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August 10, 2026 Breaking

Estonia government loses majority

Tallinn · Estonia

Estonia's governing coalition lost its parliamentary majority on August 10, 2026, after two members of parliament left parties belonging to the government. The defections reduced the coal...

Cali · Valle del Cauca · Colombia

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August 7, 2026 Politics

Colombia inaugurates De La Espriella

Abelardo De La Espriella was sworn in as president of Colombia on August 7, 2026, after defeating Senator Iván Cepeda in the June 21 presidential runoff election. De La Espriella succeede...

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Gaza · Gaza Strip · Palestine

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August 2, 2026 Breaking

Moshe Feiglin Gaza remarks

Moshe Feiglin, an Israeli politician and former member of the Knesset, has advocated policies involving the displacement of Palestinians from the Gaza Strip. Feiglin is the founder and le...

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New York City · New York · United States

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July 30, 2026 Politics

UN begins leadership selection

The United Nations Security Council held its first straw poll on July 30, 2026, to evaluate candidates seeking to become the next secretary-general. The vote marked the beginning of the C...

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June 22, 2026 Politics

Keir Starmer resigns

London · England

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his resignation as leader of the Labour Party and stated that he would step down as prime minister once a successor is chosen. The announceme...

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June 20, 2026 Breaking

Albania protest movement

Albania

Large protests took place across Albania, particularly in Tirana and coastal regions, as opposition supporters, activists, and local communities gathered to express dissatisfaction with g...

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April 2, 2026 Politics

Democrats reassess stance on Israel ties

Political positioning on Israel has become a more prominent issue within the Democratic Party in the United States ahead of upcoming midterm and presidential election cycles. Party figure...

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March 30, 2026 Politics

Trump Timeline Shows Marriages, Allegations, Legal Cases

United States

Donald Trump has been married three times, first to Ivana Trump in 1977, then to Marla Maples in 1993, and finally to Melania Knauss in 2005. His marriages and relationships have been acc...

Washington · United States

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March 21, 2026 Breaking

Robert Mueller, former FBI director, dies at 79

Robert Mueller, the former director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation who led the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential election, has died, authoritie...

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March 20, 2026 Politics

Torres faces scrutiny over defense investments

New York · United States

U.S. Representative Ritchie Torres (D-NY) has faced scrutiny in 2026 following financial disclosures showing investments in defense contractors, including Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumma...

March 8, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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Iran names new supreme leader during Tehran airstrike fires

Tehran · Tehran Province · Iran

Iran names new supreme leader during Tehran airstrike fires On March 8, 2026, Iran’s Assembly of Experts announced the selection of Mojtaba Khamenei as the new Supreme Leader of the Isla...

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March 3, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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Israel bombs assembly choosing Iran’s next supreme leader.

Tehran · Tehran Province · Iran

On March 3, 2026, the Israeli Air Force conducted an airstrike on a building in the holy city of Qom that housed Iran’s Council of Experts, the clerical body responsible for selecting the...

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February 27, 2026 Breaking

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Netanyahu’s ex-chief of staff Asher Hayon dies aged 58

Jerusalem · Jerusalem District · Israel

On February 27, 2026, it was reported that Asher Hayon, former chief of staff to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has died at the age of 58. Hayon served as Netanyahu’s chief of...

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February 16, 2026 Breaking

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Hyatt executive chairman Thomas Pritzker retires amid Epstein ties

Chicago · Illinois · United States

On February 16, 2026, hotel magnate Thomas Pritzker announced he will retire as executive chairman of Hyatt Hotels Corporation, effective immediately, after details of his affiliation wit...

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February 15, 2026 Politics

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Justin Trudeau's legacy

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February 14, 2026 Breaking

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Claims Circulate Online That Rep. Randy Fine Cast Votes for Other Members

On February 14, 2026, social media and online forums saw the spread of posts and videos alleging that U.S. Representative Randy Fine had been observed casting votes on behalf of other mem...

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February 12, 2026 Politics

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Epstein Email Shows He Invited Bill Gates After Trump’s 2016 Victory

Washington · District of Columbia · United States

On February 12, 2026, newly released U.S. Department of Justice documents revealed an email from Jeffrey Epstein to Microsoft co‑founder Bill Gates dated December 20, 2016 — just over one...

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February 12, 2026 Politics

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White House Fires U.S. Attorney Hours After Appointment in New York Clash

White House · Washington · District of Columbia · United States

On February 11, 2026, the U.S. Department of Justice, under the Trump administration, abruptly fired Donald T. Kinsella as U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of New York just hours a...

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February 6, 2026 Politics

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Trump posts former President Obama and Michelle Obama as monkeys in racist video

Washington · District of Columbia · United States

Trump posts former President Obama and Michelle Obama as monkeys in racist video clip On February 6, 2026, United States President Donald Trump posted a video on the social med...

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January 31, 2026 Politics

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Canadian Liberals Launch Campaign Following Poilievre Leadership Review

Canadian Liberals Launch Campaign Following Poilievre Leadership Review The Liberal Party of Canada announced a series of targeted campaign advertisements following the conclus...

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January 26, 2026 Breaking

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Top U.S. lawmakers and leaders receiving pro Israel PAC support

The American Israel Public Affairs Committee AIPAC and its affiliated political action committees are major contributors in US federal elections. They support candidates across both parti...

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January 23, 2026 Breaking

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House Republican Leader Steny Hoyer Endorses Maryland Successor

U.S. Capitol · Washington · District of Columbia · United States

On January 23, 2026, U.S. Representative Steny Hoyer (D-MD), one of the longest-serving House Democratic leaders, publicly endorsed Maryland State Delegate Adrian Boafo as his successor f...

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January 23, 2026 Politics

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Bulgaria Constitutional Court Approves President Radev’s Resignation

Constitutional Court of Bulgaria · Sofia · Sofia City Province · Bulgaria

On January 23, 2026, Bulgaria’s Constitutional Court formally approved the resignation of President Rumen Radev, allowing him to step down before the end of his term, which was due to exp...

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January 18, 2026 Politics

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Ugandan Post-Election Protests and Clashes

Independence Monument · Kampala · Central Region · Uganda

On January 16, 2026, large protests erupted in Kampala and other parts of Uganda following disputed results of the 2026 general election. Clashes between opposition supporters and securit...

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January 16, 2024 Breaking

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Christie alleges Kushner role in firing

On January 16, 2024, former New Jersey governor Chris Christie stated in interviews and campaign remarks that Jared Kushner played a role in his removal from a federal transition position...

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United States Department of Justice · Washington · District of Columbia · United States

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June 18, 2022 Breaking

Trump pardons Bernard Kerik later questioned in January 6 investigation

In February 2020, President Donald Trump issued a full pardon to Bernard Kerik, the former New York City police commissioner, who had been convicted in 2009 on federal tax fraud and false...

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Washington · District of Columbia · United States

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January 6, 2021 Breaking

Storming of the U.S. Capitol During Electoral Certification

On January 6, 2021, a violent mob of supporters of then-President Donald Trump stormed the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C., while Congress was meeting to certify the Electoral C...

2021 accountability arrests authority breach capitol

United States Capitol · Washington · District of Columbia · United States

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January 6, 2021 Politics

Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Role and Statements Around January 6 Capitol Attack

On January 6, 2021, a violent mob stormed the United States Capitol as Congress was certifying the 2020 presidential election results. Marjorie Taylor Greene, then a private citizen and R...

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London · England · United Kingdom

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March 17, 2018 Breaking

Cambridge Analytica Facebook Data Scandal

Cambridge Analytica Facebook Data Scandal In March 2018 it was revealed that British political consulting firm Cambridge Analytica improperly obtained personal data from millions of Face...

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NBC Studios Rockefeller Center · New York City · New York · United States

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October 7, 2016 Politics

Grab Them By The P*y Remark

The remark originated from a private conversation recorded in September 2005 during the filming of the television program Access Hollywood. Donald Trump was recorded speaking with televis...

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December 28, 2012 Breaking

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Changes to Smith–Mundt Act in H.R. 4310 Section 1078

United States Capitol · Washington · District of Columbia · United States

Amendment of the Smith–Mundt Act in the National Defense Authorization Act On 28 December 2012, President Barack Obama signed the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal ...

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Watergate Complex · Washington · District of Columbia · United States

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June 17, 1972 Politics

The Watergate Affair: Timeline, Operatives, And Unresolved Questions

The Watergate Affair: Timeline, Operatives, And Unresolved Questions On June 17, 1972, five men were arrested inside the Democratic National Committee headquarters at the Watergate compl...

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Watergate Complex · Washington · District of Columbia · United States

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June 12, 1972 Politics

The Watergate Scandal From Break-In To Presidential Resignation

The Watergate Scandal From Break-In To Presidential Resignation On June 17, 1972, five men were arrested for breaking into the Democratic National Committee headquarters at the Watergate...

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December 31, 1913 Breaking

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Major Global Events of 1913

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December 1, 1845 Breaking

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David Levy Yulee: Plantation Owner and Early Florida Politician

On December 1, 1845, David Levy Yulee was sworn in as one of the first two United States senators from the newly admitted State of Florida, marking a notable moment in U.S. political hist...

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Palatine Hill · Rome · Italy · Roman Empire

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June 26, 268 Politics

Claudius II Ascends Roman Throne

Claudius II Gothicus became Roman Emperor following the death of his predecessor. His accession marked a shift during a turbulent period of frequent leadership changes in the empire.Known...

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Published Research Nations & Civilizations

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What Did the 2011 Revolution Actually Change?

2011–2014 — Mubarak's fall opens competitive elections and unprecedented political participation, but the transition rapidly produces institutional conflict, polarization and renewed mili...

Published Research Nations & Civilizations

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The 1997 Pyramid-Scheme Crisis

January–August 1997 — The collapse of enormous fraudulent investment schemes wipes out the savings of hundreds of thousands of Albanians. Armed rebellion spreads, military arsenals are lo...

Published Research Nations & Civilizations

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First Multiparty Elections

31 March 1991 — Albania holds its first competitive multiparty parliamentary elections since the communist takeover. The former communist Party of Labour wins, but the political system ha...

Published Research World Wars: Power, Conflict & Consequence

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Beer Hall Putsch

8 November 1923 — Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party attempt to seize power in Bavaria and march on Berlin. The putsch collapses after police confront the conspirators in Munich. Hitler is a...

Published Research World Wars: Power, Conflict & Consequence

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Potsdam Conference Begins

17 July 1945 — Truman, Stalin and initially Churchill meet near Berlin after Germany's defeat. They discuss occupation policy, borders, reparations and the war against Japan. Churchill is...