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When a BJP lawmaker was injured setting fire to his effigy, her political opponent visited her hospital bedside with a message of unity. The gesture is drawing praise across party lines in India's often divisive political landscape.
A groundbreaking exhibition in Western Australia is rewriting colonial history by centering Indigenous voices that were deliberately overlooked for 140 years. Seven Menang elders are sharing their oral histories to complete the story of Albany, Australia's first colonial settlement.
After five Olympic Games and 20 years of missing gold by fractions of a second, Elana Meyers Taylor finally claimed her first gold medal at age 41. Now the most decorated U.S. bobsledder in history is channeling that same determination toward political office to advocate for disabled children like her two deaf sons.
A political strategist reveals why Americans vote against their own interests and how better storytelling about democracy could heal the nation's deep political divide. Her research on tribal instincts offers unexpected hope for unity.
Mexico now has more women than men in its federal legislature and half its cabinet, surpassing the United States by double in female political representation. The transformation happened in just 17 years thanks to constitutional reforms requiring gender parity.
After decades of political exile, Thailand's former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra reunited with family after completing his sentence, potentially closing a divisive chapter in Thai politics. The 76-year-old's release marks a moment of reconciliation between opposing political forces.
Since the 1860s, Black family reunions have been healing broken bonds and preserving culture. What started as formerly enslaved people searching for lost relatives is now a powerful tradition keeping history alive.
Caroline Harvey became the first defender ever selected first overall in PWHL Draft history, capping off a stellar year that included Olympic gold and tournament MVP honors. The 23-year-old star joins Vancouver alongside best friend Laila Edwards, who made history as the highest-drafted Black player in league history.
Lerna Ekmekcioglu, who studies how communities seek justice after hardship, becomes head of MIT's History Section. Her colleagues celebrate a department known for ambitious projects and genuine collaboration.
Two educators are attempting to break a Guinness World Record by teaching the longest history lesson ever: 30-plus hours covering 5,000 years of Black history. Dr. Anita Lewis and Gwen Ebron started their marathon teaching session in Philadelphia, turning endurance into education. #
Venezuela's National Assembly unanimously approved a groundbreaking amnesty law that could free political prisoners and lift bans on opposition leaders. After years of political tension, both government and opposition members voted together for reconciliation.
An Australian artist who faced criminal charges for anti-fascist political artwork just had his case dismissed after 10 months of legal battle. The court ordered prosecutors to pay his legal costs, upholding his right to create political art.
Venezuela's acting president announced an amnesty bill that could free hundreds of political prisoners and shut down the country's most notorious detention center. The move comes after regime change brought new hope to a nation torn by decades of political persecution.
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When Mosiuoa "Terror" Lekota broke from the ANC in 2008, he didn't just start a new party—he transformed South Africa's entire political landscape. His bold move showed that challenging the ruling party was possible, inspiring a wave of political competition that continues today.
Researchers created a browser extension that reduces political polarization by reordering social media feeds, proving algorithms fuel division and offering a solution anyone can use. The tool worked across all political viewpoints during the 2024 election.
Venezuela's new acting president announced plans to free political prisoners and close a notorious torture facility, bringing hope to families who haven't seen loved ones in months. The proposal would cover all political violence cases dating back to 1999.
At least 80 political prisoners walked free from Venezuelan prisons on Sunday, marking the latest wave of releases in the country's shifting political landscape. Human rights groups are working with the UN to verify the full scope of these releases, which could signal a new chapter for Venezuela.
The Georgia Bulldogs just became the first team in SEC history to win all five road series in conference play, capping off a dominant championship season. Their catcher also made NCAA history with a rare power and speed combination that only five players before him have achieved.
Actor Joseph Vijay's two-year-old political party is set to win Tamil Nadu's elections, proving that star power can still translate into real political change. Meanwhile, India's BJP party scores its first win in West Bengal while Congress reclaims Kerala from communist rule.
LeBron James just passed the ball to his son Bronny for a basket, creating the first father-to-son assist in NBA's 78-year history. The Lakers teammates made sports history while making a dad's dream come true.
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