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Jury selection has begun in New York in the case against Sean Combs, known as Diddy, who is accused of conspiracy to commit racketeering and sex trafficking for sexual exploitation. The trial is expected to last two months.
Gold prices rose amid investor expectations regarding trade negotiations between the US and China and a meeting of the Federal Reserve System. Spot gold rose by 1.8% to $3,298.09.
The Marvel film "Thunderbolts" successfully started, collecting 162 million dollars in worldwide distribution. This is an important start to the summer film season for Hollywood.
After Trump's election, more and more Americans are considering moving to Europe. The number of applications for Irish passports in the US has reached its highest level in 10 years.
Donald Trump has ordered the restoration of Alcatraz to hold dangerous criminals there. He called it a symbol of law and order, despite the prison's closure in 1963.
Donald Trump has stated that he is considering Steven Miller as a candidate for the position of National Security Advisor. According to Trump, the final decision will be made within 6 months.
Donald Trump said the American film industry is dying and plans to introduce a 100% duty on all films produced abroad. Hollywood producers are calling for increased state tax breaks.
Oil prices fell by more than $2 a barrel on OPEC+ plans to accelerate production. This raised concerns about increased supply in the market.
George Simion, the frontrunner in Romania, plans to appoint Călin Georgescu as prime minister, despite his criminal proceedings and ties to fascists. This is causing concern among investors.
Donald Trump reported that recently he and his advisors had some useful discussions regarding Russia and Ukraine. He did not disclose details of the conversations.
The first round of presidential elections is taking place in Romania after the annulment of previous results. Polls predict the leadership of the right-wing candidate among 11 contenders.
Israel plans to expand its offensive in Gaza in the coming days and is mobilizing tens of thousands of reservists. They will be deployed on the borders with Lebanon and the West Bank.
Donald Trump announced his intention to strip Harvard University of its tax-exempt status. The university is suing the Trump administration over the freezing of grants.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has proposed that alliance members increase defense spending to 3. 5% of GDP. An additional 1.5% will go to broader security-related expenses.
Conservative Catholics are pushing for the election of a Pope who would uphold traditional values and be an ally of the United States. They criticize Francis' liberal policies.
Han Duck-soo intends to run for President of South Korea in the elections on June 3, 2025. The new acting president may be Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok.
China has created a list of goods from the United States that are exempt from tariffs in order to mitigate the trade war. Authorities are privately informing companies about categories of goods that will not be subject to tariffs.
Oil prices continue to decline, heading for their biggest monthly drop in more than three years. The reasons are the trade war and fears about increasing supply.
April 30 is Walpurgis Night with pagan roots, Border Guard Day, International Noise Awareness Day, and other events. The memory of the Holy Apostle James is honored.
Demand for electricity from AI may overload US power grids, increase gas prices and create problems for LNG plants. At the same time, insufficiently updated infrastructure contributes to outages and price volatility in the United States.
The Hungarian Parliament has voted to withdraw the country from the ICC, citing the court's politicization. Minister Szijjártó will send a notification to the UN, and the withdrawal will take effect in one year.
The authorities of Spain and Portugal have restored electricity supply after massive outages. The causes of the failure are being investigated, but there are questions about renewable energy.
Donald Trump said that media polls about his rating are false. According to him, his administration is working "better than ever."
President Trump confirmed a conversation with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth after the leak of military plans. Trump assured that Hegseth will remain in his position despite the incident.
Brent crude fell to $65. 42 a barrel, WTI to $61.65. Economists fear a recession due to the trade war, Barclays lowered its oil price forecast.
Donald Trump has marked the first 100 days of his second term by introducing tariffs and declaring his desire for peace in Ukraine. The next 100 days will be focused on trade agreements.
Gold prices fell 0. 8% to $3314.65 an ounce on Tuesday, amid easing trade tensions. Investors are awaiting data from the US to assess Federal Reserve policy.
In Spain, 99. 16% of the power supply has been restored. The cause of the massive outage may have been the disappearance of 15 gigawatts of electricity from the grid, which is being investigated.
Cairo talks on a ceasefire in Gaza on the verge of a major breakthrough. There is consensus on a long-term ceasefire, but contentious issues remain.
A state of emergency has been declared in Spain due to a nationwide power outage. An emergency government meeting is addressing the situation, with millions of people without electricity.