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Ukraine reinforces Donetsk as it seeks to disrupt Russia’s weapons flow
Ukraine reinforces Donetsk defenses against Russian advances while Britain and France transfer Storm Shadow cruise missile technology to support Kyiv’s strategy of targeting Russian weapons production facilities rather than intercepting individual missiles.
Board of Peace envoy Mladenov warns Gaza ceasefire risks ‘collapse’
The UN’s high representative for the Board of Peace warns that failure to implement the Gaza ceasefire roadmap risks collapse, with devastating consequences if conflict resumes.
US judge denies injunction against Trump’s new birthright citizenship order
A federal judge rejected a request to temporarily block President Trump’s second executive order restricting birthright citizenship, though she expressed concern about its validity.
Israeli strike kills three Palestinians in West Bank’s Jenin
An Israeli air strike in the West Bank’s Jenin killed three Palestinians on Friday. The Israeli military said it targeted a Hamas operative and two accomplices in a rare aerial operation.
President Donald Trump signs order creating US Space Academy
President Trump signed an executive order Friday establishing the US Space Academy, a new national training institution modeled after military academies and designed to prepare personnel for the Space Force, NASA, and private spaceflight industries.
Colombia’s new president faces backlash over ‘inhumane’ deportation policy
Colombia’s newly inaugurated president has unveiled a deportation campaign targeting foreign nationals without legal status, primarily affecting Venezuelan migrants, drawing sharp criticism from opposition leaders and advocacy groups.
Board of Peace’s Gaza envoy criticises Israeli strikes and Hamas actions
A senior Trump administration official criticized Israeli strikes and Hamas actions in Gaza, warning that ceasefire collapse would be irreversible for the region amid disagreements over disarmament sequencing.
Officials urge calm after malaria outbreak kills two staff at Frankfurt airport
Two workers at Frankfurt airport have died from malaria, prompting German health officials to launch an investigation and implement mosquito monitoring measures at the facility.
Lindsay Clancy trial in hands of jury after closing arguments conclude
A Massachusetts jury has begun deliberations in the trial of Lindsay Clancy, a mother accused of first-degree murder in the deaths of her three children. The defense argued she suffered from postpartum psychosis, while prosecutors contended she made a calculated decision to kill them.
Drugs in pastries, months on the run: the double-life of Lebanese influencer Dr Food
Lebanese TikTok food influencer Dr Food was arrested after months on the run following charges of international drug trafficking and smuggling narcotics through pastries.
Meta reaches $17B settlement. And, nuclear regulator to abandon radiation safety rule
Meta agreed to pay states up to $17 billion in a settlement over child safety allegations, with funds supporting youth mental health programs and platform changes including time limits for minors.
Burnham’s expected UK ban on Israeli settlement goods draws broad support
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham is expected to approve a ban on goods from Israeli settlements after Israel issued tenders for over 1,200 units in the occupied West Bank’s E1 project.
Israeli strike kills ‘newlywed’ woman in south Lebanon, wounds others
An Israeli strike on a southern Lebanese town killed a woman who had been married for 48 hours and wounded six others, according to Lebanese authorities, as tensions continue escalating in the region.
Ex-ICE agent charged over shooting is freed by Texas authorities
A former ICE agent charged with shooting a Venezuelan man during a Minneapolis immigration raid was released from a Texas jail after federal authorities declined to order his extradition to Minnesota.
What we should make of CIA boss John Ratcliffe’s secret trip to Moscow
CIA Director John Ratcliffe made a secret, unannounced trip to Moscow to meet Russian intelligence officials, with reports suggesting he warned against escalation in Ukraine and potential attacks on NATO members.
How California is preparing for Donald Trump’s midterm election scrutiny
California election officials are preparing for increased federal scrutiny of the state’s elections, as President Trump continues making unsubstantiated fraud claims ahead of November’s midterm elections.
Iran, Qatar hold Hormuz talks amid int’l hopes dialogue with US will resume
Qatar’s prime minister met with Iranian officials to discuss reopening the Strait of Hormuz and reducing regional tensions, as international mediators seek to revive stalled US-Iran negotiations.
Russian military serviceman killed in car bomb in St Petersburg
A Russian military officer was killed when his car exploded in St Petersburg Thursday morning, injuring his wife. Authorities initially described it as a vehicle fire while opening a criminal investigation.
Climate crisis could be destabilising mountain areas like Nepal, experts warn
A glacier collapse in the Himalayas triggered a deadly flash flood affecting Nepal and Tibet, with scientists warning that climate change is destabilizing mountain regions worldwide and threatening millions of people.
Three killed in strikes on Gaza as Israel renews threats over kite-flying
At least three Palestinians were killed in separate Israeli drone strikes on Gaza, as Israel’s defense minister renewed threats to expel residents from areas where kites are flown.
Canada announces ‘dollar-for-dollar’ retaliatory tariffs on US as high as 50%
Canada announced retaliatory tariffs as high as 50% on nearly C$28 billion worth of US goods, effective September 8, following the collapse of trade talks and Trump administration levies on Canadian imports.
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Brexit Negotiations Are Poised to Become Chaotic
European policymakers rejected the latest Brexit plan from UK British Prime Minister Boris Johnson saying that the plan was unworkable. While the plan was not rejected outright, EU leaders said that in its current form it could not go forward. Basically, the plan in...
The Pitfalls of Pro Se (Self-Representation) When Facing Criminal Charges
Are you facing criminal charges and wondering if you should try to represent yourself? If so, you’re considering a risky move that will probably result in a conviction. Hiring a private attorney is your best chance for a reduced sentence or even getting your charges...