Portugal’s government looks set to lose a confidence vote, triggering an election

Zohran Mamdani, a democratic socialist and winner of the New York City Democratic primary for mayor, has responded defiantly to President Donald Trump's threats of arrest and citizenship revocation, stating he will not be intimidated. Mamdani emphasized that voters will reject Trump's support for current Mayor Eric Adams in the upcoming election. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Zohran Mamdani, who just won the Democratic primary for mayor of New York City, bravely responded...

Bobby Vylan, a rapper from the British duo Bob Vylan, sparked controversy at the Glastonbury Festival by leading the audience in chants against the Israeli Defense Forces, prompting a police investigation for hate speech. The BBC, criticized for airing the performance, expressed regret and initiated a review, while the band clarified their stance against violence towards any group. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: At the Glastonbury Festival, rapper Bobby Vylan sparked controversy by...

French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou urged Algeria to pardon imprisoned writer Boualem Sansal after an Algerian court upheld his five-year sentence for undermining national unity. Sansal, a dual French-Algerian citizen and critic of both Algeria’s government and Islamism, has been incarcerated since November and is reportedly suffering from prostate cancer. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Summary France's prime minister is asking Algeria to let a sick writer, Boualem Sansal, out of prison after...

The jury in Sean "Diddy" Combs' federal sex trafficking and racketeering trial reached a partial verdict, agreeing on four out of five counts but needing further deliberation on the racketeering conspiracy charge. Combs faces serious allegations, including sex trafficking and transportation for prostitution, with testimonies revealing a history of abuse; he has pleaded not guilty and opted not to testify. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Sean "Diddy" Combs is on trial for serious...

Wall Street's major banks, including JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs, announced significant shareholder payouts after passing relaxed regulatory stress tests, reflecting a less stringent banking environment post-2008 financial crisis. JPMorgan plans a $50 billion share buyback and increases its dividend to $1.50 per share, while Goldman raises its dividend by 33% to $4, marking a shift towards increased capital returns to shareholders. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Big banks are giving more money to...

A homicide investigation is underway after a body was found in Freemans Bay, Auckland, around 10pm on Renall St. Police have a suspect in custody and are not seeking anyone else, while a scene examination continues and an increased police presence is noted in the area. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: A person was found dead in a house in Auckland, and the police are trying to find out what happened. Want More...