Meloni Clashes With Trump Over Pope Leo XIV
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has sparked a diplomatic friction point with the United States after she pushed back on comments made by President Donald Trump … Read more
North America
Charlisse Leger-Walker: First New Zealander Drafted to WNBA
The boundaries of New Zealand basketball expanded on Tuesday as Charlisse Leger-Walker drafted to Connecticut Sun, marking a historic milestone for the sport in the Southern … Read more
Police Investigate Death on Flight from New York to Auckland
New Zealand police are investigating the sudden death of a woman during a long-haul Qantas flight from the United States to Auckland. The incident occurred overnight … Read more
Trump Faces Backlash From Catholic and Evangelical Leaders Over Pope Attacks
Vice President JD Vance has suggested that the Vatican should limit its influence on American governance, stating that the Pope should stick to matters of morality … Read more
Trump Announces Blockade of Iranian Ports Amid Failed Peace Talks
President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that the United States military has initiated a blockade of Iranian ports, a high-stakes escalation intended to compel Tehran to reopen … Read more
Wall Street Gains Amid Oil Price Surge and US-Iran Tensions
Wall Street demonstrated a surprising level of resilience on Monday, as major indices closed with gains despite a volatile cocktail of geopolitical instability and surging energy … Read more
US-Iran Nuclear Talks End Without Agreement in Islamabad
A high-stakes diplomatic effort to end weeks of regional conflict collapsed in Pakistan’s capital this week, as the United States and Iran ended 21 hours of … Read more
Pope Leo XIV Denounces “Delusion of Omnipotence” in US-Israel-Iran War
In a sharp departure from his earlier, more cautious diplomacy, Pope Leo XIV has issued his most severe condemnation to date of the conflict in Iran, … Read more
Man Arrested After Molotov Cocktail Attack on Sam Altman’s Home
San Francisco police have arrested a 20-year-aged man following a targeted incendiary attack on the home of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. The incident, which occurred early … Read more
Man Arrested in Maine Home Killings and Highway Shootings
Maine State Police have arrested a 34-year-old man in connection with a violent spree that left four people dead in a residential home and several others … Read more
‘Ketamine Queen’ Sentenced to 15 Years for Role in Matthew Perry’s Death
A federal judge has sentenced Jasveen Sangha to 15 years in prison for her role in the 2023 death of Friends star Matthew Perry. The 42-year-old, … Read more
Messi and Argentina Prepare for World Cup Against Iceland and Honduras
For the athletes stepping onto the pitch in 2026, the stakes extend far beyond the gold of a winner’s medal. As the footballing world prepares for … Read more