Zelenskyy to meet with UK’s Starmer as Europe braces for Trump-Putin summit

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in London Thursday, following Zelenskyy’s virtual meetings with U.S. President Donald Trump and European leaders in Berlin. The meetings come ahead of a critical U.S.-Russia summit in Alaska, as Zelenskyy and European leaders seek assurances that any agreements with Russia will prioritize Ukraine’s security amid the ongoing conflict. Trump warned of “very … Continue reading Zelenskyy to meet with UK’s Starmer as Europe braces for Trump-Putin summit

Bessent rips Pelosi, calls for single-stock trading ban in Congress

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called for a ban on lawmakers trading individual stocks, criticizing members like Nancy Pelosi and Ron Wyden for highly profitable trades. While current law prohibits insider trading and requires disclosures, critics say it doesn’t go far enough. Pelosi’s office said she doesn’t own stocks, and she has supported legislation to bar members, spouses, and top officials from trading. Wyden defended his … Continue reading Bessent rips Pelosi, calls for single-stock trading ban in Congress

Trump predicts little progress in potential shutdown talks Schumer, Jeffries

President Trump said he plans to meet with top congressional Democrats, Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries, before the September 30 government funding deadline but expressed skepticism about reaching an agreement, calling it “almost a waste of time.” Tensions are high as Congress, currently out of session, faces the risk of a partial government shutdown. While Senate Republicans have passed a few spending bills, a short-term … Continue reading Trump predicts little progress in potential shutdown talks Schumer, Jeffries

Newsom says California to draw congressional maps

California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the state will draw new congressional maps aimed at helping Democrats regain control of the U.S. House and potentially ending President Trump’s influence, mimicking Trump’s all-caps social media style in his post. The move comes in response to Texas Republicans’ redistricting efforts, which could give GOP candidates three to five additional House seats. California plans to release draft maps on … Continue reading Newsom says California to draw congressional maps

Multiple deputies shot in incident near Virginia, North Carolina border

Multiple deputies were shot Wednesday in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, while serving warrants and a protective order. Officers were met with gunfire; two deputies were hit by shrapnel and a third was briefly treated and released. A standoff followed, ending when the suspect, James Andru Lehnerd, surrendered and was taken into custody, Fox News has reported. A large police presence remained at the Gretna scene late … Continue reading Multiple deputies shot in incident near Virginia, North Carolina border

10 injured in school bus rollover in Texas

A school bus in rural Texas north of Austin rolled over Wednesday, sending ten people—including nine students and the driver—to hospitals. One injury was life-threatening and two were potentially life-threatening. The bus, carrying 43 passengers, went off the road before rolling, though the cause is under investigation. The driver is experienced, and the bus, a 2024 model with seatbelts, primarily serves a local elementary school, … Continue reading 10 injured in school bus rollover in Texas

Florida’s wildlife agency approves first black bear hunt in a decade

Florida is resuming black bear hunting for the first time since 2015, with wildlife commissioners approving a 23-day hunt in December allowing up to 187 bears to be killed. The hunt, aimed at managing the state’s growing population of roughly 4,000 bears, will permit baiting and the use of dogs and be limited to four of seven bear management zones. Starting in 2026, private landowners … Continue reading Florida’s wildlife agency approves first black bear hunt in a decade

3 charged with stealing $2M from Brink’s truck amid string of heists in Philadelphia

Three men, including a former Brink’s employee, have been charged with stealing over $2 million from an armored truck in Philadelphia. The robbery occurred on June 21 in the Port Richmond neighborhood, where two men armed with AR-style rifles forced a Brink’s driver to the ground, stole his firearm and keys, and took a large sum of cash from the truck. The suspects—Daishaun Hughes-Murchison, Brian … Continue reading 3 charged with stealing $2M from Brink’s truck amid string of heists in Philadelphia

Man charged with felony after allegedly whacking federal agent with sandwich

A man, Sean Charles Dunn, faces federal assault charges after allegedly throwing a Subway sandwich at a U.S. Customs and Border Protection agent in Washington, D.C. during a confrontation. The incident occurred Sunday night near U Street, with Dunn reportedly shouting obscenities at the agent before forcefully hurling the sandwich. He was arrested after fleeing the scene and admitted to the act, Fox News has … Continue reading Man charged with felony after allegedly whacking federal agent with sandwich

Israeli gunfire kills at least 25 in Gaza

Israeli gunfire killed at least 25 people seeking aid in Gaza, according to health officials and witnesses. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reiterated his call for what he terms “voluntary migration” of Palestinians from the territory, a plan critics warn could amount to ethnic cleansing. Witnesses said many of the victims were shot while traveling to aid distribution points or waiting for convoys in Gaza City, … Continue reading Israeli gunfire kills at least 25 in Gaza

Man charged with murder of Australian couple in graffiti-covered house

A homeless man, Ross Judd, 34, has been charged with the murder of a pregnant woman, Athena Georgopoulos, 39, and her partner, Andrew Gunn, 50, in Melbourne, Australia. Police found the couple’s bodies Monday evening, with Gunn decapitated. Authorities say the attack appears targeted, though the relationship between Judd and the victims is unclear. Graffiti reading “betrayal” and “enough is enough” outside the unit is … Continue reading Man charged with murder of Australian couple in graffiti-covered house

Peru president issues amnesty for hundreds accused of atrocities

Peru’s President Dina Boluarte has signed a contentious law granting amnesty to soldiers, police, and militias accused or convicted of atrocities during the 1980–2000 conflict with Maoist rebels, defying an order from the Inter-American Court of Human Rights to halt it. The measure could free those over 70 and affect over 600 trials and 156 convictions for crimes including massacres, torture, and sexual violence. Human … Continue reading Peru president issues amnesty for hundreds accused of atrocities

Typhoon Podul brings no major damage as it crosses Taiwan and heads for China

Typhoon Podul crossed southern Taiwan, prompting school and office closures as heavy rain threatened crops in the southeast. The storm, 120 km wide, hit Taitung before moving west toward China, where Fujian and Guangdong evacuated 15,000 people. One person is reported missing in Taiwan. While no major damage occurred, several southern counties faced flooding, flight disruptions, and agricultural risks, the Associated Press has reported. Podul … Continue reading Typhoon Podul brings no major damage as it crosses Taiwan and heads for China

UK, France and Germany ready to reimpose sanctions on Iran over nuclear program

The UK, France, and Germany (the E3) have warned they will reimpose UN sanctions on Iran’s nuclear programme if it does not resume negotiations by the end of August 2025. In a letter to UN chief António Guterres, the foreign ministers said they were prepared to trigger the “snapback” mechanism, restoring previous sanctions, after Iran failed to respond to an offer to extend talks. Iran … Continue reading UK, France and Germany ready to reimpose sanctions on Iran over nuclear program

Feds unseal charges against ‘Barbecue,’ Haitian gang leader with $5M bounty on his head

U.S. authorities have indicted Jimmy “Barbecue” Chérizier, a Haitian gang leader, and Bazile Richardson, a naturalized U.S. citizen, for conspiring to send U.S. funds to finance Chérizier’s gang. Chérizier, currently a fugitive believed to be in Haiti, was sanctioned in 2020 under the Magnitsky Act for human rights abuses, including the 2018 La Saline massacre. Richardson was arrested in Texas for allegedly sending money to … Continue reading Feds unseal charges against ‘Barbecue,’ Haitian gang leader with $5M bounty on his head

Texas Democrats to return after governor ends special session that included redistricting, sources say

Texas House Democrats who left the state to block a vote on new congressional maps plan to return, claiming victory for derailing the first special session and drawing national attention to the redistricting fight. Their return may shift depending on whether Republicans begin a second special session, which Gov. Greg Abbott has pledged to call immediately if needed. Democrats say their plans remain fluid, contingent … Continue reading Texas Democrats to return after governor ends special session that included redistricting, sources say

Texas attorney general seeks jail for O’Rourke as senate passes Republican-drawn map

Texas AG Ken Paxton has asked a judge to jail Beto O’Rourke, alleging he violated a court order blocking him and his group, Powered by People, from fundraising to cover Democrats’ costs while they fled the state to block a GOP congressional map. Paxton cited O’Rourke’s X posts and rally solicitations, requesting $500 fines per violation and potential jail time. O’Rourke’s lawyers denied wrongdoing, saying … Continue reading Texas attorney general seeks jail for O’Rourke as senate passes Republican-drawn map

Trump, Vance to meet virtually with Zelenskyy ahead of Putin summit

President Trump and VP JD Vance will join a virtual meeting Wednesday with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and European allies, ahead of Trump’s planned summit with Putin in Alaska on Friday. Zelenskyy said Russia has hinted at a potential ceasefire, but he warned that Putin is preparing new offensives in eastern Ukraine despite the upcoming meeting. Ukraine will not cede territory or limit its military, while … Continue reading Trump, Vance to meet virtually with Zelenskyy ahead of Putin summit

Pilot, 3 passengers walk away from fiery plane crash in Montana

A small plane crashed while landing at Kalispell City Airport in Montana on Monday, colliding with another aircraft and sparking a fire. The pilot and three passengers escaped with only minor injuries and were treated at the scene. No one was aboard the stationary plane. Both aircraft were destroyed, but firefighters quickly contained the blaze with foam, Fox News has reported. The cause of the … Continue reading Pilot, 3 passengers walk away from fiery plane crash in Montana

Minnesota prosecutor seeks to overturn man’s 1998 murder conviction after a witness confesses

Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty says she will seek the release of Bryan Hooper Sr., who has served 27 years in prison for a 1998 Minneapolis murder after the state’s key witness recanted and confessed to the crime. Hooper, 54, was convicted of killing 77-year-old Ann Prazniak and given three life sentences; he has always maintained his innocence. The witness, now imprisoned in Georgia, admitted … Continue reading Minnesota prosecutor seeks to overturn man’s 1998 murder conviction after a witness confesses

USPS worker who flaunted stacks of cash on social media admits to stealing checks from mail

Mary Ann Magdamit, 31, a former USPS worker from Carson, California, pleaded guilty to conspiring to commit bank fraud after stealing mail containing checks, credit cards, and personal information from 2022 to July 2025. She used the stolen items to fund luxury purchases and international trips, sold some to co-conspirators, and facilitated check cashing with fake IDs. Searches of her home uncovered over 130 stolen … Continue reading USPS worker who flaunted stacks of cash on social media admits to stealing checks from mail

Train with at least 35 cars carrying hazardous materials derails in Texas

A Union Pacific train derailed Tuesday afternoon in Palo Pinto County, Texas, sending 35 cars — many carrying hazardous materials — off the tracks near the Coalville Road bridge. Officials reported no leaks or injuries but treated the incident as a hazardous materials situation. Fire crews contained a grass fire at the scene, and no evacuations were ordered, The Guardian has reported. The cause is … Continue reading Train with at least 35 cars carrying hazardous materials derails in Texas

Mexico extradites 26 inmates wanted over cartel links to US

Mexico has extradited 26 suspected cartel operatives to the U.S., including members of the Jalisco New Generation and Sinaloa cartels, in its second major transfer this year. The individuals, accused of violent crimes and organized crime links, are considered high security risks. Among them is Abigael González Valencia, alleged top financier for CJNG leader “El Mencho.” Mexico approved the transfers on condition none face the … Continue reading Mexico extradites 26 inmates wanted over cartel links to US

China says it ‘drove away’ U.S. warship near the disputed Scarborough Shoal

China says it warned and expelled the U.S. destroyer USS Higgins after it sailed near the disputed Scarborough Shoal, accusing Washington of violating its sovereignty and destabilizing the South China Sea. The U.S. Navy rejected Beijing’s claims, saying the mission was a lawful “freedom of navigation” operation. The shoal, claimed by both China and the Philippines, lies in a region of frequent maritime clashes. The … Continue reading China says it ‘drove away’ U.S. warship near the disputed Scarborough Shoal

Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces kill 40 people in North Darfur displacement camp attack

Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) attacked the famine-stricken Abu Shouk displacement camp near el-Fasher on Monday, killing 40 people and injuring at least 19, according to local rights groups. The camp, home to 450,000 displaced people, has faced repeated assaults during the RSF’s war with the Sudanese military. Satellite imagery and eyewitness reports indicate RSF fighters targeted civilians in their homes, used ethnic slurs, … Continue reading Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces kill 40 people in North Darfur displacement camp attack