President Trump removes an AI-generated image depicting him as a Christ-like figure after Christian backlash but maintains his criticism of Pope Leo. The dispute has sparked significant debate among religious communities and political allies.
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The U.S. military killed two men in a strike on an alleged drug-trafficking boat in the eastern Pacific, marking at least 170 deaths since last September amid ongoing controversy over the legality of such operations.
Congress returns to Washington facing critical votes on the Iran war, a prolonged DHS shutdown, and potential expulsions of members amid misconduct allegations. Lawmakers grapple with funding disputes, war powers limits, and ethics investigations as tensions rise.
Pope Leo XIV rejects President Trump's accusations of weakness and poor foreign policy, reaffirming his commitment to peace rooted in the gospel. Trump criticized the pope's stance on crime and Iran, prompting a rare direct response from the pontiff during an African tour.
The U.S. will begin blockading ships entering and exiting Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, escalating tensions after failed peace talks with Iran. The move has sent oil prices soaring and drawn mixed responses from international allies.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán concedes defeat after 16 years as opposition leader Peter Magyar’s center-right party wins a parliamentary supermajority. European leaders welcome the shift toward European Union values.
Hungary’s April 12 election could end Viktor Orbán’s 16-year rule amid concerns over electoral fairness and entrenched authoritarian structures. Opposition leader Péter Magyar campaigns for regime change, but systemic obstacles remain.
Russian drone strikes killed two and wounded two in Odesa ahead of a 32-hour Orthodox Easter ceasefire. A prisoner exchange returned 175 Russian soldiers, while both sides prepared for the ceasefire amid ongoing tensions.