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Tyler Robinson confessed to roommate he killed Charlie Kirk, court hears
Evidence presented in court details how Tyler Robinson allegedly confessed to killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk following a shooting at a university event.
Gaza aid worker who organised World Cup screenings killed in Israeli strike
Mohamed al-Wahidi and three others were killed when an Israeli missile struck a taxi in Gaza. The IDF is investigating the strike, stating it remains under review.
China shoe factory fire kills 28 in Fujian province
A fire at a five-floor footwear factory in Fujian province has resulted in 28 fatalities, prompting a government investigation and the arrest of the owner.
China tests submarine-launched nuclear missile in show of military power
The test-launch of a dummy warhead has sparked criticism from regional leaders and the U.S. regarding transparency and Pacific security pacts.
David Hearn pleads not guilty to felony Reflecting Pool damage
David Hearn entered a not-guilty plea after being charged with property destruction at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. The case follows a renovation project that has faced technical issues and multiple arrests.
Iran buries late Supreme Leader Khamenei as funeral procession ends
Following regional processions, the burial of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has concluded, shifting state focus to political uncertainty and ceasefire negotiations.
QatarEnergy suspends LNG expansion plans following Iranian tanker attack
QatarEnergy has halted production expansion plans at its Ras Laffan facility as maritime security in the Persian Gulf deteriorates. This decision follows recent military exchanges between the U.S. and Iran.
Trump swaps gifted Qatari jet for old Air Force One amid Iran security doubts
President Trump has resumed using the traditional Air Force One following debate over the fast-tracked security upgrades on his gifted Qatari jet.
US launches new airstrikes on Iran and Tehran fires back at Gulf Arab states
Renewed U.S. airstrikes on Iranian infrastructure have triggered retaliatory missile and drone attacks across the Gulf, effectively ending the mid-June cease-fire.
US launches second day of strikes on Iran as regional tensions escalate
US forces have expanded military operations against Iran, hitting naval and air defense infrastructure after President Trump declared the ceasefire void. In retaliation, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps targeted American bases in Kuwait and Bahrain.
K2 Airways wreckage found off Pakistan coast as five crew remain missing
Search operations continue in the Arabian Sea after debris from a missing K2 Airways cargo plane was recovered south of Ormara. All five crew members remain missing.
Student pilot lands Cessna alone after instructor jumps to his death
A trainee pilot performed a perfect landing after her instructor, Leandro Andrés Bertazzo, opened the aircraft door and exited the plane in mid-flight.
Thousands march as Khamenei's funeral procession crosses into Iraq
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral procession arrived in the holy city of Najaf, where mourners and Iranian officials participated in a procession and ceremony.
US military launches second round of strikes against targets in Iran
U.S. forces have launched a second consecutive night of strikes against Iranian targets to degrade threats to maritime navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. This escalation follows the formal collapse of a ceasefire and has triggered a surge in global oil prices.
Trump gives Ukraine OK to produce Patriot missiles as war with Russia drags on
President Donald Trump announced he will grant Ukraine a license to manufacture Patriot air-defense missiles. The move marks a shift in U.S. policy, though experts caution that establishing production could face significant logistical and security challenges.
Mum of 16 rescued Ohio kids once gave birth to dead conjoined twins
State documents link the mother in the Hamden child neglect case to a 2022 medical tragedy involving conjoined infants. Four adults now face 16 counts of child endangerment.
Trump declares Iran ceasefire over following escalating military strikes
Following a volatile exchange of military strikes, President Trump has declared an end to the Iran ceasefire, sparking global energy market concerns. The escalation follows attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and retaliatory U.S. strikes on Iranian targets.
US strikes on Iran were 'absolutely necessary', says NATO chief Mark Rutte
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has defended recent U.S. air strikes on Iran as necessary, highlighting a growing divide among alliance members.
US launches strikes on Iran and revokes oil sales after shipping attacks
U.S. forces launched strikes against Iranian military targets following attacks on commercial shipping, triggering retaliatory fire against bases in Bahrain and Kuwait. The escalation has disrupted regional peace efforts and impacted global energy markets.
Emmanuel Macron unscathed after bomb blasts during visit to Syria
Two improvised explosive devices detonated in central Damascus during Emmanuel Macron's diplomatic visit, testing the stability of the new government.