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Modi Reduces Convoy Size in Austerity Move

Skip next section What you need to know What you need to know Fewer cars will accompany Indian Prime Minister Modi on his domestic travels, reports say Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has also ordered a reduction in convoy size Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister Vijay has won a key confidence vote on the floor of the state

Massive protests defend Argentina's public universities

Massive crowds of protesters marched in cities across Argentina, including the capital Buenos Aires, Cordoba, Mendoza and Tucuman, on Tuesday. The protesters called for the government of libertarian President Javier Milei to implement a university funding law at the center of a lengthy political standoff.

Hijab-Wearing Miss Germany Contestant Turns AfD Attack Into Win

It seems Büsra Sayed has truly taken the saying "When life gives you lemons, make lemonade" to heart. After all, she managed to turn a situation that one could only be described as insulting or sad — certainly discriminatory — into a victory, both financially and, above all, for the human spirit.

War in Iran Costs $29 Billion; Students Make Math Gains

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Putin Praises Test Launch of Russia's New ICBM

In this image made from video provided by Russian Defense Ministry Press Service on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, Russia's new Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile is test launched at an unspecified location in Russia.

Is the U.S. Sliding Toward Competitive Authoritarianism?

Hungary's then-Prime Minister Viktor Orban shakes hands with President Trump At the "Board of Peace" meeting during the World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos on January 22. Fabrice Coffrini/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Fabrice Coffrini/AFP via Getty Images What kind of political system do we have in America these days?

Amnesty: Nigerian airstrike kills at least 100 at market

According to Amnesty International, at least 100 civilians have been killed in a Nigerian military airstrike on a crowded market in the country's northwest. The rights group's Nigerian office said the attack hit Tumfa market in Zamfara State on Sunday and is calling for an immediate investigation.

Spain tops 2026 Rainbow Map amid mixed progress

After ten years in the lead, Malta has been overtaken by Spain at the top of ILGA Europe's annual Rainbow Map. The ranking, compiled by the International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association (ILGA), compares laws and policies affecting LGBTQ+ people in 49 countries across Europe and Central Asia.