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Israeli strike on motorcycle kills Palestinian in Gaza City, injures child
An Israeli air strike targeting a motorcycle in Gaza City killed one Palestinian and critically injured a child. The attack comes amid a severe humanitarian crisis as medical facilities face collapse.
Russian drone strike kills child in Pukhivka, Kyiv suburbs
A devastating Russian drone strike in Pukhivka killed a young child and his grandparents, highlighting severe strains on air defense stockpiles.
Trump signs sweeping Russia sanctions bill
President Donald Trump has signed a bipartisan sanctions package targeting Russia's key economic sectors and authorizing steep tariffs on top energy buyers like China and India.
Donald Trump Jr. repaid Russian oligarch Umar Kremlev for wedding expenses
Donald Trump Jr. has reportedly reimbursed Russian oligarch Umar Kremlev for funding parts of his Bahamas wedding, following intense scrutiny from lawmakers and ethics watchdogs.
Trump bans CNN, MS NOW, Politico from White House
President Donald Trump announced a ban barring CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from the White House, prompting condemnation and anticipated legal challenges.
Michael Desronvil breaks silence after Lindsay Clancy mistrial backlash
Holdout juror Michael Desronvil has defended his role in deadlocking the Lindsay Clancy murder trial, insisting the evidence proved intent.
Russia’s drones threaten Kyiv-bound Western officials as war effort stalls
Russian drone strikes near the Polish border endangered European officials and former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson as Moscow faces military and economic setbacks.
Houthis seize Bab al-Mandab waterway and threaten Trump oil chokehold
Iran-backed Houthi fighters have seized the critical Bab al-Mandab waterway, establishing a severe oil chokehold that tests the Trump administration.
Iran mobilises 313,000 volunteer fighters in Tehran amid US conflict
Iran has mobilized 313,000 volunteer fighters in Tehran amid escalating conflict with the United States, severe economic strain, and internal dissent.
Lone holdout juror in Lindsay Clancy murder trial speaks out
The sole holdout juror in the high-profile Lindsay Clancy triple-murder trial has broken his silence, defending his vote amid an 11-1 split over postpartum psychosis.
Indonesia welcomes its first aircraft carrier, prompting debate over cost
Indonesia has received its first aircraft carrier from Italy, sparking domestic debate over fiscal pressures, high costs, and actual defense priorities.
Lindsay Clancy holdout juror says he had no doubt she deliberately killed her children
The lone holdout juror in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial has defended his position, stating he harboured no doubts that she deliberately planned the killings.
Russia begins three days of parliamentary voting amid war in Ukraine
Russians began three days of voting in the country’s first parliamentary election since the launch of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Philippines school shooting leaves three dead, including gunman
A deadly shooting at a South Cotabato high school has left three dead, including a 16-year-old gunman, sparking national concern over firearm access and campus security.
LA driver charged with murder over bus crash preceding helicopter disaster
A California driver has been charged with second-degree murder following a drug-impaired SUV crash into a Los Angeles bus that preceded a deadly helicopter crash.
LinkedIn romance scam victim loses nearly one million dollars over two years
A romance fraud victim lost close to one million dollars over two years following an initial connection on LinkedIn with a profile using stolen photos.
Poland warns Russia is planning hybrid drone and rocket strikes on NATO territory
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk warns that Moscow is actively preparing hybrid attacks involving drones and rockets targeting European nations supporting Ukraine.
South African police find ninth woman's body amid Ekurhuleni murder probe
South African police have recovered the body of a ninth woman in Dawn Park, deepening an urgent multi-agency investigation into a disturbing series of killings across the Ekurhuleni municipality.
Kennedy Center ordered by judge to give 30 days notice before demolition
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to give at least thirty days' notice before any major physical changes or demolition at the Kennedy Center.
Brent crude falls below $104 as West Asia supply fears ease
International oil prices dipped below key psychological thresholds as fading supply anxieties in West Asia prompted a broad cooling across global energy markets.