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Trump attacks Pope Leo, calling him 'weak' on crime and 'terrible'
By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, April 12 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump https://www.reuters.com/world/us/donald-trump/ issued a scathing attack on Pope Leo late on Sunday, calling him "weak" on crime and "terrible" for foreign policy after the religious leader criticized
‘The Great Experiment’ Review: A Fascinating Archival Chronicle of America Enduring Trump’s First Term
Beginning with mass protests on one end of the political spectrum and ending with riots on the other, the four years of Donald Trump’s first presidential term added up to a substantial chapter of U.S. history, with or without the possibility of a reprise. At the halfway mark of
‘Paddington the Musical’ Leads Olivier Awards With Seven Wins
“Paddington the Musical” swept the Olivier Awards 2026 on Sunday, claiming seven prizes at the Royal Albert Hall in London, including the Cunard best new musical award for writers Tom Fletcher and Jessica Swale. Rachel Zegler won best actress in a musical for Jamie Lloyd’s
US blockade of Iran will be major military endeavor, experts say
WASHINGTON, April 12 - A U.S. naval blockade of Iran is a major, open-ended military endeavor that could trigger fresh retaliation from Tehran and put tremendous strain on an already fragile ceasefire, experts say.
Video of Pakistani detainee escaping from Malaysian jail during transfer goes viral
The clip showed the man breaking away from a line of inmates getting down from the back of a truck.
Congressman Eric Swalwell quits California governor race amid sexual misconduct claims
Top Democratic allies intensified pressure on him to exit the gubernatorial race.
‘DTF St. Louis’ Creator on Who Killed Floyd and That Heartbreaking Finale: ‘All the Sweetness in the World Can’t Save’ Him
SPOILER ALERT: The following story contains plot details from “No One’s Normal. It Just Looks That Way from Across the Street,” the series finale of “DTF St. Louis,” now streaming on HBO Max. “DTF St. Louis” is not a conventional murder mystery, and its April 12 finale did not
Swalwell suspends campaign for California governor
Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) on Sunday suspended his campaign for California governor, soon after Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg's office said it was investigating Swalwell in connection with a sexual assault allegation from a former staffer. "I am suspending my
Five new Steam games you probably missed (April 13, 2026)
Sorting through every new game on Steam so you don't have to.
Trump congratulates Rory McIlroy on winning 2026 Masters
President Trump on Sunday congratulated Rory McIlroy for winning the 90th Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia. McIlroy won the tournament Sunday, donning the tournament's signature green jacket for the second year in a row. "Congratulations to Rory
Orbán era swept away by Péter Magyar's Hungary election landslide
Viktor Orbán's 16 years in power is over, defeated by a 45-year-old ex-party insider who convinced a majority of Hungarians to oust him.
Uruguay hosts DEA summit that warns of new drug trafficking routes in South America
Uruguay hosted the 2nd Regional Coordination Meeting of the US Drug Enforcement Administration's (DEA) Southern Cone Division, a conference held on April 9–10 in Montevideo that brought together representatives from Argentina, Brazil, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador,
‘Percy Jackson’ Star Walker Scobell Skipping Prom Because Fans Sent ‘Death Threats’ to ‘Every Teenage Girl Who Could Remotely Be Associated With Me’
“Percy Jackson and the Olympians” star Walker Scobell wrote on his Instagram Story Sunday that he will be skipping his high school prom because many of his prospective dates have received death threats from obsessive fans. “Just to let everyone know, I will not be attending
US oil benchmark jumps 8%, surpasses US$100 after failed US-Iran talks
US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that the US Navy would start blockading the Strait of Hormuz after marathon talks with Iran failed to reach a deal to end the war.
Oil back above $100 as US to blockade Iranian ports after peace talks fail
The failure of negotiations at the weekend has raised concerns that the global energy crisis will deepen.
Political turmoil in Indian border state as nine million lose voting rights
Nine million voters have been dropped from rolls in West Bengal, raising concerns over exclusion and fairness.
DHS probes Swalwell over allegations of hiring nanny illegally
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is looking into Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.), who has recently faced sexual assault allegations, over allegations of hiring a nanny illegally. In a statement to The Hill’s broadcast partner NewsNation, a spokesperson for U.S.
Britney Spears Voluntarily Checks Into Rehab Facility
The move comes just over a month after she was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence
Peru closes a troubled election day and begins a lengthy count with outcome uncertain
More than 10,000 polling centers closed in Peru on Sunday after a ten-hour voting day disrupted by logistical failures that forced authorities to extend the schedule by one hour, to 6:00 p.m. local time. The National Office of Electoral Processes (ONPE) reported that 99.8% of
Britney Spears Checks into Rehab Facility After DUI Arrest
Britney Spears has voluntarily checked herself into a rehab treatment facility after she was arrested on a DUI charge last month, Variety has confirmed. Spears was handcuffed by the California Highway Patrol around 9:30 p.m. on March 5, and she was booked the following day at
Cyclone Vaianu leaves North Island clean-up underway in New Zealand
Power companies continued to report unplanned outages, while some roads remained closed.
From Jurassic Park to dreams of AI doom, pop culture shapes science more than we like to admit
The relationship between science and pop culture often looks like a one-way street: scientific discoveries inspire films, television and novels, particularly in science fiction. But the relationship really goes both ways, and extends beyond sci-fi.
The Dutch village at risk of being demolished
Moerdijk has been earmarked for removal, to make way for a vast electricity substation.
‘Mile End Kicks’ Review: Barbie Ferreira Is a Young Music Critic in an Indie-Rock Comedy Where Reality Bites
I like youth comedies that dither in a lifelike way (one of the greatest is "The Perks of Being a Wallflower"), but the trouble with "Mile End Kicks" is that the movie tends to be lackadaisical and overstated at the same time.
US blockade of Strait of Hormuz to start Monday morning, military says
U.S. Central Command (Centcom) said Sunday it will begin blockading Iranian ports at 10 a.m. EDT on Monday, 5:30 p.m. in Iran, following posts earlier in the day from President Trump directing the U.S. military to "clean out" the Strait of Hormuz. The move follows 21 hours of
Pope prioritises world's fastest-growing Catholic region in major Africa tour
Leo XIV wants the world's attention on a continent vital to the Church's future, an aide says.
Spanish premier Sanchez heads for fourth China visit, risks annoying Trump
MADRID, April 13 - Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez begins his fourth visit to China in as many years on Monday, underlining his determination to steer an independent course that has riled U.S. President Donald Trump https://www.reuters.com/world/us/donald-trump/.
Frostbite is least of worries for Canada forces grappling with new Arctic reality
Across 5,200 km of Canada's Arctic, some 1,300 members of Canada's military spent two winter months on a mission to meet the challenges of a changing north.
Hungary: Magyar's victory shakes European politics, dealing blow to Trump and Moscow
Opposition leader Péter Magyar won Hungary's parliamentary elections on Sunday in a landslide that ends Viktor Orbán's 16 consecutive years in power. With 97% of votes counted, Magyar's Tisza party secured 138 of 199 parliamentary seats — a two-thirds supermajority granting the
Hungary's incoming PM Péter Magyar demands 'Orbán's puppets' leave office
Hungary's incoming PM Péter Magyar said he plans to visit Brussels in a bid to get billions in frozen EU funds unlocked as he vows to restore system of checks and balances.
BTS’ ‘Arirang’ Spends Third Week at No. 1 on Billboard 200 Album Chart
BTS’ “Arirang” is at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 album chart for the third frame in a row, with little competition coming along to usurp it in a slow week for new releases. Prior to this album, BTS had never spent more than one week at No. 1 the U.S. album rankings, so a […]
