Politics

Putin announces 3-day ceasefire in May to mark 80 years since WWII victory, Ukraine wants truce now

April 29, 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday declared a three-day ceasefire in May in the war with Ukraine to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Soviet Union and its allies in World War Two. The Kremlin said the 72-hour ceasefire would run on May 8, May 9 — when Putin will host international […]

Putin declares temporary truce during Victory Day anniversary celebrations

April 29, 2025

The ceasefire will last from May 8 to 10, the Kremlin said. In this pool photograph distributed by Russian state agency Sputnik, Russia's President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting with Chief of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces via videoconference at the Novo-Ogaryovo state residence outside Moscow on April 26, 2025. In this […]

Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy calls Putin’s offer of brief ceasefire ‘manipulation’

April 29, 2025

Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called for an immediate month-long ceasefire after Vladimir Putin unilaterally announced a three-day truce for next month during a second world war anniversary. The Ukrainian president said: “Now there’s a new attempt at manipulation. For some reason, everyone is supposed to wait for May 8 and only then have a ceasefire to […]

$100K abortion pill ‘bounty’ bill divides Texans, lawmakers

April 29, 2025

AUSTIN — Debate over a proposal that would eliminate Texans’ access to abortion pills dominated a legislative hearing Friday. Rep. Jeff Leach, R-Allen, laid out a revised version of a bill Friday morning that would crack down on the commerce of abortion-inducing drugs by banning them from being manufactured or distributed in Texas or mailed, […]

Katy Perry Praises Lady Gaga After Attending ‘Mayhem’ Tour in Mexico City: ‘So Proud of You’

April 29, 2025

Katy Perry joined in on the Viva La Mayhem fun! On Monday, April 28, the "Teenage Dream" singer shared pictures and videos from Lady Gaga's Sunday night concert in Mexico City at Estadio GNP Seguros. Perry, 40, had performed in the city on April 23, 25 and 26, kicking off her Lifetimes Tour at the […]

Why Crimea is so important to Russia and Ukraine

April 29, 2025

The strategic peninsula of Crimea is crucial in US-led efforts to end Russia's war in Ukraine. The peninsula, which was illegally annexed by Russia in 2014, has long been coveted by Moscow, which wants Ukraine to officially surrender the territory as part of a peace deal. Volodymyr Zelenskyy has rejected this on multiple occasions, saying […]

‘Pure unadulterated evil’: Trump envoy’s Putin meeting ignites outrage

April 29, 2025

Political, foreign policy, and national security experts are expressing shock and outrage after President Donald Trump’s special envoy, real estate billionaire Steve Witkoff, met with Vladimir Putin on Friday at the Kremlin for the fourth time—entirely unaccompanied by any senior State Department officials, administration representatives, or policy experts—reportedly to discuss ending Russia’s unlawful war against […]

Here’s how to vote in the federal election

April 29, 2025

CBC Mark Carney achieved what seemed like an impossible feat just a few months ago, leading the Liberals to another victory after an election that was shaped by U.S. President Donald Trump's trade war and threats of annexation. The CBC Decision Desk is projecting a fourth Liberal term — a rarity in Canadian politics — […]

Head-turning details emerge about Jaguars’ bold trade for Travis Hunter

April 29, 2025

While the Jacksonville Jaguars were seemingly setting their sights on running back Ashton Jeanty ahead of the NFL Draft, speculation emerged one day before the event that they could make a splash move and potentially trade for Travis Hunter. Now it's confirmed that they were the only club that made a strong effort to acquire […]

Rand Paul: ‘There’s been an… assault on the Constitution’

April 29, 2025

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