TODAY’S NEWS FLASH:
Political Landscape
Trump Lambasts ‘Weak’ Leo XIV, Urges Him To ‘Focus On Being A Great Pope, Not A Politician’
President Donald Trump fired off his most public and intense criticism of Pope Leo XIV in a lengthy Sunday night post to Truth Social and also in remarks to journalists, calling the spiritual head of the Catholic Church “weak” and “terrible” on key issues.
Trump Posts Image Of Himself As Jesus Healing The Sick
President Donald Trump late Sunday uploaded an apparent depiction of himself as Jesus Christ healing a sick patient, hours after sharply criticizing Pope Leo XIV.
Global Impact
Europe celebrates as Orbán's stunning defeat deals a blow to Putin and Trump
“Europe! Europe!” was the chant ringing out from the banks of the Danube after an election upset that was celebrated across the continent Monday as a stunning defeat for those threatening its security.
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Middle East crisis live: US launches blockade of Iran’s ports as Pope Leo says he has ‘no intention to debate’ Trump over war
US Central Command said it would begin a blockade of all Iranian Gulf ports and coastal areas on Monday at 10am ET (5.30pm in Iran and 1400 GMT), meaning the operation should have kicked off as of now.
Economic Pulse
Oil prices surge after Trump says U.S. will blockade the Strait of Hormuz
The price of oil surged Sunday night after President Donald Trump said the U.S. would blockade the Strait of Hormuz after peace talks with Iran failed.
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Trump officials may be encouraging banks to test Anthropic’s Mythos model
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell summoned bank executives for a meeting this week where they encouraged the executives to use Anthropic’s new Mythos model to detect vulnerabilities, according to Bloomberg.
Quick Takes
'We are bonded forever': Artemis II astronauts speak about completing their historic moon mission
Justin Bieber Is About ‘Vibing and Enjoying’ Amid 2026 Coachella Set Mixed Reviews: ‘Less Pressure’ (Exclusive)
Asha Bhosle, one of India's most versatile Bollywood singers, dies at 92
U.S. says 5 killed, 1 survivor in military strikes on alleged drug boats in eastern Pacific
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