South Korea’s Political Crisis: What Happens Next as Impeachment Overturned
South Korea’s Han Duck-soo has been reinstated as the nation’s acting president with immediate effect after a constitutional court dismissed his impeachment on Monday. Han, 75, formerly the prime minister, stepped in as acting president in December after the impeachment of Yoon Suk Yeol following his controversial imposition of martial law. Han was also impeached […]
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Putin’s Biggest Allies in Europe Face Political Peril
Protests over the weekend in three central European countries could have geopolitical ramifications for Vladimir Putin‘s influence in the region. Demonstrators opposed to the rule of Hungary’s prime minister Viktor Orban—Putin’s closest EU ally—took to the streets of Budapest and showed support for Peter Magyar, leader of the Tisza party, which is ahead in the […]
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Oscars 2025: Every Political Statement Made at This Year’s Ceremony
At the 97th Academy Awards, Anora emerged as the big winner, taking home Best Picture along with multiple top awards. Mikey Madison claimed Best Actress for her lead role in the comedy/romance about a sex worker, and Adrien Brody also made a memorable impact, winning Best Actor for his performance in The Brutalist. Across awards […]
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Jane Fonda’s Political Stand Steals the Spotlight at SAG Awards
Jane Fonda was honored with the prestigious SAG-AFTRA Life Achievement Award at the 2025 Screen Actors Guild Awards, recognizing her decades-long career and impactful activism. Fonda, 88, used her acceptance speech as an opportunity to address the importance of empathy, political activism, and standing up against adversity, particularly during challenging times for the U.S. Why […]
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Donald Trump Wouldn’t Use Special Counsel for ‘Political Vendetta’: Lawyer
Donald Trump is unlikely to push for the appointment of a special prosecutor to “pursue vendettas” against political opponents according to a former U.S. attorney, who argued the incoming president is more likely to “weaponize” the Justice Department as a whole. The claim was made by Preet Bharara, the former U.S. attorney for the southern […]
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How Donald Trump Made the Greatest Comeback in Political History
Donald J. Trump completed the greatest political comeback in modern U.S. history in the early hours of Wednesday, claiming enough electoral votes to defeat Vice President Kamala Harris and return to the White House for a second term. The president-elect declared victory in a speech from Florida, saying he had masterminded the “greatest political movement […]
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