In an unexpected turn of political theatre meets religious spectacle, President Donald Trump has once again stirred global headlines—this time by publishing an AI-generated image of himself dressed as the pope. The image, which quickly went viral after appearing on his Truth Social platform, shows the U.S. president in full papal regalia: white robes, a gold crucifix, and a towering mitre, with his right index finger pointed solemnly to the…

African cardinal may be barred from participating in next week’s historic papal conclave due to uncertainty about his date of birth—an issue that could have serious implications for the legitimacy of the next pope’s election. Cardinal Philippe Ouédraogo, the Archbishop Emeritus of Ouagadougou in Burkina Faso, is at the center of a peculiar age-related dispute. Official Church records are unclear whether he was born on January 24, 1945, which would…

In a landmark agreement signalling deepened economic and strategic ties, the United States and Ukraine have signed a long-awaited deal granting Washington access to key natural resources in Ukraine. The agreement, months in the making, establishes an investment framework that Kyiv hopes will anchor continued U.S. support amid its ongoing war with Russia. The deal, now published by the Ukrainian government, outlines a joint effort to harness Ukraine’s mineral, oil,…

King Charles III will open Canada’s new session of Parliament on 27 May, the first time in over six decades that a reigning monarch will deliver the Speech from the Throne in Ottawa. Prime Minister Mark Carney called the visit “an historic honour that matches the weight of our times.” The symbolic move comes amid growing geopolitical tensions, as Carney prepares to meet U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington on…

In a historic win for Australia’s center-left, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has secured a second consecutive three-year term, becoming the first leader in 21 years to achieve such a feat. Opposition Leader Peter Dutton conceded defeat late Saturday night, acknowledging Labor’s commanding lead. “We didn’t do well enough during this campaign, that much is obvious tonight, and I accept full responsibility for that,” Dutton said. He also confirmed he had…

The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a federal lawsuit against the state of Colorado, the city of Denver, and several top officials, accusing them of obstructing federal immigration enforcement through so-called “sanctuary” policies. The suit, filed Friday in Denver federal court, claims these laws undermine national security and enabled violent gangs like Tren de Aragua to gain a foothold. “The United States has well-established, preeminent, and preemptive authority to…

The United States (U.S) has officially designated a powerful Haitian gang alliance and a notorious affiliated faction as transnational terrorist organizations, a move that marks a significant escalation in Washington’s response to the deepening chaos in Haiti. Viv Ansanm, a sprawling criminal coalition that has seized control of much of Port-au-Prince, and the Gran Grif gang, responsible for a horrific massacre of at least 115 people in the town of…

A shooting at the Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology in Inglewood on Friday afternoon has left two women critically injured and a suspect, believed to be a former employee, in police custody. According to the Inglewood Police Department, the incident occurred around 3:40 p.m. on the campus, located in the 8900 block of Aviation Boulevard. Emergency services responded promptly to the scene after receiving reports of gunfire. Los Angeles…

A ship carrying humanitarian aid and international activists to Gaza was attacked by armed drones in international waters off the coast of Malta early Friday morning, severely damaging the vessel and halting its mission, according to its organizers. The ship, Conscience, part of the Freedom Flotilla Coalition, was struck at approximately 12:23 a.m. local time, the group said in a statement. The vessel, unarmed and clearly marked as civilian, suffered…

A high-ranking Ugandan judge who once served on a United Nations criminal tribunal has been sentenced to more than six years in prison by a British court after being found guilty of modern slavery and immigration offenses involving the forced labor of a young Ugandan woman. Lydia Mugambe Ssali, 50, was convicted in March at Oxford Crown Court of conspiring to breach immigration law, facilitating travel with intent to exploit,…

The FBI and DEA will not be releasing documents today related to an alleged drug case involving Nigerian President Bola Tinubu, as previously expected.

Sean “Diddy” Combs, the embattled hip-hop mogul and music producer, has rejected a plea deal in his high-profile sex trafficking and racketeering case, paving the way for a full trial set to begin next week in Manhattan federal court. Combs, 55, appeared in court Thursday for his final pre-trial hearing, entering the courtroom in tan prison attire, carrying a notebook, and at times donning glasses to read. He waved to…