Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy recently warned of “unusual activity” on his country’s northern border with Belarus. The Ukrainian leader’s comments came amid reports that Belarus is expanding military infrastructure in the border region. This is fueling speculation that Russia may be planning to open up a new front in the war against Ukraine, and could

French prosecutors are seeking charges against Elon Musk and his social platform X for child sexual abuse images on the platform, deepfakes, disinformation and complicity in denying crimes against humanity by the platform’s artificial intelligence system, Grok. The Paris public prosecutor’s office said Wednesday it has opened an investigation into X on charges including complicity

Two words you don’t expect to hear on the red carpet: Fecal matter. But at the 2026 Met Gala, Sarah Paulson and María Zardoya donned dresses by the Paris-based brand Matières Fécales—formerly known by its anglicized name. Paulson delivered social commentary via a shredded gray tulle ballgown from the fall 2026 collection, styled with white

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s proposal to put a coat of white paint on the exterior of a 19th-century historic landmark building next to the White House is slated for a hearing Thursday by a key federal agency he expects to approve what would be a dramatic makeover. The National Capital Planning Commission meets

Source: You may want to run and check your updated follower count on IG. Instagram’s latest cleanup of bots and inactive accounts reportedly caused major follower drops across the popular social media platform. Several celebrities, influencers, athletes, and creators saw millions of followers disappear in a flash as IG targeted suspicious and inactive accounts. According

Historically, the United States hasn’t always been easy to deal with, but it was consistent. Even countries that disagreed with American policies knew there was a logic underlying its actions, and this predictability gave the country some credibility. But now, under U.S. President Donald Trump’s second administration, American foreign policy has become haphazard and contradictory,

Before they were headlining blockbusters and walking the red carpet, many of our favorite A-listers started their careers as anonymous extras blending into the scenery. In the high-stakes world of Hollywood, the journey to stardom often begins in the deep background of a crowded cafeteria scene or as an unnamed face in a bustling city

Nathalie Tocci Professor of the Practice, Johns Hopkins SAIS Europe Europe remains highly dependent on the United States, and yet it makes no sense to placate U.S. President Donald Trump—both statements can be true at the same time. European leaders spent the first year of his second administration flattering the president, hoping to leverage his

When President Donald Trump needed a new pick for surgeon general last May, he turned to Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for advice. “Bobby really thought she was great,” Trump told reporters the day after choosing Casey Means, a close Kennedy ally and outsized voice in the Make America Healthy Again

China may try some “maneuvering” over the Taiwan issue when US President Donald Trump visits Beijing next week, but the US has reaffirmed its policy on the island has not changed, a top Taiwanese intelligence official said on Thursday. China claims democratically governed Taiwan as its own territory and regularly describes it as the most

American Express (AXP) Stock 2026 sits in a unique place on Wall Street. It is one of Buffett’s longest-held positions, and Berkshire Hathaway still owns roughly 21% of the company. So why has the Oracle of Omaha refused to trim a stake bought 35 years ago, and does the thesis still hold today? Why Buffett

United States President Donald Trump‘s visit to Beijing this month is “none of my business,” says Chinese salesperson Yu Yangxian, even though a large share of the electric lockers and vending machines sold by her company are destined for the US. “As long as the United States continues to trade, it will have to do

If words won wars, Donald Trump’s Iran conflict would have ended long ago. But the president still can’t find a way out of a war meant to last no more than a month and a half that is now grinding into its 10th week. Trump is ensnared by two traps of his own making —

When Vladimir Osechkin wants to take his children to school or go to the supermarket, he calls the police. The Russian activist has lived under protection since 2022 because French officials believe Russia is trying to kill him. In April 2025, a crew of Russian men staked out Osechkin’s home and the surrounding area in

Get ready to see some ground and pound on the South Lawn. Ahead of the majorly anticipated White House UFC fight to celebrate America’s 250th birthday, President Donald Trump welcomed several of the UFC’s biggest stars to the Oval Office for a preview of the upcoming fight card. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON’T

A recent profile published by The Economist has renewed attention on senior Chinese Communist Party (CCP) official Cai Qi, whose growing influence inside Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s inner circle is drawing scrutiny from analysts. The report, published on April 30, zeroes in on Cai’s political rise, his expanding authority within the CCP apparatus, and the