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Reuters journalists discuss their Pulitzer-winning investigations into Meta's harmful AI practices and Trump's campaign of governmental retribution, alongside finalist work on Southeast Asian scam centers and immigration crackdown photography, revealing the methodological innovations and human sourcing required to expose institutional abuse.
Laura Fernández Delgado is sworn in as President of Costa Rica for the 2026-2030 constitutional term, receiving the presidential sash from outgoing President Rodrigo Chaves in a ceremony emphasizing institutional reform and the fight against corruption.
At a London celebration for Sir David Attenborough's 100th birthday, wildlife presenter Steve Backshall and BBC host Greg James reflected on his revolutionary impact on nature broadcasting, his masterful storytelling techniques, and his unique ability to inspire audiences across all age groups.
Behind-the-scenes audio from Paris captures President Macron and officials preparing for France's Victory in Europe Day ceremony, featuring interactions with WWII veterans, Resistance medal recipients, and the symbolic flame relighting at the Arc de Triomphe.
The IOC announced Tokyo, Shanghai, Montreal, and Orlando as hosts for the 2028 Olympic Qualifying Series while pausing the 2030 Youth Olympic Games selection to reassess strategy, alongside unveiling new 'Fit for the Future' working groups focused on cost containment, athlete support, and program transparency.
WHO reported on a cluster of eight Hantavirus (Andes virus) cases, including three deaths, linked to the MV Hondus cruise ship traveling from Argentina to Cape Verde, with the vessel now quarantined en route to Spain's Canary Islands under strict containment protocols.
Prime Minister Mark Carney and Quebec Premier François Legault joined AirAsia CEO Tony Fernandes to announce a landmark 150-jet A220 order from Airbus, showcasing Canada's aerospace manufacturing strength while emphasizing a strategic pivot toward deeper Asian trade partnerships to build economic resilience.
President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump hosted a Mother's Day event honoring military mothers at the White House, featuring speeches on maternal sacrifice, updates on military operations against Iran, announcements of $1.5 trillion in military funding, and personal tributes to military families including Britney Stevenson and Melody Wolf.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio detailed 'Project Freedom,' a defensive U.S. military operation to escort commercial ships and rescue 23,000 stranded civilians from the Iranian-blocked Strait of Hormuz, paired with crippling economic sanctions aimed at forcing Iran to abandon its nuclear program and reopen the critical waterway.
President Trump signs a proclamation reinstating the Presidential Fitness Test alongside Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and athletes Bryson DeChambeau and Gary Player, while defending recent military strikes on Iran and touting stock market records.
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman General Dan Caine briefed on 'Project Freedom,' a temporary defensive operation to protect international commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz from Iranian aggression, establishing a protective security corridor while maintaining the broader ceasefire and urging global partners to eventually assume responsibility.
Secret Service agents shot an armed man near the White House after he ignored commands and opened fire, injuring both the suspect and a minor bystander caught in the crossfire near 15th Street and Independence Avenue.