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Thursday, June 11, 2026
Politicians are learning the hard way that a basket of government subsidies cannot replace the dignity of a job or a thriving economy.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared he will not step down, opting instead to launch a legal challenge against an impeachment inquiry stemming from the theft of cash at his private game farm.
French President Emmanuel Macron interrupted a speaker during a summit in Kenya to publicly rebuke the audience for their lack of decorum.
Cole Tomas Allen has entered a not guilty plea after allegedly attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump during the White House Correspondents' Association dinner.
The Philippine House of Representatives has voted to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte over allegations of fund misuse and threats against the President, potentially blocking her path to the 2028 presidency.
In a major rebuke to the traditional political class, One Nation candidate David Farley secured a decisive victory in a New South Wales by-election, signaling a growing appetite for conservative populism.
Péter Magyar has been sworn in as Hungary's new prime minister following a landslide victory for his Tisza party, signaling an end to the long-standing Fidesz administration and the beginning of a push for accountability.
The Hachirogata town assembly unanimously passed a no-confidence motion to remove Mayor Kikuo Hatakeyama, who has remained unconscious following a brain hemorrhage.
Suvendu Adhikari has been sworn in as West Bengal's chief minister after the BJP secured a commanding majority, ending over a decade of TMC dominance.
South Africa's highest court has paved the way for renewed impeachment proceedings against President Cyril Ramaphosa, ruling that parliament's previous attempt to block the process was a violation of the constitution.
President Trump and Brazilian President Lula da Silva met for three hours at the White House, opting for a private engagement to manage bilateral tensions while remaining at odds over tariffs and international strategy.
Donald Trump has blasted Fifa's exorbitant $1,000 ticket prices for the 2026 World Cup, stating he would refuse to pay such a fee while expressing concern for the average American fan.