Orbán Steps Down from Hungarian Parliament After Landslide Defeat
Former Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán announces he will not take up his parliamentary seat after his Fidesz party suffered a historic landslide defeat, falling from 135 seats to just 52.
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Scientists Discover Africa Is Breaking Apart Faster Than Expected, Crust at Critical Point
Scientists found the crust beneath East Africa’s Turkana Rift is thinning to a critical point, suggesting the continent’s breakup is at a more advanced stage than previously thought.
Harvard Scientists Link Gut Bacteria to Depression Through Hidden Inflammation Pathway
Harvard researchers discovered that a gut bacterium produces a molecule after interacting with common pollutants, triggering a hidden inflammatory pathway that may lead to depression.
Mexico Says Suspected CIA Agents Killed in Crash Were Not Authorized to Operate
The Mexican government says it is investigating a plane crash that killed several suspected CIA operatives, emphasizing that the individuals were not authorized to operate on Mexican territory.
Iran Resumes Commercial Flights from Tehran Airport as Ceasefire Holds
Iran has resumed commercial flights from Tehran’s Imam Khomeini International Airport after 56 days, with Istanbul, Muscat, and Medina among the first destinations to restore air links.
Palestinians Vote in First Local Elections in Over 20 Years Across West Bank and Gaza
Palestinians held their first local elections in over two decades in the West Bank and parts of Gaza, marking a significant step in the region’s democratic process, though questions remain about the elections’ practical impact.
Meta Announces 10% Layoffs, Over 20,000 Jobs Cut Amid AI-Driven Transformation
Meta announced it will lay off approximately 10% of its workforce, affecting over 20,000 employees as the company pivots aggressively toward AI, marking a new phase in the tech industry’s AI-driven labor restructuring.
Trump to Attend White House Correspondents' Dinner for First Time After Years of Boycott
President Trump will attend the White House Correspondents’ Association annual dinner for the first time, breaking a years-long boycott. The decision comes with notable changes to the event’s traditional format, including the elimination of the comedian performance.
Trump Cancels Envoys' Trip to Pakistan, Iran Nuclear Negotiations in Doubt
President Trump abruptly canceled the Pakistan trip of envoys Witkoff and Kushner for Iran peace negotiations, casting uncertainty over the diplomatic efforts and drawing international attention.
OpenAI CEO Altman Apologizes for Failure to Flag Canada Mass Shooting Suspect
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has formally apologized for the company’s failure to alert police about a mass shooting suspect’s dangerous conversations with ChatGPT, sparking a broader debate on AI safety protocols.