair Bolsonaro, pending the outcome of legal challenges against it. Bolsonaro is currently serving a 27-year sentence for plotting a coup after losing the 2022 election.
Pentagon Publishes Hundreds of UFO Files
The White House directed several agencies to divulge files that have to do with so-called Unidentified Flying Objects (UFO) and other unexplained phenomenon. The Pentagon on Friday led the way by releasing a trove of documents.
Court orders Parliament to revisit Ramaphosa impeachment
South Africa's Constitutional Court on Friday ordered the country's Parliament to reconsider impeachment proceedings against President Cyril Ramaphosa. The ruling stems from an allegation that $580,000 in US banknotes, hidden in a couch, was stolen from Ramaphosa's private Phala Phala game farm in 2020. The court did not rule on the substance of the allegations.
Vijay's TVK forms government after days-long impasse
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Truth Social Reveals an Extremely Online, Narrowly Focused Trump
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Rubio Holds Lengthy Vatican Talks with Pope Leo
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has left the Vatican after a lengthy meeting with Pope Leo on Thursday, amid tensions between the pontiff and President Donald Trump. Rubio spent around two and a half hours inside, first meeting the pope, then holding talks with senior Vatican officials, including Cardinal Pietro Parolin.
Judge Unseals Alleged Epstein Suicide Note
A United States federal judge on Wednesday released a document described as an alleged suicide note written by late financier and convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein.
Trump hopeful as Iran reviews US ceasefire offer
Skip next section Hamas says top official's son dies of wounds sustained in Israeli airstrike May 7, 2026 Hamas says top official's son dies of wounds sustained in Israeli airstrike Khalil al-Hayya has been one of Hamas' more senior members for yearsImage: Mahmud Hams/AFP/Getty Images The Hamas group that rules the Gaza Strip and a
Border Czar Vows Mass Deportations and Expanded Enforcement
White House border czar Tom Homan speaks to the press at the White House in Washington, D.C., on April 14, 2026.
Most Americans Favor Age Caps and Term Limits for Congress
Birds fly by as the sun rises behind the U.S. Capitol on March 18, 2026. Allison Robbert/AP hide caption toggle caption Allison Robbert/AP There are divides on nearly every issue in American politics today. But many voters agree on one topic: Congress is too old.
Trump pauses Project Freedom amid talks with Iran
Skip next section IN DEPTH — How the jet fuel shortage affects air travel May 6, 2026 IN DEPTH — How the jet fuel shortage affects air travel Currently, there are sufficient kerosene stocks, as seen here at Düsseldorf Airport.