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Indiana’s Republican-controlled Senate delivered a stunning rebuke to the White House on Thursday, rejecting a redrawn congressional map that would have handed the GOP sweeping advantages in next year’s midterm elections. The defeat followed months of pressure from President Donald Trump, who has made redistricting a national priority for safeguarding his party’s narrow majority in the U.S. House. The proposal fell in a decisive 31–19 vote, with more Republicans opposing than supporting the measure. Cheers erupted inside the chamber as senators cast their final votes, a moment that underscored both internal party fractures and rising frustration with federal interference. Several…

The United States has seized a massive oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, marking one of the most dramatic enforcement actions yet in Washington’s intensifying pressure campaign against President Nicolás Maduro’s government. President Donald Trump confirmed the operation on Wednesday, describing the vessel as “the largest one ever seized” and insisting the move was justified. The tanker, identified by US officials as The Skipper, had departed Venezuela on December 2 carrying nearly two million barrels of heavy crude, including a large shipment linked to a Cuban state-run importer. US officials said the seizure was led by the Coast Guard…

A diplomatic dispute erupted on Wednesday after Egypt and Iran lodged formal complaints with FIFA over a scheduled World Cup match in Seattle set to coincide with LGBTQ+ Pride celebrations. Both nations accused organizers of promoting values that conflict with their cultural and religious norms. The match, scheduled for June 26 at Seattle Stadium, was designated by local organizers as part of the city’s annual PrideFest, a long-running celebration of LGBTQIA+ communities. FIFA assigned the Egypt–Iran fixture to Seattle after finalizing the tournament draw over the weekend. In Cairo, the Egyptian Football Association said it had submitted a letter to…

The United States military flew a pair of Navy F/A-18 fighter jets over the Gulf of Venezuela on Tuesday, marking one of the closest American warplane maneuvers to Venezuelan territory since the Trump administration began intensifying pressure on Caracas. Public flight-tracking platforms showed the jets operating over the narrow gulf bordered by Venezuela and just 150 miles across at its widest point for more than 30 minutes. A U.S. defense official confirmed the “routine training flight,” stressing that the aircraft remained in international airspace. The official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said it was unclear whether the jets were armed…

Mozambique is confronting a fresh surge of violence as more than 100,000 people, the majority of them children, have fled a series of intensified attacks by insurgent groups over the past two weeks. The sudden escalation has triggered one of the largest waves of internal displacement the country has seen in recent years. UN agency UNICEF reports that the most significant population movements occurred in the Erati and Memba districts of Nampula Province. According to the agency, two-thirds of those forced to flee are children, heightening concerns over protection, access to shelter and the risk of family separation. Security analysts…

Indiana made history on Sunday, rising to No. 1 in The Associated Press Top 25 college football poll for the first time after completing an unbeaten 13–0 season capped by a narrow 13–10 victory over Ohio State in the Big Ten championship game. The Hoosiers, who secured the top seed in the 12-team College Football Playoff for the second consecutive year, became the unanimous No. 1 pick, ending Ohio State’s 14-week streak at the top of the rankings. The achievement marks a remarkable turnaround for a program that held the record for most losses in major college football history before…

The Trump administration’s sweeping effort to assert greater control over traditionally independent federal agencies reached the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday, where justices signaled openness to overturning a long-standing precedent that limits presidential authority to fire agency officials. At issue is the dismissal of former Federal Trade Commission (FTC) member Rebecca Slaughter, whom President Donald Trump removed without cause. Government lawyers urged the court to strike down Humphrey’s Executor, a 1935 ruling that restricts presidents from removing FTC commissioners except for misconduct or neglect. The case marks the most significant challenge in decades to the structure of independent agencies —…

A rising wave of food-borne illnesses across several communities has been linked to unsafe storage practices, sparking renewed concern among public health officials and consumer protection advocates. Health experts warn that improper refrigeration, contaminated containers, and expired preservation methods are contributing to a steady increase in hospital admissions. Markets, street vendors, and households are reported to be the most affected settings, where inadequate temperature control is allowing bacteria to multiply rapidly in everyday foods. According to officials, the spike in cases involves conditions such as severe food poisoning, diarrheal diseases, and infections tied to poorly stored meats, dairy products, and…

Israel will be allowed to participate in the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest, the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) announced on Thursday, setting off a wave of criticism and threats of withdrawal from several member states. The decision came during the EBU’s general assembly, where expectations of a vote on Israel’s inclusion were dismissed. Instead, delegates approved a series of rule changes aimed at reducing political interference and increasing transparency in the contest’s voting process. The reforms follow months of concern over alleged government-driven influence during recent editions. Israel’s public broadcaster confirmed its intention to compete soon after the announcement. Finland’s Yle…

The United States and Kenya on Thursday formalized a major five-year global health partnership, becoming the first nations to sign what officials say will be a new series of “America First” agreements reshaping U.S. foreign aid. Valued at $2.5 billion, the pact is central to the Trump administration’s drive to shift more responsibility for HIV/AIDS, malaria, tuberculosis and polio response to partner nations. The new framework replaces several previous arrangements formerly managed by the now-dismantled U.S. Agency for International Development. At the signing ceremony in Washington, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the model represented a new era of…